(Grades 1-3) Green Grocery Field Trip: “Did You Eat a Plant Today?”

Green Grocery Field Trip, photo by Vianna Volante, APS
Date

Available between Nov. 17-Dec. 16, 2026

Times: 9:30-11:30 a.m. or noon-2 p.m.

Grade

1 - 3 

Location: Learning Center

Fee

$235/class (max 3 classes, max 30 students/class)

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Concepts and Activities

Let your students in on a HUGE secret...most of our groceries come from plants! Learn all about plant parts, food plants, and photosynthesis during this action-packed field trip.

  • Discover over 20 different food plants from around the world in the “Please Touch” Greenhouse.
  • Join us in the kitchen to prepare yummy garlic toast using the harvested tops.
  • Plant garlic bulbs to take home and continue your plant-to-plate journey!
2019 Minnesota State Science Standards


1L.1.1.1.1 Comparing plants as they grow
1L.3.1.1.1 Modeling external plant parts
2L4.1.1.1 Engaging in Arguing from Evidence

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