Community, Events

Annual General Meeting 2023 – 2024

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What happens at an Annual General Meeting?

An AGM is more than a mere assembly; it embodies the collective spirit and purpose of our organization. It’s a forum where every voice, from the seasoned veterans to the freshest recruits, resonates with equal importance. Here, transparency reigns supreme as financial reports are scrutinized, milestones assessed, and decisions made with the utmost clarity.

Become a Board Member!

Being a member of the Board of Directors (BoD) is an excellent way to be more involved in the shaping of the Greenhouse activities and gain valuable experience working and collaborating within a non-profit organization!


It means you will be responsible for working with the other board members and the collective to make some high-level decisions about finances, governance, policy and future projects. Board members help guide and maintain the vision of the organization by supporting staff members while they fulfill the day to day operations and providing structure and perspective to the larger function.

What is the process of becoming a Concordia Greenhouse Board member?

1. Individuals can contact the Concordia Greenhouse before the deadline and submit their application along with any questions you may have. [See below]

2. It will be posted on the Concordia Greenhouse website and attached to the newsletter. Please make sure your statement contains only information that you are comfortable to share publicly.

3. The current Concordia Greenhouse board members will review the applications, and will contact you to confirm your candidacy and invite you to speak at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and at that time answer questions you may have about your potential involvement.

4. Successful candidates must attend the Concordia Greenhouse’s AGM, where they will be asked to briefly present themselves in 1 minute or less (candidate’s statements will be projected on the screen during this time).

5. The Concordia Greenhouse’s membership elects new board members at the AGM.

Please download and complete our Greenhouse Board of Directors Application 2024-25 PDF and send it to 

info@concordiagreenhouse.com by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.

Community, Courses, Student Jobs

Spring Jobs and Courses

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CHAP Food Forest & Engagement Assistant

***Must be a current Concordia Undergraduate Student to apply***
 

***$22/hr at 10 hrs/week for 17 weeks (May 6 – August 31, 2024)***

 Along with the City Herbal Apprenticeship Program (CHAP) Coordinator and staff members of the Concordia Greenhouse, the Food Forest & Engagement Assistant will aid our team in restoring the food forest area located on Concordia’s Loyola Campus. Together, the Assistant and our team will attend consultation sessions which will help us better understand the ins-and-outs of maintaining a healthy food forest.

The Assistant will also be responsible for recruiting and delegating our weekly volunteers who will primarily be focused on tending to the food forest. These tasks may include pruning, adding compost & fertilizers, preparing beds, maintenance of paths, planting seedlings, etc. Therefore a foundational knowledge of permaculture or gardening and a passion to learn more is an asset. Additionally, an interest in working within non-hierarchical environments & experience in social media outreach are also assets.

Engagement and promotion will be a large and vital aspect of this position. The Assistant will promote our weekly volunteer sessions, and the overall initiative of the Loyola Food Forest Restoration Project at Concordia as well as on our social media platforms.

Deadline to apply:  April 29, 2024

To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to cityherbal.ap@gmail.com

Please check out our upcoming urban agriculture courses:

🍄 Mushroom Education Course: Learn the fundamentals of indoor and outdoor mushroom cultivation!

🌱 Urban Foraging Course: Embark on a journey through the abundant wilderness of Tiohtià:ke/Montreal every Saturday in June!

🥕 Urban Agriculture Certificate: Gain the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to create positive changes in your local food systems! The certificate program is offered at Loyola Farm or Senneville Farm.
Spaces are LIMITED, visit our website now!

Click here to Register!!

Announcements, Community, Uncategorized

Become a Board Member!

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What does the Board of Directors do?

Being a member of the Board of Directors (BoD) is an excellent way to be more involved in the shaping of the Greenhouse activities and gain valuable experience working and collaborating within a non-profit organization!


It means you will be responsible for working with the other board members and the collective to make some high-level decisions about finances, governance, policy and future projects. Board members help guide and maintain the vision of the organization by supporting staff members while they fulfill the day to day operations and providing structure and perspective to the larger function.

What’s required of you as a board member? 

Time commitments can vary, and are mostly dependent on events and your own personal capacity. The initial orientation phase requires all new board members to attend an 8 hour orientation session to be held at the beginning of your term (often held over 2 days). In general otherwise, you can expect to contribute between 5 and 10 hours per month on basic Board member duties. There always more opportunities to contribute in the form of outreach, volunteering, special projects and committees to further benefit the Greenhouse, as well!

What is the process of becoming a Concordia Greenhouse Board member?


1. Individuals can contact the Concordia Greenhouse before the deadline and submit their application along with any questions you may have. [See below]

2. It will be posted on the Concordia Greenhouse website and attached to the newsletter. Please make sure your statement contains only information that you are comfortable to share publicly.

3. The current Concordia Greenhouse board members will review the applications, and will contact you to confirm your candidacy and invite you to speak at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and at that time answer questions you may have about your potential involvement.

4. Successful candidates must attend the Concordia Greenhouse’s AGM, where they will be asked to briefly present themselves in 1 minute or less (candidate’s statements will be projected on the screen during this time).

5. The Concordia Greenhouse’s membership elects new board members at the AGM.

Please download and complete our Greenhouse Board of Directors Application 2024-25 PDF and send it to 

info@concordiagreenhouse.com by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.

Announcements, Community

Come Visit our Temporary Location

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Thank You For your Support !

