Urban Harvest Community Food Workshop Kick off

Rita, a long time farm volunteer and our placement students, Ashley and Joseph kicked off this year’s Urban Harvest Community Food Workshop with their presentations. Ashley showed how she reduces food waste by using up vegetables remaining in her crisper at the end of the week and turning them into...

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Faces of BCCF: Meet Jessie!

Hello! My name is Jessie and I am currently a student in my 4th year of studies at York University completing a degree in Health and Society. I am thrilled to be starting my journey as a Development Trainee at Black Creek Community Farm thanks to their amazing student placement...

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Faces of BCCF: Meet Joshua!

Hello, my name is Joshua Ndikumana, I’m a current student at York University completing my course placement requirements at Black Creek Community Farm. At the Farm, I will be joining the Market Garden team and will volunteer with my crew members to help the farm where I can.  In the...

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Meet our Market Garden Trainee: Serena Luu

Hello, my name is Serena Luu and I am a grade 12 placement student from C.W Jefferys Collegiate Institute. My role in Black Creek Community Farm is a Market Garden Trainee. What I do as a trainee is i would harvest, plant and clean vegetables. I also worked on the...

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Fall Youth Program Registration Now Open!

We’re thrilled to announce that our Youth Program is back and open for fall registrations! If you’re aged between 15 and 29 and looking for a unique and engaging experience, join us every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the BlackCreek Community Farm. Youth Program Details: Dates: Every...

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Zucchini Flowers

Article by Zahra Moses, BCCF summer staff through the Black Student Summer Leadership Program. Flowers can be very tricky when it comes to cooking. Which ones do you pick? How do you prepare them? How do you cook them? It seems like Rosa, from the Black Creek community, has it all...

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FACES OF BCCF: MEET PLACEMENT STUDENT, AMBER!

Amber, a York University Student, did her placement with us in the winter term. We are always honoured to host amazing placement students from a wide variety of disciplines. Many thanks to Amber for sharing this biography with us.

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FACES OF BCCF: MEET PLACEMENT STUDENT, JENNIE!

Jing Huang/Jennie, a York University Student, did her placement with us in the winter term. We are always honoured to host amazing placement students from a wide variety of disciplines. Many thanks to Jennie for sharing this biography with us.

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Farm Stands and Markets: 2022 and 2023

Featured photo is of Nobu Candles and one of their fans at one of our Pop-Up Markets in 2022. Photo by Terryl Knox.  Our market garden garners its greatest support from its Harvest Share CSA membership. (Still accepting members by the way!) We’ll also be at markets and events around...

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