Vaughan Twitter Chat and Photo Contest Encourage Community Gardening

June 3, 2014 3:00 p.m.

​June 3, 2014

The City of Vaughan is encouraging residents to get outdoors and volunteer at a local community garden. Vaughan Council approved a Community Garden Policy on April 8 that provides a framework for establishing community gardens in Vaughan.
 
Community gardens are a community initiative managed collectively by a group of local volunteers and fully accessible to the public. The harvest produced by these common gardens is donated to charitable causes and/or community members in need.
 
To celebrate the gardening season, the City recently introduced the Sprout-A-Garden photo contest. Residents are encouraged to submit photos of their flower or vegetable gardens for a chance to win one of three $40 gift cards for gardening tools and supplies. For more information and to enter, visit the contest tab on the City of Vaughan Facebook page.
 
The Environmental Sustainability office will also be hosting the #VaughanGardens Ask the Expert Twitter Chat on Monday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Residents can join the conversation to learn more about participating in community gardening activities.
 
If you are interested in starting or joining a community garden, contact environment@vaughan.ca or call 905-832-2281, ext. 8426.
 
QUOTE
“Vaughan’s community gardens are a living example of the City’s commitment to maintaining healthy and vibrant communities. Community gardens provide local, affordable and healthy produce for residents, enhance our quality of life and positively contribute to environmental, social and economic sustainability. I encourage residents to get involved and plant those vital seeds that will not only nourish the earth, but help feed our communities.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 

QUICK FACTS

  • Community gardens contribute to civic engagement, improve the environment and increase business activity for local suppliers.
  • Community gardens offer opportunities for physical activity and healthy local and affordable food.
  • Vaughan is involved in three community garden initiatives located at Baker Sugarbush Heritage Park (91 Thornhill Woods Dr.) and Michael Cranny House (439 Glenkindie Ave.) as well as Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service station 7-1 (835 Clark Ave.) where the City ran a two-year garden pilot. The pilot, called Growing to Give, serves as a model for creating successful community gardens in Vaughan.
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