Our Mission

Cultivate a network of community gardeners and share our knowledge!

Our Goals

* To collaboratively grow food at the Canmore Community Garden sustainably and showcase a wildlife-safe garden in the mountains.

What is Wildlife Safe Gardening?

Wildlife is a serious concern to growing food in Canmore as we share the valley with bears, deer, elk, coyotes, and rabbits. As a result, this garden is unlike other community gardens.

From our early consultations, we have a few guidelines that help us coexist peacefully with our wild neighbours:

• Wildlife fencing! 8′ high at the community garden
• A perimeter planting of perennials and shrubs that don’t attract animals
• We only compost garden waste
• We do not grow fruit bearing plants
• We ensure timely harvest of garden vegetables

What is Permaculture?

Permaculture is a design system that mimics patterns in nature to design, manage and improve soil.

To learn more about the principles and ethics of permaculture, visit our links page for a list of online resources, or attend one of our gardening workshops!