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Laurentian Valley, ON - The Township of Laurentian Valley Community Garden’s 1st season is coming to an end raising $395 for the St. Joseph’s Foodbank. The Township would like to thank all the garden members who registered for plots in the 2021 gardening season. In 2020 the Province of Ontario has re-opened community gardens and declared them an "essential source of fresh food" for people, including those who are facing food insecurity, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, through the County of Renfrew in cooperation with the Province of Ontario, the Township of Laurentian Valley secured funding to help build the two gardens as well as securing many community in-kind donations to build two community gardens offering a total of 34 garden plots.
Two garden locations:
- Shady Nook Recreation Centre located at 80 Richardson Crescent – 16 Plots Available
- Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre located at 1 Henan Road – 18 Plots Available
Two plot sizes:
- 8’x12’
- 12’x12’
Plots are properly distanced to meet COVID-19 physical distancing requirements.
Plot fees:
- $10 for 8’x12’
- $20 for 12’x12’
All proceeds are donated to the local food bank, St. Joseph’s Food Bank. Subsidies can be offered to those who cannot afford the plot fees but wish to grow a garden.
The purpose of the gardens is to provide opportunities for people to connect, learn, and enjoy a healthy outdoor activity. Community gardens offer the space to grow produce that one may otherwise not have access to, increasing availability to fresh food to those in need. The Township looks forward to next year’s gardening season and hopes to continue to grow in membership!
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