Public help sought for Downsview area urban food garden

  • 2016-04-16
A special celebration is being planned for the community of Downsview that will see the planting of a variety of food plants at the Black Creek Community Farm.

The farm, which is the biggest urban agriculture site in Toronto, will be marking Earth Day by the continuing the efforts it began last year to remove invasive pant species and replace them with ones that can be used to produce food and other useful products. To this end, there will be two planting days for the Spring food Forest, and volunteers are asked to come out and help in installing the plants.

Along with this, there will be a vegetarian lunch provided and a chance to have fun, make new friends and build a sense of community spirit. Throughout the two days, fruit trees, herbs, berry bushes, and vegetables will be planted.

The event has been planned for April 23 and 30. Everyone is invited to take part, and all help is appreciated. The produce grown will be used to help provide healthy food to the local community. Flyers can be distributed throughout the neighborhood to promote grassroots initiatives such as this and to let the public know what they can do to help.

Those who are interested in lending a hand with the Spring Food Forest can find further details on the Black Creek Community Farm’s website.
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