Since last fall Spark-Y has been working with Project Sweetie Pie (a partner non-profit organization in North Minneapolis) to install a garden bench with a built-in planter at the Celestial Gardens in North Minneapolis. We were recently able to complete the build with the assistance of a crew of staff, volunteers, and other community partners.
The Community Engagement Apprentice will assist the Community Engagement Manager with social media engagement, marketing and volunteer programming. This position is designed for students and other youth who are looking for a seasonal apprenticeship where they can gain valuable skills and make an impact in their community.
Results are in from the 2023 Harvest Best Academy (HBA) Science Fair. This spring scholars in grades 5th through 8th at Best Academy Middle School were busy working with our Sustainability Educators to create projects demonstrating their mastery of the scientific method. Scholars and educators took several months to design experiments that would prove or disprove hypothesis around an area of their interest.
Horticulture Apprentices will facilitate garden management and landscaping tasks at a variety of sites around the Twin Cities. This position is designed for students and other youth who are looking for a seasonal apprenticeship where they can gain valuable skills and make an impact in their community.
