Ziegenmichel

The educational and adventure farm for children, youth and adolescents.

On the outskirts of Gelsenkirchen, in the heart of the Ruhr area is the Ziegenmichel farm. The lovingly restored farm has been dedicated to the pedagogical inclusion of children, adolescents and adults, with and without disabilities, for more than ten years. In an appealing atmosphere, the farm offers various individual events, educational and adventure courses as well as themed workshops year-round, which are suitable for children aged 3 and older.

With great attention to detail, the Ziegenmichel team has continued to turn the old farm into an adventure paradise. With beautifully landscaped gardens and themed huts and facilities (Vikings, Stone Age, Middle Ages, Indian, Mongolian, etc.) built with attention to detail, a varied event programme is offered throughout the entire year. The farm is designed free of barriers so that people with disabilities can also enjoy the different offerings. One highlight is the farm's own, small agricultural technology museum. Here you can discover different relics from agriculture in the past. On about 40 hectares, active agriculture is still performed today. Mainly, corn is grown. A variety of domestic farm animals has also found a peaceful and friendly home on the Ziegenmichel farm. Visitors can therefore see goats, sheep, rabbits, boars, geese, chickens, cats, dogs, various birds and above all horses and ponies, which are available for various riding courses and events.

The integrative guiding principle:

The Ziegenmichel farm sees itself as a world of learning and adventure for all young people. It is therefore self-evident that children, youth and adolescents feel valued, regardless of nationality, social status, mental constitution or physical constitution, and that they can take advantage of the opportunities of the Ziegenmichel farm for their personal development.

Sustainability on the Ziegenmichel farm.

Sustainability has always been an important goal of every project and all offers since the founding of the Ziegenmichel farm. The sustainability factor is taken into account both in the conceptual planning as well as in the implementation of the individual offers. For the Ziegenmichel farm, sustainability means conveying to children and adolescents a lasting relationship to their environment and their fellow human beings.

A Weidemann 1880 in application.

With the extensive offering on the farm, there is of course always something to do and the work is never done. That is why the operators around Michael Lorenz decided to procure a new motorised helper. The choice fell on a Weidemann 1880, of course in a green colour to match the Ziegenmichel farm. The machine supports a wide range of transport work, mucking out and the maintenance of the facilities and riding grounds. As a competent contact partner for the machine, Carsten Telahr from the Weidemann dealer Pieper Landtechnik in Rees-Millingen has been at his side since the first hour. He is particularly pleased that the machine makes an important contribution here and is part of the unique concept. Weidemann wishes the team of the Ziegenmichel farm continued success in the future!