Fri, Jan 10
|East Lake Avenue Northeast
Micro Acres Tour Fieldtrip
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!
Date: Friday Jan 10, 2020 @1:30-3pm
Where: Micro Acres (Urban Farm) #2-421 East Lake Rd Airdrie, AB
Ages: Grades 1-12 (no littles as it is a farm environment)
Cost: Children - $12 each Parents - 1 free parent per family
Tickets for children can be purchased on Eventrbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-homeschool-micro-acres-tour-tickets-83104366397?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
What to expect: 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)
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
I have a question, who do I contact? Please contact Marlies Schalk (rich.marlies@gmail.com).
My child is not registered with Roots, can they still attend? Yes, this event open to all homeschooling families.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, you do not have to bring a ticket. We will have a master list with all the registration info.
If I am unable to attend, can I get a refund? Sorry, we are unable to provide refunds. But, please feel free to find another family to sell or pass along your tickets to.