Last chance for Tickets!! Twilight in the Garden: An Evening of Cocktails and Canapés
July 21, 2015
Phase 2 of the Community Garden is almost complete. The beds, pathways, and perimeter plantings are all in place in the new south leg and a pergol frames the gathering spot. Just a few last minute projects to finish and we’ll be ready for the Grand Opening. Join us at the WHMCA Community Garden on August 12th at 7:00 p.m. for the celebration!
Tickets available until July 30, 2015
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE EVENT – ADVANCED PURCHES ONLY!
To purchase tickets you can email events@winstonheights.ca or follow this link to purchase them online:
www.winstonheights.ca/twilight-in-the-garden-an-evening-of-cocktails-and-canapes
Space is limited!
Community Garden Event Tonight: April 8th
April 8, 2015
Community Garden Annual Meeting
The Annual Garden Meeting is Wednesday, April 8th at 7:30pm in the North Hall of the Community Association. The evening will include a summary of the garden bed rental policies, a gardening workshop, and refreshments with your fellow community members.
Gardeners who wish to rent a bed should attend this meeting to learn more about Garden policies, pay the balance of their rental, and sign rental agreements. We will also sign up new renters at this time.
Community Garden Beds Available
With spring approaching, it is time to think of getting out in the fresh air and growing wholesome food alongside your neighbours. The WHM Community Garden has beds available to rent this year, at a cost of $50, though you may secure your rental with a deposit of $20 before April 8th.
If you would like to secure your rental for 2015, please drop off a cheque at the South Hall of the Community Association for $20, marked “Garden Bed Renewal Deposit”, along with your name and contact information. Norm, our tireless and indispensable hall caretaker, is in the hall from 10am to noon on weekdays if you would prefer to pay cash. Additionally, if you wish, you can send your $20 deposit as an Interac Email Money Transfer to caretaker@winstonheights.ca. Please be sure to include your name if you choose the latter, so we can be sure to assign the deposit to you.
Please email communitygarden@winstonheights.ca if you have any questions.
Community Garden Phase 2 Build
The Community Garden Association would like to announce that we have been approved to build phase 2 of the garden! As such, we will be having a weekend build in late April. All community members are welcome!
We are still looking for volunteers:
1) The Winston Heights Mountview Community Garden Committee is seeking an additional member with an interest in program planning who would like to help plan and manage programs such as the Philanthropic Beds and a program that links the garden with local schools. This volunteer position will require an average commitment of 7.25 hours per month, including a monthly meeting and varying action items, with more time required in the summer months and less in the winter and spring. This position offers opportunities for community engagement, influence in the direction of the community garden and opportunities to enhance your leadership skills.
2) The Winston Heights Mountview Community Garden Committee is seeking an administrator to support the Committee Chair. This volunteer position will require an average commitment of 7.25 hours per month, including monthly meetings and varying action items. This position will require very strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask. This position offers opportunities to for community engagement and influence in the direction of the community garden.
If you’re interested in joining the Community Garden Committee in either the Program Planning or the Administrative Support roles, please contact Stephanie Phillips at sdphillips14@gmail.com or at (403)295-9444. No previous involvement with the garden is required.
Enjoy the Community Garden Year-Round! Event: Jan 24, 2015
January 22, 2015
Community Garden News & Updates
Enjoy the Community Garden Year-Round!Join us on January 24th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm for a Winter Garden Wonderland Bonfire in the WHM Community Garden. There will be skating, music, hot beverages and snacks, so bring your skates and lawn chairs and come enjoy the splendor of the garden as the firelight dances across the snow-covered beds! This free event is open to public, so bring the kids and come meet your neighbours.
We are still looking for volunteers:
1) The Winston Heights Mountview Community Garden Committee is seeking an additional member with an interest in program planning who would like to help plan and manage programs such as the Philanthropic Beds and a program that links the garden with local schools. This volunteer position will require an average commitment of 7.25 hours per month, including a monthly meeting and varying action items, with more time required in the summer months and less in the winter and spring. This position offers opportunities for community engagement, influence in the direction of the community garden and opportunities to enhance your leadership skills.
2) The Winston Heights Mountview Community Garden Committee is seeking an administrator to support the Committee Chair. This volunteer position will require an average commitment of 7.25 hours per month, including monthly meetings and varying action items. This position will require very strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask. This position offers opportunities to for community engagement and influence in the direction of the community garden.
If you’re interested in joining the Community Garden Committee in either the Program Planning or the Administrative Support roles, please contact Stephanie Phillips at sdphillips14@gmail.com or at (403)295-9444. No previous involvement with the garden is required.
Let’s Get Growing!
May 7, 2014
MANY THINGS WILL SPROUT THIS SPRING, including the WHMCA Community Garden! We will be breaking ground in May, weather permitting.
After consulting with The Calgary Horticultural Society to determine an ideal location and considering the right amount of sunshine and proper land conditions, the garden will be located in the northwest corner of the field next to the WHMCA hall. The field will be a hub of activity for the community by housing the rink, the City of Calgary’s Rain Garden and the new Community Garden. The garden will meet the rink’s north and west boundaries, but will not overlap these boundaries in any way. (See map of the future garden site.)
The garden design will be developed in phases, depending on funding and volunteer manpower. Phase 1 will be completed this spring with plans to complete Phase 2 in 2015. There will be bed for community ‘sampling’, education beds for our schools and philanthropic beds to donate food to people in need. The Garden will provide a social core for the community and an opportunity for people of all ages and nationalities to be together with a common goal to learn how to grow clean food and interact more closely.
A little history about the Community Garden… the idea was first introduced to the community in August 2012 at a public session held to gauge the level of community interest. Out of that session, a volunteer committee was formed to undertake further research, consultation and planning. Extensive community consultation included an open house, meetings with other community committees and individuals, updates to the WHMCA Board and two door-to-door campaigns.
The community garden would not be possible without the support from corporate and government grants but most importantly from our community residents and local businesses. A huge thank you to all of you!