How to Participate
Application Form
Program Details
The Cityfarm Little Green Thumbs Program consists of all necessary indoor gardening materials and supporting programs,
delivered by a Cityfarm program coordinator. Before the start of the program, teachers/leaders will be invited to an
information session. After a short overview of the program, you will have a chance to ask questions and see the grow
light and some of the garden components. At the information session, you will also receive a program handbook. Once
the garden kit has arrived, the program coordinator will help you with the garden installation in your building and
start some seeds with the children/youth (max. 30). A month later, it’s time for a transplanting session with your
group. The program also includes phone or e-mail support and a short garden consultation, if needed.
Program Location
This program is available in schools and child/youth service agencies in Edmonton. Please contact us by phone or
e-mail about program availability in other areas of the province.
Program Fee
Edmonton Program Fee
Reduced or Waived Program Fee
* Note: the use of an indoor grow lamp will result in an increase in your electricity bill.
Program Schedule and Application
Applications are accepted any time. However to be considered for the current school term, applications must be received before
September 10. The information session will be held in October. The indoor garden will be set up and seeds are planted in January, followed by the transplanting
session in early February. Your indoor garden can be maintained until the end of the school year. In subsequent years, you may
choose to start the garden in October or January. Replacement materials (soil bags, seeds, etc.) can be ordered at replacement
cost through Cityfarm.
Application Form
Program Fee
Edmonton Program Fee: $ 1000
The program fee includes an information session, and all indoor gardening materials, shipped directly to your location.
In January, a Cityfarm Program Coordinator will help you install the grow light and garden boxes, and spend an hour planting
seeds with your group. After a month, the program coordinator will return to coach your group in transplanting the seedlings
into the garden. Included in the program fee are a program handbook, any additional materials, phone or e-mail support, and
if required, a short garden consultation at your site.
Application Form
Reduced or Waived Fee Request
If you represent a school or organization that might benefit from our program, but do not have the means to raise the full
program cost, please verify the requirements for a reduced or waived fee below. We will continue to take
applications until all spots have been filled. The number of spots in each program year will depend on funding available.
Requirements for a Reduced or Waived Fee
To be selected for a reduced or waived program fee, your organization must meet the following requirements:
- Priority will be given to organizations (agency or school) that represent a significant number of children/youth and families with high needs (low wealth, at risk). An explanation of your need for a reduced or waived program fee is required.
- You agree to make the following program contributions:
- document and share your outcomes or learning goals;
- document children’s responses to the garden and associated activities;
- share a minimum of three lesson ideas;
- share photos of children who have permission from a parent/guardian;
- track and share garden maintenance and plant growth;
- record and share success/challenges with the indoor garden;
- complete a final program evaluation.
Application Form
For further information, contact Claudia at Cityfarm.
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