Confederation College has relaunched its community garden.
The garden was initially opened in 2013, but was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following some redevelopment, the garden has been reopened.
“Rebuilding the garden gave us the chance to look at how it could serve even more people,” said Manager of Applied Research and Sustainability, Robyn Gillespie. “By adding accessible planters, student plots and plans to install educational features like the Children’s Garden, we’re growing more than food.”
“We’re providing student educational experiences, building skills, strengthening partnerships and improving access to sustainable food sources.”
The garden now offers accessible features, a seed library, an expanded planting area, new raised planters and a new shed.
Fruit trees, perennial gardens, and a beehive area have also been added to support biodiversity and long-term sustainability.
The project was supported by grants from Thunder Bay’s Clean, Green and Beautiful Committee, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and Nature’s Path Organic Foods, through its Gardens for Good: Plant It Forward program.
Thunder Bay residents, students and organizations can register for garden plots by clicking here.
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