Saskatoon Prairieland Park in partnership with Agriculture in the Classroom, is proud to present the “Little Green Thumbs” Program on Thursday, March 29 and Friday, March 30 at the 2012 Gardenscape Show. The Program is offered to Grade 3 students and applications will be available on-line the end of January. (Please note there is NOT a butterfly exhibit this year.) Grade Level: Grade 3 (split classes allowed)

	The “Little Green Thumbs” School Program Application Form		Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. This is a free program available from the Adobe web site. Follow the download directions on the Adobe web site to get your copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

QUALIFIED RESOURCE PEOPLE WILL CONDUCT THE PRESENTATIONS AT FIVE, 12 MINUTE STATIONS FEATURING THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

GOOD BUGS, BAD BUGS

Bugs that affect horticulture in a positive and negative way are identified at this station.  The students will be given the opportunity to view these live bugs. 

THE REAL DIRT ON COMPOSTING!

The students will be given the opportunity to learn about the composting process, and see what the final product will eventually look like. 

GROWING WITH PLANTS

This station addresses the proper procedure for planting both seeds and their projects back to their classrooms.

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

The topic at this station is how birds survive on various plant seeds and fruits during the winter months.

THE AMAZING PLANTS!

The topic at this station is all about plant parts and how we use them in different by-products in everyday life.

There is no charge for the tours.  Transportation costs are the responsibility of the school.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications will be posted on this site early in 2012.

	The “Little Green Thumbs” School Program Application Form		Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. This is a free program available from the Adobe web site. Follow the download directions on the Adobe web site to get your copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

For further information contact:
Saskatoon Prairieland Park Agriculture Department
Jackie Frovarp
Box 6010, Saskatoon, SK  S7K 4E4
Phone: (306) 931-7149
Fax: (306) 931-7886
email: jfrovarp@saskatoonex.com