Pop Up Sale

The Concordia Greenhouse will be having a pop-up plant sale fundraiser on the 7th floor of the Hall Building on Wednesday, October 30th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We will be selling house plants, worms for vermicomposting, small terrariums, and more! Whether you’re a plant parent or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.Continue reading "Pop Up Sale"

ABCompost

The Concordia Greenhouse Project would like to welcome ABCompost under its umbrella!  ABCompost is a composting & vermicomposting educational group that started a few years ago under Concordia University’s Zero-Waste program.  This enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of Concordia students facilitate vermicomposting workshops around campus, process food waste from campus food providers like Le Frigo VertContinue reading "ABCompost"

Welcome New and Returning Students

A Warm Welcome to All New and Returning Students! Hello, students! As we kick off another exciting academic year, we are thrilled to introduce you to a unique and vibrant space on campus, the 7th Floor Concordia Greenhouse office. This temporary location will serve as a hub of relaxation, creativity, and community for both newContinue reading "Welcome New and Returning Students"

Meet some of the applicants for our Board of Directors!

John-Paul Malko I’m a new Canadian citizen, a passionate amateur horticulturalist, and a Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager for Deloitte Global - a leading professional services organization. I would very much like to share my professional experience in DEI and my lived experience as a member of different underrepresented groups to help further theContinue reading "Meet some of the applicants for our Board of Directors!"

Annual General Meeting 2023 – 2024

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 decisionsContinue reading "Annual General Meeting 2023 – 2024"

Spring Jobs and Courses

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 inContinue reading "Spring Jobs and Courses"

Become a Board Member!

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 membersContinue reading "Become a Board Member!"

Come Visit our Temporary Location!

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 ConcordiaContinue reading "Come Visit our Temporary Location!"

Come Visit our Temporary Location on the 7th Floor

We would like to thank the CSU and all the student groups that helped make this move smooth and efficient as possible. As a thank you we will be opening the yellow cages to the Concordia community to continue bringing greenery and agricultural education for everyone to enjoy. Updates The Concordia Greenhouse has now temporarily moved to the 7th FloorContinue reading "Come Visit our Temporary Location on the 7th Floor"

Last Volunteer Session of the Year!!

In lieu of the upcoming closure of the greenhouse, we will be hosting our last volunteer session of the year on January 31st (Wednesday).   5pm -7pm  Participants will be guided through the daily maintenance tasks of a greenhouse gardener. Topics range from basic pest control to hydroponic gardening!See you there! (Open Door)