posted January 13, 2009

Seedy Saturday 2009

Toronto’s Seedy Saturday is moving to a new venue this year! It’s an exciting move, bringing with it many new opportunities

Saturday February 28, 2009

open

from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm

(Barn #2) Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St.

See the map

Seedy Saturday is Toronto's BEST Eco Fair,

With Seed exchange, Heirloom seeds for sale, gardening workshops, and kids activities.

The Theme this year is POTATOES, to read a bit more about heirloom potatoes please click here

Seedy Saturday is the day when the new gardening season begins in earnest. You can have an opportunity to learn more about gardening, hone and share your gardening skills, and buy or exchange vegetable and flower seeds.

We are seeking to ensure that there is an ample supply of heritage and organic seeds available. There will be organic gardening supplies, soil amendments, tools and resources. Environmental organizations and community groups will have information tables on topics of interest to gardeners.

And, as always, there will be food and beverage stands to enhance the overall experience and atmosphere.

What are the Artscape Wychwood Barns?

The Barns are located at 601 Christie Street, just south of St. Clair Avenue.

Seedy Saturday will be held in the Barn’s Covered Street (Barn #2)

Located in the historic TTC streetcar repair barns at St. Clair and Christie, The Artscape Wychwood Barns http://torontoartscape.on.ca/barns is a brand-new, multi-faceted community centre that has brought together arts, culture, and environmental leadership.

Admission:

Admission is by donation, $2 recommended or pay what you can.

Directions:

See the map

The Barns are easily accessible by public transit. Please see check out http://www3.ttc.ca/Routes/index.jsp for routes and schedules. The 512 St Clair Street Car and 126 Christie Bus are the most popular ways to get there, and there are other routes nearby as well.

Parking:

There is some street parking with parking meters, but there is no on-site parking. For a list of Green P and other Public Parking - Click here

Presentations and Workshops:

Presentations will be held in room Room 250, Barn 3

Workshops will be held in the Green House.

For a complete list of presentations and workshops and the time that they will be held click here

A list of vendors:

Want to know if your favorite vendors will be here?,

...and if they will have what you need? - Click here

A list of Non-profit Organizations and Community Gardens:

For a list of the Non-Profit Organizations and Community Gardens at this years event - click here

The Kids Zone

Find out what kind of seedy activities we have for your children - Click here

The Seeds:

If you would like to donate seeds for the seed exchange at Seedy Saturday, (or, want to know what to do with your old seeds) - Click here

---Special notes:

If you are able to bring non-perishable food items

The North York Harvest Food Bank will be collecting non-perishable foods in exchange for seeds.

Want to get involved? here is who to contact:

Volunteers for the TCGN:

Because of the new venue, we are anticipating more people than ever and we will definitely be needing more volunteers. To find out about the perks and responsibilities of volunteering at this years event and for the contact information- Click here

Volunteers for Seeds of Diversity:

If you are a member of Seeds of Diversity and would like to volunteer at the Seeds of Diversity Table, Ask for JoAnne at joanne@seeds.ca

If you would like to donate seeds, and want to know how to participate in the Seed Exchange Area, then contact Jillian Bishop: urbantomato@gmail.com seedsavereducator.blogspot.com

For vendors and community groups that have registered, The cut off date was Feb 13, you will be contacted by Feb. 20 to confirm your table. If you still have questions please download the Frequently Asked Questions pdf:

, Frequently Asked Questions

need more info? mail@tcgn.ca

Brought to you by:

The Toronto Community Garden Network,

and

The Stop Community Food Centre, thestop.org

and

FoodShare, foodshare.net

and

Seeds Of Diversity www.seeds.ca

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