Canadian Heritage Seeds Initiative

Love gardening? Passionate about sustainability, food security, or storytelling? Join us

in celebrating and preserving Canada’s agricultural heritage!

Background

The Canadian Heritage Seeds Initiative, led by Edmonton Biosphere Eco-City (EBEC),

is part of a national Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) network that engages communities in

sustainable activities across five cities - Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and

Vancouver - and is supported by Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC). The initiative

invites local gardeners to grow and celebrate heritage crop varieties - plants passed

down through generations.

These crops aren’t just part of our past - they’re part of our future. Their diversity helps

protect against crop diseases, adapt to climate change, and strengthen food security.

And as a bonus? They often taste better, too.

Learn more: https://Edmonton.BioEcoCity.org

What You’ll Do

As a volunteer, you’ll help:

Connect with local gardeners and share curated lists of heritage seeds and

trusted sources

Provide support while they track their growing experience

Collect updates, photos, and stories throughout the season

Help create a public newsletter showcasing results, insights, and flavours

(Optional) Contribute to building a map of participating gardens

Be Part of a Collaborative Team

You’ll join an enthusiastic, supportive team in Edmonton, with connections to volunteers

across Canada. We collaborate through a mix of in-person and virtual meetings, email,

and Slack.

Skills That Shine

Helpful skills include:

Writing or storytelling

Communication and outreach

Organization and planning

Teamwork

Social media or content creation

Mapping or visual design

No need to have everything - just bring your enthusiasm!

Time Commitment

Flexible volunteer hours between April and September 2026.

How to Apply

Interested in getting involved? We’d love to hear from you.

Send resume or letter of interest to Marya@BioEcoCity.org