Preserving Our Future: The Vital Role of Seed Conservation
As harvest season draws near, we revel in the bounty that our land provides. Yet, amidst the vibrant crops and bountiful produce, there lies a crucial element that often goes unnoticed—the humble seed. Seed preservation is far more than a conservation effort; it is an essential practice that impacts our land, food systems, health and overall survival. In this post, we will explore the profound importance of seed preservation and highlight the support of the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation to two organizations which amplify our efforts in our shared values to preserve seeds and to keep them in the public domain.
Breaking Barriers: Fostering Inclusivity and Food Security
In a world where various barriers persist, initiatives like those undertaken by Foothills Academy and Disability Foundation’s Disabled Independent Gardeners Association shine brightly as beacons of hope and change.
We invite you to look how they are helping transform the lives of others through innovative programs that promote inclusivity, education, sustainability and ensures a better quality of life.
Ensuring the Future of Farming: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture
Ensuring the Future of Farming: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture In a world where the climate is constantly changing and the demands on our agricultural systems are increasing, supporting the next generation of farmers and horticulturists is more crucial than ever. Our organization is dedicated to empowering deserving Canadian students through education bursaries, helping […]
Bursary Recipient Spotlight: Raechel Woodrow, Student, Horticulture Program, Durham College
Bursary Recipient Spotlight: Raechel Woodrow, Student, Horticulture Program, Durham College At our organization, we are committed to supporting deserving Canadian undergraduate students in achieving their academic dreams through education bursaries. We understand that the cost of higher education can be a significant burden, impacting the future talent pool of the next generation. It is our […]
Empowering Students Through Their Educational Journey
Empowering Students Through Their Educational Journey Education is the cornerstone of a thriving society. It empowers students to become meaningful contributors to their families and communities. At the heart of this transformative journey are organizations like ours, which supports deserving students of naturopathic medicine in Canada through education bursaries. By alleviating the financial burdens of higher […]
Celebrating Earth Day: Our Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Celebrating Earth Day: Our Commitment to Environmental Stewardship As we approach Earth Day 2024, it’s a time for reflection and action. Let’s take a moment to celebrate our planet and collectively work together to continue our commitment to its protection. At the heart of our efforts in environmental stewardship, is this year’s Earth Day theme: “Planet […]
Cultivating Health: School Breakfast Programs and Community Gardens
Cultivating Health: School Breakfast Programs and Community Gardens March is Nutrition Month in Canada, prompting reflection on the pivotal role of nutrition in fostering well-being. Within this context, the Plant a Seed & See What Grows’ initiatives, notably school breakfast programs and community gardens, stand as pillars in promoting healthier eating habits among vulnerable communities […]
Create a garden. Because you know, Stone Soup.
Stone Soup is an old folk story in which hungry and travelling strangers use a stone to persuade villagers to each share whatever contribution of food they had to make a soup so that everyone could enjoy a hearty meal. The lessons of this story are the values of sharing, giving and working together. Like […]
Jennifer Kerr: Integrate naturopathic and conventional medicine to lessen burden of the health care system
Since 2017, the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation has helped support 16 post-secondary students in the fields of applied sciences in sustainable agriculture, applied biology, food and the environment or horticultural programs and in naturopathic medicine across the country’s most prestigious universities and college such as the University of British Columbia, Kwantlen […]
Alex Stark: Connecting with Nature and through Languages
We met Alexander Grayson Brandt Stark last Nov. 2018 during Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) event at the River Rock Casino. He’s one of the Foundation’s recent 2018-2019 post-secondary bursary recipients. We were captivated by his stories of adventures in Mexico and France, his charm and his humility. Read more about him here. Alex comes from […]