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Agricultural Fun in August at the Canada Agriculture Museum

Agricultural Fun in August at the Canada Agriculture Museum

OTTAWA, July 20, 2007
For immediate release

August highlights at the Canada Agriculture Museum include the Knit-Out Event, Sunday, August 5 and variety of informative Daily Demonstrations which are featured throughout the month. The popular year-round Birthday Party program for children 3 to 12 continues in August as well.

Among the many daily demonstrations, visitors can have a “tasteful” experience with ice cream making and tasting, learn all about the fruits of our labour in the demonstration garden and watch a milking machine in action. Also, museum-goers can visit the exhibitions “Tractors” and “Food for Health” and, on weekends, with the help of our friendly interpreters, visitors can learn interesting facts about sunflowers.

Knit-Out Event - August 5
Amateur and expert knitters of all ages are welcome to sit and knit outdoors in the Museum's Memory Park, rain or shine, on Sunday, August 5 from noon to 4:30. Participants can ask the Stitch Doctor questions about patterns, visit the charity corner to learn about the "afghans for Afghans" program, take knitting lessons, obtain free knitting starter kits and much more! Free admission for knitters. Participants should bring their own chair. For more information, please contact Wendy, Ottawa Knitting Guild, at wendyjs@magma.ca.

Daily Demonstrations in August
Every day, visitors can learn more about Canadian agriculture and about the food and fibres that make our way of life possible.

10:00 "Cooking" for Cows - Dairy Barn

10:30 Meet Nel, the Canadian Breed Horse - Sheep Field

11:00 Children's Story and Craft (in English) - Snack Area

11:15 Children's Story and Craft (in French) - Snack Area

11:30 Poultry Quiz - Small Animal Barn

12:00 Discover the Beef Breeds - Horse and Cattle Barn

12:30 The Fruits of Our Labour - Demonstration Garden

1:15 Cow Washing or Care - Dairy Barn

1:45 Ice Cream Making and Tasting - Memory Park

2:30 Understanding Labels - Demonstration Kitchen
3:15 Rabbit Care - Small Animal Barn

3:45 Afternoon Milking - Dairy Barn

Special Invitation to Seniors
Every Tuesday from March to October, seniors (60+) are admitted free.

Guided Tours
Guided Tours of our Animal Barns are available year-round and must be arranged in advance at 613 991-3053.

Museum Passport
Explore Canada's cultural treasures, its national museums, with the Museums Passport. Ottawa-Gatineau provides a uniquely capital experience through its national attractions. The Passport is exchangeable for admission to 10 participating museums including the Canada Agriculture Museum.

Also...

On weekends, visitors can learn interesting facts about sunflowers and taste delicious recipes made with this plant's seeds in the Demonstration Kitchen at 10:30, 1:00 and 3:00.
Visitors can discover the exhibitions Tractors and Food for Health.
Children's Activity Centre located on the Exhibitions level (for children 6 years old and younger).
Tally-Ho Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides ($), weather permitting.

Not to be missed...
Open House on the Central Experimental Farm - September 8
The Central Experimental Farm is hosting an open house on Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Featured throughout the day are fun science displays, interactive games, tea with the Friends of the Farm in the Dominion Arboretum, 4-H Club doing crafts with the children, as well as free admission and parking at the Canada Agriculture Museum. The main exhibit tent is located beside the parking lot of the Canada Agriculture Museum, south of the traffic circle.

New Themes! Birthday Parties
Children ages 3-12 can enjoy a MOOving Experience with games, ice cream and a special tour of the barns. Children 5-12 can get cooking with a Pizza Party and taste the rewards of all their hard work as well as visit the animals. Round em Up! Children ages 7-12 can make mud pie and take a closer look at horses and herding. For information and to register call 613 991-3053.

The Canada Agriculture Museum connects Canadians and the world to the historical and current importance in everyday life of agricultural science and technology through engaging interpretive activities and products centred on an accessible demonstration farm.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Museum Hours:
Daily demonstrations from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Animal Barns and Exhibitions daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission Prices (GST included. Prices subject to change without notice.)
Adults: $6.00
Seniors (60+): $5.00
Students: $5.00
Children (3-14): $3.00
Children under 3: Free
Families (2 adults and 3 children): $13.00
Families with additional children: $2.00 per extra child
Families with additional adults: $3.00 per extra adult
Members: Free
Special rates available for groups (20 or more).

Location:
Prince of Wales Drive, south of the traffic circle, north off Baseline Road. Free parking. The Canada Agriculture Museum is located on Prince of Wales Drive on the Central Experimental Farm.

Telephone: 613 991-3044
Toll free: 866 442-4416
TTY: 613 991-9207
Fax: 613 993-7923
Reservations for guided tours & school programs: 613 991-3053

Web Site:
www.agriculture.technomuses.ca
www.foodforhealth.ca

Media:
David Sutin
Manager, Communications, Marketing and Farm Operations
CANADA AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
Tel. 613 996-7812;
E-mail : dsutin@technomuses.ca
or
Lucie Robillard
Communications, Marketing and Visitor Statistic Clerk
Tel. 613 943-1164;
E-mail : lrobillard@technomuses.ca