PDF version Press Release – For immediate release Rue Fermier: A street celebration in honour of Santropol Roulant’s 20th anniversary MONTREAL, July 8th, 2014 – The countdown has begun to Santropol Roulant’s second annual Rue Fermier event and 20th anniversary celebration! The event will take place on July 16th starting at 5 pm in front of Santropol Roulant, at 111 …
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Helps us Green the Roulant
We’re working on plans to build a green wall in our second floor space, in order to bring more of that beautiful plant life inside our building! Are you moving out, do you have too many plants, or just feel like sharing? To help execute this project, we are reaching out to you! The Roulant is currently gathering houseplants and cuttings for our green wall …
Young Gardeners at The Roulant!
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Meet the 2015 AG Team!
The Roulant’s AG(riculture) team is composed of 4 full-time, year-round staff members plus a wonderful group of energetic young people who join us for the growing season. This year at the farm we have the pleasure to be working with four interns: Kai has joined the farm team as market coordinator. You can find him in the Senneville fields a …
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Volunteering in the gardens
The gardening season is at our door! We’re pleased to announce that our volunteer shifts are starting next week at the downtown gardens and have already started at the farm. If you’re already a Roulant volunteer or have come to an info session on volunteering, call us (514-284-9335) or come see us to sign up at 111 Roy! Garden Volunteer Info …
Come Garden with us this Summer!
The gardening season is coming soon! We’re pleased to announce that our volunteer shifts will be starting early in June at the downtown gardens and around mid-May at the farm. If you’re already a Roulant volunteer, you’ll be welcome to start signing up for our shifts in a few weeks! New this season: Volunteer opportunities in the garden this summer also …
Job Offer: Peri-Urban Farm Internships
Get your hands in the dirt and get a taste of life on a peri-urban farm by spending the summer with us in Senneville! We are offering 3 opportunities for 2-day/week paid internships to young people (16 to 30 years old) who are looking for their first experience working on a farm. We are looking specifically for candidates who belong to communities under-represented …
Job Offer: Urban Agriculture Summer Internships
An incredible opportunity to transform your city with urban agriculture! Santropol Roulant is hiring 3 students this summer to care for our rooftop and campus gardens, and help contribute to an intergenerational community of knowledgeable gardeners! Please note that, to apply, you must be a full time student and intend to return to full time studies in the fall, between the …