Precious Pollinators
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021Experience type:
In-PersonProgram Description
Many of us have an idea about the importance of pollinators, and how they’re necessary for ¾ of our major food crops. But who exactly is doing all the pollinating around here? People often first think of honeybees, and that’s our starting point for this tour: visiting Loutet Farm’s two resident hives and getting the basics of pollination down. But there’s so much more to it than that! Students will get a chance to try their own hand at the process while identifying different parts of flowers, both wild and cultivated. We’ll talk about the importance of a diversity of pollinators and their associated habitats, how evolution plays a part, the struggles facing pollinators, and what we can do to help.
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COVID Precautions
The Edible Garden Project is welcoming groups under 30 participants for in-person outdoor field trips to Loutet Farm. Groups may be further split up to ensure adequate physical distancing is maintained. Tools will not be shared if used during a trip, and are always washed and disinfected after handling. There is a hand washing station on site, and next door at Loutet Park (where washrooms are also located).
Additional Notes
All tours available by request during most daytime hours, and duration can be tailored to your group’s needs (price will vary accordingly). Contact EGP to inquire further.
Loutet Farm is located beside Loutet Park in North Vancouver. Washroom facilities are available while the park is open (generally from sunrise to sunset), and are wheelchair accessible. Although we do not have an official lunchroom, the farm does have a covered area with a sink, hand washing station, and food prep area if needed. Regardless, please dress for an outdoor trip and consider potentially variable coastal weather.
There is free paved parking near the entrance to the farm (lot shared by Loutet Farm, Loutet Park, and Gerry's Garden). Once inside the farm, paths are wood chips, and there are no steep inclines on site. We may also use the dirt trails of the forest and/or the grass field during the field trip. There are no animals on site, but other allergens may be present - please contact EGP directly at schools@ediblegardenproject.com if you have questions or concerns.
