Woolly Fun Activities in May at the Canada Agriculture Museum

Woolly Fun Activities in May
at the Canada Agriculture Museum

OTTAWA, April 20, 2007
For immediate release

Highlights in May at the Canada Agriculture Museum include Food Aid Day, Thursday, May 3, Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, Sheep Sheering Festival each day of the Victoria Day Weekend, May 19 to 21, and a variety of daily demonstrations. The Canada Agriculture Museum also has plenty of outdoor space, including grassy areas with picnic tables and a children’s outdoor play structure.

Food Aid Day - May 3
This year, on May 3, CFRA will be broadcasting the 3rd annual Food Aid radiothon live from the Canada Agriculture Museum. Food Aid is a program created to buy and process beef from Ottawa-area farmers to give to less fortunate families through the Ottawa Food Bank. Visitors are invited to join in the fun, to enjoy a free noon-hour BBQ, and to make a cash donation. Free admission all day.

Mother’s Day - May 13
Mothers, grandmothers and the whole family can join in special activities at the Canada Agriculture Museum to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13. Visitors will learn about “farm mothers”, the animals that work year round to produce many of the foods on which we depend. Free admission for all mothers.

Sheep Shearing Festival - May 19 to 21
It’s time for the sheep to be shorn. Visitors can watch shearing demonstrations, wool spinning and weaving, felt-making, Border Collies at work, see alpacas on display and much more. An expert shearer will give sheep shearing demonstrations throughout each day. Families and children of all ages can take part in fun outdoors activities.

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

Museum Passport
“Explore Canada's cultural treasures at its national museums with the Museums Passport. Ottawa-Gatineau provides a uniquely capital experience through its national attractions”. The purchased Passport allows free admission to 10 participating museums, including the Canada Agriculture Museum.

DAILY INTERPRETATION AND DEMONSTRATIONS IN MAY
Every day, visitors can learn more about Canadian agriculture and about the food and fibres that make our way of life possible.

10:00 Children’s Story and Craft - Snack Area

10:30 Meet the Lambs and Kids - Small Animal Barn

11:00 Butter Making - Demonstration Kitchen

11:30 How Do You Measure Up With Pigs? - Small Animal Barn

1:15 Cow Washing or Care - Dairy Barn

2:00 A Well Balanced Diet - Demonstration Kitchen

3:00 Help Feed the Sheep - Small Animal Barn

3:45 Afternoon Milking - Dairy Barn

Also...

On weekends, in the Demonstration Kitchen: Dairy Products...only from cows? at 10:00 and 12:00.

Visitors can discover the exhibitions Tractors and Food for Health and its companion website www.foodforhealth.ca

Children’s Activity Centre located on the Exhibitions level.

Horse-drawn Tally-Ho Rides ($), on weekends, weather permitting.

Not to be missed...

Mother’s Day May 13
Sheep Shearing Festival May 19 to 21
Father’s Day June 17

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 to 12 year-old can get cooking with a Pizza Party and taste the rewards of all their hard work after visiting 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

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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