The Waterloo Rural Women are in the process of organizing its 23rd annual Children’s Farm Safety Day.
Alma resident and member Sharon Grose said, “The event takes place on June 2 and is open to farm and rural children from ages 5 to 12. Even though the group is based in Waterloo, children from the surrounding counties are welcome to join us for the day.”
The event will cover every aspect of farm and rural safety including large machinery, fire, electrical and animal safety.
“The events run rain or shine so please dress for the weather; hats are essential,” Grose said.
The event is being held at Milky Wave located at 1088 Jesse Place, RR 1, Elmira, just outside of Floradale. Lunch and snacks are provided. Pre-registration is required. Registration fee is $5. Parents are welcome to join the children for the day, which runs from 9:30am to 1:15pm.
The Waterloo Rural Women are looking for volunteers for the event from the Waterloo/Wellington area and beyond to help with various tasks during the day. Any students looking for volunteer hours could assist with moving groups from session to session.
“As a group of rural women from both Waterloo and Wellington County, we feel it’s important to bring an awareness to rural and farm kids about safety in the home, on the rural property and on the farm. Kids pass what they have learned during the day onto their family members,” Grose said.
To pre-register call Donna at 519-576-1933.
