Growing Chefs! Ontario: Agri-Food Experience Field Trips

What to expect: Growing Chefs! Ontario has been partnering with Western Fair District for years every May to offer fun, interactive, hands-on field trips to the Western Fair to explore food systems and learn where food comes from.

This year, we will have so much fun exploring strawberries from seed to table! As part of Agri-Food Experience week, classes can take part in a food systems themed field trip all about strawberries including an interactive cooking class, a greenhouse and garden tour, and an interactive worm composting demonstration. 

Menu:

Baguette sandwiches with grilled chicken, brie, arugula and strawberry jalapeño jam

Spring salad with strawberry balsamic vinaigrette

Strawberry shortcake

Who can register: Grade 6 – 8 teachers

Date & Time: May 13^th, 14^th or 15^th, 2024. 10am-1pm

Location: Field trips will be hosted at The Grove at The Western Fair District, located at 900 King St.

Grades:6 – 8

Pricing: $15/​person (including adults). Cost includes programming and an amazing lunch. We are committed to providing low-cost food education experiences for youth. If cost is a barrier to registration, please contact christy@​growingchefsontario.​ca to explore subsidy options.

Food Allergies: Our team is highly experienced in managing dietary restrictions. Do not let a dietary concern prevent your child from participating in our programming. Get in contact with our staff team and we’ll do our best to make appropriate accommodations. If a participant has a life-threatening allergy, please read our official Allergen Statement here and let us know if you have any questions.

Accessibility and Inclusivity: We are proud to announce our facility at The Grove can accommodate wheelchair users, even including our greenhouse and washroom. We also have a gender-inclusive washroom available and are a safe space. Please let our staff team know of any mobility or any needed accommodations in advance, and we will plan accordingly.