Our Vision Reaches Far & WideHelios will climb above and beyond Pomfret School's hilltop. A sense of community is a vital aspect of the Pomfret School experience. The Helios Project will build cooperative partnerships between students and community members centered around growing food using aquaponics and organic soil beds. Reaching out to a local charity and volunteer organization, Pomfret School’s greenhouse will donate fresh, organically grown produce to help hundreds of families through the TEEG organization in Thompson, CT. The Helios Project also intends to reach beyond local borders, collaborating on aquaponic projects with schools or communities nationally, and even internationally. This collaboration is made possible by the network of our diverse student body from 25 states and 21 countries. We want The Helios Project to inspire and engage the next generation of environmentally and socially aware scientists and engineers. As we’ve learned from our first two aquaponic system designs, we are only limited by the size of our grow beds and the breadth of our imaginations. A passive solar aquaponic greenhouse is the pinnacle of sustainable agricultural advancement, and is the next logical step in the desire for our school and community to “grow greener.” With its roots in science and engineering, Pomfret School's greenhouse is a prime platform for its students' research that will be focused on enhancing the function of the greenhouse and the aquaponics systems. |
Website design team visits local community food bank.
We want to spread our passion for aquaponics.
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Bringing the greenhouse design to life.
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Prototyping our vision.
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A Greenhouse For EverybodyPomfret School's Helios Greenhouse can grow anything from lettuce to tomatoes to strawberries. Allowing students and supporters to plant seeds and tend the crops together brings the town's community closer.
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A Continuous Supply of FoodAs a source for fresh, organic foods, the Helios Project will supply local soup kitchens and other volunteer organizations with part of our harvests. In addition, we will supply the school with healthy food choices, grown right here on campus. Helios will help feed the community, one seed at a time.
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An Advanced Research LaboratoryAt the leading edge of sustainable agriculture, the Helios Project provides an excellent laboratory for hands-on learning and applied research. Superior to any ordinary classroom, Helios caters to all scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science and engineering. Student research will bring revised systems to the greenhouse, and enhance its already cutting edge features.
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Web of Influence |
In a world where connections are vital to successful projects, The Helios Project has an interwoven web of influence emanating from the northeast Connecticut community.
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