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Eight fun things to do this summer

June 15, 2016 — 

The Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre invites you to join us at our fun summer events aimed at kids and families.

ice creamSaturday, July 9 – Ice Cream Party – Come join us at the Farm and Food Discovery Centre and make some homemade  ice cream  A cold treat to enjoy on a hot summer’s day!

Saturday, July 16 – Insect Investigation – Learn about the bugs that are all around us and then wander outside to catch insects buzzing around the centre.

Saturday, July 23 – Bannock Day – Learn about bannock and its history in Manitoba; then make your own in our wood-fired oven.

Wednesday, July 27 – Dairy Day – Explore the dairy barn, and learn about how we get milk to make cheese and yogurt.  Finish by helping to make some fresh ice cream!

Saturday, August 13 – Canola Crush – Tour the centre and learn how to crush canola seeds to make canola oil.

Saturday, August 20 – Ice Cream Party – Come join us at the Farm and Food Discovery Centre and make some homemade  ice cream  A cold treat to enjoy on a hot summer’s day!

Wednesday, August 24 – Pizza Party – Make your own dough and pizza in a wood-fired oven.

Saturday, August 27 – Bacon Makes It Better!  – Join us, along with Manitoba Pork, as we learn about pork and bacon.

General admission rates apply. The Centre is open 10 am to 4 pm and all the activities listed here run 10 am to 2 pm.

The Farm and Food Discovery Centre is located 15 minutes south of Winnipeg on Highway 75 (Pembina Highway).

For more information or to register:
Visit ffdc.ca
Email ffdc [at] umanitoba [dot] ca
Call 1-204-883-2524

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