Locavore Dinner - Celebrate Local Foods: A Locally Grown Dinner!
In 2007, Oxford Dictionary announced the word of the year would be “locavore.” Now more than ever, people are interested in eating locally-grown foods. They want to know what they are eating, where their food came from, and how their food was grown, made and transported to market. The connection between food and the environment is one that cannot be ignored. Buying food that is close to home, supporting local famers, buying organic produce whenever possible – these are all ways that people can tread lightly on the planet.
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is proud to host its first locavore dinner. Celebrate Local Foods: A Locally Grown Dinner, will be held at the Interpretive Centre on September 11th at 6 p.m. The dinner will feature Manitoba products ranging from carrots to oats, wild rice and pasture-fed, hormone-free beef. Following dinner, food producers, farmers, and growers will be on hand to talk about their craft, share their stories, and answer questions to encourage and inspire you to try some of these ideas at home.
Labour Day Adventure!
September 6
Visit the marsh as we prepare for the arrival of
thousands of geese and ducks. Take in crafts, critter
dipping, canoe excursions, GPS workshops and more.
Horse-drawn wagon rides from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Astronomy Night - Fall Constellations!
September 16
Explore the fall night sky. Learn about the stories and lore behind the fall constellations.
Wild Edibles Workshop !
September 11
Discover the many edible plants found in wetland and prairie habitats. Try some tasty samples and go home with some recipes. Pre-registration is required.