We practice regenerative agricultural techniques in all our gardens in an effort to heal with the land. We aim to increase biodiversity and be in balance with the natural ecosystem through methods like cover cropping, crop rotation, composting, supporting local pollinator populations, and planting native plants. These practices can reduce CO2 emissions, increase resilience to climate change, and create more sustainable and vibrant communities.
In our land practices and teaching, we aim to work in solidarity and consult with Indigenous communities towards rematriation, recognizing the importance of the maternal relationship to the land. Our goal is to prioritize ecological health, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable resource use, aligning with traditional ecological knowledge and practices.
Food grown in our gardens is primarily for students to explore and eat while they are in the garden. When in excess, garden harvests are given to students to take home or they are donated to school cafeterias and/or food pantries.
Gardens are integrated into school communities. We host work parties in the gardens and work with parent groups and community organizations to make sure the gardens are accessible to the community as much as possible. Families help water the gardens in summer and harvest veggies to take home.
