In 2025, the farm is undertaking a major construction project that will greatly expand the scope of our activities, impact, and accessibility. As a result, we will not be growing any seedlings or annual crops this year, other than our famous garlic fields that will continue to benefit the Meals-on-Wheels. During their hibernation, our fields will be protected and nourished by cover crops all throughout the season.
However, it will still be possible to be involved in the farm through ad-hoc volunteer shifts and community farm days. Community farm days are festive days centered around big collective tasks in the garlic fields. Here is the general schedule — stay tuned for confirmed dates and more details a few weeks before the dates.
- Garlic scape harvest: mid June
- Garlic harvest: end of July
- Garlic planting: beginning of October
This year, volunteering at the farm will begin the first week of May. Every newsletter we will announce farm volunteering shifts for the upcoming weeks. They will also be posted on the Roulant blackboard. Note: the shifts are not recurring on a regular schedule.
Hours
Shifts are from 8:15 AM to noon, with the option of staying for lunch with the team! For carpooling, departure from the Roulant is at 7:15 AM.
May 2025 dates:
- Wednesday, April 30
- Wednesday, May 7
- Wednesday, May 14
- Wednesday, May 20
- Wednesday, May 28
How to sign up
- If you are already a Roulant volunteer, call us at 514-284-9335 or text Adrienne at the farm at 438-543-9948. Otherwise, sign up to become a volunteer.
How to get there (and carpooling information)
What to bring
- Appropriate clothing: hat, good boots or shoes, rain gear if necessary, etc.
- Water bottle and snacks
- A lunch if you want to stay and eat with the team
Accessibility
- The ground at the farm is quite uneven and bumpy, and the paths are not accessible for walkers or wheelchairs.
- We have areas that are shaded or covered from the weather.
- There is drinking water on site and an accessible chemical toilet.
- We can always accommodate you according to your needs and capacities. If possible, let us know in advance if you have any specific accessibility requirements.
Keep an eye out for the next newsletter for upcoming farm volunteering opportunities.
Other agricultural volunteering opportunities
You want to get more involved? Here are some other community agriculture projects that are looking for volunteers in the West Island.
- Hamidou Horticulture – Agricultural project in Senneville (hamidouhorticulture.gestion@gmail.com)
- Garden at Fritz – Community gardening in Baie D’Urfé (gardenatfritz@gmail.com)
See you on the farm,
Adrienne🌶️