What is Gardens by Refugees and Other Newcomers Welcomed (GROW)?
Are you new to Canada? Do you enjoy growing plants? If you are interested or experienced in gardening, join our GROW program!
In this program, you will:
- Plant a community garden
- Share your gardening experience with others
- Learn about gardening in Canada
- Join a group of garden-loving refugees and newcomers
- Get to know new people and make connections
The GROW program runs during the summer. At the end of the summer, we will celebrate with the Harvest Festival. At the Harvest Festival, participants in the GROW program will make a multicultural meal using the food grown in the gardens.
Eligibility
This program is open to CIES students
Community members please contact us for more information
Semester
March 2019 – September 2019
1-4 Hours per Week
Location
CIES Forest Lawn
1723 – 40 Street SE
CIES Whitehorn
3820 – 32 Street NE
Cost
Free
No Registration Cost
Schedule
The time commitment for this program is 1-4 hours each week.
| Months | Activities |
| March-April 2019 | Planting seedlings and building planter boxes |
| May 2019 | Outdoor gardening begins |
| June-August 2019 | Ongoing care of gardens |
| September 2019 | Harvest food |
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