Pasture Pals series returns to VINE beginning Aug. 10
Press release | Aug 06, 2025 | Comments 0
VINE Sanctuary’s free Pasture Pals program is back for five Sundays, at 201 Massey Road in Springfield, beginning on Aug. 10.
It gives children 6 years of age and older the opportunity to learn from the animals themselves, instead of from books or cartoons.
Please arrive on time. Sessions begin promptly at 11 a.m.; late arrivals will not be able to join the group after it starts.
Each session includes:
- A child-friendly lesson in kindness, care and animal lives
- A bit of volunteering time helping the sanctuary (think: filling water buckets)
- Actual close-up time with cows, goats, sheep and more
Each week has its own theme, rooted in big ideas made approachable through stories, games, and the animal residents at VINE Sanctuary:
- Aug. 10 – Sanctuary: What does it mean to feel safe and free?
- Aug. 17 – Family: How do animals, from goats to roosters, form families and communities?
- Aug. 24 – Communication: Honks, clucks and moos. How do animals and humans share what they feel?
- Aug. 31 – No workshop on Labor Day weekend.
- Sept. 7 – Differences: Everybody has strengths and weaknesses. We’ll explore differences in beaks, bodies and beyond.
- Sept. 14 – Stereotypes: What myths do we believe about animals and each other? Let’s break them open.
Important points:
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required.
- Please, no food. The sheep and goats have a sixth sense for granola bars hidden in pockets.
- No need to register – just show up on time and be ready for learning and fun. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Click here for more details about Pasture Pals or other activities at VINE.
VINE Sanctuary is an LGBTQ-led refuge for animals rescued from abuse and exploitation. VINE works at the intersection of animal liberation, environmental justice and social justice and serves as a safe and inspiring place for humans and nonhuman animals alike.
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