Canaan Community Academy Expands Gardening Program With A New Student Greenhouse

Ribbon cutting Tomorrow at 5pm at the school

Madison — 8-25-2025— Canaan Community Academy is excited to announce the opening of a brand-new greenhouse, designed to enhance students’ hands-on learning experiences and expand the school’s weekly gardening classes.

To celebrate this exciting addition, the school will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 23, 2025, 5:00 pm at the greenhouse, and the community is warmly invited to attend.

The greenhouse will serve as a hub for student-led projects, beginning with the cultivation of poinsettias this fall. These plants will be nurtured and cared for by students and will be available for purchase in December—just in time for the holiday season.

“Gardening provides our students with lessons that go beyond the classroom—teaching responsibility, patience, and the joy of seeing hard work bloom,” said Rhonda Pennington, Chief Administrative Officer “This greenhouse will give our students the tools and space they need to grow not only plants, but also their skills and confidence.”

The expanded program aims to strengthen connections between academics and real-world skills while also engaging families and community members through seasonal events, plant sales, and volunteer opportunities. 

Event Details:

Location: Canaan Community Academy 8775 N Canaan Main St Madison, IN 47250

Date & Time: September 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Event: Ribbon Cutting & Community Celebration

Canaan Community Academy(CCA) is a Finnish inspired FREE public school that serves Kindergarten through Eighth grades. Students spend time in nature and receive a specialized education meeting every child’s needs. CCA is a state certified STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) school. The certification is a rigorous process that provides a better picture of the quality of education than the snapshot test scores provide. The weekly gardening classes are an integral part of the STEM education at Canaan Community Academy. 

Watch for student, staff, and community celebrations during Canaan’s Shine A Light campaign that celebrate Canaan’s brightest. “Because the best stories happen here.”