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Wildflowers

2021-2022


As part of Stage 3 of the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC), each participant develops a community service project that addresses a conservation issue they care about. Wildflowers grew from my interest in improving food accessibility while supporting local biodiversity.

Project Concept
Wildflowers promotes the idea that fresh food can be grown in nearly any space. By planting vegetables and native species, the project not only increases access to nutritious food but also supports pollinators and other natural inhabitants such as butterflies and dragonflies.

The Mission
To raise awareness about food accessibility and create a space where women and children can learn, reconnect, and heal through gardening. The project encourages growing food and planting native species to promote pollination and support ecological health.

The Goal
To empower women and children through hands-on gardening while increasing access to fresh produce and pollinator-friendly plants within the community.

Community Partnership
To bring the Wildflowers project to life, I partnered with The Denise House, a non-profit in the Durham region that supports women and children experiencing challenging circumstances. Together, we developed programming that combined ecological education with personal growth.

Financial Support
I wrote and designed a grant proposal that secured funding through #RisingYouth, a TakingITGlobal grant program that supports youth-led community initiatives.

Community Events
In Spring 2022, we hosted two key events at The Denise House:
  1. Volunteer event: Staff, friends, and volunteers helped build raised garden beds on-site. The event introduced the project’s purpose and highlighted the importance of food accessibility and pollinator support.
  2. Educational workshop: I delivered a session for residents on native plants, conservation, and pollinators, followed by an introduction to the CCC program for those interested in getting involved.

The Impact
Wildflowers provided residents with tools, knowledge, and a supportive space to learn gardening skills, explore native plants, and nurture both personal and ecological growth.

Deliverables
  1. Wildflowers zine
  2. Stickers
  3. A giveaway bag that consists of the following: Wildflowers stickers, zine, wildflowers seed packs, CCC guides, and The Denise House information guides.
  4. Presentation about the project and the program.


Photos from the Event: