Join the Houston Platoon as we remember 9/11 by helping Mykawa Farm (a part of Houston ISD) provide a space for children from Elementary to High School to learn about agriculture. Some of the projects we will be working on include: assembling a gazebo, assembling a hoop house, building picnic tables, building work tables, and spreading mulch for a walking trail.
Water, lunch, and snacks will be provided.
About Mykawa Farm:
The Get Growing Houston: Old Mykawa STEAAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Arts, and
Mathematics) Farm is located at the historic Old Mykawa School (6401 Almeda Genoa Road, Houston, TX 77048). The
STEAAM Farm provides teachers the space and opportunity to provide hands on learning experiences for students to
gain a better understanding of concepts related to ecosystems, food systems and the impact of technology and
climate on the production of food. Technology will be utilized throughout the farm using sensors capture data to
make better decisions for the long-term success of the farm. The farm supports the overall program of integrating
food and agriculture into STEAAM learning.
The Get Growing Houston Program of HISD Nutrition Services inspires students to have more than a consumer
relationship with food through the development of critical thinking and experiential learning. Students are
taught how food is produced and distributed, as well as the impact of food agriculture on personal, family, and
community health.
Type
Service Project
What To Wear
TMC blues;Clothes that can get dirty;Warm weather gear
Accessibility
Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility
What to Bring
TMC Gear. If you do not have a TMC shirt, you will be provided with one. Water, snacks, and lunch will be provided.
Inclement Weather
Rain or shine. Event will be re-scheduled in the event of thunderstorms.
Who's Invited
Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Event Contact
When and where
Date
September 11, 2021
Time
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM (CDT)
Location
Mykawa Farm
6401 Almeda Genoa Road
Houston, TX
Parking Information
Other
Limited parking on site. You may need to park and shuttle to the site. Shuttle will be provided. Arrive early for best parking.
