Events
2024 Events
Biotech in Agriculture Summer Camp | July 15-19
CCA and Harrisburg University join forces to offer a week-long biotechnology summer camp! Learners will leverage AgWorks at CCA’s tissue culture and biotech lab to conduct experiments. Harrisburg University professors and AgWorks staff will be on-hand to demonstrate...
CEA Summer Camp | July 8-12
CCA and Harrisburg University will offer a week-long program designed to educate students about Controlled Environment Agriculture – including aquaponics! Aquaponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically by using nutrient-rich water from aquaculture as the...
Biotech in Agriculture Summer Camp | June 24-28
CCA and Harrisburg University join forces to offer a week-long biotechnology summer camp! Learners will leverage AgWorks at CCA’s tissue culture and biotech lab to conduct experiments. Harrisburg University professors and AgWorks staff will be on-hand to demonstrate...
Plants + Pints | April 14
Plants + Pints is a family-friendly community event highlighting local vegetarian and vegan vendors, craft beverages, and other plant-based products. HU Aquaponics will host a table with leafy greens available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Downtown Daily Bread.
2023 Events
Health is Wealth | June 10
A community event with focus on health with various folks contributing by promoting healthy eating, exercise, screening etc.
Aquaponics at the Greenhouse | July 31 – Aug 4
HU will offer a week-long in-person camp designed to educate students about aquaponics. Aquaponics is a growing plant method by using nutrient-rich water from aquaculture as the source of nutrients. The recirculating aquaculture system located within the greenhouse at...
Biotech STEM Summer Camp | July 17-21
CCA and Harrisburg University join forces to offer a week-long biotechnology summer camp! Learners will leverage AgWorks at CCA’s tissue culture and biotech lab to conduct experiments. Harrisburg University professors and AgWorks staff will be on-hand to demonstrate...
Controlled Environment Agriculture Summer Camp | June 19-23
CCA and Harrisburg University will offer a week-long program designed to educate students about Controlled Environment Agriculture – including aquaponics! Aquaponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically by using nutrient-rich water from aquaculture as the...
Hydroponics at Home w/ Lifelong Learners | March 15
This hands-on course will introduce principles and techniques of hydroponic systems. Participants will gain experience in system design, plant health monitoring, water quality analysis, system maintenance, and harvesting. Participants will receive guidance on building...
Older Events
Intro to Aquaponics w/ Lifelong Learners | Oct 10 & Nov 29
Participants will be introduced to aquaponics, a method of food production that combines conventional aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (soil-less growing of plants). The greenhouse at Steelton-Highspire School District will serve as a living laboratory to...
Aquaponics at the Greenhouse | 8/1 – 8/5
Aquaponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically by using nutrient-rich water from aquaculture as the source of nutrients. The recirculating aquaculture system located within the greenhouse at the Steelton-Highspire School District (SHSD) will serve as a living...
Advanced Aquaponics | 7/18 – 7/22
Students must have completed an aquaponics introductory program before registering for this camp. CCA and HU will offer a week-long online camp designed to further educate students about aquaponics. Aquaponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically by using...
Online Introduction to Aquaponics | 6/20 – 6/24
CCA and HU will offer a week-long online camp designed to educate students about aquaponics. Aquaponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically by using wastewater from aquaculture as the source of nutrients. This online camp will include a virtual tour of...
Introduction to Aquaponics | 6/20 – 6/24
CCA and HU will offer a week-long in-person camp designed to educate students about aquaponics. Aquaponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically by using wastewater from aquaculture as the source of nutrients. This in-person camp will include a tour of...
Introducción a la Agricultura de Ambiente Controlada | 26 de julio – 6 de agosto 2021
This Program is designed for ESL students from Spanish speaking households as the content, curriculum, and instruction is in Spanish — Este programa está diseñado para estudiantes de ESL de hogares que habla español, ya que el contenido, el currículo, y la instrucción...
Aquaponics at the Greenhouse | 8/2 – 8/6/2021
HU will offer a week-long in-person camp designed to educate students about aquaponics. Aquaponics is a growing plant method by using nutrient-rich water from aquaculture as the source of nutrients. The recirculating aquaculture system located within the greenhouse at...
Online Advanced Aquaponics | 7/19 – 7/23/2021
Students must have completed an aquaponics introductory program before registering for this camp. CCA and HU will offer a week-long online camp designed to further educate students about aquaponics. Aquaponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically by using...
Online Introduction to Aquaponics | 6/21 – 6/25/2021
CCA and HU will offer a week-long online camp designed to educate students about aquaponics. Aquaponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically by using wastewater from aquaculture as the source of nutrients. This online camp will include a virtual tour of...
Introduction to Aquaponics – Remake Learning Days – May 11 & May 13, 2021
This event will allow students to become familiar with the background and basics behind the science of aquaponics. No experience is necessary to participate in this event. Students will participate in hands-on activities to increase their knowledge of aquaponics....
Contact Us
326 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
aquaponics@harrisburgu.edu