Students at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, have a new way to keep their houseplants safe while they head home for the summer break. The university is offering a Plant Summer Camp through the Angus L. Macdonald Library, providing care for greenery that students cannot easily transport during their time away.
The initiative, announced on April 8, 2026, asks students to fill out a registration form for each plant they wish to enroll in the program. Participants can drop their plants off at the library’s front desk before leaving campus for the season. Library staff will care for the plants throughout the summer, and students can collect them on or before September 1, 2026.
To keep students connected to their plants, the library plans to share updates on its Instagram account. Updates regarding the plants’ camp adventures will be posted every Friday throughout the summer months.
For those looking for other types of seasonal programming, the Antigonish County Recreation Department continues to offer a variety of summer camp options for local children.
Founded in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University remains a central hub in the Antigonish community, supporting its student population through various initiatives as they transition between academic terms.
