All About Cycles - Fresh Roots
All About Cycles
Fresh RootsBasic Details
Winter to spring to summer to fall, seed to fruit to seed, experience how the cycle of the seasons affects the life cycle of the plants we eat.
- Type
- Program
- Cost
- Fee per class
- British Columbia Location
- BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
- Age/Grade Level:
- K, 1, 2, 3
- Curriculum Connected:
- No
- Subjects:
- Science, Physical and Health Education
- Topics:
- Water, Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change
Winter to spring to summer to fall, seed to fruit to seed, experience how the cycle of the seasons affects the life cycle of the plants we eat.
Additional Details
- Languages:
- English
- Location:
- Field trip (outdoor)
- Format:
- In-person
- Activity Length:
- Single Session (≤3 hours)
Full Description
This field trip is offered in the fall (September and October) at our Vancouver sites.
Situated at Vancouver Technical and David Thompson Secondary schools, our schoolyard farms are a short walk from many secondary schools and community centers. All field trips include farm work experience and a chance to harvest and taste vegetables, when seasonally available. Email us about different field trip time and duration opinions. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students.
Max number of students: 30
Learn more and book your trip at https://freshroots.ca/learn-on-the-farm/.
Accessibility
- Accommodations for physical disabilities
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
- Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
This field trip is offered in the fall (September and October) at our Vancouver sites.
Situated at Vancouver Technical and David Thompson Secondary schools, our schoolyard farms are a short walk from many secondary schools and community centers. All field trips include farm work experience and a chance to harvest and taste vegetables, when seasonally available. Email us about different field trip time and duration opinions. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students.
Max number of students: 30
Learn more and book your trip at https://freshroots.ca/learn-on-the-farm/.
More Info & How to Register
Fee Notes:
15 or fewer students: $150
16-22 students: $220
23-30 students $300
VSB Discount! All VSB classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs.
We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.
Last Updated: September 10, 2025