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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”

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”

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”

Welcome New and Returning Students

A Warm Welcome to All New and Returning Students! Hello, students! As we kick off another exciting academic year, we are thrilled to introduce you to a unique and vibrant space on campus, the 7th Floor Concordia Greenhouse office. This temporary location will serve as a hub of relaxation, creativity, and community for both newContinueContinue reading “Welcome New and Returning Students”

Meet some of the applicants for our Board of Directors!

John-Paul Malko I’m a new Canadian citizen, a passionate amateur horticulturalist, and a Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager for Deloitte Global – a leading professional services organization. I would very much like to share my professional experience in DEI and my lived experience as a member of different underrepresented groups to help further theContinueContinue reading “Meet some of the applicants for our Board of Directors!”

Become a Board Member!

What does the Board of Directors do? Being a member of the Board of Directors (BoD) is an excellent way to be more involved in the shaping of the Greenhouse activities and gain valuable experience working and collaborating within a non-profit organization! It means you will be responsible for working with the other board membersContinueContinue reading “Become a Board Member!”

Last Volunteer Session of the Year!!

In lieu of the upcoming closure of the greenhouse, we will be hosting our last volunteer session of the year on January 31st (Wednesday).   5pm -7pm  Participants will be guided through the daily maintenance tasks of a greenhouse gardener. Topics range from basic pest control to hydroponic gardening!See you there! (Open Door)

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”

Join us for Sustainability Week

This event is part of the Campus Sustainability Month and ‘Global Learning Journeys’ at the international Adaptation Futures 2023 Conference. Along with the international attendees of this conference, we invite the Concordia community to join us for a unique interaction between different communities. In this learning journey, we will learn about how the Concordia Greenhouse Project strengthensContinueContinue reading “Join us for Sustainability Week”