The Jungle Farm Heritage Project
The Jungle Farm is thrilled to launch an exciting project and we need your help! We have always wanted to create a book that combines our wonderful recipes with our rich family history, but why stop there? We also want a section that will showcase the heritage stories of our fellow Albertans!
Please share your story by clicking below to answer a few questions. Your short family history may become part of this Heritage Project website, our Heritage Keepsake booklet or maybe part of The Jungle Farm’s Heritage Cookbook! We hope to include stories from settler families, along with newcomers and visible minorities – we want to hear about your homelands, too!
Unbroken Landscape
A important part of the Heritage Project is an unbroken portion of forested area that has been left untouched. Leona & Blaine are fifth generation direct-descendants of settlers on this land, and Leona’s great-grandfather began a vital tradition that has created a rich resource. We know this heritage area is a source for scientific, cultural and historical information. We are working alongside Knowledge Keepers who can identify the Indigenous significance of this plot of land and share the land-based lessons it still provides.
As we move forward, we will work with consultants and community members to determine the most effective way to interpret our findings with the general public. Our journey of discovery will be shared here on this webpage, so stay tuned!
Cultivating a Path
The Jungle Farm plans to cultivate an accessible path and create a small seating area at the protected area. There will be a series of interpretive plaques placed along the path to allow for self-guided walks and reflection on the early history of this land. As staunch stewards of the land, Leona & Blaine are ensuring this project will not compromise the natural beauty.
Visit this website often to see the project develop and learn alongside us as we explore the connection of our land to Indigenous history in the area. Leona’s great-grandfather J.D. Quantz started a legacy of protecting this little forest, which was continued through the generations. It is a treasure, and we are undertaking this project with utmost respect for the land and for the people who have walked upon it.