Submitted by Alicia O'Hara Sanford, Social Worker,
Albert County Community Health Centre
Something exciting is happening at Caledonia Regional High School! A brand-new community greenhouse is being built right on school property — and it’s going to help students and families all across Fundy Albert.
The Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse is a 25’ x 48’ geothermal greenhouse. That means it can grow food almost all year long, even during cold New Brunswick winters. The project is a partnership between Caledonia Regional High School and Foods of the Fundy Valley, a local nonprofit that works to strengthen food security and support local food systems in our region.
The Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse is a 25’ x 48’ geothermal greenhouse. That means it can grow food almost all year long, even during cold New Brunswick winters. The project is a partnership between Caledonia Regional High School and Foods of the Fundy Valley, a local nonprofit that works to strengthen food security and support local food systems in our region.
Image of greenhouse construction from Alicia O'Hara Sanford. Students will get hands-on learning opportunities right inside the greenhouse. They will plant seeds, water crops, care for vegetables, and harvest fresh produce. They’ll learn about healthy eating, sustainable farming, and how growing food helps both people and the planet. The vegetables grown in the greenhouse will help support school meal programs and community food programs, making sure more families have access to fresh, healthy food.
Learning won’t stop when school ends. During the summer months, Foods of the Fundy Valley will offer opportunities for learning in the greenhouse.
These sessions will teach gardening skills, food preparation, composting, and ways to reduce food waste. Community members of all ages will be invited to learn and take part.
We are so grateful for the support that made this project possible. OMISTA Credit Union donated $10,000, and the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation also contributed $10,000. Their generosity is helping grow more than vegetables — it’s helping grow knowledge, skills, and a stronger community.
Construction is underway, and a grand opening celebration will be planned for June. Everyone will be invited to come see what’s growing.
Big things are happening in Fundy Albert — and this greenhouse is just the beginning!
Learning won’t stop when school ends. During the summer months, Foods of the Fundy Valley will offer opportunities for learning in the greenhouse.
These sessions will teach gardening skills, food preparation, composting, and ways to reduce food waste. Community members of all ages will be invited to learn and take part.
We are so grateful for the support that made this project possible. OMISTA Credit Union donated $10,000, and the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation also contributed $10,000. Their generosity is helping grow more than vegetables — it’s helping grow knowledge, skills, and a stronger community.
Construction is underway, and a grand opening celebration will be planned for June. Everyone will be invited to come see what’s growing.
Big things are happening in Fundy Albert — and this greenhouse is just the beginning!
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