Community Training Options

In-Depth Greenhouse Agriculture Education

Green Iglu offers in-depth greenhouse agriculture education to ensure the long-term success of urban and remote community greenhouses. We collaborate with greenhouse managers, volunteers, and schools to build the skills and knowledge needed to maximize productivity and sustainability.

Grant support is available to help your community access funding and make these training opportunities possible.

Please contact info@greeniglu.com to book an appointment or receive a quote.

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Self-Guided (Free)

Sustainable Greenhouse Training: Skills That Take Root!

Build long-term capacity in greenhouse farming and community food security through practical, experience-driven training.

Free with sign-up
Self-guided modules
Open to all community members and partners
Pre-recorded lessons & readings
Community greenhouse recipe forum

Virtual Educator (Paid)

A flexible, affordable option for communities wanting training support without the travel costs.

Live virtual sessions with a greenhouse educator
Tailored guidance for your community’s needs
Flexible scheduling
Educator preparation fee applies (seasonal availability)

On the ground (Paid)

Educators travel to your community to deliver in-person, skill-based greenhouse agriculture training.

Costs based on average urban or northern travel rates for a14-day period (flexible).

Skill-based, in-person support
Ideal for northern or remote communities
Educator fee includes preparation, accommodations, and travel
Two educators

Module Topics

Greenhouse Foundations

Greenhouse overview
Operating components, temperature regulation, ventilation
Growing basics

Seed Starting & Planting

Story behind seeds
Reading seed packets, sowing seeds, spacing, identifying seedlings
Transplanting

Plant Care & Nutrition

Watering, pruning, nutrient deficiencies
Beneficial insects, pest identification, natural defenses
Blight and fungus

Garden Design & Planning

Planning & layout, square foot gardening
Companion planting, beneficial flowers

Harvest & Preservation

Harvesting tips, cut-and-regrow, saving seeds
Root vegetable storage, curing winter squash & garlic

Hydroponics Basics

Growing mediums, nutrients
Artificial lighting

Seasonal & End-of-Season Care

Growing for cool weather
Putting the garden to bed

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Green Iglu is a not-for-profit organization that launched in 2015 and became a registered charity in 2019. We build greenhouse infrastructure and offer remote communities tailored training that embraces culture, working towards food sovereignty in Canada. Be sure to check out our FAQ page to see if we have answered any of your questions.

Food Insecurity in Canada

Canada is a high-tech industrial society with one of the highest standards of living in the world. However, there is a very different picture that is painted for many people living in remote communities across the country. Many people in Canada do not enjoy the basic necessities that others may take for granted – access to affordable, nutritious, and fresh food.

Food insecurity in Canada is an issue deeply intertwined with the health and economic well-being of families. We were stunned to learn that 1 in 8 households in Canada is without reliable access to a sufficient amount of food. 72% of children in Northern Canada face this problem every single day. It is a systemic issue, a product of how food is grown, supplied, and transported to remote communities. In the Northern regions in particular, the higher food costs are a result of limited access to year-round rail, road, or marine supply lines.

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5th Ave, Arviat, NU X0C, Canada

123-456-789

info@greeniglu.com

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada. We recognize and honour the diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples who have stewarded these lands, waters, and communities since time immemorial.

As our programs reach northern and remote regions across the country, we remain committed to learning from and working in partnership with Indigenous communities to support food sovereignty, knowledge sharing, and sustainable growth rooted in respect and reciprocity.

CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER
79901 5474 RR0001