Deep Roots Farm Club
Thu, Jul 25
|Ottawa
A Thursday evening club (4 sessions) from July 18 to August 8 to experience the gifts of nature.
Time & Location
Jul 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ottawa, 2391 Pépin Ct, Gloucester, ON K1B 4Z3, Canada
Program Elements
The Deep Roots Farm Club is a series of four sessions every Thursday evening from July 18 to August 8 (6-8pm) for a group of youth to experience the gifts of nature and engage with food mindfully (from growing, harvest to eating).
Age Group: 11-17 yrs-old
Counselors: Assma and Masuma from the Rhoda Masjid & Foundation, Julia from Just Food and Stephane from the Rhoda's Zahra Farm (on lot 50!)
Special guests include: Hamdi Ben Aissa founder of the Rhoda Masjid/Foundation, Henrik Vierula & occasional visit with farmers from the different farms from the Just Food community!
Program:
6-6:15 Gathering at the red barn
6:15-7 Just Food garden fence activity or Rhoda farm activity
7-7:30 Packed dinner sandwiches sit-down
7:30-8 Walk & talk/ closing circle
8:10-8:30 Departure at the red barn
Rain: We have access to an indoor space at the barn in case of rain & alternate activity