Urban Agriculture
Urban agriculture can be defined as activities that grow food or raise livestock within urban areas where the products are intended to be distributed off-site and consumed locally.
Following the creation of the Regional Agricultural Master Plan (RAMP) by the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board, the Town of Stony Plain developed its first Urban Agriculture Plan (UAP) to provide guidance on urban agriculture development at the municipal level. The UAP prioritizes urban agriculture by establishing a framework to encourage a variety of urban agriculture methods, supporting production of and access to local food, and ingraining to practice of urban agriculture within the community.
Urban Agriculture in Stony Plain
2024 MicroHabitat Urban Garden Events
Maintenance and Harvesting of an Ecological Garden
June 25, 12 - 1PM, Stony Plain Golf Course
No registration required!
Come to the Stony Plain Golf Course and join us for the exploration of good practices for the maintenance and harvesting of a vegetable garden!
Once well rooted in its environment, it is still necessary to take care of its garden in order to harvest the fruits (or rather the vegetables!) of our efforts! Multiple challenges are posed by an urban agriculture project. The key to success? Maintain, care for and harvest your garden thoughtfully throughout the season.
The maintenance and harvesting of an ecological garden workshop will help guide the actions in the garden by clearly defining the steps to follow for ideal watering, harvesting, maintenance and fertilization. We will discuss the right things to do on a daily basis as well as those to avoid, for a healthy vegetable garden and optimal harvests. Some principles of ecological agriculture are also addressed, in order to obtain a vegetable garden that respects people and the environment. The workshop will cover:
- How to water your vegetable garden properly
- How to harvest different vegetables
- How to stake, weed, and manage insects efficiently
- How to feed your plants
- Why is it important to cultivate in an ecological way
Maintenance and Harvesting of an Ecological Garden
September 10, 12 - 1PM, Virtual Webinar
Join the webinar using this link: https://meet.google.com/eys-ggga-utp
Join us to learn about and gain a greater understanding of pollinators in the area and the challenges they face!
Discover the intricate world of pollination and its indispensable role in sustaining plant life and ecological balance. This workshop delves into the fundamental processes of pollination, from the transfer of pollen between flowers to the vital role played by various pollinators. Gain insight into the challenges faced by pollinators today and explore practical steps individuals can take to support these crucial creatures.
Join us for an informative session that not only educates but also empowers you to make a positive difference
in preserving pollinator populations. The workshop will cover:
- Pollination basics
- Role of pollinators
- Pollinator friendly plants
- Threats to pollinator populations
- Saving the pollinators & agricultural solutions
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In May of 2023, the Town established its first urban garden in partnership with MicroHabitat Urban Farming and the Stony Plain Golf Course to produce food locally and educate the community on how they can do the same. Located at 18 Fairway Drive, Stony Plain, the urban garden includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers that will be donated to local food banks and non-profit organizations. Stony Plain's urban garden is one of the first initiatives that implements and supports efforts to increase education on and action towards urban agriculture.
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