Our mission is to create value in the Duff-Court Community in Lachine, at Concordia University and beyond by practicing regenerative agriculture to nourish our community, preserve urban green spaces and to support local sustainable food production. We offer urban agriculture workshops and community service learning opportunities to empower people with the knowledge to grow theirContinueContinue reading “The Greenhouse Is Open Again!”
Category Archives: Learning Opportunities
Hydroflora: Plant Propagation 101
Plant Propagation 101: Have you ever wanted to have multiple copies of your favourite plant or just want to expand on your garden? This class focuses on the basics of cloning and regrowing plants using cuttings from leaves, roots and stems. Participants will have a hands on experience experimenting with the numerous methods of vegetative reproductionContinueContinue reading “Hydroflora: Plant Propagation 101”
We’re hiring! Finance & Fundraising Coordinator
Hours: 20 hours/week until end of December 2019, then 25 hrs/week as of Jan 1st 2020 Start date: November 28, 2019 Pay rate: $17/hour About the Concordia Greenhouse The Concordia Greenhouse Project is a collectively run, consensus-based, non-profit organization. It uses the Henry H. Hall Building rooftop greenhouse as an all-organic space geared towards community,ContinueContinue reading “We’re hiring! Finance & Fundraising Coordinator”
Farm to Market Apprenticeships!
REGISTRATION now open until May 4th at Noon The Market Garden Session lasts for 3 months and is the second component of our Full Apprenticeship Program. Beginning June 4th and ending August 25th, this session focuses on urban farming and entrepreneurship through local markets. Through the summer season, interns work on the land to grow their own produce,ContinueContinue reading “Farm to Market Apprenticeships!”
Medicinal Herbs Apprenticeship
City Farm School (CFS) is ready to accept new applications for our Medicinal Herbs Apprenticeship program 2018! CFS is an urban agriculture learning program and food sovereignty organization aiming to empower the Montreal community through organic and locally grown produce. This program uses our Loyola medicinal herbs garden to teach apprentices about a variety ofContinueContinue reading “Medicinal Herbs Apprenticeship”
Four Seasons Growing Internships
Four Seasons Growing Internships (4 positions available) LOYC 420: Internship in Sustainability Interested in food security, and growing your own food year-round using organic methods? The Concordia Greenhouse Project is looking for undergraduate students interested in taking the Internship in Sustainability credit LOYC 420 with for the Winter 2018 semester. During this internship, you wouldContinueContinue reading “Four Seasons Growing Internships”
Four Seasons Growing Internships
Four Seasons Growing Internships (3 positions available) LOYC 420: Internship in Sustainability The Concordia Greenhouse Project is looking for undergraduate students interested in taking the Internship in Sustainability credit LOYC 420 with us this Fall. This position would assist with food production in the greenhouse over the Fall months. The internship requires 120 hours -ContinueContinue reading “Four Seasons Growing Internships”
Four Seasons Growing Coordinator
Four Seasons Growing & Market Coordinator Hours: 35 hours/week Pay rate: $17/hour About the Concordia Greenhouse The Concordia Greenhouse is a collectively run, consensus-based, non-profit organization. It uses the Henry H. Hall Building rooftop greenhouse as an all-organic space geared towards community, education and sustainable horticulture. The Greenhouse is a year-round green space that hostsContinueContinue reading “Four Seasons Growing Coordinator”
Media and Outreach Internship
The Concordia Greenhouse is looking for a Concordia student intern in the Communications program for an intern-ship starting this semester! Tasks include:-Publication of weekly newsletter-Graphic design: Signs, posters, brochures-Social media-Outreach such as tabling at information kiosks on and off campus-Assist with social events-Special projects This internship will build students’ experience with graphic design, working withContinueContinue reading “Media and Outreach Internship”
Food Sovereignty & Transformations Session
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 22nd! The Food Sovereignty & Transformation Session lasts for 3 months and is the third and final component of our City Farm School (CFS) Internship Program. Beginning September 4th and ending November 11th, this session focuses on harvest and transformation techniques, how to preserve what you grow, how to useContinueContinue reading “Food Sovereignty & Transformations Session”