The Urban Agriculture Program includes community garden plots, a community greenhouse and community composting. Garden plots are approximately 8 feet by 6 feet and may be rented for $20.00 per growing season with $15.00 refunded after a successful fall clean up. The gardens are organic with no pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers used. Gardeners are encouraged to grow a row of produce to donate to the local food bank. Workshops, work bees and community potluck dinners offer participants an opportunity to increase their knowledge of gardening in a social setting. Gardeners are invited to participate in the community kitchen program as well.

The community greenhouse offers gardeners the opportunity to start seeds in the late winter for transplanting into the plots in the spring. During the winter, the greenhouse also produces seedling sprouts, herbs, and lettuce greens which participants may take home, use in the community kitchen and share with the food bank.

 

For information and how to volunteer or get involved, please call 416-392-0335. or email scccinfo@scaddingcourt.org

 

 

AQUAPONICS 707

 

      

 

The increasing need for urban food security and SCCC’s focus on food justice prompted the organization to develop Aquaponics 707. Aquaponics is a closed-loop system in which plants and fish are grown together in a mutually beneficial relationship. The system has many benefits: compared to soil-based agriculture, it has significantly lower water usage rates, it provides greater control over conditions, and it is by nature free of any harmful products like pesticides.

 

The aquaponics project is currently showcased in the main court, providing a source of interest and education readily accessible to the public, with highly visible greenery and fish tanks. The produce includes fish for food, and a variety of herbs and other greens. The fish and plants will be available for purchase by the community at affordable rates, by restaurants as specialty items, and will also be used for programs at the Centre.

 

For more information or to speak with staff, please contact Jake Rutland at jake@scaddingcourt.org or call 416-392-0335.

 

To volunteer at the Aquaponics, fill up the Volunteer Application form

 

This seasonal program runs May – October each year. Each week, we’ll do a variety of tasks in the garden including planting seeds, making compost, watering plants, maintaining crops and harvesting.

 

When: Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 am

Where: Scadding Court Community Centre

Who: Anyone interested in growing food – no experience necessary

How to Register: Contact Katie at katie@scaddingcourt.org or 416-392-0335 ext 402

FLAVOURS OF DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

Every Wednesday from 12:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• A self directed cooking class for adults with disabilities of all ages
• Culinary creativity enhancing and fun
• Space is limited
• Attendant services provided
• Food included
• Free

FOOD SECURITY VIDEOS

The Partners for Access and Identification (PAID) project opens doors and breaks down barriers for individuals who do not have a fixed or permanent address. We begin by helping individuals obtain vital identification such as:

• Ontario photo health card
• Canadian birth certificate
• Record of landing

We also provide guidance and awareness regarding other programs that are available, including community-based support services.