Much as we’d like to deny it, summer is over, but with Thanksgiving around the corner we thought it be fun to partner with our friends at Les volailles et gibiers Fernando to offer a special Thanksgiving basket. We’re only putting together a handful of these so get ’em while they last. The costs $127 (cost varies depending on the size of turkey) and should be …
Garden Tear Down!
Join us at the Edible Campus to help us tear down our gardens at McGill University Friday, October 10th from 10am-4pm! Dress warmly and be prepared to get dirty! In case of rain, the activity will be postponed to the following day. You are encouraged to stay for the whole activity, but drop-ins are also welcome. Please email Carlo to sign up and feel free to bring your friends. Thank you to everyone who has …
Community Farm Day
Join us on our annual Community Farm Day, that will take place on September 27th, and get to know Santropol Roulant’s periurban farm and main gardening site located in Senneville in the West Island. Expect some fresh air, bird calls and dirt under your nails! What: The day includes a farm tour and a gardening session in order to give a …
Seed Saving Workshop
Have you ever picked that perfect pepper and fantasized about growing it again the next year? Come learn how to harvest your seeds, avoid cross-pollination, and clean seeds with simple techniques. When: Wednesday (tonight!), September 10, from 5:30 to 7:30pm Where: The Santropol Farm in Senneville Who: Daniel Brisebois, a seed grower at Tourne-Sol cooperative farm and blogger. He is also the co-author of Crop Planning …
11/09 Salsa Canning Workshop
Looking to fill your panty with delicious seasonal produce? Unsure where to start? Spend an evening with us in the Santropol Roulant community kitchen and learn the ropes. Safe water-bath canning will be demystified and delicious salsa will be made. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of canning in a hands on way! When : Thursday September …
23/09 Apple sauce and apple butter canning workshop!
Looking to fill your pantry with delicious seasonal produce? Unsure where to start? Spend an evening with us in the Santropol Roulant community kitchen and learn the ropes. Safe water-bath canning will be demystified and delicious apple sauce and apple butter will be made. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of canning in a hands on way! …
Farm Brunch and Fundraiser
Join us lakeside at the Morgan Family Estate in beautiful Senneville (directly across from the farm and overlooking Lac des Deux Montagnes) for a 3-course tasting menu featuring farm fresh produce, sparkling apple cider, a silent auction, music, a photo booth (lebooth.ca), and a guided tour of the Santropol Roulant Farm. When: Sunday, September 21st, 12-3pm Where: Morgan Family Estate, …
Portes ouvertes, rue Fermier: A Community Success
More than 500 neighbours, friends and new visitors flocked to the festive Roy street on July 31 for one of the Roulant’s largest events to date! They participated in workshops, tasted and voted on the appetizers of the Iron Chef competition and danced the night away. We saw a beautiful example the the unifying power of food and our shared …
Save the Date: Harvest Gala 2014
We are happy to announce the date of this year’s fundraising Gala! Mark your calendars for Thursday October 23rd, 2014 when we will join together to support the Roulant while enjoying a delicious buffet that showcases vegetables from the Roulant gardens. On the menu: a bounty of produce from our two urban gardens and peri-urban farm presented by the farmers …
Job Offer: Fundraising Administrator
Do you love crunching numbers, working with databases and appreciating great people? Have you always wanted to work for the Roulant, but you’re only available part-time? You might be just the person we’re looking for! The application deadline is September 2nd, at 9am. Please note that this is a part time position for 8 hours per week, and a short term …
Corporate Groups Abound!
The last few months have been busy at the Roulant and we would like to thank a few of our most recent corporate groups who came to help out in our kitchen and on meal deliveries. Thank you AOL Canada, AXA Assistance and LRMM for your time and for your generous donations to support our meals-on-wheels program. If you have …
Job Offer: Client Relations Coordinator
The Client Relations Coordinator position, one of the most rewarding at the Roulant, is open. Join the team to contribute directly to the Roulant’s mission by supporting our client-members’ full inclusion in the community. A full time, permanent position, the CRC works from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Our ideal candidate has extensive interpersonal skills enabling them to create meaningful connections with …