Sugar Roots Spring Festival 2023

10701 Willow Drive,New Orleans LA 70131

13 May, 2023

Description

Join us on Saturday, May 13th for Sugar Roots Farm's Spring Festival, a spring community event benefiting New Orleans’ most beloved family farm. This year’s fest will include, live music, pony rides, games, concessions and more! Since this event is being held the day before mothers day we are offering a small donation for anyone who would like to pick a small bunch of flowers at the farm.100% of proceeds from the fest will be used to support our mission to cultivate a community where all can share in the goodness of the earth. through educational experiences, practical skills, and meaningful relationships with animals, we inspire each other to connect with nature and learn healthier habits for life. *Limited tickets will be available at the gate the day of the festival. In case of event cancellation due to severe weather, please consider your admission a donation to the farm or you may ask to receive a voucher for future admission. WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MEANS TO US Your support and attendance at our annual Spring Fundraiser are vital to keep our community programs going strong. Field trips: When students sign up for a field trip with us, they will receive a guided tour of Sugar Roots Farm's animals, vegetable & herb gardens, and composting site with one of our Farm Educators. The curriculum for each tour will be based upon K-12 state science standards. Students will get to explore, pet, and feed animals, eat a picnic lunch and enjoy free time to run around in our play areas. Summer Camp: Campers join us for Sugar Roots’ Farm Summer Camp every year. They can expect an immersive five days in nature, full of arts and crafts, scientific inquiry, outdoor exploration, and new friendships with their peers and our farm animals. Our camp curriculum covers the importance of seed saving and pollination, different keeping ecosystems, the earth’s natural cycles, human impact on the planet, and finally, the abundant magic of the natural world.Summer camp sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aea629a2f85-sugar2#/