Building confidence, connection, and joy in nature

On the 15th of August, Dream the Change families spent a wonderful day at Wellies On Care Farm in Abberton, a place rooted in the belief that time in nature, surrounded by animals, helps us grow physically, emotionally, and socially.

From the moment we arrived, the wonderfully skilled team and volunteers, welcomed us with warmth and care. They went above and beyond to help our children feel comfortable, and with their gentle guidance, the children quickly settled in and began exploring with smiles.

The meet and greet pen

One of the highlights of the day took place in the meet and greet pen at the entrance, where the children met Lilly the sheep and Pongo the goat. Lilly loved every moment of being petted, and meanwhile Pongo quickly became the star of the afternoon, moving from lap to lap, hopping onto tables, and eagerly soaking up all the affection from the children.

Farm life up close

Our families learned about the lifes of the farm’s goats, from expert and dedicated farmer Warren, who after explaining the fascinating process of how goats produce milk and demonstrating the proper milking technique, offered our group the opportunity to try it themselves.

One parent shared, “I have never seen my son so attuned to an activity; he waited patiently for his turn, all smiles, and was completely delighted by the experience.”

The group was overjoyed feeding the goats out in the open field, the children’s laughter mingling with the gentle bleats of the animals. Afterwards, everyone cooled down in the discovery building, where the children fed veggies to the sweetest, fluffiest guinea pigs.

We experienced first hand the farm’s motto, how time spent in nature and with animals nurtures confidence, and how gentle care builds trust, responsibility, and pride in every achievement.

Dream the Change is deeply grateful to Wellies On Care Farm for creating such a nurturing experience, creating memories that strengthen families and empower our children to dream big.

As we left the farm that afternoon, we carried with us not just happy memories, but a renewed sense of connection to nature, to each other, and to the belief that when communities come together, wonderful things happen, lessons are learnt and experiences enriched.