What a whirlwind of a month it has been!  It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in pretty dramatic ways.  Many of us are working from home, or not at all. Children are completing their schooling via distance learning.  These social distancing parameters have turned our homes into the hub of our daily activities, and in many ways, have stretched our capabilities to adapt and adjust.

While riding this wave of general discomfort and uncertainty, it is important to recognize the many opportunities to enhance our ability to adapt and build resiliency within our families and communities.  I don’t know about anyone else, but my impulse to garden has never been stronger!

Since January, Cultivate Cochrane has been plugging away at our action plan and are likewise adapting to meet the more immediate needs of our members and the Cochrane community.  We recognize this is uncharted territory for all of us, so we would love to hear your insights to help focus our efforts in ways that will be the most useful to you. We have created a survey that will give you a glimpse of some ideas we have, and the chance to provide your own feedback and suggestions.  We would love it if you would take a few minutes and fill this survey out!    

While our line-up of spring workshops has been put on hold, we won’t leave you in the lurch!  Stay tuned to our website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter ) for resources geared towards food, sustainability, adaptation and resiliency. 

We recognize this is a challenging time, no matter which way you spin it. We also recognize this is an opportunity to expand our skills and capabilities and to really come together as a community. We look forward to hearing from you and want you to know we’re here to support you every step of the way!

Here’s our team at our last board meeting - just saying hi and that we’re here for you!