Evolution on the Farm

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Last updated on

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

How many plants are related to broccoli? Why can’t we grow coconuts in Vancouver? Explore these questions and more as we dive deep into the evolution of food crops through natural and human selection, and the effects of climate on our food.

Big Ideas

New experiences, both within and outside of school, expand our career skill set and options.

Practising respectful, ethical, inclusive behaviour prepares us for the expectations of the workplace.

Safe environments depend on everyone following safety rules.

New experiences, both within and outside of school, expand our career skill set and options.

Practising respectful, ethical, inclusive behaviour prepares us for the expectations of the workplace.

Safe environments depend on everyone following safety rules.

Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.

Earth and its climate have changed over geological time.

Evolution by natural selection provides an explanation for the diversity and survival of living things.

Daily physical activity enables us to practice skillful movement and helps us develop personal fitness.

Daily participation in different types of physical activity influences our physical literacy and personal health and fitness goals.

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

6, 7

Months Available:

April, May, June, September, October

Days Offered:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

9:30 am, 12:30 pm

Duration:

See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other

Packages Provided:

Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

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.

Additional Notes

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 strongly suggest a 1:10 ratio of adults to students for grades 6-12. Required adults are included in the group cost. If your group needs more adult assistance, please let us know on the registration form.

Learn more and book your trip at https://freshroots.ca/learn-on-the-farm/.

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