Delta’s harvest history will be on display like never before through a new exhibition at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre.
Entitled Harvesting Delta, the exhibition invites the community to think about where their food comes from and how environmental stewardship supports future harvests. Focusing on farming, crops, water management, tools, pollinators, and land, Harvesting Delta formally opens to the public with a reception at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre on Friday, October 23, from 5 – 6:30 pm, and runs through January 31, 2027.
“It is no secret that farming is a foundational component of Delta’s identity,” said Josh Turner, General Manager, Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture. “Our Cultural Services staff have done a thorough and thoughtful job of pointing the spotlight towards our shared agricultural history and providing visitors with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the land on which they live.”
Harvesting Delta features a variety of artefacts and photos of note, including a honey extractor, beekeeper items from John Reagh, tools used for preparing and planting a harvest, Chinese Canadian farm labourer implements, and a digital mini exhibition of historical photos using the Discovery Centre’s projection system. Though the featured items primarily tell the story of settler farming, Delta’s harvesting history is much richer than the belongings on display. Indigenous practices have taken place in this region since time immemorial, including the harvesting of sturgeon, salmon, shellfish, berries, and more.
Harvesting Delta Is the first of three exhibitions set to be featured at the Discovery Centre in 2027. These exhibitions can be experienced for free from Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 10 am – 5 pm, Thursday from 10 am – 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 5 pm.
Learn more about the Harvesting Delta exhibition and more at delta.ca/DiscoveryCentre.
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