Cultivate Cochrane is a non-profit society that empowers people to grow their own food through demonstration and education. We collaborate to increase food sovereignty, climate resilience, health and wellbeing.
Thanks to a Canada Healthy Communities Initiative grant, Cultivate Cochrane has brought an education greenhouse on wheels to the streets of Cochrane! Similar to the large community hub we’re planning, the “Passive Solar Roller” uses passive solar design to demonstrate a sustainable way to extend the growing season in our challenging climate. Built on a trailer, the greenhouse can travel to travel wherever we wish to showcase it and provide hands-on programming on food growing, nutrition, and resiliency.
We’re thrilled to have already offered regular family and youth programming through BGC Cochrane & Area, the Family Resource Network, plus several local schools. But you’re likely to see us at the farmers market, public events, and more youth and seniors’ venues in the future!