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Niagara College’s School of Environment and Horticulture program has a new social media series that hopes to inspire more green thumbs in the community and beyond.<\/p>\n

Seasoned horticulturalist and NC Professor Paul Zammit, a long-time media personality, has teamed up with NC students and staff to launch the new “Plants with Paul” series on Instagram. The initiative, which debuted in April, brings Zammit’s expert gardening knowledge and passion for the natural world directly to viewers in short, engaging clips.<\/p>\n

Zammit has more than 35 years of experience in the world of gardening. He was the former Director of Horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Gardens, where he is still involved, and has been teaching at the College since 2019.<\/p>\n

Beyond the classrooms, Zammit shares his expertise with a broader audience through regular appearances on CBC Radio, hosting the popular gardening programs on the “Ontario Today” and “Here and Now.” He is also a sought-after speaker, consultant and industry contributor. His accolades include the 2019 and 2021 Garden Communicator of the Year Award from Landscape Ontario, and the 2023 Educator Award from the Perennial Plant Association.<\/p>\n

Zammit is deeply committed to promoting horticulture at NC. Highlighting the incredible work happening on campus and the growing importance of the horticulture industry motivated him to launch the social media series.<\/p>\n

“I work with amazing people and an amazing program so that’s really what sold me on the idea of the series,” he said. “My real goal is just to be able to share what I love to do. I’m promoting the passion for horticulture, the passion for gardening, the passion for education.”<\/p>\n

Zammit hopes that by reaching people on their screens, he can inspire them to step outside and get their hands dirty.<\/p>\n

“We all spend so much time right now on our phones. So, we’re hoping to reach people where they are and hopefully it will spark something else,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Hopefully, they’ll want to do more after we share our enthusiasm and the passion for horticulture.”<\/p>\n

Posting a new video every week or two, the series tackles a wide range of seasonal and practical topics, from succession planting and propagation and pruning to soil health and native species – like exploring the critical environmental benefits of milkweed.<\/p>\n

Zammit noted that the clips are directly tied to the NC curriculum. Whether the topic is maximizing blooms, cutting back plants, or giving back to the community, the videos reflect core components of what he teaches in the classroom. For Zammit, the platform serves as a way to take lessons from the campus and share them globally. The series also provides a platform to showcase NC’s sustainability focus and collaborations with industry partners, including projects with organizations such as Walker Industries that highlight environmental stewardship, soil health, composting, and sustainable growing practices.<\/p>\n

“In our classroom, there are students from all over. What I’m teaching, like in my sustainability class, radiates out,” he said. “That’s what social media allows us to do.”<\/p>\n

He also sees the potential for the videos to inspire the next generation of horticulturalists. Zammit hopes the social media series may spark an interest that leads viewers to learn more about horticulture in general, discover what the College’s horticulture programs have to offer, and explore areas on campus like the Teaching Greenhouse first-hand.<\/p>\n

For Zammit, horticulture isn’t simply a career focus; it’s a long-time passion that he hopes to pass on to others.<\/p>\n

“I’ve always said horticulture is a legal addiction. It is something that excites me every day,” he said. “What I love about it, is that I continue to learn, so that I can share that with others.”<\/p>\n

And the learning doesn’t stop when the snow falls. Zammit confirmed that the series is planning to run year-round .<\/p>\n

“Horticulture, the garden, does not stop when you live in Canada,” he said.<\/p>\n

For Zammit, the success of the series won’t be measured by likes or shares, but by how many more lives will be enhanced by learning about horticulture.<\/p>\n

“I know what horticulture has done for me and I want to share that joy with others,” he said. “If we can put a smile on someone’s face by sharing something that will make them happy, that they can enjoy – that’s the reward.”<\/p>\n

Distilling decades of complex soil and plant knowledge into bite-sized social media clips is a new challenge for Zammit, but one that he embraces with enthusiasm. He recognizes the immense opportunity of meeting today’s audience where they are – on their screens.<\/p>\n

“It’s hard to do short videos, because there’s so much information you want to share,” he said. “But if we can trigger someone’s interest or curiosity, then it’s good because they may want to find out more.”<\/p>\n

Zammit applauded student Gabriela Palomo and recent graduate Preston Sibley for the technical work behind the scenes that brings the series to life.<\/p>\n

“It’s been amazing to work with the students to make it happen,” he said.<\/p>\n

Applied learning in action<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Graphic Design student Gabriela Palomo is working behind the scenes to bring Plants with Paul to the community,<\/p><\/div>\n

The production has involved student participation since day one. Production was first managed by Sibley, who graduated in June, before Palomo took the reins.<\/p>\n

Palomo, who works at the Teaching Greenhouse as a student graphic designer, created a brand identity for the series, designed the thumbnails, and handles the filming, editing, copywriting and Instagram management.<\/p>\n

“As someone who doesn’t have a background in horticulture, getting to learn about the plant world this way has been really fun and fascinating,” said Palomo. “Working with Paul has been a pleasure… I really admire people who are passionate and love what they do, and he is a great testament to that.”<\/p>\n

Poised to begin the third year of Graphic Desig<\/a>n in September, Palomo’s ultimate goal is to work in graphic design, UX\/UI design, product design, or brand identity creation. Her experience working on the series has opened her eyes to opportunities in social media as well.<\/p>\n

