Landed Learning’s Farm-Based Education for Kids Wins Top Award for Science Promotion
The Intergenerational Landed Learning Project was the recipient of the 2013 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Award for Science Promotion. Landed Learning has earned national recognition for bringing generations together to learn the science behind growing healthy food and the role of sustainable agriculture in a healthy environment. This $25,000 award honours groups who […]
Landed Learning Volunteer, Charlotte Roth, receives the Slonecker Award
With gratitude and admiration we recognize Charlotte Roth, recipient of the Slonecker Award for outstanding volunteer contribution to UBC. Charlotte has been a Farm Friend with the Intergenerational Landed Learning Project since 2003. Her compassion, patience, and wisdom have inspired dozens of children to grow their own food, enjoy eating veggies and fruits, and care for […]
Landed Learning Co-Founders Recognized by EECOM with “Outstanding Postsecondary Individuals” Award
Co-founders of the Intergenerational Landed Learning Project, Professor Jolie Mayer-Smith and Professor Emerita, Linda Peterat received the 2012 Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM) Award for Outstanding Postsecondary Individuals for their work in developing innovative environmental education programs and fostering knowledge of ecological principles and ethics. This award recognizes Drs. Mayer-Smith and Peterat for their […]
Landed Learning Project Recognized by the Canadian Council on Learning
The Intergenerational Landed Learning Project received the Canadian Council on Learning’s (CCL) Sharing the Flames Award for its contribution to excellence in learning about health and the environment.
Landed Learning Project Wins Community Champions Award
There is no other group that enjoys coming to the UBC Farm more than children. These kids from Tyee Elementary School had so much fun visiting the farm throughout the year that they decided to nominate the UBC Faculty of Education-run Intergenerational Landed Learning Project for a BC Hydro Community Champions Award. The project won a $500 […]