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Welcome to the CGR Learning Hub, we are so glad that you stopped by!

The purpose of this space is to encourage conversation. The CGR Learning Hub is an inclusive space, created for the involvement of our community. We encourage each of you to post your links, videos, how-to tutorials and experiences into the various categories found on your left. In doing so, you are contributing to a collective, community driven space whereby we can all learn from the experiences of one another. If you have further ideas related to sustainable practices, urban agriculture or green initiatives please let us know so that we can expand our hub for learning together.
Mamalicious! DIY Mama-Baby Care Product Workshop

[ November 5, 2011; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] WHAT: Mamalicious! Fun to Make, Safe Recipes for Mom and Baby workshop
WHEN: Saturday, November 5, 2 – 4pm
WHERE: The Carrot Green Roof, 348 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4K 1N8 (Enter through the door beside Book City)

REGISTER: Click Here to Register

Babies and children with guardians are welcome at no extra cost. You’ll go home with 2 …. Continue reading

All Hands in the Dirt: A Forum on the Design and Programming of Children’s Outdoor Spaces

[ November 11, 2011 to November 12, 2011. ] All Hands in the Dirt: A Forum on the Design and Programming of Children’s Outdoor Spaces – Evergreen at the Brickworks is hosting a 2 day forum to engage designers, architects, educators, policy-makers, and other interested parties in bridging the gap between design elements and programming of outdoor spaces for children.  Registration …. Continue reading

Don’t Bag It – Make the Mulch Out of It!

During this time of year I often see people raking up mountains of fallen leaves, stuffing them into paper bags, and sending them out with the trash.  If you have a garden that you would like to prepare for the wintertime, these old leaves are perfect for mulching to protect your …. Continue reading

Fruits of the City

Fruits of the City
By Martina Rowley, member and co-founder of Transition Toronto
You can be forgiven for thinking our ‘urban jungle’ offers no more than parks, a selection of random shrubs, and skinny sidewalk trees. Think again!
Despite Toronto’s densely built urban environment, it boasts a large variety and quantity of edible …. Continue reading

Thank you!

We had an exciting Saturday on the roof with  4 tours stemming from the EcoSpark -LiveGreen EcoFair on “Food from small spaces” at East Minster Church. Thank you to everyone who came out to the event to learn about how we can creatively grow food in our urban environment with all of its quirks, novelty and challenges.
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Inspired by Nature

The past month has seen a flurry of activity on the roof. Summer trays of edibles punctuated with vibrant annual flowers were planted. A vertical wall was constructed showcasing different herbs growing in a soilless medium. Patio furniture has arrived and the kitchen is well underway. As the roof continues to evolve daily, one can …. Continue reading