Our Vision: A Healthy Community in Ecological Balance with a Thriving Environment
Our Mission: Three Streams
1) Habitat: Regenerate and conserve bio-diverse ecosystems
- Conserve water by applying permaculture principles to landscape design
- Regenerate bio-diverse forest, pond, wetland and prairie ecosystems, emphasizing local flora and fauna
- Apply eco-forestry to sustain existing rare Ass
iniboine oak-ash-maple river bottom forest
2) Food: Produce healthy food sustainably for humans and wildlife
- Cultivate bio-diverse, self-sustaining ecosystems that feed the widest possible variety of living organisms, including humans,incorporating diverse nut-, fruit-, berry- and seed-producing plants.
- Create minimal-maintenance perennial and annual garden beds for all Brandon residents to enjoy and harvest.
- Respect ecological principles by using organic and holistic agriculture techniques.
3) Education: Connect students of all ages with a thriving natural landscape
- Provide opportunities for self-propelled, minimal-trace recreation, including wildlife viewing, picnicking, biking, skiing and more.
- Partner with university, college, public schools and others to conduct and apply research in biology, ecology and permaculture.
- Host workshops and cultural events on diverse artistic and scientific themes, including gardening, permaculture, ecology, wildlife biology, music, heritage, health, and more
