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Chief T'Selehye School is located in Fort Good Hope, a fly-in majority Dene community in the Northwest Territories. Many of our families struggle to afford...

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Chief T'Selehye School is located in Fort Good Hope, a fly-in majority Dene community in the Northwest Territories. Many of our families struggle to afford healthy, fresh foods. Our school had some hydroponic garden...

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The Crescent Valley Resource Centre has always been passionate about combating food insecurity, so in 2019 when opportunity arose, we opened The Growing Place! There...

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The Crescent Valley Resource Centre has always been passionate about combating food insecurity, so in 2019 when opportunity arose, we opened The Growing Place! There are 62 plots tended to by community gardeners, but...

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Our garden committee was established in January of 2025, following initial planning for the project over the previous six months. Beginning as an initiative to...

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Our garden committee was established in January of 2025, following initial planning for the project over the previous six months. Beginning as an initiative to fulfill a University requirement by a student, the project...

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Raised helping in the garden alongside my mom, I (Julie) grew up with dirt on my hands, and a love for flowers in my heart. Now...

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Raised helping in the garden alongside my mom, I (Julie) grew up with dirt on my hands, and a love for flowers in my heart. Now a photographer and lifelong garden enthusiast, I capture the beauty...

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We have a large group of patrons we serve in our community. Our community of 4,000 and greater district of 9,000 is who we serve. Our...

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We have a large group of patrons we serve in our community. Our community of 4,000 and greater district of 9,000 is who we serve. Our mission is to be a safe, inclusive space for...

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The St. Albert Seed Library launched in the spring of 2020. We are in our 5th year now and have shared 1000s of seeds with...

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The St. Albert Seed Library launched in the spring of 2020. We are in our 5th year now and have shared 1000s of seeds with our community. Our goal was to share seeds, provide...

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The Prince of Wales Garden Group started in 2022 by a dedicated group of students who wanted to change our school garden. With the support...

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The Prince of Wales Garden Group started in 2022 by a dedicated group of students who wanted to change our school garden. With the support of our staff, we were able to get new...

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Our organization was founded in 2015 by Cara Smith, who sadly is not longer with us.  Her vision was to provide the opportunity for people...

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Our organization was founded in 2015 by Cara Smith, who sadly is not longer with us.  Her vision was to provide the opportunity for people to have a place to garden, in circumstances where...

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The Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG), founded in 2012, is a non-profit organization displaying a diverse collection of sustainable, organic food plants of the rare,...

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The Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG), founded in 2012, is a non-profit organization displaying a diverse collection of sustainable, organic food plants of the rare, endangered and heirloom varieties. As a public learning centre...

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Multispecies cover crops offer numerous benefits compared to monocultures. By combining different plant species, a cover crop can boost the health of the soil microbiome,...

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Multispecies cover crops offer numerous benefits compared to monocultures. By combining different plant species, a cover crop can boost the health of the soil microbiome, improve soil structure, enhance nutrient cycling, and suppress weeds...

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The Society was incorporated in 1984 as a charitable organization with the purpose of supporting those with a palliative diagnosis, their loved ones and the...

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The Society was incorporated in 1984 as a charitable organization with the purpose of supporting those with a palliative diagnosis, their loved ones and the bereaved. Initially formed as a small volunteer organization with...

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Started in 2013,  our seed library members can "check out" seeds like any other material in the library. Our mission is to provide a free...

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Started in 2013,  our seed library members can "check out" seeds like any other material in the library. Our mission is to provide a free service committed to enriching our community by education its...

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Burbank Public Library is located in Southern California and serves 102,755 people in the Burbank community. We offer community connection, various programs, a variety of...

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Burbank Public Library is located in Southern California and serves 102,755 people in the Burbank community. We offer community connection, various programs, a variety of research tools, etc. One of our biggest goals is...

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To build a library in Upland, residents and officials reached out to apply for a grant and received Carnegie funding of $10,000 which was granted...

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To build a library in Upland, residents and officials reached out to apply for a grant and received Carnegie funding of $10,000 which was granted in 1911. The library opened in 1913 with Los...

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Langara College is a large public academic post-secondary school. We have existed outside of Vancouver Community College as independent since 1994. The College is a...

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Langara College is a large public academic post-secondary school. We have existed outside of Vancouver Community College as independent since 1994. The College is a key employer in South Central Vancouver and we do...

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The Pandora Park Community Garden Society was formed in early 2009 by a group of people from the Hastings Sunrise area of Vancouver. We’ve been...

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The Pandora Park Community Garden Society was formed in early 2009 by a group of people from the Hastings Sunrise area of Vancouver. We’ve been meeting since February 2009 and have steady grew to...

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The Round Hill Renaissance Agriculture Foundation (RHRAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and food security in the Round Hill community. This...

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The Round Hill Renaissance Agriculture Foundation (RHRAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and food security in the Round Hill community. This innovative project, known as the "Foodscape Project," began in...

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We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, recreational therapists, and other complementary team members, who work together to create...

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We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, recreational therapists, and other complementary team members, who work together to create a safe and supportive environment for patients.  The Unit...

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Did you know that one of the most impactful ways to protect your home against wildfire damage is by planting a wildfire-resilient garden? And did...

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Did you know that one of the most impactful ways to protect your home against wildfire damage is by planting a wildfire-resilient garden? And did you know that some of the most wildfire-resilient plants...

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If you’re interested in creating beautiful floral arrangements for your home, here are some tips to get you started. Harvesting Flowers 1. Timing: Cut flowers...

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If you’re interested in creating beautiful floral arrangements for your home, here are some tips to get you started. Harvesting Flowers 1. Timing: Cut flowers in the early morning or at dusk. 2. Planning:...

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Organic. It’s a loaded word, isn’t it? Probably to some of you, it means very little, like free-range, grass fed, or natural, just a marketing...

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Organic. It’s a loaded word, isn’t it? Probably to some of you, it means very little, like free-range, grass fed, or natural, just a marketing tactic. To others, such as organic farmers and gardeners...

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Add some environmentally conscious practices to your gardener’s toolbelt for a more sustainable future. 1. Build your soil. The soil is the foundation of the...

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Add some environmentally conscious practices to your gardener’s toolbelt for a more sustainable future. 1. Build your soil. The soil is the foundation of the garden. Use organic fertilizer, worm castings, compost, and plant...

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Whether you are a gardening newbie with a single pot on your deck, have a sweet back-yard plot, or are a certified organic farmer with...

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Whether you are a gardening newbie with a single pot on your deck, have a sweet back-yard plot, or are a certified organic farmer with acres of growing space, these eco-gardening essentials will benefit...

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The Cerebral Palsy Alberta is a registered non-profit organization that supports people affected by disabilities in the province of Alberta. The CPAA is a visionary...

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The Cerebral Palsy Alberta is a registered non-profit organization that supports people affected by disabilities in the province of Alberta. The CPAA is a visionary organization who has been serving Albertans since its inception...

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