Sandy Hill Community Garden needs Volunteer Help!! - July 21
Sandy Hill Community Garden has gone through some coordination changes this year, and as a result, the garden has had a very late start. The garden is over-grown and in need of clean-up and plot rebuilding, they are asking the Network for help. There is not enough available resources within this garden this year to do it all themselves, they are looking for other community support on this day, as well.
If you know of gardeners, volunteers and community members who have the time and the willingness to help out at Sandy Hill Community Garden on July 21, please direct them to Ann at sandyhillcommunitygarden@gmail.com to get more details of the day will involve.
Natural Pest Control Workshop – July 17
Learn how to avoid all sorts of garden pests without the use of chemicals or pesticides.
Location: Sandy Hill Community Health Center, 221 Nelson St.Date: July 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Registration is Required.
Seed Saving Workshops – August 19 & August 27
Discover some methods to preserve your favourite seeds for future gardens, future meals and perhaps future generations.
1) Location: Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, 2 MacNeil Court, KanataDate: August 19 from 6 – 8 p.m.Registration is required.2) Location: Somerset West Community Health Centre, 55 Eccles St., OttawaDate: August 27 from 6 – 8 p.m.Registration is Required.
Children’s Programming at Various Garden sites – Various dates in July
Just Food will be hosting Children’s Programming at the following locations. The programs aims to teach children about the importance of local agriculture as well as the interconnectedness of garden ecosystems, all while having fun outside in the gardens. Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome!
If you have any questions, please contact Agathe Moreau at 613-699-6850n_of_the_skype_highlightingFREE end_of_the_skype_highlightingx12 or e-mail cgnstudent@justfood.caJuly 20th: Children’s Program at the Children’s Garden - From 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.The Children’s Garden is located within Robert F Leggett Park, on the corner of Main and Clegg. The #5 bus can take you directly there. Street parking is available on Main and Clegg.July 28th: Brewer Park Community Garden - From 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.The Brewer Park Community Garden is located within Brewer Park on Sloan Ave. The bus #4 or #7 can take you directly there. Street parking is available on Brewer Way.
Urban Agriculture Bike Tour – August 25th
Come ride your bike around some of Ottawa’s amazing community gardens with Just Food’s 7th Annual Urban Agriculture Bike Tour! The tour will visit 5 different community gardens, where garden coordinators will talk about their garden and answer any questions. All ages and biking skills are welcome on this leisurely 12 km bike ride!
Registration is suggested in order to better estimate snack needs.
When: Sunday August 25th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Starting point : Brewer Park Community Garden at 1:00 p.m.Ending point: Brewer Park Community Garden at 5:00 p.m.Parking: Street parking is available on Brewer Way.Suggested $5 donation to go to Just Food’s Start-Up Farm Project
For more information or to register, please contact Agathe Moreau at 613-699-6850 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingEE nd_of_the_skype_highlighting x12 or e-mail cgnstudent@justfood.ca
** Please note: The Ottawa Farmers’ Market will be taking place on August 25th at Brewer Park from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Parking spaces may be limited as a result. Show up early to take a stroll around the market and discover the great variety of fresh and local products before joining the bike tour!
Terri O'Neill
Just Food
Coordinator
Community Gardening Network of Ottawa
Community Garden Development Fund
