Tuesday Mornings June 26-August 21
Food’s journey from the field to your fork is fascinating! Join in the fun this summer 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:
Tuesdays, June 26-Aug 21, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Cost:
$10 per session.
Topics:
*Fruits harvested may change depending on availability.
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
Tremendous Trees! Pruning, grafting and rotating.
Fruit Focus: Nectarines/blueberries
July 31
Orchard Allies: Bugs, worms and bacteria.
Fruit Focus: Donut peaches
August 7
Harvest!
Fruit Focus: Peaches
August 14
Cooking, preserving and canning
Fruit Focus: Blackberries/peaches
August 21
Cooking, preserving and canning
Fruit Focus: TBD
