Hackney City Farm
Hackney City Farm is a
The farm was established in 1984 as a community and educational resource and to give borough residents, particularly young people, experience of animals. The facilities at Hackney City Farm include a farmyard, area for grazing, garden and a tree nursery with butterfly house.[1] The amenity encourages children to learn about the natural environment, growing vegetables and caring for animals. The farm is home to a range of animals, including poultry, sheep, rabbits, bees, pigs and a donkey.[2] Animals can be adopted at the farm, and free range eggs are for sale.
Hackney City Farm is a registered
In 2015 Hackney City Farm registered with Ofsted as a private alternative school. The farm has places for up to 10 pupils aged 13 to 17.[4]
References
- ^ "Hackney City Farm". visitlondon.com/. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ "Visiting London on a budget". secrethotels.eu/. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ "Frizzante at Hackney City Farm". Hackney Citizen. 6 June 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "The School". Hackney City Farm. Retrieved 2 October 2019.