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Projection du film “Queen of the Sun”

Events

Projection du film “Queen of the Sun” Oui, nous sommes déjà au préambule de l’automne et la brise commence à se rafraîchir, mais il n’est pas trop tard pour un cinéma sous les étoiles! Le collectif d’apiculture vous invite cordialement à une projection du film “Queen of the Sun” sur la terrasse du Santropol Roulant. Où : 111, Roy Est, …

Film Screening “Queen of the Sun”

Agriculture, Beekeeping Collective, Events, Urban Agriculture, Video

Film Screening “Queen of the Sun” Yes, fall is approaching and the weather is cooling down, but it’s not too late for cinema under the stars! Santropol Roulant’s Beekeeping Collective cordially invites you to a projection of the movie “Queen of the Sun” on our outdoor terrace. Where: 111, Roy Est, on the terrace When: Septembre 24, 8:00 p.m. Cost: 5$ …

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Green Wall Unveiled!

Agriculture, Offices, Urban Agriculture, Volunteering - Personal

A green loft at the Roulant Thanks to your plant clippings and construction help, we now have a magnificent green space in our second floor loft (see pics below)! This green wall adds a new dimension to urban gardening at the Roulant and also serves as a storage space in the loft. We invite you to come see the wall during your next visit …

Calling all Volunteers

Agriculture, Food Preservation, Kitchen, Market, Meals-on-Wheels, Volunteering - Personal

Volunteers, we need your help filling meals on wheels and agriculture shifts! The end of August is a time of year when we need to call upon volunteers to help fill empty slots on the volunteer schedule. Whether you are available for one or many shifts, any and all help is appreciated. Here are some of the volunteer opportunities where we especially need your help: Meals-on-Wheels program …

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Canning 101: Fruit Ketchup!

Events, Food Preservation, Kitchen Workshops

Presenting a brand new canning workshop: Fruit Ketchup! Spend an evening with us in the Santropol Roulant community kitchen and learn the ropes of canning. Safe water-bath canning will be demystified and delicious Quebecois-style fruit ketchup will be made. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of canning in a hands-on way!  The same technique can be used …

Tomatothon September 9th!

Events, Food Preservation, General Store, Local, Volunteering - Personal

Do you love canning? Or want to try it for the first time?  If you miss canning tomatoes with your Nonna, love local, organic produce and despise wasting, or simply enjoy a good hard day’s work, then come on out to our first ever Tomatothon! We will blanch, peel, simmer and can tomatoes for 12 hours! Who knows how many jars we’ll fill! …

Come help us with canning!

Agriculture, Food Preservation, Kitchen, Volunteering - Personal

Summer is almost over (we said almost!) but our food preservation volunteer shifts are in full swing! For the past couple of months, staff and volunteers have been turning delicious Montreal-grown fruit and veggies into non-perishable food items.  Think homemade salsa, dehydrated tomatoes, pear jam, kimchi and sauerkraut, just to name a few. As fruits and veggies continue to pour into …

News From The Farm

Agriculture, Basket, Food Preservation, News, Recipes, Senneville Farm

Each week the farm team prepares a newsletter designed for those who receive our fresh veggie baskets. In addition to a list of the week’s basket contents and stories from the farm they’re chock full of useful information about how to use the produce. We thought that last week’s edition of “News From The Farm” would be of interest to those who are …

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Eat, Think, Vote: Event & Discussion

Events, Food

This election season, individuals and organizations across the country are talking about food security as part of Food Secure Canada’s Eat, Think, Vote. The Roulant is joining in on the fun and will play host to one of these events on September 14. Come join other members of the community to discuss ways in which to improve the food security …

Save the date for Santropol Roulant’s 2015 Gala

Events, Food, Fundraising

We’re excited to announce the date of this year’s fundraising Gala. Mark your calendars for Thursday October 29th, 2015. It’s an event not to be missed! The Roulant invites you to yet another unforgettable evening of great music, fresh and delicious food made with local products and vegetables from our gardens, entertainment and great surprises all night long! The Gala is our most chic …