P2N FIELD TRIP: 78TH STREET HERITAGE FARM + VELVET ACRES GARDENS

🚐 P2N FIELD TRIP: 78TH STREET HERITAGE FARM + VELVET ACRES GARDENS
Join us for a day of local agriculture, history, food, and hands-on learning in Vancouver!
Catered lunch and chartered transportation are provided!
🚐 CHARTERED TRANSPORTATION
Pick-up and drop-off will be at the SWACH Parking Lot.
📍 311 W 11th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
⏰ Please arrive between 9:00–9:30 AM
We recommend arriving on time so we can depart together as a group.
🌳 FIELD TRIP ITINERARY
10:00–11:30 AM | 78th Street Heritage Farm
Explore the historic 78th Street Heritage Farm, listed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012. During a guided tour with a knowledgeable docent, you’ll learn about the farm’s history and its ongoing role in:
• Horticulture education
• Agricultural research
• Food security
• Community enrichment
🚶Please note: The tour includes prolonged standing and walking on uneven ground, including some elevation changes.

11:30 AM–12:00 PM | 🍴 Catered Lunch
Enjoy a provided lunch before we head to our next destination.
1:00–2:00 PM | 🌽 U-Pick at Velvet Acres Gardens
We’ll visit Velvet Acres Gardens, a Vancouver farm that has been operating since 1969!
Depending on what’s in season, U-Pick crops may include:
🌽 Sweet corn
🍅 Tomatoes
🫑 Peppers
🎃 Pumpkins
🥒 Squash
📌 WHAT TO BRING
• Water bottle
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Comfortable shoes suitable for walking on uneven ground
• Sun protection as needed

We’re excited to explore, learn, and enjoy the harvest together!