What’s happening on the farm? Limited garlic sales continue at the food kiosk every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. in front of the Roulant on Terrasses Roy. We are also preparing for fall planting, which will bear fruit next year! On the horizon: planting three blocks of garlic to increase our harvest next year. We will tackle this daunting …
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Calling all IT wizards
Are you an IT professional looking for an opportunity to give back to the community and share your technical skills? The Roulant is looking for experienced members to join our volunteer IT committee! We’re in need of members that can help advise the Roulant’s growth, troubleshoot issues, and lead IT projects and initiatives. If you have skills in web development, …
Get rolling at the bike shop
Community bike workshops such as Santrovélo provide tools, new and used parts, and the guidance you need to keep your bike in great shape. It is more than just a repair space, we’re a place to learn and connect with like-minded cyclists. Our volunteers walk you through repairs so you’ll feel confident doing them yourself next time. This welcoming, community …
A kitchen team in rotation
Many staff changes will be happening in the kitchen in the coming weeks, as members of staff embark on new and exciting adventures. First, please join the Roulant team in congratulating kitchen manager Katherine, who will be going on maternity leave this October! In Katherine’s absence, kitchen coordinator JJ will be taking on the role of Acting Kitchen Manager. The …
Abracadabra! Another successful Rue Fermier!
On Thursday, July 17th, Santropol Roulant celebrated 30 years of magic at its annual open house/block party, Rue Fermier. Although it rained, the party did not stop; Santropol Roulant brought everything indoors and transformed the Roulant into a fair. To kick things off with a bang, brass band La Fanfare d’Occasion led a lively musical procession through the Roulant, ending …
The farm in August & September
What’s happening on the farm? Despite the heat waves and drought, the garlic harvest went great and this years’ bulbs are looking beautiful. A limited amount of garlic from urban agriculture and the farm will be available at our weekly kiosque alimentaire on Friday, August 29th. Please not that online and bulk garlic orders will not be offered this year, …
Rue Fermier: 30 Years of Magic
It’s official: the Roulant is turning thirty! What better way to celebrate all we’ve achieved together than at our annual block party / open house, Rue Fermier? That’s right–you’re invited to a magic evening of summer fun, delicious food, and joyful community engagement. Come celebrate 30 years of magic with this incredible community. When: Thursday, July 17th from 4 – …
Changes in the agricultural team
After their tenure at the farm and two years as Urban Agriculture Coordinator, Noah is leaving their position at the Roulant for exciting new horizons! This fall, Noah will be starting the Lutherie program at Cégep du Vieux, crafting stringed instruments and making beautiful music. Noah’s wicked sense of humour, can-do attitude, and love for the gardens will be dearly …
The farm in June & July
What’s happening on the farm? Work on the Agroeducational centre building project started in the beginning of June with some excavation and ground preparation. Otherwise, the cover crops are growing well and the rhubarb patch is going strong despite the cool and cloudy spring weather. The next couple months will bring some harvests: garlic scapes, currants, and garlic bulbs! Keep …
You’re invited: Plantons Terrasses Roy
Have you started your spring planting yet? If not, no fear: Plantons Terasses Roy is here! On May 23rd from 4 to 7 PM, the Roulant will be having a planting frenzy on the Terrasses Roy. There will also be a flower seedling giveaway, access to our free seed library, and of course, tasty free food. Can’t wait to see …
Get involved at the farm in May and June
This year at the farm, volunteer shifts will take place on an ad hoc basis. Every newsletter we will announce the upcoming volunteer shifts – they will also be posted on the blackboard at the Roulant. Hours Shifts are from 8:15 AM to noon, with the option of staying for lunch with the team! For carpooling, departure from the Roulant …
Cheers to Roulant volunteers!
On April 27th, the Roulant celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week with a vibrant 5 à 7. The kitchen whipped up an incredible menu of macaroni and cheese, vegetarian Pogos, hot dogs, kale caesar salad, and a make your own ice cream sundae bar, complete with caramelized bananas. More than forty volunteers came together to connect outside of volunteer shifts, enjoying the …