Last June, Maison Robert-Bélanger hosted its first summer artisanal and farmers’ market of the year. This heritage site was restored in 2023 and has since served as a hub for agricultural, cultural, and environmental programs in the Saint-Laurent borough. Vercité, a non-profit, invited other community organizations to sell fresh produce and handmade goods alongside them.ContinueContinue reading “The Dirt Behind Food Waste: Our Struggle to Embrace Simple Solutions [part one]”
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Fish In The Hall Building!
Those of you who frequent our 7th floor space may have noticed that we have a pond, near the window, full of fish. Several years ago the Concordia Greenhouse Project hosted an aquaponics system for research purposes, and goldfish were donated by the community and acquired from various pet shops in Montreal to stock theContinueContinue reading “Fish In The Hall Building!”
Archival Internship (Credited for LOYC Minor students) at the Concordia Greenhouse Project
Are you a Loyola College student with a Major in Journalism, Communications, Library Sciences, English, or related fields? The Concordia Greenhouse Project is offering a unique internship opportunity…
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…
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”
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!”
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!”
Annual General Meeting 2023 – 2024
What happens at an Annual General Meeting?An AGM is more than a mere assembly; it embodies the collective spirit and purpose of our organization. It’s a forum where every voice, from the seasoned veterans to the freshest recruits, resonates with equal importance. Here, transparency reigns supreme as financial reports are scrutinized, milestones assessed, and decisionsContinueContinue reading “Annual General Meeting 2023 – 2024”