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What's with this weather?
We're sure that everyone is pretty busy right now, what with getting your gardens cleaned up and seedlings planted. But it's still too early to be setting anything out, despite this unseasonably warm weather. Don't be fooled!
Instead, visit Colette Murphy's Urban Harvest's website or even visit her in person at Dufferin Grove farmers' market (Thursdays, 3-6:30) for some seeds and inspiration. Read about Colette in the latest issue of Edible Toronto (To Market, To Market).
Or consider taking a workshop from Garden Jane or the Toronto Community Food Animators. One of the great things about gardening is that you are always learning, and sharing knowledge with others is one of the best ways to do that.
Speaking of farmers' markets, The Riverdale market will be re-opening May 13th. And the rumour is that the May 24th weekend will see the re-opening of 3 markets: Brickworks, Withrow and the Stop's Green Barn market.
Check out this weekend's Green Living Show where the Green Toronto awards will be announced Friday April 25th at 7pm.
Please note: If you are interested in any of the following workshops or job postings, please, please, do not reply to this newsletter's email address. It won't get you anywhere. The contact info for each of the postings is listed within the posting.
The Community Garden Training Series
Presented by Toronto Community Food Animators
Mark your calendars and register now for an exciting series of free community garden workshops!
Engaging the Community in your Community Garden
- Saturday April 19th – Scarborough*
- Saturday April 26th – North York*
Organizing and Building your Community Garden
- Saturday May 10th – Scarborough* and North York*
Resolving Conflicts
- Saturday July 12th – Scarborough*
- Saturday July 19th – North York*
* Locations to be announced
To Register or for more information, please contact Kristin Wheatcroft
Phone: 416-652-7867
E-mail: urbanag@thestop.org
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Garden Jane's Workshops
Garden Jane is a Toronto area business that grows thriving gardens, gardeners and garden culture. We use nature as our guide to build soil and ecosystem health, and to grow edibles and other useful plants.
Garden Jane's updated May and June schedule. There are several exciting new public events, workshops and even a new workshop series on the horizon. Here is the scoop:
Sat May 10th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Pre-registration required)
Introduction to Organic Gardening and Permaculture. New additional date! Sun June 1st, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
$50-75 sliding scale (includes take-home resources)
This hands-on workshop introduces organic gardening, permaculture theory and seasonal hands-on activities. Topics: permaculture design; organic and permaculture practices; plant guilds (plants that grow well together, help soil tilth and support the larger ecosystem); spring garden planting (May only); soil building; cover crops and mulches; organic pest control (June only). High Park Children's Garden.
Sat May 17th, 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. (Pre-registration required)
The Soil Food Web (intermediate)
$30-45 sliding scale
This workshop is for garden keeners who want to learn more about soil science and the soil food web. Topics: pH, Nitrogen and other macro and micro-nutrients; bacteria and fungi and other members of the food web; low and medium tech ways to make good compost tea and how to use it. High Park Children's Garden.
Sat May 24th and Sun May 25th, 10-4 (public event)
Drop-in garden activities at Brickwork's and Evergreen's Doors Open Event (Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places theme).Silent walking meditation, with a focus on Nature's Patterns; Sacred seed art for the garden or woods; Sacred planting: Fairy Gardens, Herbs and Medicinals.
Mon May 26th, 7 - 9 p.m. (Pre-register at 416-252-3665)
Container garden workshop. $20-$30 sliding scale (includes take-home resources).
This presentation, talk and demonstration offers Garden Jane's perspectives on organic container gardening. Learn tips on growing organic vegetables, herbs and other useful plants in containers. Includes a demonstration of planting containers that may be grown on a balcony, patio or rooftop.
Mind Body Clinic at 2921 Lakeshore Blvd W at Islington.
Sun June 1st, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (Pre-registration required)
Introduction to Organic Gardening and Permaculture. $50-75 sliding scale (includes take-home resources). See May 19th for details.
Wed June 4th, 6 - 8 p.m.
