Hi everyone! My name is Kristine Watts, and I am excited to be back at Black Creek Community Farm as a Market Garden Facilitator. My journey started right here at BCCF, 10 years ago, as an Agricultural Outreach Educator. Joining the BCCF team again is an opportunity I am very...
My name is Bivion Cheyenne Nickelbery-James, and I am so delighted to be a part of the Market Garden Team! I go by Cheyenne, Biv, and Bivi, and my pronouns are she/her. I am in the Social Service Work Program at Seneca Polytechnic, and I am thrilled to be spending...
Black Creek Community Farm Featured by TDSB for Our Work with Black Youth! 🌱
Rawdat Rouf, a fourth-year social work student from York University, reflects on her placement experience at Black Creek Community Farm, where she found growth, purpose, and the power of hands-on learning.
Hello! My name is Maryama Ulusow, and I’m a Master’s student in Child and Youth Care at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). I’m excited to be involved with the farm and learn more about its connection with TMU, particularly the work of Dr. Julian Hasford.
Hello! My name is Georgia D’Aguilar, and I’m a placement student from Humber Polytechnic. I recently completed my work experience at Black Creek Community Farm, and it’s been an unforgettable and transformative journey. Learning in the Field My placement focused on community outreach, particularly through the planning and delivery of...
Exciting news! Black Creek Community Farm is officially open to the public, and we’re welcoming visitors, school groups, and community organizations for an unforgettable farm experience. Whether you’re looking to explore our vibrant green spaces, learn about urban agriculture, or book a hands-on educational field trip, we’ve got something for...
Hello everyone! My name is Ethan Yang, and I’m delighted to be joining the Urban Harvest team at BCCF for my placement this semester. I prefer he/him as my pronoun. I am currently in my fourth year studying Health and Society at York University, applying and planning to join a...
Hello, Black Creek Community Farm community! My name is Sheldon Caruana, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Community Support Coordinator at BCCF. I’m honored to step into this role and be part of a space that has long been a pillar for food justice, environmental sustainability, and...
At Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF), we believe that food is more than just nourishment—it is a source of empowerment, resilience, and cultural identity. That’s why we are excited to announce the launch of our Roots to Community Resilience: Market Garden Training Pilot Program, funded through the City of Toronto’s...