Hey everyone! It has been a hot minute since we wrote a blog post, but we thought – heck why not! We just relaunched the website, and you all deserve an update. As many of you already know Dom (Outreach & Communications) is on a temporary leave of absence to pursue new possibilities. During hisContinueContinue reading “Things are Changing”
Category Archives: Loyola Gardens
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 inContinueContinue reading “Spring Jobs and Courses”
Concordia Greenhouse Temporary Closure
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 takeContinueContinue reading “Concordia Greenhouse Temporary Closure”
Closed For the Summer
Due to the high temperatures and necessary maintenance the greenhouse will be closed to the public until Fall Semester. However, we will still be accepting Appointments and Booking reservations. For more information please contact us via our email info@concordiagreenhouse.com . But – just because we are closed doesn’t mean were not growing! Read all they way through to find out aboutContinueContinue reading “Closed For the Summer”
CSA Pick-ups and Market Stand
Image Provided by CultivAction Great news, starting June 29th alongside out CSA Pick-ups, anyone will be able to purchase items at our CSA/Market stand. Bunches will be 2/$5 to $3 a piece and quarts or pints will be $5 each (while supplies last). We should be visible from the Vanier library entrance, look for the greenContinueContinue reading “CSA Pick-ups and Market Stand”
Our City Farm School Market is BACK!
Come join us at the Loyola quad on Tuesday, June 12th from 4-6 pm for the launch of our City Farm School (CFS) farmers market! City farm schools ultra local, ecologically grown produce is cultivated by our apprentices, who are training to be the next generation of small scale Farmers. Markets will take place every Tuesday fromContinueContinue reading “Our City Farm School Market is BACK!”
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”
City Farm School Weekly Market Stand
Every Tuesday, 5-7pm! Directions:Concordia University – Loyola Campus7141 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal QC The Loyola City Farm is located at the north end of campus, behind the Hingston residence and lecture hall. If coming from downtown, turn right (North) off of Sherbrooke onto West Broadway, take the first right into Loyola Campus, you will seeContinueContinue reading “City Farm School Weekly Market Stand”
City Farm Market Launch!
Thank you to everyone who came to our seedling sale last weekend. Thanks also to our volunteers and hard-working staff! Now that our seedling production is over, we have moved our seedling over to our City Farm School at the Loyola campus of Concordia and they will all be planted this week in our medicinalContinueContinue reading “City Farm Market Launch!”
Concordia Greenhouse Project 