Seventh Annual Harvest Party

Sunday, September 20, 2020
Kimberley & Cranbrook Branch
Location:
Kimberley Community Garden Park, behind the Aquatic Centre on Rotary Drive
Address:
915 Rotary Drive

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is pleased to host our 7th Annual Harvest Party! This is a FREE family friendly event where everyone is welcome.

 

WHERE: Kimberley Community Garden at 915 Rotary Drive.

WHEN: Sunday September 20th, 1:00-3:00 PM

WHAT: This year we are organizing a variety of activities for the event including:

  • our famed zucchini and potato sack races
  • community harvest candy apples/apple sauce/apple juice treats
  • fun kids activities
  • two special guest presentations!
  • Wildsight and Bat Researcj tents
  • garden tours and harvesting
  • live music

HOW: REGISTER HERE!

 

Schedule of Events:

1:05- Official Welcome with Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook
1:15-2:00- Bear Spray Presentation and Demo with Danica Roussy – WildSafeBC
2:00-2:10- Zucchini Races
2:15-2:30- Kimberley Food Hub Presentation with Ingrid Liepa and Michael Stephens
2:40-2:50- Potato Sack Races

**Kids activities, Wildsight and Bat Research tents, garden tours/harvesting, candy apples, and apple juice/sauce making will be happening throughout the event**

NOTES: 

  • This event will be managed by dedicated Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook staff, contractors, and volunteers to ensure all participants feel safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • As per BC Ministry of Health legal requirements, this event can only host a maximum of 50 participants. Registration is required.
  • Remember to practice social distancing, frequent hand sanitizing (we provide), mask wearing (optional).
  • Participants will be welcomed in to the garden to harvest one group at a time to enjoy and harvest the many delectable foods we grew this season.
  • Please bring:
    • a mask (in case social distancing is not possible)
    • water bottle
    • snacks
    • a hat
    • lawn chairs
    • cups/mugs for sampling apple juice
    • container for apple sauce
    • a reusable bag for garden harvest 
    • BYOZ (bring your own zucchini) Participants are encouraged to bring the best competition your family garden has to offer!

The Kimberley Community Garden is a public, edible garden for the whole community to enjoy. Sharing is the foundation of the garden, as it is with our Harvest Party!

Banner Photo Credit: Brian Clarkson