Tuesday Mornings
Food’s journey from the field to your fork is fascinating! Join in the fun as educator Brandon Hertzler connects children to the wonders of farming through games, stories, and hands-on learning.
Ages:
Children ages 7 to 10. A designated chaperone is required, since we are not a registered child care facility. One chaperone may bring multiple children, but we just require that a chaperone remain with children at all times.
Time & Date:
TBD
2018 Cost:
$10 per session.
Topics:
*Fruits harvested may change depending on availability.
(2018 Dates and Topics)
June 26
Planting & Composting
Fruit Focus: Raspberries
July 3
Soil Composition
Fruit Focus: Cherries
July 10
Irrigation
Fruit Focus: Blueberries
July 17
Pollination
Fruit Focus: Sugar Plums
July 24
Orchard Allies: Bugs, worms and bacteria.
Fruit Focus: Nectarines/blueberries
July 31
Tremendous Trees! Pruning, grafting and rotating.
Fruit Focus: Donut peaches
August 7
Herbs & Harvesting!
Fruit Focus: Peaches
August 14
Cooking, preserving and canning
Fruit Focus: Blackberries/peaches
August 21
All Access Pass
Fruit Focus: Early Apples & Cider
