Join us to learn about the steps you need to take to start a community garden in the Ottawa region. Learn everything you need to know to make your community garden a reality, including:
- How to search for land
- How to access City and NCC land
- Information on garden design, building, leadership, & community outreach
- How to apply for funding through the Community Gardening Development Fund (CGDF)
- Important tips for long-term success!
Suitable for new gardens, or existing gardens looking to onboard new volunteer coordinators.
No experience required – simply your passion for local and organic food security!
Next Workshop Date:
TBD in January 2025
Please email communitygardening@justfood.ca if you wish to be informed of the next workshop date.
Click here to register
IMPORTANT NOTE: Attending a How to Start a Community Garden workshop is a requirement in order to apply for funding through the Community Garden Development Fund (CGDF).
If you live outside Ottawa – you are most welcome to join anyway, as the information you will learn at this workshop can be applied to any community garden project!
Please contact communitygardening@justfood.ca with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you at our interactive workshops!
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is offered in English. If you are interested in attending this workshop in French, please get in touch so we can let you know when a date is scheduled. Thank you!