“I’m also really enjoying social media design so that is another possibility,” she said. “Seeing a concept through from ideation to its final form in this series has helped me gain skills for these goals.”<\/p>\n

Working on the series has allowed her to apply classroom skills -like identifying whether a typeface is “not readable” or “the point size is too small” – to a real-world project.<\/p>\n

“I find it rewarding when I get to implement the things we are taught in our program – and ‘design with accessibility in mind,’ ‘know your audience'” she said. “It’s a fine balance between aesthetics and function sometimes but when you get it right, it’s very satisfying.”<\/p>\n

She’s particularly proud of her logo design and enjoys helping Zammit share his knowledge of plants with the community.<\/p>\n

“My background in graphic design thus far in the program has been a huge asset while working on this series. In my second year, we learned how to design a successful brand identity, explored creative typographic solutions, and we learned how to create motion graphics,” said Palomo. “By utilizing these skills, I felt confident in creating a brand identity for the series that is memorable, accessible, and fun to watch,”<\/p>\n

Find it on Instagram<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To check out Plants with Paul, follow @nc_envirohorticulture on Instagram.<\/p>\n

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welcomes Minister Jill Dunlop to celebrate landmark Ontario Corps partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Niagara College is helping strengthen Ontario’s emergency preparedness while creating new opportunities for students to serve their communities through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Ontario Corps.<\/p>\n<p>On July 13, the College welcomed The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Ontario’s Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, to the Welland Campus to celebrate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that makes NC the first post-secondary institution to partner with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-corps?utm_source=keyword&utm_medium=keyword-url&utm_campaign=ontariocorps?utm_campaign=%2Fen%2Frelease%2F1007739%2Fprovince-welcomes-niagara-college-to-ontario-corps&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsroom\">Ontario Corps<\/a>, the province’s emergency preparedness and response initiative.<\/p>\n<p>“As the first post-secondary institution to partner with Ontario Corps, Niagara College is pleased to expand meaningful opportunities for students to make a difference in the communities they serve,” said President Sean Kennedy. “This partnership builds on Niagara College’s expertise in emergency management and gives our students, who are already making a meaningful impact across Niagara, another way to step forward when their community needs them most.”<\/p>\n<p>The partnership reflects a shared commitment to building a future-ready and resilient Ontario by advancing emergency preparedness through community resilience, a strategic network of capabilities and a corps of dedicated volunteers who can support communities before, during and after emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Dunlop highlighted NC’s expertise in emergency management and noted that, by signing this MOU, the College is joining a strategic network of partners dedicated to building a future-ready and resilient province.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1648466\" style=\"width: 534px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1648466\" class=\" wp-image-1648466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/NC-visit-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/NC-visit-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/NC-visit-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/NC-visit-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/NC-visit-540x360.webp 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/NC-visit-338x225.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/NC-visit-180x120.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/NC-visit-810x540.webp 810w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/NC-visit.webp 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1648466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minister Dunlop inspects a drone during her tour of NC’s Defence Systems Engineering Technology labs.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>“I am thrilled to be here alongside the Niagara College team who shares a common goal of protecting Ontario, to announce that Niagara College is becoming our newest Ontario Corps partner,” said Minister Dunlop. “The College has an impressive emergency operations centre and incident management team that is ready for anything when an emergency strikes … thank you once again to everyone at Niagara College for joining our efforts to protect Ontario.”<\/p>\n<p>Among those attending the signing ceremony were members of NC’s Executive Team, Steve Pinsonneault, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Welland Mayor Frank Campion, a representative from MPP Sam Oosterhoff’s office, and students from the College’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) program.<\/p>\n<p>Through the partnership, NC will encourage students, faculty and staff to register as Ontario Corps volunteers while participating in information sessions, community engagement initiatives and activities that strengthen emergency preparedness. As a leader in emergency management education, the College will also contribute institutional expertise and best practices that support emergency preparedness and community resilience across Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>Following the MOU signing, Minister Dunlop toured NC’s new Defence Systems Engineering Technology labs. She learned about the College’s new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/technology\/program\/defence-systems-engineering-technology\/\">Defence Systems Engineering Technology<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/technology\/program\/defence-systems-engineering-technician\/\">Technician<\/a> programs, which are launching this fall in direct response to provincial priorities and evolving labour market needs. Minister Dunlop also heard about the important role students and graduates of these programs can play in supporting emergency response efforts.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, President Kennedy showcased some of the drones from the Defence Systems Engineering Technology program, the first program of its kind in Canada, noting that drones play an increasingly important role in many situations.<\/p>\n<p>“This program will equip graduates with the skills to build, refine, troubleshoot, repair and maintain aerial, terrestrial and marine drones,” said President Kennedy. “The technology can be integrated directly into emergency response, making it a great example of the synergies that can be achieved through this partnership.”<\/p>\n<div data-carousel-extra='{\"blog_id\":53,\"permalink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.niagaracollege.ca\\\/insidenc\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/14\\\/nc-welcomes-minister-jill-dunlop-to-celebrate-landmark-ontario-corps-partnership\\\/\"}' class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular\" data-original-width=\"660\"><div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 655px; 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