Our Parkdale Good Food Market begins Wednesday, July 5 where you can get fresh produce, baked treats, momos, samosas and more! Every Wednesday, join us from 4-7 pm for fun activities all summer! In July, the Market will run in the Church parking lot, and in August will run in Masaryk Park!
Looking to volunteer? Click the link below!
Mark your calendars for Parkdale Seedy Saturday !
Join West Neighbourhood House and Toronto Urban Growers at Parkdale's Seedy Saturday and Eco Fair on Saturday, March 18 from 11 am to 3 pm at Parkdale Public library!
Seedy Saturdays are annual seed exchanges here people can donate, return or borrow free seeds, and purchase seeds from local seed farmers. We will also be showcasing local environmental organizations focusing on sustainability, zero waste, and green living. Bring your family and kids as we host interactive workshops where you can learn about seed sovereignty, enjoy delicious foods and support local food justice initiatives.
Admission : PWYC (Pay-What-You-Can)
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Parkdale Public Library, 1303 Queen St W
What happens at Seedy Saturdays ?
Buy and trade heirloom and open-pollinated seeds
Learn hands-on gardening tips in workshops and demonstrations
Fun activities for kids
Connect with other gardeners in your neighbourhood
Great opportunities for seed vendors and gardening organizations!
To RSVP and/or volunteer, sign up here!
Want to donate your seeds for our Seedy Saturday ?
You can drop them off in person at the following locations :
Masaryk Community Centre, front desk, 220 Cowan Ave
West Neighbourhood main office, reception desk, 248 Ossington St
West neighbourhood site, reception desk , 1497 Queen St W
Please mark the type of seed in an enclosed envelope and any details you would like to share about them.
For support with donating your seeds, contact us at 437-533-8618.
A program of West Neighbourhood House
Greenest City builds healthy, inclusive neighbourhoods through education and empowerment to preserve, protect and improve the environment. We are dedicated to growing good food, sharing good food and connecting people with community and the environment.
Greenest City is excited to announce that as of January 2022, Greenest City has voluntarily joined West Neighbourhood House
Why are we joining West Neighbourhood House?
1) The Greenest City community told us, and the staff and board heard, that the community wants us to continue and grow our impact
2) COVID has been hard on everyone, including small non-profit organizations like Greenest City. The Ontario Nonprofit Network has reported that 6 out of 10 small non-profits are likely to close in the next year.
3) West Neighbourhood House is an ideal partner
Help us support our community
Our Thriving Earth, Thriving People: Adopt a Community Garden campaign aims to support our three urban gardens, the Milky Way Garden, the Hope Garden, and the Dunn Learning Indigenous Garden. These gardens support and connect over 200 people within the community.
The Impacts of your Generous Contributions:
Help our ecological efforts to green the city, mitigate air pollution, and preserve native edible and pollinator species.
Increase accessibility to nature, freshly grown food, physical activity, and community connections for those who identify as low income, contributing to the improvement of community physical and mental health.
Support the efforts of Indigenous community members to connect with the land, culture and ceremony, as well as settlers, immigrants, and refugees - supporting righting relations and truth and reconciliation.
Benefits
Adopting a garden with the Greenest City will not only directly improve the quality of our community gardens and programs, but it also comes with some returning benefits. Along the way, you will receive updates on your adopted garden, including photos, videos, and brief reports. You will also be invited to join us for our special events to learn and participate in food sovereignty and environmental stewardship. Additionally, enjoy the perks from a bountiful garden, such as free seeds from our seed swap events. We encourage you to visit and tour our community gardens and see the results of your generous contributions. Lastly, we hope that this act of generosity will instil pride in yourself owing to the tangible contribution you have made to a thriving earth and a thriving community.
How does the campaign work?
Your monetary contribution can be done individually or monthly. The funds will directly support the work of Greenest City and the community. We suggest contributions starting from $50.00 CA, but you can donate anything according to your own budget. There are no restrictions at all!
Visit our donation page here:https://greenestcity.ca/joining-west-neighbourhood-house
