STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE FRUITS & VEGETABLES OF THEIR LABOUR.
Lacombe, AB (June XX, 2014) A group of budding young foodies are ready to show off their Little Green Thumbs Harvest on Thursday June 12 th in Lacombe, Alberta.
In its commitment to building a genuine understanding and appreciation of the impact agriculture has on lives, Ag for Life together with Host Partner, ReThink Red Deer, and local elementary and high schools will come together to celebrate their Little Green Thumbs harvest with a garden-grown pizza party.
This first-annual event will include pizza making with local chefs using student-grown garden ingredients; a festival market showcasing composting, aquaponics, seed planting, garden-green inspired refreshments, Commemorative walkway: Little Green Thumbs Thumbs of Fame and more.
Little Green Thumbs is such a great way for students to enjoy fresh food, to understand where food comes from and why its important for them to have this information, says David Sprague, CEO of Ag for Life. Were thrilled to be able to put support behind ReThink Red Deer and the delivery of this initiative.
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WHEN: Thursday June 12, 2014 Event begins at 10:00 am 2:15 pm. Media are recommended to attend the Festival Market: 12:30 pm 1:20 pm
WHERE: Ecole Lacombe Composite High School 5628 56 Ave Lacombe, AB Directions: Go north on 58 street from Highway 12. Turn right at the four way stop, the corner of 58 street and 56 Avenue. One block east puts you at our front doors. Visitor parking is available on the west side of the school.
WHAT: Photo and interview opportunities. Releases have been arranged to permit interviews and photographs of select students and teachers
WHO: Agriculture for Life CEO, David Sprague Little Green Thumbs Coordinator, Chris Guilbeault Lacombe Composite High School, Terrace Ridge Elementary School, and Aspen Heights Elementary School students and teachers
Little Green Thumbs
The Little Green Thumbs program helps young people understand where food comes from and the impact fresh food has on their health, the environment and their community through active participation in classroom gardening. Indoor gardens are living classrooms that make learning concepts such as nutrition, sustainable food systems and agriculture literacy exciting and relevant.
For further information please contact:
RSVPs are kindly requested for this event
Luree Williamson Ag for Life, Director, Development and Communications 403-862-5688 lwilliamson@agricultureforlife.ca