Local Projects and Events

image of the front cover of the book The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Top half is a painterly image of a bird landing on a serviceberry bush. Bottom half is the Title and Author information. Background is a cream colour.

Gifts from the Serviceberry

June 18, 2026September 1, 2026

Did you know? This time of year, a small but mighty tree is quietly offering up its gifts — if you know where to look. The… Read More »Gifts from the Serviceberry

The Magic of Community Fruit Harvesting: Turning Backyard Bounty into Shared Abundance

February 16, 2025September 1, 2026

Ever walked past a tree bursting with fruit and thought, “What a waste!” while heading to the store to buy the same thing? What if… Read More »The Magic of Community Fruit Harvesting: Turning Backyard Bounty into Shared Abundance

Community Fridge & Pantry. A small pantry with a cabinet on top, a small fridge and very small plastic drawers on the bottom, with a slanted roof, sitting next to the entrance to Rosedale park, a grassy ditch to the left of the pantry, and a residential driveway to the right.

Community Fridge and Pantry – Neighbours helping Neighbours

January 20, 2025February 5, 2025

What would you do if your local park became a haven for those without a home? For our community, the answer started with a simple… Read More »Community Fridge and Pantry – Neighbours helping Neighbours

Fruitful Connections Community Fruit Harvesting Project

September 27, 2023September 9, 2025

Every year, countless fruit trees in our own backyards overflow with apples, pears, plums, and cherries—fruit that often falls to the ground to rot. Meanwhile,… Read More »Fruitful Connections Community Fruit Harvesting Project