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Earth Day Everyday!
Greenbelt Blog | April 21, 2011
Image from: No Limit Learning at Saint Mary’s University Yeah, that’s right people. Tomorrow is Earth Day! Who’s excited? I know I am.The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970! So if you do the math – the Earth is turning 41 tomorrow!! Now – we just need to times that number by a couple billion and we will get a slightly more accurate number. It was only 4.6 billion years ago (... Continue reading
Bringing Culture and Generations Together
Greenbelt Stories | April 20, 2011
Beginning in the middle March, Twenty-five seniors and fourteen youth, ages 14-18 have been working hard in the greenhouse. They have been growing seedlings (a lot of which are world crops) that they will later plant in the Global Roots gardens at the Stop Community Food Centre. Continue reading
Getting Down With Super Crops
Greenbelt Blog | April 20, 2011
Courtesy of Ahmed Bilal, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre Continue reading
Eggcellent Eggs
Greenbelt Blog | April 17, 2011
This time of year eggs are all around us. Whether they’re painted, chocolate, or come from chickens this is the holiday season where eggs are front and centre. For Easter we hide and enjoy yummy egg shaped treats. At Passover eggs are an important symbol reminding us of the continuity of life. However you enjoy yours, take some time to appreciate your local egg farmer as... Continue reading
Why I Love My Good Food Box
Greenbelt Blog | April 15, 2011
Every other Wednesday I look forward to picking up my Good Food Box. The program, offered by FoodShare Toronto, provides a variety of food boxes including Small or Large regular, Organic, Wellness and Fruit Boxes. This incredibly successful program, which began in 1994, has seen tremendous growth and has helped thousands of Toronto families bring fresh, healthy food into... Continue reading
Beyond Imaginings: Show Us Your Greenbelt Photo Contest
Greenbelt Stories | April 14, 2011
Calling all amateur shutterbugs! Harbourfront Centre, in celebration of the launch of the second stage of our large-scale, photographic exhibition along Toronto's waterfront, wants you to submit your best photo representations of Ontario’s Greenbelt. Continue reading
President’s Message regarding the 2011 Provincial Grant to the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
Greenbelt Stories | April 11, 2011
We are pleased to confirm that the Government of Ontario has allocated $20 million to the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation in the recent provincial budget (see page 29 of http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2011/papers_all.pdf . Continue reading
It's #followfriday
Greenbelt Blog | April 9, 2011
Be sure to keep in the loop with @ontariofresh Continue reading
Local Brews and Food Takes the Plate
Greenbelt Blog | April 7, 2011
Last night we had the enjoyment of attending the fourth annual Brewer’s Plate. The event is hosted in support of a great local organization, Not Far from the Tree. The sold out event is clearly a highlight for many as it combines Ontario craft beers, local food and well-known chefs. We loved all the food and beer we tried, but there were a few pairings that really stood out for us. Continue reading
Ontario’s Local Food Champions: Cultivating Change in the Broader Public Sector
Press Releases | April 4, 2011
Ontario’s Local Food Champions: Cultivating Change in the Broader Public Sector - Report Recognizes Leadership and Innovation in Local Food- (Toronto, Ontario) – Change is in the air and on our plates. Continue reading
