Contact Information
- Address: 805 Willemar Avenue, Courtenay , British Columbia, V9N 3L7
School Board
School District #71 Comox Valley
School Type
- Middle School
School Location
- sub-urban community
Number of Students
400
School Description
The Lake Trail Community School garden was created through a community volunteer effort over a decade ago and has since supported food for students and community organizations, as well as education and connections for both the school and the broader community. While the original garden was dismantled due to new school construction, LTCES is excited to be building a new community garden and outdoor hub. Grant funding is supporting several infrastructure projects including increased garden boxes, a greenhouse, and full irrigation. A waterproof shade sail structure further extends the use of the garden for the school and the community into the shoulder seasons. Barrier-free access to nutrition and food literacy remains a top priority for LTCES. Our school serves approximately 400 middle school students who come from three of the four most vulnerable elementary schools in the Comox Valley. LTCES is in the unique position of being able to support healthy food programs for youth during the school day and after school.
School Food
Meal Program:
- Salad bar program
- After school meal program
Activities
- Growing food - garden
- Growing food - greenhouse
- Seed saving
- Sustainable food production
- Cooking
- Tasting activities
- Sharing cultural foods
- Learning from local food producers & providers
- Purchasing local food