Resident Meeting March 18 2025: Garden Boulevard Bylaw Update
This meeting, brought to you by the Peoples’ Official Plan Plant Strategy Working Group, with this policy piece led by For Our Kids Ottawa/Gatineau and Just Food, is your chance to get involved! March 18th, 7:30 pm – 8:30pm via ZoomClick Here to Register
Call for your feedback on proposed changes to bylaws
The City of Ottawa is updating a bylaw that will affect how you can grow food in your residential boulevard (the front of your front yard). The proposed changes are: Removing the existing prohibition on growing food in the residential boulevard Allowing moveable containers within the residential boulevard on a seasonal basis Requiring residents to […]
November 17th, 2024 – Sourdough 101: From Starter to Loaf
Attention: This workshop is now FULL. If you would like to put your name on the waiting list, please send an email to communitygardening@justfood.ca. We will contact you if a spot becomes available for this workshop. Curious about what makes sourdough bread so uniquely delicious? Are you ready to dive into the world of wild yeast […]
Food Futures Youth Council: Applications Close October 10th
Calling all passionate youth ages 18-25 in the Algonquin/Ottawa region! Join Food Futures, a dynamic team of change makers representing the youth voice for food and farming issues in the region! There are two ways to be involved with Food Futures. Youth can apply to be a part of the Food Futures Youth Council (5 hour total monthly […]
Fall Farm Fest
Fall Farm Fest – EVERYONE WELCOME ! Bring your family and friends – Free to attend In partnership with: Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard and the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre Enjoy live music, wagon ride farm tours, buy fresh veg at the Just Food Farm Stand, enjoy a local art show, bring your own picnic, and […]
September 25th, 2024: Miniature Vegetable Box Workshop
Come join us in the big red barn at the Just Food Community Farm on Wednesday, September 25th from 6:00PM-8:00PM for a playful, hands-on workshop where we’ll transform polymer clay into a charming miniature vegetable box! In this two hour workshop with miniaturist Kiana Simmons, you will learn some of the basics of creating miniature […]
Just Food Farm School: August 19th-29th, 2024
Wrap up your summer with a journey to the Just Food Community Farm, where you can dive into hands-on learning during Just Food’s Farm School! Unlock the wonders of our food system with Just Food Farm School, a hands-on, educational experience for youth ages 5 to 14! Join us at the Just Food Community Farm […]
August 7th Film Screening of Common Ground at the Just Food Community Farm
https://youtu.be/6-M4Hq0MKFA?si=h40kQAuF2L-osEeG Join us on August 7th from 7pm-10pm to watch Common Ground Common Ground is a documentary by Rebecca and Josh Tickell unmasking the web of power, money, and politics behind our food systems in North America. Starring Woody Harrelson, Jason Momoa, Laura Dern, Rosario Dawson, Donald Glover, Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed, this inspirational […]
July 30th, 2024: How to Start a Community Garden Workshop
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:30pm via Zoom Join us at the end of the month to learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden. Topics of discussion will include how to search for land, essential considerations when starting a community garden, information on garden design, leadership, tips for long-term success, […]
Urgent Call to have your say on community gardening in Ottawa
If you want more community gardens and greening initiatives in Ottawa, the City government urgently needs to hear your voice to make this happen. Save the Date! Engage Ottawa Survey closes on Sunday, July 7th at 11:59PM Fill in this survey (closes on July 7 on Engage Ottawa) to share your ideas, input and feedback on community […]
