Berry Creek Greenhouse and Agriculture

The Cause

Our idea is to transform the Berry Creek School greenhouse into an educational and community hub that fosters hands-on learning in agriculture, botany, and sustainability. This greenhouse will serve as a classroom extension, teaching students about the growth and harvesting of various plants, and the importance of self-sustainability, conservation, and environmental stewardship.

While we currently have a basic greenhouse structure, we need additional tools and resources to fully utilize it for educational purposes. The greenhouse will teach students about botany, soil management, insect biology, water systems, and plant growth. These lessons will be integrated into the Alberta curriculum, enhancing both their academic experience and life skills.

This project will also benefit the larger community by providing after-school programs and workshops where community members can participate in educational events related to agriculture and sustainability. We hope to inspire a sense of shared responsibility for the environment and promote local food production. The requested funds will be used to acquire industrial greenhouse supplies such as soil containers, shelves, grow towers, seeds, and biological insect controls, all of which will make the greenhouse a central learning space.

Overall, this project seeks to empower students and community members with practical knowledge of agriculture while promoting sustainability and conservation

Who Will it Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries of this project will be the students of Berry Creek School, from kindergarten through grade 12, as well as the broader community of Berry Creek. The greenhouse will offer a unique, hands-on learning experience where students can learn about agriculture, environmental stewardship, and self-sustainability. This project aims to integrate agricultural education into the school curriculum, enhancing student knowledge of where food comes from, how plants grow, and the importance of natural resources like soil and water.

Beyond students, this project will benefit parents, staff, and community members by offering them the opportunity to participate in after-school workshops and community events centered around sustainable practices. These workshops will focus on topics such as home gardening, conservation techniques, and growing local food.

In total, this project aims to serve not only the student body but also their families and the larger community. By including community members in greenhouse activities, we will foster a strong connection between the school and its surrounding population, creating a space for intergenerational learning and collaboration.