Virtual farm tours of real Christmas tree farms are an effective way of engaging students with an on-farm experience. The Real Christmas Tree Board (RCTB) encourages growers to invite teachers, homeschoolers and parents in their community to register for an upcoming virtual farm tour. Students will learn:
- How the trees grow from seedlings to maturity
- How long it takes before a tree is ready to be harvested and taken home for the holidays
- What the harvesting process looks like
- What it takes to give a tree its Christmas tree shape
Two virtual farm tours are currently available as follows:
- Nov. 6 from 10:30 – 11 a.m. – Michigan Christmas Tree Farm Tour. Register here.
- Nov. 13 from 1 – 1:30 p.m. – Oregon Christmas Tree Farm Tour. Register here.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, this is a great time for your students to learn more about that centerpiece of Christmas decorating – a real Christmas tree. It may even inspire you to plant some of your own!
You can also find more information at https://virtualfarmtrips.com/partner/the-real-christmas-tree-board/.
