• Sep2024

    The 12th Annual Farm Festival at Black Creek Community Farm was a tremendous success, with 1,117 attendees—a notable increase from last year’s 736. The event brought together a vibrant mix of new and returning participants, fostering a deep sense of community. Attendees left glowing reviews, such as: “This event was...

  • Aug2024

    My name is Christal Williams and I am a Graduate student in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, in the Master in Environmental Studies (MES) program. My area of concentration is in Sustainable Food System Management. A professor of mine who had connections at the farm...

  • On July 25th, I had the honor of participating in a thought-provoking event hosted by the Arrell Food Institute (AFI) at the University of Guelph. It premiered the documentary “A Nation’s Table,” highlighting the legacy of Anita Stewart, bringing together passionate voices from across the country to discuss Canadian food...

  • As August 1st recently passed, we wanted to take a moment to recognize and reflect on the importance of Emancipation Day. This day commemorates the abolition of slavery across the British Empire, which includes Canada, following the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. It’s a day of profound...

  • Jul2024

    We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Black Creek Community Farm Board! Each brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our community and mission.

  • Are you curious about the names and medicinal benefits of plants and flowers you walk by every day? Sign up for our upcoming Plant ID Workshop coming up!

  • This week our executive director, Ohemaa Boateng, and Value-Added Coordinator and in-house chef, Bashir Munye, got a chance to hang out with Rick Campanelli from Breakfast Television to promote the amazing urban agricultural work our team does throughout the year and our highly anticipated 12th Annual Farm Festival. Thank you...

  • Jun2024

    Hey Community Members, Are you ready to add some excitement to your fitness routine and have a blast while doing it? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce that Black Creek Community Farm is hosting a series of free energetic and fun-filled Zumba classes every Tuesday evening. Mark your...

  • May2024

    Become a Vendor at BCCF’s 12th Annual Farm Festival, July 20th! Vendor applications are open for BCCF’s 12th Annual Farm Festival scheduled for July 20th, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Our farm festival creates a space for the community to come together and bask in the joy of...

  •   Black Creek is located within an area renowned for its dense immigrant demographic. The strenuous process that some may face, of departing from a familiar homeland and adapting to a new cultural milieu is inherently challenging. However, amidst this transition, one may find comfort and continuity in the culinary...