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【July/August】Wildlife Picnic at Suzume Farm! Let’s Observe Frogs, Fish, and Water Insects Inside Rice Fields!
Let's take a closer look at the creatures that live in the rice fields and the surrounding waterways, ridges and reservoirs.
Operation Period
July-August
Time Required
wildlife observation only: 2 hours, wildlife observation + local food experience: 4 hours
Number of Participants
2〜20people
About two months after the rice fields have been flooded, you can find many small frogs and insects as you walk through the rice fields. Collect the frogs and insects then let's study them to find out the species!
-Schedule-
1. Activity introduction (yearly cycle of rice field, brief explanation about creatures, safety information)
2. Gathering small creatures from the rice paddies (outside)
3. Careful observation of creatures (indoors)
4. Reflection and debriefing.
※Reservation required to participate.
| Experience Program Name | 【July/August】Wildlife Picnic at Suzume Farm! Let’s Observe Frogs, Fish, and Water Insects Inside Rice Fields! |
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| Activity Location | Izumi ward, Fukuoka area. |
| Time Required | wildlife observation only: 2 hours, wildlife observation + local food experience: 4 hours |
| Operation Period | July-August |
| Start Time | 10:00 |
| Minimum number of participants | 2people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 20people |
| Reservation Deadline | 7 days before by 17:00 |
| About suspension of the activity | When stormy weather is expected, we may decide to cancel the event. In that case, we will contact you on the evening before the event. |
| Important notes regarding participation | We will walk along the footpaths between rice fields, so please bring long boots. |
| Price |
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| What is included in the price | Experience fee, materials fee, guide fee, consumption tax, and insurance. | ||||
| What is not included in the price | Transportation costs from meeting area to experience area. | ||||
| Remarks regarding price | ※ Participants 3 and under are free. | ||||
| Method of Payment | Pay cash on the day. | ||||
| About cancellations and changes | Please contact us as soon as possible in case of cancellation or changes. | ||||
| Cancellation Policy | There is no cancellation fee. Since we must change the activity insurance, please contact us as soon as possible. |
| Meeting Spot | 10 Sekizoe, Fukuoka, Izumi-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 981-3225 Jonouchi Public Hall, Izumi-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 981-3225 |
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| Meeting Time | Please come 10 minutes before the start of the program. |
| Access | --By Car-- 15 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Izumi PA Smart IC. |
| Parking | Yes Use the parking area at "Jonouchi Public Hall" (room for 7 cars, inform how many spots needed when applying) |
| Facility Information | Experience fee, materials fee, guide fee, consumption tax, and insurance. |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | A guide will lead the expedition and provide commentary. |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／English |
| Company / Organization | Organizer: Suzume Farm |
Let’s observe the creatures that live inside the rice fields, understand them, and consider the deep connection between farming and wildlife.