HealthBarn USA
Category
Nature & Science
(Members only. Registration closes once capacity is reached.)
Trip Overview
HealthBarn USA has a mission to empower children and families to live strong, energetic lives. It offers hands-on nutrition education for children and adults, focusing on connecting people with natural foods through fun, culinary-based programs. There are a variety of programs offered year-round to show children that natural foods and healthy eating habits are not only beneficial, but can be fun and adventurous, too!
About Our Trip To HealthBarn USA
HEALTHY-LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCE: The 2-hour trip includes:
1) Greetings and Introduction to HealthBarn USA
2) Meet the Garden -- Compost, go on a herb adventure and taste what's growing in the garden
3) Help prepare and eat the famous Rainbow Swirly Smoothie
4) Planting peas in recyclable pots to grow at home
5) Test Nutrition & Food IQ by playing the seasonal food game
6) Conclusion and take-home healthy-lifestyle bags!
*HealthBarn USA is located in a public park that has 20+ parking spaces
Dress appropriately for the weather.
Additonal Information
- You may bring a bagged lunch to eat on the grounds after the trip.
- There is no cost for adults. Adults are free.
Education Connection
This field trip supports learning in:
- Animal biology: species traits, diets, and environments
Ecosystem Dynamics: food chains and natural habitats
Vocabulary: new words related to animals, habitats, and sounds
