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Love gardening? Passionate about sustainability, food security, or storytelling? Join us in celebrating and preserving Canada’s agricultural heritage!
The Canadian Heritage Seeds Initiative, led by Edmonton Biosphere Eco-City (EBEC),
is part of a national Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) network that engages communities in
sustainable activities across five cities - Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and
Vancouver - and is supported by Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC). The initiative
invites local gardeners to grow and celebrate heritage crop varieties - plants passed
down through generations.
These crops aren’t just part of our past - they’re part of our future. Their diversity helps
protect against crop diseases, adapt to climate change, and strengthen food security.
And as a bonus? They often taste better, too.
Learn more: https://Edmonton.BioEcoCity.org
What You’ll Do
As a volunteer, you’ll help:
Connect with local gardeners and share curated lists of heritage seeds and
trusted sources
Provide support while they track their growing experience
Collect updates, photos, and stories throughout the season
Help create a public newsletter showcasing results, insights, and flavours
(Optional) Contribute to building a map of participating gardens
Be Part of a Collaborative Team
You’ll join an enthusiastic, supportive team in Edmonton, with connections to volunteers
across Canada. We collaborate through a mix of in-person and virtual meetings, email,
and Slack.
Skills That Shine
Helpful skills include:
Writing or storytelling
Communication and outreach
Organization and planning
Teamwork
Social media or content creation
Mapping or visual design
No need to have everything - just bring your enthusiasm!
Time Commitment
Flexible volunteer hours between April and September 2026.
How to Apply
Interested in getting involved? We’d love to hear from you.
Send resume or letter of interest to Marya@BioEcoCity.org
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