Canada: Langley students already growing their knowledge at special learning garden
Langley Learning Farm project will teach high school students about agriculture and food security
By Heather Colpitts
Aldergrove Star
Nov 9, 2020
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At this point, the learning farm will be worked by nearby high school students. Grade 11 and 12 students from Langley Secondary School will go in small groups on a weekly basis to assist with project development and learn about soil and sustainability as part of an experiential learning Environmental Science course.
“he students began activity on the site in September,” she said. “The food grown will be donated to school food programs and social agencies.”
So far, 10 growing beds have been established and planted with overwintering crops, and a split rail fence is being erected. Fruit bearing hedgerow plants will be put in the coming month, and informational signage will be installed to inform public curiosity of the project as it develops.
“The Langley Learning Farm will continue to grow throughout 2021 and beyond, with the inclusion of a poly tunnel hoop house, which will help to extend the growing season, as well as provide shelter for educational programming on days of inclement weather,” Marples added.
The hope is that community pride will help the project flourish.
