COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY GARDEN
University Drive, Lacombe
Growing community together
Burman University, College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the City of Lacombe are happy to provide our community with the benefits of a garden. This program provides opportunities to grow healthy foods, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors.
- Grow your own annual plants (vegetables, flowers, herbs).
- Connect with nature and neighbors.
- Learn new skills and improve gardening success.
Garden Details
Plot Size
10 feet x 20 feet
(Multiple plots available)
Cost
$25.00 / Plot
(Annual Rental)
Season
May 15 – Sept 30
(Weather permitting)
Included
Water tank access
Fenced area
Location
The garden is located on University Drive near the entrance to Casey's Cabin.
Gardener Guidelines
- Be Neighborly: Respect plot boundaries and be considerate.
- Weeds & Waste: Keep plots weed-free and waste-free. Use the GREEN COMPOST BIN for waste.
- Cleanup: Remove all stakes, tools, and growth by Sept 30 (subject to change with frost conditions).
- Pets: No pets inside the fence. Leashed pets only outside.
- Chemicals: No herbicides or pesticides. Chemical fertilizers are allowed.
- Water: Use water sparingly; bring your own pail/tools.
*By applying, gardeners agree to use the plot at their own risk and release organizers from liability.
Point of Contact
It is your responsibility to ensure the plot is cared for. If you need help because of unforeseen circumstances, vandalism, theft or intrusion by wild animals occurs please contact:
Bernard Skoretz
Email: [email protected]
Call: 403 782 6251
(it’s a fixed phone, so no SMS)
Apply & Pay
Plot size is 10 feet by 20 feet. Applicants may apply for more than one plot.
Annual plot rental is $25. Plots will be assigned after an application form and payment are received. Applicants will be notified by email or phone.
Garden availability and preparation:
- The garden will be rotor-tilled and ready for planting. Weather permitting, you should have access to your plot after May 15, 2026.
- Gardeners will have access 24/7.
- A water tank is on site, at no additional cost, water is supplied by the City of Lacombe.
- Garden area is fenced, providing protection from wild animals.
Payment Instructions ($25/plot)
Please pay via E-Transfer or Cash/Check:
- E-Transfer: Send to [email protected]
*Important: Put your Name, Phone #, and “Garden Plot” in the message. - In-Person: Drop off at College Heights SDA Church (6910 University Drive).
Credits
Burman University, College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church and the City of Lacombe are happy to provide our community the benefits of a garden. This program provides opportunities to grow healthy foods, meet new people and enjoy the outdoors in a meaningful way. You can share your gardening experience, successes and failures with others and learn from other gardeners. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a deeper connection to nature while improving your gardening skills.
College Heights Community Garden is governed by ten volunteers, residents of the Lacombe area. The volunteers are committed to providing a high standard for gardening and contributing their expertise for improvement in the community.
The Governing Committee is thankful for the monetary gifts and hours of labour contributed by community members.
Special recognition and thanks for start-up funds provided by Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). ADRA is the humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church working in Canada and over 120 other countries to end extreme poverty and deliver emergency relief, water, sanitation, health services, food, education and income opportunities.
