Hello from Norquay: Pass the pink popcorn!
Spring is in full bloom at the fieldhouse! To think that less than a month ago, these flowers that crown the streets of Vancouver were merely kernels on barren branches. Now, they are sweetened by the rich fragrance of pink popcorn in the air, the perfect treat to...
Vancouver Technical Secondary: A Site History
By Kat Vriesema-Magnuson, Experiential Learning Manager The Experiential Learning Team started our spring Field Trip Season at Van Tech last week with four classes from Laura Secord elementary school. We really love seeing so many classes take advantage of having a...
Announcing DELTA Farm Roots CSA Veggie Box brought to you by Fresh Roots
We are excited to share that we will be offering a 12 – week CSA Veggie Box in DELTA this summer! Our new Delta Field Lead, Jack (back from his role as last year’s Market Lead), is spreading compost and starting & planting seeds getting the Farm Roots...
Announcing! EARTH DAY SEEDING CHANGE 2021 – APRIL 1ST – 22nd, 2021
This April we’re excited to partner with local organizations Kiwassa Neighbourhood House and local artist Amanda Suutari to launch the social media campaign #EarthDaySeedingChange2021! Starting April 1st, when you post your inspired actions to protect the planet...
Tea Garden Build! – Experiential Learning Report
By Mia Fajeau, Youth Program Facilitator Did you know that many of the plants and flowers that you might spot in your garden or around your neighbourhood, like Dandelion or Wild Chamomile (aka Pineapple Weed), can be steeped to make your very own teas? I’ve always...
Farmer’s Log, Start-date, April 1, 2021
Oh, March. Another month of prep before the busy season comes on. The idea is that the better we prepare, the smoother the tomato volcano will be… but I’m sure many-a-farmer will argue that there’s simply no way to prepare for a vegetable glut in the heat of summer. ...
Norquay Field House – A Year in Review!
As we mark the dubious 1 year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown we can’t help but celebrate the accomplishments made possible through our residency at the Norquay Field House. With the support of the Vancouver Parks Board and the Field House Project,...
How Do You Connect with Nature?
By Kat Vriesema-Magnuson, Experiential Learning Manager As I write this, Vancouver has snow on the ground, and where I’m staying right now in Tacoma, Washington we had snow yesterday. But spring is basically here, and if you look closely you can see it all around....