Description

CCA and Harrisburg University will offer a week-long program designed to educate students about Controlled Environment Agriculture – including aquaponics! Aquaponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically by using nutrient-rich water from aquaculture as the source of nutrients. This program will include a tour of aquaponic facilities, which serve as a living laboratory. Students will explore biology, plant propagation, water chemistry, and engineering design with guided hands-on activities. 

Dates: July 8 – July 12

Times: 9 AM – 11 AM

Grades: 7 – 12

Instructors: Rachel Fogle and AgWorks

Credits: N/A

Fee:  $150 (CCA students can attend for free via CCA)