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 …
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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 …
Community Farm Day: Power Weed!
Frankie, Noah and Russell invite you to come get your hands dirty for the third Community Farm Day of the summer on Friday, August 25th! The theme of the day : weeds, weeds, weeds! While we are an organization that loves plants of all stripes, there are some that we would rather see in the compost pile than in the fields. The day promises …
A Team in Rotation
Just as different plants come to fruition at different moments of the year and in different conditions, the staff at the Roulant are all at different stages of their own journeys. This includes some folks ready to transition into the next phase of their careers or personal lives, and a few going back to school. While we are sad to …
Learning in the gardens: an invitation to youth educators
School may be out for summer, but learning in the gardens never stops! While the urban agriculture team is busy now welcoming day camps including Camp Cosmos and Camp ARMP (Association Récréative Milton Parc), we’re ready to look ahead to the coming school year to ensure more youth of all ages can learn about and participate in the food cycle. …
Calm After the Storm: Rue Fermier 2023
If we had to describe this year’s Rue Fermier in three words, we would say it was cozy, sweet, and a whirlwind. The huge thunderstorm and tornado warning on July 13 made for unexpectedly tumultuous weather, but the event happened as promised: rain-or-shine! Despite the storm, over 200 people of all ages and levels of mobility gathered in celebration of community, …
Summer Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Popsicles
Popsicles have been the name of the game at the Roulant this past month, with the sweet frozen treat being shared with the community at Rue Fermier in July, and leftovers spilling over into the past few weeks to the delight of volunteers, community members and staff. While the primetime for strawberries at the Roulant farm has passed, some strawberry …
Plant Wisdom Workshops, Hosted by Diasporic Herbalism
Diasporic Herbalism presents their Plant Wisdom workshop series, a dream project led by Barbara Saldaña (she/they) and co-coordinated with Sapphire Woods (they/them). Funded by Chantiers Jeunesse, this 5-month program is built to connect folks who are at least second or third generation of immigrants, newcomers, and QTBIPOC in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal with our herbal and food traditions, despite many of us being …
Community Farm Day: Garlic Harvest
The high season is in full swing at the farm as we are inviting you to come get your hands dirty for the second Community Farm Day of the summer! This year again, the farm is opening its fields to the Roulant community for a massive group garlic harvest on Friday, August 4th! We look forward to having you, your family and friends …
Tics and parsnip poison: rules to follow while at the farm
Ticks and parsnip poison are gaining ground in Quebec. The West Island of Montreal is now considered an endemic zone, and the Roulant farm has proved to be affected by the presence of parsnip poison and the possibility of ticks. Parsnip poison, with its harmless flower-like appearance, is an invasive exotic plant that can cause epidermal reactions, often benign. The …
Volunteer in agriculture this summer
We’re approaching the mid-season rush, and need your help in the gardens and at the farm! Sign up now for one of our special agriculture information sessions and come lend a hand in the fields. AGRICULTURE SPECIAL WELCOME SESSION We will be talking about the history and goals of our programs, what to expect, and answer any questions you may …
Revisiting the Strategic Plan
Three years ago, we embarked on a new strategic cycle, shared with you in this plan. We’re well into the final year of the 2020-2023 timeline, and thought it timely to share our progress with a succinct summary of our achievements, illustrated by a few examples. It will give you, at a glance, an idea of our ups and downs. …