The City of Reading owns a large greenhouse, 6,500sqft in City Park that has been vacant since 2018. The City is interested in using the Greenhouse to educate the public about growing plants and sustainable food systems, promote the local farmers market and local food initiatives, serve for training and workforce development purposes, and to be used to grow plant material to be used within the city in public parks and public spaces, planters, storm water infrastructure. Students are asked to design a greenhouse programming plan for diverse audiences to optimize public engagement. In addition, students also include timelines for plants growth and best management practices for greenhouse operations.
Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info
University Faculty Contact
Heather Karsten, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Crop Production / Ecology
hdk3@psu.edu
814-863-3179