Summer is a big time of change at the Roulant. Each year we welcome new interns, say goodbye to old friends and take the opportunity to improve the way we work. This month brings a few shifts in the volunteer program, with new and familiar faces joining together to make the program run smoothly! Ben will resume his role of …
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Insect workshop: friends and foes
Summer is here for real: veggies are growing, flowers are blooming, and our agriculture workshop series continues with an insect workshop! Which insects are the enemies in your garden and how do we ward them off? Which ones are useful and how do we to attract them? This workshop will answer all of theses questions and more! Please note that …
Summer Intergen Celebration in Photos
On June 21st, we celebrated the start of the summer with an intergenerational picnic in the street. A total of 90 meals-on-wheels clients, volunteers and staff enjoyed a beautiful lunch of pulled pork sandwiches and fresh salads, prepared in our kitchen. With the opening of the Terrasses Roy, a public space and urban garden created by the borough, we were …
Another month gone by, another gang of corporate volunteers
Since the month of May, the Roulant has been fortunate enough to welcome many corporate groups to help in our kitchen and for meal deliveries. We wish to thank these groups for their help and generosity and give others a glimpse into the value of taking part in our activities as a team! On May 31st, a gang of 9 …
Recipes from the Roulant: Quick Kimchi
We are happy to bring you our seventh recipe in the new series Recipes from the Roulant! These monthly recipes allow you to get to know the different activities of our organization. With this month’s Kimchi recipe, we are highlighting our farm‘s abundance and the diversity of produce, and reminding you that the preservation season is upon us! In season this month and available …
Roy Street Becomes a Garden and Public Space All Summer
This summer, from June 22nd to October 15th, the block of Roy street in front of the Roulant will be transformed into a pedestrian space. The initiative includes an enticing urban planning project called Les Terrasses Roy. The inauguration of the space will take place tomorrow, Thursday 22 June from 5 – 7 pm. Find out more about this event …
A giant rainy day thank you (times two)!
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming two groups of corporate volunteers to our farm in Senneville. Despite the rain, which fell throughout most of the day, the teams from Transat and Sobeys were numerous and enthusiastic! On May 26th, 18 Transat employees went to the farm to do some rock picking, seeding, and a variety of other tasks to …
What a night! 100 Mile Meal love
On June 11th, 100 guests, volunteers and staff joined together for a gourmet three-course meal. Thanks to your generosity, $5800 was raised to support the work of the Roulant in food security and social inclusion! This beautiful dinner aimed to celebrate the start of the growing season and highlight the value of local food systems. The meal was prepared using delicious …
Kitchen Workshop: Tibetan Cooking
We’re back for the 13th workshop in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite the members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Tenzing, community member and returning Recipes from our Community workshop facilitator, will share you with some of her favorite Tibetan recipes. When: Wednesday, July 12th from 5 pm – 8 pm …
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Gardening 201 workshop!
Our agriculture workshop series continues with the Gardening 201 workshop! Come learn more about the gardening universe and get answers to all your veggie-related questions. The workshop will include a theoretical component and a practical component, with the chance to make your own fertilizer and bringing it home. Please note that the same workshop will be offered on two dates. Both will be bilingual. When: …
What’s new at the Farmers’ Market?
This season, we are happy to announce our new Farmers’ Market collaborators, featuring local artisans and producers! Plus, for the very first year, the market will take place on the new pedestrian street directly in front of Santropol Roulant. You can join the City’s official inauguration of the pedestrian street on June 22 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Stemming from the importance of …
Recipes From the Roulant: Strawberry cobbler
We are happy to bring you our sixth recipe in the new series Recipes from the Roulant! These monthly recipes allow you to get to know the different activities of our organization. This month we bring you a seasonal recipe, strawberry cobbler, in the spirit of the 100 mile meal event that we will be hosting June 11th. Come meet our farm team, …