Native Learning Garden

Our Purpose: 

The goal of our garden bed is to create an Indigenous learning garden featuring four sections: pollinators, food crops, companion planting (Three Sisters), and medicinal plants. Designed with xeriscape principles in mind, this native garden will better support the local Okanagan ecosystem which benefits native animals and requires less watering. These garden spaces will serve as provocations for students to explore STEAM subject areas through hands-on learning, while considering factors such as soil, space, sunlight, and maintenance. The garden will also foster appreciation for Indigenous knowledge and the traditional uses and gifts of the plants.