Join us for a one-of-a-kind family adventure at Dew Fresh Produce in Stanchfield, Minnesota! We're excited to invite you to a special after-hours private event where Dew Fresh Produce is opening their doors exclusively for our Little Wilderness families.

This hands-on experience is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and connect kids with the incredible world of agriculture and the outdoors. Each child will receive a small bucket to personalize and decorate before diving into an educational experience led by the knowledgeable staff at Dew Fresh Produce and the Director of Little Wilderness.

Together, we'll explore what it takes to grow healthy, productive berry plants and discuss fascinating topics such as:

- Different species of berries
- Common pests like deer, bears, bugs, and other wildlife
- How temperature affects plant growth
- Planting and harvesting techniques
- The role of fertilizers in crop production
- The many uses for berries, including canning, baking, jams, and even candy!

Participants will also learn the importance of harvesting responsibly. Dew Fresh Produce staff will teach families how to identify ripe berries and explain why it's important to leave berries on the plant when they aren't quite ready yet. Understanding proper harvesting practices helps ensure healthier plants, better future harvests, and even better tasting berries for everyone

Families are welcome to pick berries during the event; however, please note that each family is responsible for bringing any additional buckets or containers they wish to use for collecting berries to take home. Families will also be responsible for paying for any berries they harvest, which will be sold for $3.40 a pound, through Dew Fresh Produce.

This is more than just an educational outing, this event is designed to bring families together! At Little Wilderness, we believe some of life's best memories are made outdoors, and we hope this experience creates opportunities for families to connect, meet others in the community, and build lasting friendships through a shared love of nature.