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UH Partners With Urban Harvest
 The
University of Houston is excited to
announce their partnership with
Urban Harvest, a nonprofit
organization that will aid the
University in their gardening
efforts, as well as offer classes to
educate the campus community about
their passion.
Urban Harvest is self described as
“a local charitable organization
which supports a network of urban
gardens, farms and orchards that
inspire and empower people of
diverse backgrounds to grow food in
urban areas.”
Thus, one of the primary services
that Urban Harvest will provide to
UH is designing a vegetable garden
that is functional and usable by
students, as well as members of the
University Oaks community.
As Urban Harvest is experienced in
growing food in urban areas, their
expertise is greatly valued at the
University of Houston.
Employees from Urban Harvest will
make weekly visits to the vegetable
garden in order to provide
consultation and aid in the
construction and maintenance of the
garden.
Articles covering green or
sustainable topics will also be
provided by Urban Harvest each
month, and panel discussions will be
held to involve the University
community in addressing these
issues.
 Urban
Harvest will also participate in the
various sustainability events held
at the University.
“Urban [Harvest] looks forward to
our collaboration with the
University of Houston and the
opportunities it presents for
educating students and community on
the best gardening and
sustainability practices for the
Houston area,” said Gary Edmondson,
Director of Education for Urban
Harvest.
In return for their services, the
University of Houston will provide
classroom space for Urban Harvest’s
classes and events related to their
mission. Students and faculty who
register for these classes at UH
will even receive a membership rate
upon demonstration of a valid
University identification.
The University of Houston looks
forward to working with Urban
Harvest to increase awareness and
participation in sustainability
efforts on campus.
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