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 foods using polymer clay. Kiana will guide you through the magical world of crafting your very own pint-sized garden, showing you tips and tricks to sculpt, bake, and bring your veggie box to life.
Together, we will mix clay to achieve realistic colours, shape the pieces and add details using clay and clay tools. You will make your own one-of-a-kind miniature wooden box full of teeny tiny vegetables to take home. All supplies will be provided, and there may even be some extra clay to take home!
Spots for this workshop are limited, so grab your ticket and let’s get crafting!
Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased here.
The Just Food Community Farm is located at 2391 Pépin Court, Ottawa, ON, K1B 4Z3 near Blackburn Hamlet. There is free parking on site.
Click here for instructions on how to get to us by car, bus, or bike!
The barn is accessible and is equipped with a motorized lift and accessible washrooms. If you have any additional questions on accessibility, please contact communitygardening@justfood.ca.
Just Food Farm School
Please note: The following are details from a previous Farm School opportunity; please sign up for our newsletter or follow our social media to receive updates on Ottawa Farm School offerings for the current year
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 for our special free programming during the last two weeks of August, from the 19th to 29th. Whether your child is curious about the magic of soil, fascinated by planting techniques, or eager to learn about pollination, our age-specific activities are designed to inspire and educate.
Each day we focus on different aspects of our food system, tailoring our programming to engage children in their age group:
Sessions run from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, offering a unique opportunity for kids to connect with nature, gain hands-on experience, and develop a deeper understanding of where their food comes from, all in the heart of our community farm.
For more information, contact info@justfood.ca
August 7th Film Screening of Common Ground at the Just Food Community Farm
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 film explores regenerative farming practices for the betterment of our soil, climate, health, and lives.
When: August 7th from 7pm-10pm
Where: The barn at the Just Food Community Farm.
Located at 2391 Pépin Court, Ottawa, ON, K1B 4Z3
Click here for instructions on how to get to us by car, bus, or bike!
Pricing:
General admission is $12 per ticket, and youth 12 and under are free!
Snack bar available – please bring cash!
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, and much more!
This workshop is suitable for new and prospective community gardens, or existing community gardens looking to onboard new volunteer coordinators.
The attendance of at least one garden coordinator (or a member of the garden who is working on the proposal) at a How to Start a Community Garden workshop is a requirement in order to apply for funding through the Community Garden Development Fund (CGDF). The CGDF applicant must have attended a workshop in the past 3 years as funding criteria and processes do change periodically. We strongly encourage more than one garden coordinator to attend the workshop if possible.
To register for the workshop, please head to the How to Start a Community Garden page of our website and fill out the registration form. You will receive a Zoom link for the session closer to the workshop date.
Please note: This workshop is being delivered in English. Should you wish to be added to a list to be informed when a French session is scheduled, please contact communitygardening@justfood.ca.
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 gardens and community-led green initiatives on City-stewarded land. Use the extra comments section to add what is important to you!
Some important things that are being considered (list not exclusive):
- Growing edible plants (food) in the residential Right-Of-Way (presently not allowed)
- Increased City land access for residents to grow food
- Continuing City supports (i.e. funding, water, insurance, etc) to community gardens and greening initiatives
- Planting edible trees in our greenspaces
- Faster City response to start gardens
- Supports needed in the community to make gardens and greening happen (including increased funding for the Community Garden Development Fund which goes to start and maintain community-led gardens and greening initiatives)
The City wants to see how many people care, and needs to hear from you what you want to see in your community, whether or not you are the person who will also garden.
Please share this survey far and wide.
If there’s one new action you take to support food this year, let this be it.
Please encourage your family, friends and colleagues to include their voice by completing the Engage Ottawa survey.
Everyone’s voice is incredibly important in this conversation!
If you have any questions or would like any assistance in filling out the survey,
please contact communitygardening@justfood.ca
Images for sharing:
Regeneration Canada Stories of Regeneration: featuring the Just Food Community Farm
Have you always wanted to know more about what is happening at the Just Food Community Farm?
Thanks to Regeneration Canada, who have put together an incredible short film featuring the Just Food Community Farm, alongside some of our incredible on-site farmers, to showcase the work we do here.
You can watch the video here, then check out lots more resources about regenerative agriculture on the Regeneration Canada website!
