| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.52 |
| Liaison | Maria Kirrane |
| Submission Date | July 28, 2022 |
University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork
IN-7: Community Garden
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Maria
Kirrane Sustainability Officer Office of the Director of Buildings and Estates |
A brief description of the institution’s community garden:
UCC Community Gardens are jointly owned by the Environmental Society and the International Development Society and are run by staff and students of UCC. Located just across from the College Road entrance to the main UCC Campus, the community garden offers a unique opportunity to concept with nature in an urban environment. The project began in 2007, with the installation of three polytunnels behind the Societies Office, on College Road.
Elements of permaculture are practiced in this urban setting and, as a community garden, all who get involved can take some of the food grown in the gardens. UCC Community Gardens is a food-growing initiative that respects agro-ecological techniques, promotes DIY problem solving and is open to all. They grow our own fruit & veg from open-pollinated seed where possible, practice natural building and aspects of permaculture in an urban setting.
The garden is also a social outlet for people interested in growing their own food with BBQ’s, annual Halloween and Christmas parties, workshops and talks on gardening, natural building, cooking with food and developing natural skill sets also all hosted there. Enjoy a community setting atmosphere; learn about growing and caring for vegetables, flowers and herbs; take care of your mental and physical wellbeing; get the opportunity to be involved in the running and upkeep of the garden as part of the committee! The Community Gardens will also help you to become a more socially responsible student who respects sustainability and embraces nature in its truest form. The Community Gardens are promoted by UCC Green Campus, School of BEES, UCC Visitor Centre; UCC Environmental Society and UCC Co-Op Society.
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