We would like to thank the CSU and all the student groups that helped make this move smooth and efficient as possible. As a gift we will be opening the yellow cages to the Concordia community to continue brining greenery and agricultural education for everyone to enjoy.

Updates

The Concordia Greenhouse has now temporarily moved to the 7th Floor of the Hall Building. Starting Monday, March 25th we will re-open our doors to the public. Our operation hours may vary as we get settled into our new home. The majority our working groups have temporarily moved to Loyola to start the growing season.

What to expect …..

  • Regular workshops and events on various topics ranging from mental health, agriculture and community building.
  • A study space to relax and socialize.
  • Opportunities to join the greenhouse community by becoming a bord member or volunteer.
  • We will offer tours to connect the with Loyola Garden groups via garden tours and volunteer opportunities.

For Additional Information Click Here!!

Community

Concordia Greenhouse Temporary Closure

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Starting in February 2024, the greenhouse will be closed to remove decommissioned equipment and asbestos from mechanical rooms in the Henry F. Hall (H) Building.

Timeline

February 2024 to the winter 2025 term

Overview

The 13th and 14th floors of the Hall Building will be closed to remove decommissioned equipment and asbestos from mechanical rooms. The work is expected to take about a year, during which — for health and safety reasons — Concordia’s external contractor will have exclusive access to certain areas at a time.

The work will be phased to ensure Facilities Management maintains access to essential building systems throughout the construction.

Alternative greenhouse locations during the work period

The university is working closely with the Concordia Greenhouse to minimize the impacts on the organization’s operations and plant life, including identifying what functions can be transferred elsewhere.

A temporary greenhouse will be set up in the space between the Terrebonne (TA-TB) Building and the People’s Potato Community Garden on the Loyola Campus. Existing microgreens will be moved to the TB Building basement.

The Concordia Greenhouse is also in contact with specialized movers to find ways to relocate its large planters.

Mental health resources on campus

Those seeking mental health support during the work period can use existing options available on campus.

  • Connect to wellness with Concordia’s Zen Dens — on-campus and online.
  • Explore physical and virtual social spaces to connect with peers, relax, chat, eat and drink.

Questions? Ideas? Comments?

Send an email to Facilities Management.

Community, Events

CAPTURE THE MOMENT: GREENHOUSE FAREWELL PHOTOGRAPHY EVENT

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Calling all photography students and creative minds alike! Before the Concordia Greenhouse temporarily closes its doors in the Henry F. Hall (H) Building, you are invited to be part of its visual legacy.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: [Starting Jan 15th – End Date: TBD.]

Time: [Monday – Friday ; 9am -5pm]

Location: 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., 13th floor (Hall Building)

                        

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Access to the Concordia Greenhouse for an exclusive photo and film session.
  • Unleash your creativity in the midst of nature’s beauty.
  • Seize this last chance to capture the Concordia Greenhouse magic before it closes for 1 year!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

  • Click Here to RSVP.
  • Gather your camera gear, tripods, and creative spirit.
  • Explore the lush surroundings, play with light, and tell the story of the greenhouse through your lens.

SHARE YOUR MASTERPIECES:

Tag us @concordiagreenhouse in your best shots and use the event hashtags:

#ConcordiaGreenhouseFarewell. #CaptureTheMoment. #LastChanceOpportunity.

The most captivating shots will be featured on the Concordia Greenhouse website and social media channels!

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of history and leave your mark on the legacy of the beloved greenhouse. Let’s make every click count! #PhotographyEvent #ConcordiaGreenhouseLegacy #FilmInBloom #CreativeFarewell 🌿✨#ConcordiaUniversity

Community, Courses

Join us for Sustainability Week

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This event is part of the Campus Sustainability Month and ‘Global Learning Journey’s’ at the international Adaptation Futures 2023 Conference. Along with the international attendees of this conference, we invite the Concordia community to join us for a unique interaction between different communities. In this learning journey, we will learn about how the Concordia Greenhouse Project strengthens the urban sustainability movement in Montreal by growing local products using ecological practices, providing experiential learning opportunities through volunteering, internships and jobs, and networking with other like-minded individuals and organizations.

Join us for a tour, demonstration and talk with the Concordia Greenhouse staff and learn more about how this unique organization functions. And there’s free coffee!

This event is part of Campus Sustainability Month at Concordia, a month-long series of sustainability events and activities.

Click here to Register

Community, Schedule

Closed For the Summer

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Due to the high temperatures and  necessary maintenance the greenhouse will be closed until the Fall (September) semester. We’ll still accept Appointments and Booking reservations. For more information please contact us via our email….
info@concordiagreenhouse.com 

Just because we are close doesn’t mean were not growing… Read all they way through to find out about all the summer garden programs on campus!!!!! 

Farming / Gardening Volunteering Opportunities 

(Loyola Campus)

Concordia has an abundance of student-led initiatives that unites the community with experiential learning, food security, sustainable food options and volunteer opportunities. 

All sessions are on a drop-in basis, so there is no experience or commitment required! If you choose, you can register in advance through the links provided. Be sure to check their pages regularly as more opportunities and events will be added.

Please note: in the case of bad weather, the volunteer sessions will be automatically cancelled.


CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!!

Our mission is to provide a welcoming, organic green space that fosters community by providing experiential learning opportunities within a year-round growing environment.