September 3rd Pop-Up Market at Corner Commons

Our next Black Creek Pop-Up Market is on Saturday, September 3, 12-5 pm This summer, we’re hosting a series of monthly Pop-Up markets at Corner Commons, 1911 Finch Ave (in the parking lot of Jane-Finch Mall). Check out Corner Commons’ Instagram stories to see footage and images of the August event. Organized...

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Student placements at BCCF

Wondering what it is like to do your placement at Black Creek Community Farm? Imagine doing your placement on a beautiful 8-acre urban farm that houses fluffy chickens, an outdoor classroom, pavilion, outdoor brick oven, beehives and a serene trail system that leads to a ravine. Our growing spaces are...

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January 2021: The Farm and the City and the Radio

Black Creek Community Farm is pleased to be one of three partnering farms and one of the five community organizations featured in The Farm and The City and The Radio project. The Farm and The City and The Radio project will be presenting three new videos featuring urban farms located in three corners...

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Vidula’s Apple Chutney

Ingredients: Apples 6lb Sugar 1 cup Salt 3tsp Black Rock Salt 1tsp Pepper 1tsp Red chilly powder 1/2 tsp Roasted ground cumin 2tsp Instructions: Core and chop cleaned apples into 1 inch pieces. Put in a heavy bottom pan and stir in one cup sugar. Put the pan on high...

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Mildred’s Apple Cider

Ingredients: 12 med. apples (mix of sweet and tart) 2 oranges, quartered 2 cinnamon sticks 1/3 tbsp whole clove 8-10 cups water 1/2 cup brown sugar opt: 1 tsp whole allspice,1 whole nutmeg, 1″ fresh ginger Instructions: Combine all  ingredients in a stockpot. Cover with water leading 1-2 inches of...

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Vidula’s Veggie Waffles

Ingredients: Cabbage or any mix of vegetables – (shredded or finely chopped)- 4 cups Onion (finely chopped)- 1 cup Plain Yogurt (can use old)- 1½ cup Oats (Instant Plain) – 2½ cup Chickpea flour- ½ cup Salt & Seasonings: according to your choice and taste Oil or Butter for greasing...

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-Background image is a raspberry bush. -Poster title reads: virtual Summer Camp -Gardening, games, cooking, crafts and discussions with local farmers through the Black Creek Community Farm. -camp runs from August 5th to August 21- every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

August Virtual Summer Camp for 4-12yr Olds! Register Now!

Registration for the August virtual camp session is now open! Click the HERE to register! Programming includes 1-hour online programming, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years old. The program will run from August 5th to 21st, 2020, and will include crafts,...

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BCCF Online Summer Camp Poster - July 31st

BCCF Online Summer Camp – July 31st!

Friday, July 31 we will are hosting a full day of environmental education programming. The entire day will be streamed on our Instagram Live, and Facebook Live. Join us for one session or for all of them. If you’re interested, have questions, or would like a list of required materials...

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Malty’s Quinoa Fried Rice

Ingredients: ½ cup quinoa (boil in 1 cup of water, or more) ½ cup mixed vegetables ½ cup fresh broccoli and zucchini 1 small onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic 1 inch of ginger, crushed Oil and soy sauce 1 egg, beaten (optional*) salt , paper and seasonings to taste...

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Title text reads: Urban Harvest: Garlic Scape pesto and Creamy Cheese with Eti and Christina, BCCF Community leaders. Separate images of Eti & Christina. Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Register Now!

Register: Urban Harvest Workshop: Garlic Scape pesto & Creamy Cheese- by Eti & Christina

Register now for this week’s #Urbanharvest workshop: Garlic Scape pesto & Creamy Cheese!! Presented by our amazing Community Leaders, Eti & Christina Register Now Eti has been volunteering with BCCF for as Urban Harvest Community Leader. She loves to learn and share her knowledge about Farming and growing food. Christina...

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