Due to COVID_19, BCCF is closed to the public until further notice. (you cannot enter farm grounds)

BLACK CREEK COMMUNITY FARM COVID-19 NOTICE

MARCH 13, 2020 The Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) has been monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic around the world and in Toronto. As a precautionary measure, the following March programs and events will be cancelled: March Break Camp Maple Syrup Day Food preservation workshops Field trips Volunteer activities Site bookings BCCF...

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An Update from Your Farmers: Seeds and Winter Planning

Hello BCCF community! Despite the perception that farmers have time “off” during the winter months, there is much background planning work that takes place! The winter months are certainly a slower time around the farm, but it is also the time when we are reviewing last season’s successes and challenges, developing...

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Urban Harvest Waste Reduction Week Celebrations 

The Urban Harvest team participated in Foodism Magazine and City of Toronto’s Love Food Hate Waste Brunch at the St Lawrence Market Kitchen. This was a kick off to the week-long Waste Reduction Week, Oct 21-27, to celebrate local and nationwide environmental efforts in helping reduce waste. The focus of the...

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Halloween at the Farm 2019 Recap

This year marked our first annual Halloween at the Farm presented by BCCF. From 2 to 5 pm, little ghouls and boys were able to enjoy activities fit for the whole family. We had a Jack-O-Lantern carving station to see who could carve the spookiest pumpkin. The farm also set...

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October Update from Your Farmers

The seasons are changing, as are things in the market garden. We have shifted into the “wrap up” phase of the season. With the exception of garlic, all other crops in the 2019 crop plan have now been seeded. While there are still lots of crops in the field waiting...

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My Season Farming at Black Creek Community Farm

by Stephanie Mak I moved to Toronto from Vancouver in January, 2019.  I had just finished an apprenticeship on an organic farm on Salt Spring Island and I knew I wanted to gain experience on an urban farm next. When I first moved to Toronto I worked as a florist’s...

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7 reasons why YOU should come to the 3rd Annual Dinner at the Farm

On September 12th, Black Creek Community Farm’s biggest fundraising event – Dinner at the Farm – will take place. Here are 7 reasons why YOU should be there from past dinner attendees: 1. LOCAL. FOOD. 13 local restaurants donating their time to create a creative and delicious tapas style menu –...

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My first month working at the Black Creek Community Farm!

My new job at the Black Creek Community Farm is only a 15 minute bike ride from my house – I timed myself. And if I ride like I’m being chased after, I can cut that 10 minutes. I always knew I wanted to work outside but somehow I always...

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