| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.39 |
| Liaison | Heather Elliott |
| Submission Date | Aug. 19, 2022 |
Vanier College
IN-49: Innovation C
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Heather
Elliott Sustainability Officer Facilities |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
In 2019 Vanier staff and students began planting perennial trees shrubs and herbs with the aim of creating a food forest. The food forest now includes over 100 fruit trees and bushes, as well as an herbaceous layer, root vegetables, ground covers, and vines. Two students are hired throughout the summer and numerous students particiate throughout the year. In the summer of 2022 a student intern coordinated the creation of a small pond. A teacher has been granted release time to support the intigration of the academic sector into the gardens, and numerous classes participate each year, including students from the early childhood education program. A permaculture workshop was offered to a group of 3-5 year olds from a local daycare. The food forest was officially launched in September, 2022. Food waste collected around campus is composted on-site and incorporated into the gardens. Food from the garden is served during certain campus events and herbal teas have been distributed to various departments (student services, unions, Indigenous Student Centre...).
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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