Alverno College celebrates grand opening of their new greenhouse

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Alverno College celebrated the grand opening of a new greenhouse Tuesday, Oct. 11.

The laboratory will be used to sustainably grow plants, vegetables and even yellow perch.

Students from all programs are able to visit the 1,400-square foot facility for hands-on learning.

Alverno College Interim President Joseph Foy says the greenhouse gives back to the community.

"The greenhouse food is harvested and provided to our on-campus food pantry," Foy said. 

Attendees of the building's grand opening Tuesday were able to sample some of the harvest, including kale, tomato and fish hors d'oeuvres.

⁦@AlvernoCollege⁩ @MatthewRMyersTV and I were among the first to get a tour of their new greenhouse introducing students to aquaponics Watch @cbs58 tonight pic.twitter.com/Dgyv1PhSWs

— Michele Fiore (@michelehana) October 11, 2022