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Pumpkin Smash at National Forest Adventure Farm
Staffordshire families are being asked to ‘squash’ eco trend with environmentally friendly fun way to dispose of pumpkins this Halloween.
The National Forest Adventure Farm, in Burton, is launching its new Pumpkin Smash – a one day only fun way to wrap up Halloween. A unique way to end the pumpkin picking season guests will be allowed to smash up any remaining pumpkins which will go on to be used to feed the farm’s hundreds of sheep.
A tradition started in America, the event, which will include live music and entertainment throughout the day, will be held on Saturday 1st November from 10am until 4pm and not only help to reduce waste but put goodness back into the soil for next year’s growing season and provide livestock with a nutrient rich superfood.
Guests will be provided with suitable wooden boards, mallets and bats to take part and will be encouraged to scour the pumpkin fields breaking down the unwanted pumpkins.
Once broken down the farm’s sheep will be able to enjoy the remaining winter squashes with any debris mixed into the soil to compost and provide further nutrients ready for next year.
Ivor, who got inspiration for the event after visiting some of the largest pumpkin fields in the world in America, said: “Pumpkins are high in protein and energy levels making them an excellent food source for sheep. Pumpkin Smash will enable the pumpkins to be broken down into bite size pieces which our woolly friends will love at this time of year providing them with a nutritious treat which actually has a higher total digestible nutrient level than hay. With our flock just going into pre-breeding season as well it is the perfect way to add a nutrient rich superfood into their diet.”
The National Forest Adventure Farm, in Burton, is launching its new Pumpkin Smash – a one day only fun way to wrap up Halloween. A unique way to end the pumpkin picking season guests will be allowed to smash up any remaining pumpkins which will go on to be used to feed the farm’s hundreds of sheep.
A tradition started in America, the event, which will include live music and entertainment throughout the day, will be held on Saturday 1st November from 10am until 4pm and not only help to reduce waste but put goodness back into the soil for next year’s growing season and provide livestock with a nutrient rich superfood.
Guests will be provided with suitable wooden boards, mallets and bats to take part and will be encouraged to scour the pumpkin fields breaking down the unwanted pumpkins.
Once broken down the farm’s sheep will be able to enjoy the remaining winter squashes with any debris mixed into the soil to compost and provide further nutrients ready for next year.
Ivor, who got inspiration for the event after visiting some of the largest pumpkin fields in the world in America, said: “Pumpkins are high in protein and energy levels making them an excellent food source for sheep. Pumpkin Smash will enable the pumpkins to be broken down into bite size pieces which our woolly friends will love at this time of year providing them with a nutritious treat which actually has a higher total digestible nutrient level than hay. With our flock just going into pre-breeding season as well it is the perfect way to add a nutrient rich superfood into their diet.”
Saturday 1 November
National Forest Adventure Farm
Postern Road
Tatenhill
Burton on Trent
Staffordshire DE13 9SJ
Tickets for Pumpkin Smash start from £5 and include entertainment from live bands with street food stalls and a licensed bar on site. For more information or to book tickets go to www.adventurefarm.co.uk
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