Embracing Black Joy: A Call to Action Beyond Black History Month

This February is #BlackHistoryMonth. We celebrate and continue to learn of the many milestones, achievements and contributions from the Black community that have shaped Canadian history. It’s also crucial to acknowledge that there is still much work to be done in dismantling anti-Black racism and oppression.  At Black Creek Community...

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BCCF is Looking for New Steering Committee Members!

Here we GROW again! Black Creek Community Farm Steering Committee is looking for new members to join us! Black Creek Community Farm is seeking a mix of individuals who are Black, women, youth, seniors, and/or others from an equity-seeking group, who can bring a broad range of skills and knowledge...

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Website Developer Request for Proposal

Black Creek Community Farm is seeking support to revamp our website and is requesting proposals for website development from qualified individual(s) or specialized teams. Click here to learn more details about the request.

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Representing BCCF at Catapult Gathering in Winnipeg

Wow…What an incredible week! From November 7 to 9, our Executive Director Ohemaa Boateng, was proud to represent Black Creek Community Farm alongside our Farm Education Coordinator Hermmela Tafesse at the Catapult Gathering all the way in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Joining over 100 community leaders nationwide at the gathering, the Rideau...

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FACES OF BCCF: MEET OUR DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATION TRAINEE, SEFYA!

Greetings, Everyone!  I’m Sefya Mitchell, You can call me Sefya (She/Her), and I’m absolutely thrilled to embark on this adventure at BCCF for the next couple of months.  As a fourth-year international student pursuing a degree in social-cultural anthropology, I have made it my mission to dive headfirst into the...

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Compost Your Fall Food Scraps!

Your soil and the environment are in for a great treat when you compost your Halloween Pumpkins and Fall Harvest Food Scraps!

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Special Thursday Farm Stand Dates

In October and November, we have special activities planned for every Thursday Farm Stand! The Farm Stand runs from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm each week. Special Farm Stand Dates October 19: Clothing Swap and Halloween Donations October 26: Clothing Swap and Halloween Donations November 2: Cozy Drinks and Treats...

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Organic Winter Vegetable Boxes

Sign up and purchase the Organic Winter Vegetable Boxes here. The Harvest Share CSA season will end with a last pick-up on Nov 16, but there is still more to be enjoyed from the fields!  We will be selling 2 dates of winter vegetable box pickups (December 1st/2nd and December...

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Field Trips with Kids, Adults and Youth

It’s been an exciting time at Black Creek Community Farm, where we’ve been hosting some fantastic field trips that are nothing short of inspiring! If you’re curious about sustainable agriculture, read on to get a glimpse of the amazing work we’ve been doing: Clover School Students’ Farm-to-Table Adventure 🍅🥕🐔 Our...

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