What to do this Earth Day?

by Fresh Roots | Apr 20, 2022 | At Home Learning Resources, Experiential Learning

By Andrea Lucy, Experiential Learning Program Lead Hip hip hooray for Earth Day! On April 22nd, over 1,000,000,000 people around the world will take action to protect the planet. This 52nd annual Earth Day is a reminder to treat the planet with respect, kindness, and...

6 Vegetables Kids Will Love

by Fresh Roots | Mar 7, 2022 | Experiential Learning

By Andrea Lucy, Experiential Learning Program Lead With planting season upon us, we’re prepping our farm beds with vegetables kids love! The farm is a place to experiment and experience. Kids are introduced to the wonderfulness of vegetables in a low-pressure...

Meet the Flame Weeder: Why We’re Using Fire on the Farm

by Fresh Roots | Feb 24, 2022 | Experiential Learning, Farm Roots, Stories from the Field

By Andrea Lucy, Experiential Learning Program Lead Last year, we wrote about how weeds can be used as food and medicine. Now, I’m about to tell you that at Fresh Roots we remove most of our weeds. Surprised? We’ve got a problem — it’s as thick as a...

A Day at Camp Fresh Roots

by Fresh Roots | Jan 25, 2022 | Experiential Learning, Stories from the Field

Fresh Roots campers come back year after year to join us in games, veggie snacks, learning activities, and caring for the diversity of plants and animals on the farm. Here’s a glimpse into what a day at camp is like:   Good Morning! After camp check-in, we start...

Join the Fresh Roots Team!

by Fresh Roots | Jan 17, 2022 | Announcement

Looking for a vibrant, fun work environment in line with your passions for sustainability, learning, and Good Food for All? Fresh Roots in Vancouver, Coquitlam, & Delta, British Colombia is seeking Farm Workers, A Market Lead and Summer Camp & Youth...