When :: Wednesday May 13th (16h30 – 19h00)Where :: 7th Floor Henry Hall Bldg (SGW Campus, Concordia) Seeding Futures Beyond Plastics: Dive into a Toolkit, Paths and Possibilities, and Create a Collective Sculpture As part of Breast Cancer Action Quebec’s upcoming launching of “We’re All in the Same Boat: Your Anti-Plastic Toolkit (Beyond Recycling)”, we’ll dive into the plastic problem, its dangers and complexities, and potential paths for action. Together, we’ll make the space to imagine and plot possible futures beyond the plastics disaster. Local artist Jon Jon will then lead the groupContinueContinue reading “Seeding Futures Beyond Plastics”
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TWO Herbal Garden Internships (Spring/Summer 2026)
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”
2025 – 2026 Board of Directors Applications
The Concordia Greenhouse is hosting our Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 19th, 2026. This years Board of Directors applicants are: Leila WilmanUndergraduate Hello! My name is Leila Wilman, and I would love to be considered for the Board Member position as a part of the Concordia Greenhouse committee. I am a second year student here at Concordia University,ContinueContinue reading “2025 – 2026 Board of Directors Applications”
It’s That Time of Year Again … Our House Plant Sale Is Back on October 29th!
The Concordia Greenhouse is thrilled to announce the return of our House Plant Sale! We’re always looking for ways to give back to our community, those who’ve supported us through thick and thin, and what better way than by helping you bring a little more green into your everyday life?
The News Everyone Has on Their Minds
Since 2010, the Concordia Greenhouse has been more than just a space filled with plants, it has been a central point for student-led and community projects, a place of learning, connection, and even healing. Over the years, we’ve welcomed many new faces to our organization, weathered many changes, including the uncertainty of the pandemic, alwaysContinueContinue reading “The News Everyone Has on Their Minds”
A guide to indoor plant pest control
As loving plant parents, few things are more disheartening than discovering our green companions under siege by unwelcome pests. A single infestation can gradually drain a plant’s vitality. And once it takes hold, it can be very difficult to eliminate. Preventing the spread of pests in the greenhouse has been particularly challenging. Visitors may unknowinglyContinueContinue reading “A guide to indoor plant pest control”
2025 Sustainability Month
Got a passion for sustainability? Share it this October! The Concordia Greenhouse is looking for undergraduate students to lead workshops during Sustainability Month (Oct. 2025). Whether you’re into urban gardening, DIY upcycling, plant-based living, or any topic you think fellow students would love, this is your chance to share your skills and ideas. Send yourContinueContinue reading “2025 Sustainability Month”
2025 Seedling Sale Wrap-Up
This spring was a truly special moment for our greenhouse team—our first seedling sale since moving to our temporary spot on the 7th floor of Henry Hall. Last year’s move meant we couldn’t hold the event, so it felt incredibly rewarding to bring this tradition back, even if we weren’t able to grow our own seedlings this time around. What made the day so memorable wasn’t just the event itself, but the amazing support and sense of community we felt…
Take our Survey
This semester at our temporary Greenhouse space has been vibrant and full of community-led events! From hands-on terrarium workshops to open seminars with guest speakers, and a lively pumpkin carving session in preparation for Halloween, we’ve had so many opportunities to come together, learn, and grow. Each event brought students who added their energy andContinueContinue reading “Take our Survey”