Dirt Made My Lunch - Fresh Roots
Dirt Made My Lunch
Fresh RootsBasic Details
Learn about the nutrient cycle, soil composition, and compost food webs, and see how they all come together to make delicious, nutritious food!
- 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:
- 4, 5
- Curriculum Connected:
- Yes, contact the organization directly
- Subjects:
- Science, Physical and Health Education
- Topics:
- Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change
Learn about the nutrient cycle, soil composition, and compost food webs, and see how they all come together to make delicious, nutritious food!
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) and spring (April, May, and June) 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 10 grade 4-12 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) and spring (April, May, and June) 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 10 grade 4-12 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