Diasporic Herbalism presents their Plant Wisdom workshop series, a dream project led by Barbara Saldaña (she/they) and co-coordinated with Sapphire Woods (they/them). Funded by Chantiers Jeunesse, this 5-month program is built to connect folks who are at least second or third generation of immigrants, newcomers, and QTBIPOC in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal with our herbal and food traditions, despite many of us being …
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Cozying up the Volunteer Lounge
If you’ve stopped by the Roulant in the past few weeks, you may have noticed that the volunteer lounge is gradually getting refurbished! This change stems from the wish of community members (volunteers and employees) to make the space more welcoming and accessible. We still have some work to do, but we are already looking forward to this project being …
Cycling Through Winter
With the first snowfall of the year, SantroVélo invites you to learn about winter cycling. On November 21st at 6 pm Magali will help you unravel the secrets of this efficient transportation mode that is way more accessible than we might think! This theoric presentation will take place on the second floor of the ROulant and will include a Q&A …
Herbalism Workshop : DIY Apple Cider Vinegar & Fire Cider
Gardens are closing up which means we have more time to focus on the Urban Agriculture Workshops Series. We are lucky to count on Pamela, a member of the community, who is an herbalist, founder of Blueberryjams, and host of our next workshop. In this workshop, you will learn about the science behind the fermentation and the many uses of …
Host a Kitchen Workshop!
The Roulant’s Recipes from our community is seeking volunteers that would like to host kitchen workshops. These workshops create a space where people from our community can share and exchange cooking skills . You have unique recipes and culinary experiences to share and want to teach a small group? Contact Karine to plan your workshop right now!
Harvest party 2019
Come and enjoy the Terrasses Roy, a public space and urban garden project of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal borough located on Roy street outside of Santropol Roulant. This colourful project is nearing the end of its third year, which means it’s time to celebrate the harvest and taste some fresh and local veggies! When: September 12th from 4 to 7 pmWhere: Terrasses Roy, in …
Introduction to seed saving workshop
September has arrived and it’s time to grow your knowledge by learning the science of seed saving in order to prepare your garden for next year! When: Wednesday, September 18th, from 5:30 to 7:00 pmWhere: Terrasses Roy in front of Santropol Roulant on 111 rue Roy Est (second floor in case of rain)Cost: suggested contribution of $10 to $15 (pay-what-you-can) Please note that the workshop …
Flowers for Marie-Anne
This week, Marie-Anne will be overwhelmed with flowers due to the amazing agricultural program! Harvest Workshop : Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Farmers’ Market : Thursday from 3:30 to 7:00 pm Community Farm Day at the Ferme du Roulant : Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm See you at the Roulant!
Workshop: Japanese cuisine
We’re back for another workshop in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Kaori, a Roulant volunteer, is back for a second time, to share some of her favorite family recipes. With the Ferme du Roulant in high season, Kaori is eager to show us how …
Harvest Workshop in the Terrasses Roy
All our gardens are reaching their peak of production and we’d love to have you join us in the Terrasses Roy for our Harvest Workshop. This workshop will have you walk through the gardens and learn about what is ready to harvest. We will also cover topics surrounding crop planning, harvesting, tips and tricks for successful yields, and we’ll have …
Rue Fermier 2019
On July 18th, the gardens on the rooftop and the Terrasses Roy, the farmer’s market and all the collectives will be dressed to the nines to welcome you and your family and friends to celebrate summer and the community. When: July 18th from 4:00-9:00 pm Where: 111 Roy East (between Coloniale and de Bullion) Cost: Free activities, food and drinks available at a …
Insect and other animal in the garden workshop: Friends and foes
Summer is officially here: veggies are growing, flowers are blooming, and our agriculture workshop series continues with an insect workshop! Which insects are the enemies in your garden and how do we ward them off? Which ones are useful and how do we attract them? What can you do with the famous Montreal squirrels? This workshop will answer all of theses questions and …