BC Field Trips

Agroecosystems

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Last updated on

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

Program Description

Is the farm an ecosystem? We will look at the attributes of an ecosystem, and search for evidence of those on our farm. This can a good introduction to ecosystems, or a chance to apply prior ecosystem knowledge.

Big Ideas

Cells are derived from cells.

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

9, 10, 11, 12

Months Available:

April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Days Offered:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

10:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm

Duration:

See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Daycamps, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

VSB Classes: $150 for up to 25 youth; $6 for each additional youth. Classes from Van Tech and David Thompson family schools can receive a 50% subsidy from the VSB Office of Sustainability!
Non-VSB classes and groups: $200 for up to 25 youth; $8 for each additional youth
Multiple program discount! Sign your class up for 2 or more field trips in a school year and receive a 10% discount on the second and subsequent programs!
We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please let us know on your request form.

Additional Notes

Situated at Vancouver Technical and David Thompson secondary schools, our schoolyard farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centers. All field trips are 2 hours long and include a farm work experience, as well as a tasting of salad or other farm foods.

Learn more and book your trip at freshroots.ca/education/field-trips/.