Events November 30th 2015 Seed exchange training 06:00 to 08:30 Seed Exchange TrainingThe demand for neighbourhood seed exchanges is growing fast! We're offering free training sessions for anyone interested in running an event that helps people gain access to heirloom, non-GMO seeds. Join seedy veterans for a mock seed exchange and discussion about what makes a successful event. You will leave the training feeling confident in your ability to effectively organize seed exchanges in your community.If you have a strong interest in seed saving, growing and community building, send an email to rhonda@torontourbangrowers.org. Please tell us briefly about your interest in and experience with gardening and why you'd like to attend the... > November 23rd 2015 Free Screening The Garden 06:00 to 08:00 Free Screening: The GardenFrom the ashes of the L.A. Riots arose a lush, 14-acre community garden, the largest of its kind in the United States.Now bulldozers threaten its future. If everyone told you to give up, would you?After the film you can learn more about Urban Agriculture, Community Gardens, and accessing land in Parkdale, and across TorontoWednesday, November 23rd: 6pm-8pmMasaryk-Cowan Community Centre, program room220... > November 14th 2015 The Future of Urban Ag in Toronto 12:00 to 14:00 Want to learn about our City's green future? Join us at Mirvish Village - Markham House for a fun afternoon of brief presentations and conversation featuring 6 great ideas for the future of urban agriculture in Toronto. We'll be joined by our popular pop-up food vendor, Abokichi. They'll be selling their delicious onigiri (rice balls), okazu (side dishes) and yaki onigiri (Japanese grilled cheese). Plus complimentary apple cider and baked goods and a chance to view the galleries and learn about the future of Mirvish Village. Presenters include: Rhonda Teitel-Payne, Toronto Urban Growers Gillian Leitch, > November 14th 2015 Food Forest Planning Day 10:00 to 16:00 Calling all permaculture fans! We're converting the woodland on the west side of Black Creek Community Farm into a beautiful and delicious forest garden. Help us plant persimmons, quince, medlars, and more in our new food forest! Volunteers will be treated to a lunch of hot soup and apple cider.Where: Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane St, Toronto (directions)Sign up on Facebook for event updates: > November 14th 2015 Everdale's Farm Planner course All day Do you want to make a living farming? It is possible! Create your own local farm business now! Only $85 per session!Everdale >
November 30th 2015 Seed exchange training 06:00 to 08:30 Seed Exchange TrainingThe demand for neighbourhood seed exchanges is growing fast! We're offering free training sessions for anyone interested in running an event that helps people gain access to heirloom, non-GMO seeds. Join seedy veterans for a mock seed exchange and discussion about what makes a successful event. You will leave the training feeling confident in your ability to effectively organize seed exchanges in your community.If you have a strong interest in seed saving, growing and community building, send an email to rhonda@torontourbangrowers.org. Please tell us briefly about your interest in and experience with gardening and why you'd like to attend the... >
November 23rd 2015 Free Screening The Garden 06:00 to 08:00 Free Screening: The GardenFrom the ashes of the L.A. Riots arose a lush, 14-acre community garden, the largest of its kind in the United States.Now bulldozers threaten its future. If everyone told you to give up, would you?After the film you can learn more about Urban Agriculture, Community Gardens, and accessing land in Parkdale, and across TorontoWednesday, November 23rd: 6pm-8pmMasaryk-Cowan Community Centre, program room220... >
November 14th 2015 The Future of Urban Ag in Toronto 12:00 to 14:00 Want to learn about our City's green future? Join us at Mirvish Village - Markham House for a fun afternoon of brief presentations and conversation featuring 6 great ideas for the future of urban agriculture in Toronto. We'll be joined by our popular pop-up food vendor, Abokichi. They'll be selling their delicious onigiri (rice balls), okazu (side dishes) and yaki onigiri (Japanese grilled cheese). Plus complimentary apple cider and baked goods and a chance to view the galleries and learn about the future of Mirvish Village. Presenters include: Rhonda Teitel-Payne, Toronto Urban Growers Gillian Leitch, >
November 14th 2015 Food Forest Planning Day 10:00 to 16:00 Calling all permaculture fans! We're converting the woodland on the west side of Black Creek Community Farm into a beautiful and delicious forest garden. Help us plant persimmons, quince, medlars, and more in our new food forest! Volunteers will be treated to a lunch of hot soup and apple cider.Where: Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane St, Toronto (directions)Sign up on Facebook for event updates: >
November 14th 2015 Everdale's Farm Planner course All day Do you want to make a living farming? It is possible! Create your own local farm business now! Only $85 per session!Everdale >
