As Halloween creeps around the corner, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our dedicated volunteers who have helped the community throughout the year. Your hard work and commitment have truly made a difference in the lives of many, and we couldn’t be more thankful. To express our appreciation, you are invited to a Halloween Thank You Bash …
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Saying goodbye to our 2023 seasonal agriculture staff
As the leaves fall and we start to close the gardens for the season, the time has also come to wish the best to Yolie and Gracia, our superstar Garden Facilitators this season, and Russell, our brilliant end-of-season Farm Apprentice. Yolie took on a great deal of responsibility this season facilitating volunteer shifts in all of the urban gardens and …
The revamp of our Seed Library
For those who have been spending time in the lounge at 111 Roy Street East, you may have noticed the seed library, and perhaps even noticed the most recent facelift. Yolie (one of our already-missed 2023 gardens facilitators) made it their end-of-season goal to revamp the seed library in order to make it easier to interact with in order to …
Celebrating Storytelling
In late September, 70 people gathered together for Santropol Roulant’s first ever storytelling event, Récits du Roulant. Our headlining storytellers included Chris Godsall, co-founder of the Roulant; Frankie Traichel, current farm co-coordinator; Ren Nilsson, author of The Southern Wall: The Art of Engagement at Santropol Roulant and professor in social innovation; and Jonathan Lebire, co-founder of Comm-Un. They shared heartwarming …
Community Farm Day: Garlic Planting
Frankie, Noah, and Russell are inviting you to the upcoming Community Farm Day! It is time for the next generation of garlic to take over, so be ready for a fun day of garlic planting at the Senneville farm. Come lend a hand and enjoy the serenity of the farm during the fall season with a potluck picnic lunch and …
Nachos & Volunteers: A Successful 5@7
On a sunny day in mid-August, the Meals-on-Wheels team welcomed volunteers on the Roulant rooftop for a celebratory 5@7 complete with nachos and wholesome conversations. It was a beautiful opportunity for volunteers, new and old, to meet fellow members of the community. It was also Jude’s first 5@7 as a member of the team. He had lovely reflections on the …
Sunshine on your plate for the Festive Meal
As fall approaches, we want to taste warm weather, spice, and mint tea… On Friday, September 22nd, we will be serving a festive meal with Moroccan flavours to brighten your weekly meal rotation. Dear clients, make sure to get your orders in, preferably 48 hours before the date! Call us at (514) 284-9335
Fresh garlic sale
Fresh garlic from the farm has been harvested, dried, cleaned, and trimmed. We know that the garlic-loving members of the community will be thrilled to know that the garlic heads are now ready for sale! You can purchase garlic during the weekly Friday Hang until Friday, October 20, 2023. You can also pre-order garlic online at the link below and …
Open-mic event on Terrasses Roy
In line with our efforts to make Terrasses Roy friendly space, we want to liven the Friday Hangs and give everyone the opportunity to share a song, a poem, or hidden talent during an open mic on Friday, September 22nd. When: Friday, September 22nd 2023, from 4pm to 6pm during the Friday Hang Where: Terrasses Roy (in front of Santropol Roulant at …
Récits du Roulant: A Storytelling Event
You’re invited to an exciting new Santropol Roulant themed storytelling event. We have some very special guests, as well as an opportunity for you to get involved. Read on for more info and to RSVP: What: Stories of the Roulant! Our headlining storytellers include Chris Godsall, co-founder of the Roulant; Frankie Traichel, current farm co-coordinator; Ren Nilsson, author of The …
Beekeeping Collective Film Screening
The Santropol Roulant Beekeeping Collective, a group of dedicated volunteers working together to take care of the beehives on the rooftop, invites you to join them for a free film screening of the documentary Honeyland on Friday, August 18. This award-winning Oscar-nominated Macedonian film with French subtitles was released in 2019 and follows the last female bee-hunter in Europe along …
All Your Friday Hang Questions, Answered
Did you know the Terrasses Roy are the place to be on Friday evenings? After six weeks of hosting the new Kiosque alimentaire / Friday Hang, the new Roulant initiative is gaining momentum, with more and more people showing up each week to hang out, buy vegetables & fresh eggs, enjoy a bowl of soup and share their appreciation. But …