We had the SPEC open house yesterday and what a day it was! There was a great turnout of SPEC members, volunteers and community members. The weather was perfect for showing off the rooftop garden and our solar panels. The goal of the open house was to officially launch 'Growing Gardens - A Resource package on How to Start Your Own Community Garden'. This handbook was developed by UBC Geography students working in conjunction with SPEC.
The brains behind the 'Growing Gardens' manual.
Katherine Richardson, professor of Geography 447, presenting the manual.
All of the work done on the rooftop garden paid off. It looked great! Many, many thanks to our volunteers!
Solar panels and veggies make great companions. The veggies help to keep the panels a little cooler which makes them run better.
Solar panels and veggies make great companions. The veggies help to keep the panels a little cooler which makes them run better.
We have so many tomatoes! Perhaps we should use the solar cooker to make some tomato sauce when our harvest comes in.
Jess, a SPEC director, cooling off in the shade with Betsy Mae.
Rob, a SPEC director, giving a tour of our solar panels.
Another group for the rooftop tour.
Thanks to everyone for helping out with the open house. It was filled with wonderful people and great fun. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Cheers, Tara
Cheers, Tara
