Local Food Security & Sovereignty

Regenerative Educational Community Food Gardens

Step into the magic of Elk Root Conservation’s Regenerative Educational Community Food Gardens (RECFG), where food production and planet protection come together in perfect harmony! Our innovative garden design is all about tackling hunger relief in a sustainable way, while also supporting the well-being of pollinators and the environment. Each seed in the RECFG is planted with a purpose: to nourish vulnerable community members and pollinators, all while effectively diverting food waste and diminishing agriculture’s carbon footprint. The result? A sustainable, organic food system where all members of our diverse community – furry, finned, winged, web-footed and human alike – can share in an abundance of nutritional food.

We currently produce 5,000 kgs of vegetable, fruit, and nuts and estimate and additional 10,000 kgs of ground berries, tree fruit and nuts will be produced seasonally here at ERC as we ramp up production in the next 5-8 years.

Funders & Sponsors: Government of Canada, RDCK (Local Government), Slocan Valley Co-op, Savoy Equipment Ltd., West K Concrete, West Coast Seeds, Nelson Home Building, Home Hardware, Rad Bikes, SC Carts, Everlast Greenhouses, Mainjet Motorsports 

ERC’s RECFG also includes garden plots dedicated to sharing gardening knowledge with mission-driven community groups. Volunteers learn invaluable regenerative growing techniques all while working together to feed at-risk community members. From seed to plate, this is a seamless cycle of abundance, where organic, healthy food reaches those who need it most.