Strolling around Columbia State Community College’s Campus, one can observe Zinnia gardens full of honey bees,wasps and ants, recycling bins, and non-smoking signs. While these environmental changes are impressive, the college can do better when it comes to setting a positive example for its students and the community. Imagine a community garden at CSCC that displays natural beauty while also demonstrating the school’s commitment to improving the environment. Such a garden would be a learning laboratory for students while serving as a benchmark for other community initiatives. Because the garden would consist of vegetables and herbs, it would serve as a food source and, therefore, present students with the opportunity to to be part of the
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Community gardens have been around for years, and they benefit the people who work in them as much as the people they feed. Not only will the community garden draw people together, they also grow more than food – the involvement in social community usually leads to long term relationships.
One of the primary goals is to create a place of “hands-on” education. .A person does not have to know about gardening, just be eager to learn. Experienced gardeners are also encouraged to participate, share their knowledge and become mentors for the newer …show more content…
Gardening brings families and communities together, offers a good workout, equally important exercise has been associated with reducing risk factors for heart disease and cancer and provides you with seasonal vegetables and fruits. Dr. Mercola claims “A CNN Health article lists a number of the health benefits associated with gardening, spanning from stress relief to improved brain health, better nutrition and, of course,exercise.” CSCC can set up a fresh produce stand at Columbia Farmers ' Market who takes full advantage of surrounding farms and features vendors selling locally grown fruits and vegetables. Another incentive student can take home what he or she grows. Donated leftovers will go to the food pantrie to help those less fortunate. However, to help attract students to this organization each student and volunteer who participates in the project would receive a certificate for successful completion of the
Community gardens have been around for years, and they benefit the people who work in them as much as the people they feed. Not only will the community garden draw people together, they also grow more than food – the involvement in social community usually leads to long term relationships.
One of the primary goals is to create a place of “hands-on” education. .A person does not have to know about gardening, just be eager to learn. Experienced gardeners are also encouraged to participate, share their knowledge and become mentors for the newer …show more content…
Gardening brings families and communities together, offers a good workout, equally important exercise has been associated with reducing risk factors for heart disease and cancer and provides you with seasonal vegetables and fruits. Dr. Mercola claims “A CNN Health article lists a number of the health benefits associated with gardening, spanning from stress relief to improved brain health, better nutrition and, of course,exercise.” CSCC can set up a fresh produce stand at Columbia Farmers ' Market who takes full advantage of surrounding farms and features vendors selling locally grown fruits and vegetables. Another incentive student can take home what he or she grows. Donated leftovers will go to the food pantrie to help those less fortunate. However, to help attract students to this organization each student and volunteer who participates in the project would receive a certificate for successful completion of the