Events Agriculture Volunteer Careers About News Northlands strives to make the Capital Region and Northern Alberta a better place to live, work and do business. Each year Northlands has invested more than $1.2 million in cash and in-kind back into the community. The range of contributions is extensive and reflects not only the business sectors in which we operate but looks to address core community needs. We encourage you to navigate through Our Community page to not only view Northlands and its partner’s contributions but see how you can join our effort to make a difference. At Northlands, we use our expertise, signature events and venues to enhance the quality of life for residents of Edmonton and Northern Alberta and deliver exceptional experiences. To view a sample of our contributions, please click on the respective community investment pillars below: Education & Agriculture By supporting programs and organizations that educate children and youth, Northlands directly invests in the future leaders of our community. By investing in programs that provide agricultural education opportunities for all, Northlands supports the development of Alberta’s agricultural community. Post-Secondary Scholarships & Awards Through an endowment established in 1982/83 by Northlands, in partnership with 11 post secondary institutions, more than $40,000 in scholarships and awards are eligible to be awarded annually to college and university students. Addtionally, Northlands partners with both the Sheep producers for specific scholarships as well as Junior Futurity Scholarships for youth beef exhibitors. Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy Benevolent Foundation The Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy Benevolent Foundation was created in 1989 and assists athletes who experience financial hardship due to rodeo-related injuries. To date more than 260 athletes have received over $2 million in support. Northlands Urban Farm The Northlands Urban Farm provides a rich learning environment for students learning about food, science and biology. The farm consists of commercial food production, urban bee hives, a chicken coup with hens and composting. All these activities allow students to take an in-depth look at sustainable agriculture production methods, urban food production, pollination and the biodiversity. School tours and public tours are available. Northlands Beekeeping Project The Beekeeping Project is a sustainable agriculture initiative. This project educates local youth on the ecological importance of bees, and provides practical experience in urban beekeeping. This project educates local youth on the ecological importance of bees, and provides practical experience in urban beekeeping. It is a free youth clubs open to all Edmonton and area junior and senior high students (11-19 years old). In addition to technical beekeeping, hive building, and honey harvesting and marketing skills, there is a focus on developing entrepreneurship and leadership skills. 4-H Program Club Northlands 4-H Club will provide an avenue by which we can connect urban children between the ages of 10 and 14 to the importance and relevance of food and agriculture. Northlands 4-H program gives urban youth life-long skills such as co-operation, leadership, interpersonal relations, critical thinking, decision making, organization, public speaking and community service. Arts & Culture Northlands Neighbours Community Enrichment Memory Making Edmonton Northlands PO Box 1480, Station Main Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2N5 P. 780.471.7210 E. info@northlands.com News & Updates Northlands Statement: K-Days 2021 June 1, 2021 2020 Recipient Sheep Producers Scholarship March 25, 2021 2021 Events – update November 3, 2020 Follow Our Tweets Tweets by Northlands Home Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy Copyright © 2021 Northlands | All Rights Reserved. Shares 1