Throughout my internship, I’ve learned a lot about gardening and how to care for the ecosystems that thrive from it. Around the garden, pollinators like bumblebees, wasps, humming bird moths, and particularly, monarch butterflies have popped up to say hello. Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexipus) have been appearing around the garden since June to pollinate theContinueContinue reading “My Time Observing Monarchs – Guest Post”
Category Archives: Loyola Gardens
TWO Herbal Garden Internships (Spring/Summer 2026) — POSITIONS FILLED
The Concordia Greenhouse Project is seeking two enthusiastic Herbal Garden Interns as part of their City Herbal Apprenticeship Program (CHAP) to join our team in supporting the care and maintenance of our perennial herb garden at the Loyola Campus. Working alongside the CHAP Coordinator and Concordia Greenhouse Project staff, the interns will gain hands-on experience…
April & May Programming
This April 22nd we will be hosting a series of Earth day workshops to help you get through the Finals Slump. Come learn how to take care of plants, drink some tea with our bestie Nico from Co-op, or find out what a “low-buy” year is with Catherine from ABCompost. Plant Care 101 SeriesWhen :: April 22 (11h00 – 12h30)Where :: 7th floorContinueContinue reading “April & May Programming”
Things are Changing
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”
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!”