build a community greenhouse to grow organic produce in Banff, AB.Banff Greenhouse Gardening Society

Due to globalization, locally grown food is not readily available in most communities today. As additional challenges, Banff does not have the climate to produce typical agricultural food products and seeks to avoid open wildlife attractants which can be a challenge with community gardens. Further, as in large cities, Banff has a large percentage of its population living in apartments without the opportunity to garden. The Banff Community Greenhouse is intended to:
- re-establish the lost connection between people and the food they eat by providing a local source of healthy, affordable and nutritious vegetables;
-decrease social isolation by enhancing community connections;
-connect community groups and individuals with the potential for intergenerational programming i.e. schools, seniors, service clubs;
-provide an opportunity for community members to learn about gardening and growing organic food including in planters and via indoor gardening.