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!”

Concordia Greenhouse Micro-greens C.S.A

Calling all sprout lovers! The Concordia Greenhouse is now offering a Microgreen Community Supported Agriculture Program (aka CSA)! HOW IT WORKS: Pay a discounted amount for your weekly sprout order – $6.50 weekly (totaling $65.00), if you order for the 10 weeks (October – December) Possibility to sign up for later for a reduced period. Each week, membersContinueContinue reading “Concordia Greenhouse Micro-greens C.S.A”

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”

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”

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”

Urban Herbalism

Identifying, growing, transforming and using herbs is a trend growing in popularity -the planet offers so much of what we need to survive and thrive. Join us for our new workshop series where we explore the wonderful world of herbalism! 13 Weeds to Live By Tuesday, March 28th, 5:30-7pm https://www.facebook.com/events/661492624038890/ Free Wild Foraging Monday, MarchContinueContinue reading “Urban Herbalism”

Internships at the Greenhouse!

  Hey Greenhouse fans!   Looking to gain some experience? We are hiring for 3 internships! You can do it for course credit or for your co-curricular record.   Applications are now open. Full details below.   _____________   LOYC 420: Internship in Sustainability Four Seasons Growing Internships (3 positions)   The Concordia Greenhouse ProjectContinueContinue reading “Internships at the Greenhouse!”

Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse!

Only one more month until we close to the public for the summer! Don’t miss this last chance to enjoy the space before next September. APRIL EVENTS Tuesday, April 5th, 5:30-7pm – Apitherapy Workshop Wednesday, April 6th, 5:30-8pm – Kossi: From Farm to Fork – How Technology can Effect Agriculture FULL Thursday, April 7th, 5:30-7pmContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse!”

Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse!

All our events occur from 5:30-7pm weekdays March 1st – Bread Baking – FULL March 2nd – Ethical Animal Farming – FULL March 3rd – Start Your Garden Now – FULL March 8th – Balcony Gardening – FULL March 9th – Sauna Music Night  March 15th -Permaculture Garden Design – FULL March 16th – ApartmentContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse!”