The gardens are in full bloom, summer solstice has come to greet us, and the agriculture team is getting ready for some small but significant new additions to the fields. Beginning in July, more than 300 kids and youth from various neighborhoods in Montreal will come to learn and have fun in our gardens! Kids from Camp Cosmos, Y des femmes, …
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Highlights From Tea in the Garden
On Thursday, June 11th, clients, volunteers and staff came together in our urban gardens at McGill to celebrate the coming of spring! Our yearly visit to the gardens was complete with tea and scones, mini sandwiches and delicious desserts. Our clients and volunteers benefited from a tour of our gardens with our urban ag co-manager, Carlo, and were excited to …
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Farewell Meghan, Welcome Niamh & Sandrine!
When a new person steps into a role at the Roulant, we are excited to learn a lot from their experiences and fresh energy. It also means, however, that we have to say goodbye to dear friends as they head off on their next adventure. This week we honour the departure of Meghan Gilmore, who is off to share her talents …
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Hurray for Data Entry!
Our volunteer program is in need of your data entry skills! Every few weeks, there is information to be entered into our volunteer database, and we’re seeking people who like doing computer work, have good organisational skills, and are attentive to detail. Snacks and coffee/tea will be provided! If you’d like to help out, please email Ben. Thanks!
Invitation to Rue Fermier
Our 20th anniversary community celebration and street party is coming up soon and we want you to be there! On the menu: workshops and activities for all ages, music throughout the evening and live cooking with ingredients from Santropol Roulants gardens. Check out all the details below! When: July 16th doors open and street closes at 5pm Where: 111 Roy …
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Volunteers Invited to Create Timeline
As part of our 20th anniversary projects, we are creating a timeline of Santropol Roulant’s 20 years to be displayed during the Rue Fermier event on July 16, and throughout the year. The exhibition will consist of photos, illustrations, artifacts of the past and important dates, and personal stories. We are looking for volunteers to who would like to participate in creating and …
Les Fruits Défendus Launch Party
Les Fruits Défendus, the Roulant-based urban fruit-harvesting collective, invites you to their Season Launch party. Come meet the team, get to know fellow volunteers, and enjoy live music on Santropol Roulant’s rooftop! When: Thursday, July 2nd, from 7:30-10pm Where: 111 Roy east Bring: Snacks will be provided, but BYOBeverage! About the collective Les Fruits Défendus is an urban fruit-harvesting collective founded in 2011 in Montréal. By fostering connections between fruit tree …
A Froot Cup Thank you
Saturday May 30th we held the 4th edition of the Froot Cup soccer tournament at Concordia’s Loyola Campus. All 16 teams present as well as the shining sun made for an incredible day! This fundraiser was a success in many ways, thanks to the participants, the volunteers and the members of the community who all shared a great enthusiasm and a love for the Roulant …
Urban Mushroom Foray
An Ecologically-Focused Mushroom Walk in Montreal Join mycologist Willoughby Arevalo for a participatory, field-based workshop, covering core skills for mushroom identification and biology, geared towards all levels of experience. We will observe and sense fungi in their natural settings while exploring their complex relationships with other organisms, including humans. Discussion topics include culinary and medicinal applications, ethical harvesting practices, cultivation …
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Pocket Market is Back!
Starting June 23rd until mid-October, you’ll find us across from the Roulant selling organic vegetables from our peri-urban farm in Senneville, as well as from our 2 urban gardens! When: Every Tuesday from 4-7pm Where: 111, Roy East, across the street from the Roulant What: A selection of fresh Roulant produce, bread and baked goods, an ever changing selection of …
Rue Fermier: Seeking Iron Chef Community Teams and Volunteers!
Rue Fermier, our 20th anniversary summer celebration is coming soon! On the evening of July 16th , our street will be closed and our doors will be wide open to celebrate our past, present and future community during a night of free workshops, good food and great company! Iron Chef Competition: Call-out for Community Teams! The evening will also host …
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Two New Intergenerational Cooking Workshops
We are pleased to announce not one but two new intergenerational cooking workshops that you can attend! Augustine’s Cuisine: Quebec Flavors Join Mme Augustine Girard, former client of the meals-on-wheels service, and her friend Laura to learn about authentic cuisine from la belle province. Mme Girard will present three Quebecois recipes that she treasures from her childhood. When: Monday, June 22, …