Micro Acres Tour Fieldtrip
Fri, Jan 10
|East Lake Avenue Northeast
Have you every wondered how microgreens are grown? Come take a tour through Micro Acres and see for yourself!
Time & Location
Jan 10, 2020, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
East Lake Avenue Northeast, East Lake Ave NE, Airdrie, AB T4A, Canada
About the Event
Have you every wondered how microgreens are grown? Come take a tour through Micro Acres and see for yourself!
Friday Jan 10, 2020 @1:30-3pm Date:
Micro Acres (Urban Farm) #2-421 East Lake Rd Airdrie, ABWhere:
Grades 1-12 (no littles as it is a farm environment)Ages:
Children - $12 each Parents - 1 free parent per familyCost:
Tickets for children can be purchased on Eventrbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-homeschool-micro-acres-tour-tickets-83104366397?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Tour of the farm and discussion with Q and A. The kids will also be given some greens to take home-( a container of pea shoots)What to expect:
You can see what it's about by visiting : https://airdrielife.com/worklife/up-close-with-micro-acres/
Topics:
indoor agriculture vs tradition
what are microgreens
what we grow, who buys it
what types of crops we have
how do we grow ( techniques)
FAQ
Please contact Marlies Schalk (rich.marlies@gmail.com).I have a question, who do I contact?
Yes, this event open to all homeschooling families.My child is not registered with Roots, can they still attend?
No, you do not have to bring a ticket. We will have a master list with all the registration info.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Sorry, we are unable to provide refunds. But, please feel free to find another family to sell or pass along your tickets to.If I am unable to attend, can I get a refund?