As we come to the final week of the ECO Learning Program, I want to express a heart full of love and joy for those that took advantage to gain the additional knowledge on Agro-Ecology. As we come to the end of Week 7 where we covered various topics within the scope of nutrition, we...
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Eco Learning Week 5 – 6 on History on Agriculture in St Maarten and Agribusiness
After 6 weeks we looking good and on schedule for harvest in week 8 with our Salad Mix. Our hot peppers are soon ready for transplanting as well the remainder of our flint corn. Week 5 and 6 on History and Agribusiness were a bit delayed due to heavy rain fall which was actually good...
Eco Learning Week 4 – Plant Care, Maintenance & Plant Production Systems
4 Weeks later, great progress has been made with participants of the ECO Learning Program focused on Agro-Ecology. Week 4 covered very vital topics such as Plant Care and Maintenance, Plant Production Systems, Fertilizers, Pesticides and Transplant Shock. Now, understanding why we should be planting towards impacting positive climate action, we went ahead and germinated...
Eco Learning Week 1 Photos – Climate Change & Hurricane preparedness
Week 1 Eco Learning on Climate Change, Creative Purpose, Hurricane and Disaster Preparation completed.. Hats off to group ABCD as they played their part and contributed towards positive climate action by planting Balimbi, Cashew, Eucalyptus and Plantain trees.. This week also covered the importance of understanding the challenges rapid climate change will bring, while, diving...
Finding Purpose – ECO Learning with CDFHA & Spaceless Gardens
Great Bay— The Department of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) in collaboration with Spaceless Gardens is hosting its “ECO Learning program focused on Agroecology” starting on Monday May 30, 2022. The eight (8) week program combines virtual/theoretical and hands on training that focuses primarily on agri-cultural \ home gardening practices . The sessions will...
Eco Learning – Week 1 Climate Change & Disaster Preparedness
Today was a great day as the ECO Learning program got off the ground for it’s second run. We had a great start with a small but very energetically group. Today was Labor Day, so I believe other participants decided to also take a day off lol. Nevertheless we had a great time as the...
ECO Learning with The Netherlands Red Cross Society & SG
It’s time for round 2 of ECO Learning. Registration begins once again for the next round of the ECO-Learning program. Focused on SGD #17 (building partnerships for goals) in collaboration with The Netherlands Red Cross Society, CDFHA and Spaceless Gardens will be hosted at ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Center. The first cohort...
ECO Learning with St Maarten Government & Spaceless Gardens
**PRESS RELEASE** Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor Affairs Great Bay— In recognition of “World Food Day, observed each year on October 16, the Department of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) in partnership with Spaceless Gardens will offer an eight (8) week program on Agro Ecology starting on November 9,2020. ...
Basilicum Grow bed completed at Eco Agricultural Learning Center
Dwyane a youngster at the learning center is seen taking the weeds out the Cinnamon Basil Grow bed that was completed at the center. There is a sign at the grown bed that indicated the type of Basil, What its Medicinal uses are and how to Maintain it. As development slowly progresses...
Soil preparation has begun at the Eco Tourism Agricultural Learning Center
Been busy past few days running a soil preparation program on the farm… Feels great to be part of a change and even better getting the kids involved.. The Eco Agricultural Learning center will be a a great influence to the local community, we look forward to keep you’ll updated with my progress.. These 2...