October 29th, 2014

The horticulture class at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate & Vocational School (KCI) received a $500 cheque from the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CFW) as part of their Habitat 2020 school program. The program helps reward schools (or classrooms) across the country that make an important contribution to wildlife in Canada.

The money will help carry on the restoration efforts that the horticulture class is doing with their sports field. They will be adding native shrubs to the north end of the field, which will help restore the habitat and attract native wildlife back to Kitchener’s city centre.

The cheque was presented to the class and their teacher, Pat Rittinger, by CFW and Canada’s favourite gardener, Ken Beattie.

 

Ken Beattie presenting the cheque for $500 to KCI's horticulture class.

CWF’s Ken Beattie presenting the cheque for $500 to KCI’s horticulture class.

 

The north sports field restoration efforts brightening Kitchener's city centre.

The north sports field restoration efforts brightening Kitchener’s city centre.

 

Showing Ken Beattie, Canada's favorite gardener, their ground water system.

Showing Ken Beattie, Canada’s favorite gardener, their ground water system.

 

KCI has GOATS living in their horticulture class space.

KCI has GOATS living in their horticulture class space.

 

Growing beautiful plants & delicious food items in their own greenhouse.

Growing beautiful plants & delicious food items in their own greenhouse.