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8:30 AM–4:15 PM
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Introduction to Organic Gardening and Permaculture Workshop
This hands-on workshop introduces permaculture theory and ways to apply it in your home or community garden. Presented by Jane Hayes (Garden Jane) in High Park.
Transit fare (return) and lunch provided.
Departing from / returning to Ryerson University (location TBA)
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$100 delegates;
$125 non-delegates
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Jane Hayes, Founder, Garden Jane
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High Park
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8:30 AM–4:15 PM
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Exploring Near-Urban Farms On Public Lands
A peri-urban agriculture tour of the Peel Region and a tour of sites exploring public places that have been reinvented for food production. Includes guided tours, presentation and private bus transportation. Lunch provided.
Departing from / returning to Ryerson University (location TBA)
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$125 delegates;
$150 non-delegates
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Carolyn Bailey, Urban Agriculture Program Manager, EcoSource;
Deanna Coop, Masters of Arts (Geography) Candidate, University of Guelph
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Iceland Urban Agriculture Demonstration Space (5500 Rose Cherry Place); FarmStart McVean Incubator Farm (Hwy 7 Brampton); Albion Hills Community Farm (16500 Highway 50); Living City Farm (9550 Pine Valley Drive)
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8:30 AM–4:15 PM
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Growing Food Where Urban And Rural Meets
Explore urban agriculture in rapidly urbanizing municipalities through an in-depth tour of Markham. Includes guided tours, presentation and private bus transportation. Lunch provided.
Departing from / returning to Ryerson University (location TBA)
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$125 delegates;
$150 non-delegates
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Katie Burns, Sustainability Coordinator, Town of Markham;
Jamie Reaume, Executive Director, Holland Marsh Growers Association
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Markham Civic Centre (101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham)
Holland Marsh Growers Association (12-16715 Yonge Street, Suite 296, Newmarket)
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