Sat, Jul 11
|Rosy Farms (North of St. Albert)
Haskap Field Trip to Rosy Farms
Join Sakaw Gardens’ bus field trip to Rosy Farms on July 11 for organic haskap tours!
Time & Location
Jul 11, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rosy Farms (North of St. Albert), 57114 Range Rd 264, Alcomdale, AB T8R 0Y8
About the event
🍇 Sakaw Gardens Haskap Field Trip
Destination: Rosy Farms (North of St. Albert)
Partnership: Sakaw Gardens & Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton (OFRE)
Join us for an educational tour of Alberta’s only commercial organic haskap farm! Learn about regenerative agriculture, "super-berry" nutrition, and enjoy a fresh U-pick experience.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Cost: $35 per person
Capacity: Limited to 40 spots (20 per organization) — THIS WILL SELL OUT SOON, SO REGISTER NOW!
Itinerary
09:30 AM: Gather at Sakaw Elementary School parking lot (5730 11a Ave).
10:00 AM: Bus departs promptly (Yellow school bus transport).
11:00 AM: Arrival at Rosy Farms.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Rotational educational tours with owner Andrew Rosychuk and U-pick/Picnic time.
02:30 PM: Depart farm.
03:30 PM: Approximate return to Sakaw.
🫐 Why Haskaps?
Superfood: 3x the antioxidants and 5x the anti-inflammatory levels of blueberries.
Local Legends: Winter hardy down to -50°C (Zone 2b).
Regenerative Farming: Rosy Farms works with the land to restore soil health across 76 organic acres.
🎒 What to Bring
[ ] Picnic lunch and beverages.
[ ] Shallow containers for picking (label them with your name!).
[ ] Sun protection: Sunscreen and a hat.
[ ] Weather-appropriate clothing.
Note: One-gallon haskap plants will be available for purchase at the farm if you'd like to grow your own!
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