COMPANION PLANTING: THE THREE SISTERS
Description
Native Americans from different parts of North America use a wide range of agricultural techniques. Perhaps the best known is the inter-planting of corn, beans and squash – a trio often referred to as the “Three Sisters.” In this lesson students will explore the tale of the "Three Sisters", visit our Field of the "Three Sisters", and discover first-hand how crops can benefit one another, while providing us with a well balanced, nutritious harvest. Participants will explore our Corn, Beans and Squash crops, gaining a better understanding of the plant cycle, plant parts, and the cycling of nutrients while engaging in hands-on planting, pruning, harvesting, cooking or seed saving activities. This lesson will be customized, dependent on the season and specific needs of each group.
Offered At
The Carol Pino Learning Farm
ABOUT
The Carol Pino Learning Farm is a 1.5+ acre outdoor classroom where visitors can experience innovative educational programs that celebrate agriculture in an urban ecosystem.
The farm is open year round hosting programs in the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
VISIT WITH A CLASS OR GROUP
We offer field trips in the Farm and Greenhouse giving groups the opportunity to plant, water, harvest, and cook the Farm's diverse offerings of fruits, herbs, and vegetables year round.
We invite you to learn about Seed Starting and Hydroponics in our Greenhouse, visit the worms in our Worm Farms, experience life on the Farm by engaging in planting/watering/harvesting, explore our Sensory Garden, Blueberry Ramble and Apple Orchard, spend time enjoying the many scents of the Herb Garden, and so much more!
Please see the program descriptions below to register today!
NOTE: Maximum student group size is 30 students for General ed/ICT classes. 12 students for 12-1 classes.
Student groups are required to have 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students.
Maximum adult group size is 30 participants.
COST
The field trip registration fee is $100.00 per group visit , payable by check.
Individual student registration fee is $10.00 per visit, per child, payable by check. Individual student registration is open to Home School programs only. 1 adult chaperone is required and included in the registration fee.
Payment must be received 2 weeks prior to the trip date.
Details
Subjects
Native Americans, Biology, Nutrition, Agriculture, Folktales
Capacity
30 students
Duration
180 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, K