A new community garden has grown in Greater Vernon.

The snc蓹cma艂qtn Agricultural Park is located at 4122 East Vernon Rd., in Regional District North Okanagan Electoral Area C (BX).

Located on the traditional territory of the syilx, the snc蓹cma艂qtn Community Garden will offer plots for rent to community members annually for seasonal gardening. The garden operations and maintenance are administered through the NexusBC Community Resource Centre. 

The snc蓹cma艂qtn Agricultural Park was established in 2024 after the RDNO acquired the property to create a community resource for agriculture, passive recreation, and habitat conservation. This 132-acre space is home to the BX Ranch Trail, connecting users to the BX and Mutrie Dog Parks and various agricultural land uses.

鈥淲e are committed to providing recreation opportunities that contribute to food security, community development, and positive social interaction,鈥� said Bob Fleming, chair of the Electoral Area Advisory Committee, and director of RDNO Electoral Area B. 鈥淭his community garden will enhance community agriculture in the area and provide a space for growth in more ways than one.鈥�

Added Amanda Shatzko, Electoral Area C director: 鈥淭his garden gives residents a chance to grow more than food 鈥� it鈥檚 where sustainability, culture, and community come together. By growing food locally and learning from one another, we鈥檙e planting the seeds of resilience and connection. I鈥檓 excited to see how this garden takes root and thrives in our community.鈥�

Construction is underway, and the garden is expected to open to interested gardeners on May 1.

For more information or to join the wait list for a plot, visit .

The RDNO is also accepting applications for agricultural land license opportunities at the park for local farmers. More information can be found at .