The Waterloo Region Community Garden Network

 

Cultivating a Greener Future, Together!

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Our Mission

Harvesting Community

As we come together to grow, we cultivate more than just vegetables. We sow the seeds of collaboration, cooperation, and a vibrant sense of community that blossoms in our shared garden spaces.

Sustainability

Joining hands in growing local produce isn’t just about the plants—it’s a pledge to sustainability. It’s a commitment to nurturing our environment, fostering healthier ecosystems, and preserving our planet for generations to come.

Exchanging Flavour

In our garden network, it’s not just about what you grow—it’s about the rich tapestry of flavors exchanged. Share your surplus harvest and discover a world of taste through the diversity of our collective yield.

Reducing Footprints

By nurturing local gardens together, we collectively reduce carbon emissions. Every homegrown vegetable means fewer miles traveled and a lighter environmental impact.

Collaboration

Collaborative planting isn’t just about sharing labor—it’s about the abundance it yields. By pooling our efforts, we create a cornucopia of homegrown delights, fostering a sense of collective prosperity.

Seeding Dedication

Planting seeds together signifies more than just the start of a plant’s life. It’s a symbol of our shared dedication, a promise to nurture and support each other throughout the journey—from seed to harvest.

Over 100 Local Community Gardens 

Looking to join a community garden near you?Contact a coordinator today to learn more about garden space availability in your neighbourhood. 

Community Gardens

community garden is a group of people that get together to plant and harvest a garden. Some gardens have a communal plot where everybody shares the land, whereas others allocate individual plots to gardeners to plant on their own. Join us on a journey towards healthy food and a wealth of community. Find a garden near you with our map

Come Volunteer With Us

The Waterloo Region Community Garden Network (WRCGN) is actively recruiting new Board Members. If you are interested in volunteering with our Board, please get in touch, we would be happy to connect with you!

Connect with us at:

waterloo.region.community.gardens@gmail.com

Planting seeds together signifies more than just the start of a plant’s life. It’s a symbol of our shared dedication, a promise to nurture and support each other throughout the journey—from seed to harvest.

 

– The Waterloo Region Community Garden Network 

Latest From the Blog

We are excited to launch an updated version of our website, including the addition of a blog section! Check out our blog posts – a spotlight on community gardening in the Region of Waterloo!

Pfenning’s Organic Farm and the Circular Economy of Food Waste

By: Erica Carmount Like many farms in Canada, Pfenning’s Organic Farm in New Hamburg, Ontario, faces unique challenges in sustainability reducing food waste. Pfenning’s has been operating as a family farm since 1981. Now a wholesale distribution center, the farm grows...

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