Introduction to Organic Gardening Workshop, Emmett Ave Community Garden, hosted by Evergreen for Jane and Eglinton neighbours. RSVP required. To RSVP or for more info, contact Rebekka Hutton at rhutton@evergreen.ca or 416-596-1495 x 244.
Thur June 5th, 6 - 8 p.m.
Introduction to Organic Gardening Workshop, Fort York Community Garden, hosted by Evergreen or Front and Bathurst neighbours. RSVP required. To RSVP or more info, contact Rebekka Hutton at rhutton@evergreen.ca or 416-596-1495 x 244.
Sat June 7th and 8th (free entrance, pay what you can activities)
Windfall Ecology Festival, Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket. Garden workshops for families (Sat 10 and 12, Sun 10); Cirque Dirt storytelling (Sat and Sun 3:30 p.m.); Drop-in garden activities.
Tues June 10th, 17th and 24th, 7 - 9 p.m.
NEW! Vibrant well-being in times of stress
$120-150 sliding scale. Co-facilitated with Dr. Johanna Beyers (www.windoakdove.com). Register at windoakdove@sympatico.ca or 416-651-5930.
This three-part hands-on workshop series delves into ways that stress is expressed in ourselves, our communities and nature. Using Jungian principles, and personal and interpersonal exploration, we'll uncover topics including:
- lessons from the garden and woods on dealing with stress
- nature play for self understanding, visioning and creative expression
- taking direction from the sensory world
- garden-based healing practices
- strengthening our capacity to be healthy in community
Wed June 18th, 7 - 9 p.m. (Pre-register at 416-252-3665)
Sprouting Workshop. $20-30 sliding scale (includes take-home resources)
Learn the basics of sprouting a variety of seeds for your health and well being. We'll explore ways to incorporate more live food into your diet and lifestyle.
Mind Body Clinic at 2921 Lakeshore Blvd W at Islington.
Sat June 21st, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. (tip jar)
I'm promoting Jerome Godboo's blues music (with gardening themes!) too. One of Jerome's not-to-be-missed Toronto gigs is at the Rex with David Rotundo on Sat June 21st, 3:30-6:30 p.m. (get there early for a seat). Ask me for free beans if you come.
Jane Hayes
416-536-9144
www.gardenjane.com
JOB POSTING
Position: Communications Manager
Organization: Local Food Plus
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Deadline: May 9, 2008
One-year contract, Full-time, based in Toronto, Ontario
Local Food Plus (LFP) is a non-profit organization
committed to growing environmentally, socially and
economically sustainable local food systems, in order to
foster vibrant regional economies.
Job Description:
Local Food Plus (LFP) works in three main ways to help grow
local sustainable food systems -- through a certification
system that identifies farmers and processors who are
producing local food in ways that are environmentally and
socially sustainable, a market development program that
opens new markets for certified farmers and processors, and
a public education program. The primary tools for
communicating these goals are the LFP website, targeted
newsletters, and news releases. The job of the
Communications Manager is to ensure that all materials are
of top quality -- dynamic, credible, current, accessible to
a wide public, informative, and smart.
Responsibilities:
* Manage media and public relations for LFP events
* Produce regular newsletters for LFP stakeholders
and the general public
* Work closely with the President to develop a strategic
communications plan
* Write, edit and post material for the LFP website
Qualifications:
* Excellent journalistic skills; ability to write in an
accessible and engaging manner
* Three to five years experience in media and public
relations
* Excellent research and interviewing skills
* Excellent communication, organizational and computer
skills
* Knowledge of agricultural and food system issues
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
* A strong commitment to growing local sustainable food
systems according to LFP principles.
* Knowledge of the Ontario Greenbelt an asset
Compensation:
$45,000 - $50,000 annually, plus a full benefits package
Local Food Plus is an equal opportunity employer and
invites applications from all interested individuals.
HOW TO APPLY: (do not reply to this FoodShare email!)
Deadline: May 9, 2008
Please submit a detailed cover letter, resume and three
references by email only to hr@localfoodplus.ca . Please
put "Communications Manager" in the subject line
We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that
only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
FoodShare Toronto
90 Croatia St. Toronto, ON M6H 1K9
General phone: 416. 363.6441 xt 221
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