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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! …

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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 …

Rue Fermier: Community Celebration Countdown!

Agriculture, Community Workshops, Events, Market, Senneville Farm, Urban Agriculture, Volunteering - Personal

A birthday celebration, street party, local food showcase, workshop explosion, timeline exhibition, Iron Chef competition, musical jamboree all rolled into one.  May the countdown begin! Rue Fermier, Santropol Roulant’s 20 anniversary community celebration is just 8 days away! Over here at the Roulant, staff and volunteers have been busily planning and preparing for weeks to welcome you. We’re extending the invitation …

Press Release – Rue Fermier

Agriculture, Community Workshops, Events, Press Releases, Urban Agriculture

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 …

Volunteers Needed for Rue Fermier Festivities!

Events, Volunteering - Personal

Hello volunteers! As you all know, our 20th anniversary celebrations are coming up soon. On Thursday July 16th, we will be holding our 2nd annual Rue Fermier celebration of all things Roulant. This will be an amazing event, and we need your help to make it a success! Come lend a hand, then stay for the party and fun lineup …

Learning From our Elders Project Meets Iron Chef

Community Workshops, Events, Kitchen Workshops, Seniors

Jitendra Desai, former client of our meals-on-wheels service, and four volunteers will compete in this year’s Iron Chef competition as the “Learning from our elders” community team. After teaching an intergenerational cooking workshop on Indian cuisine two months ago, Jitendra was eager to get into competitive cooking mode for the upcoming Iron Chef cook-off at this year’s Rue Fermier event. During this competition, …

Highlights From Tea in the Garden

Events, Food, News, Seniors, Volunteering - Personal

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 …

Les Fruits Défendus Launch Party

Agriculture, Events, Fruits Défendus, Trivia, Urban Agriculture, Volunteering - Personal

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 …