The Peoples Official Plan Coalition (POP) is organizing a Community Gardening and Green Initiatives Workshop on Saturday, February 8th, 2025.
This important workshop will bring together representatives from organizations and groups with experience in community gardening, green initiatives and stewardship of public land including: food gardens; pollinator gardens; regeneration; invasive species identification and control; naturalization; etc. We will discuss and listen to broad perspectives and share current challenges in order to proactively prioritize and align action items prior to the March Ottawa City Council meetings regarding:
The forum will include plenary discussions and breakout sessions to discuss specific and shared concerns related to planting on public lands in Ottawa (mainly City of Ottawa lands, but could include NCC lands and institutional lands - schools, hospitals, etc.).
Topics will include, but will not be restricted to:
By attending this workshop you will have the opportunity to communicate your ideas and share your expertise; and to engage with others who are passionate about gardening and greening initiatives. Your participation will help positively impact city policy and planning for the next 10 years.
Please note that this workshop is an opportunity for existing representatives from organizations in Ottawa. Please sign up using this registration form. We hope to see your group/organization representative there!
For more information, please contact Harry Fischer, ottawagarden1957@gmail.com, 613 293 7173
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Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Avenue, Ottawa
Please consider carpooling if you can!
Note that Trinity United Church is a plastic bottle free zone.
