The City of Grande Prairie has announced a series of upcoming events to promote connection with nature and gardening among residents.
“GP Grows: On Tour,” will feature numerous events throughout the summer and this season, the city has emphasized home gardening, exploration, and touring around local agriculture leaders.
Between May and August, the city will offer a variety of garden and orchard tours to educate attendees on skills that City Environmental Programming Facilitator, Kierstyn Otterman says can be used to enhance their own yards and gardens at home.
“GP Grows: On Tour provides an excellent opportunity for residents to gain valuable gardening skills and enjoy the many benefits of growing their own food,” she says.
Beginning on May 27th, residents are invited to attend the Learning Garden at Design Works Centre from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The first class features a showcase on how to prepare and plant your garden and will be followed by subsequent classes on July 8th and concluding with a class on harvesting and prepping for next year on August 26th.
Additionally, community orchard tours begin on June 19th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Mike Fedyna Park Orchard, followed by two more at Obrian Orchard on July 17th and at the Country Club Orchard on August 28th.