Our Monarch Mission
Six Milkweeds to Join Our Meadow As the snow finally retreats across Northwestern Ontario, our community is gearing up for something big. We are officially…
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Community Garden
Rooted in the principles of sustainable agriculture, our Northwestern Ontario arts-driven living lab is a creative, community-based hub for tackling food insecurity through regenerative small-scale farming, intergenerational knowledge transmission, and climate resilience.
Community-Driven Sustainable Agriculture in Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba
Operating across key regions—including Winnipeg, Manitoba, Minnesota, and Northwestern Ontario—our living lab integrates art, ecology, and innovation to strengthen local food systems and inspire action. Combining traditional practices, permaculture, and hands-on education with artistic collaboration, we work to empower communities to co-create sustainable, community-led food solutions that respond to the impacts of climate change, and the need for youth-led initiatives, participatory design, and cross-border partnerships.
Stratification and The Big Chill!
Nature’s Secret to Waking Up a Meadow If you have ever planted a packet of wildflower seeds only for nothing to happen, you likely weren't…
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Milkweed Matters
Milkweed in Northwestern Ontario: A plant people used to pull out For a long time, milkweed was treated like a weed. It was seen as…
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Clover’s Comfort
Appreciate the common yet captivating Red Clover, a familiar and vital presence in Ontario's fields.
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Thistle’s Crown
We're checking out the intriguing presence of thistles, their unique forms adding character to Ontario's open spaces.
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The Low-Growing Delights
Dwarf Red Raspberries: part of our project documenting Ontario's native plants and stories.
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A handful of summer
The moment has arrived! The first batches of strawberries are ripening, and all the hard work and care from the past few months are really…
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Dill: A Taste of Memory
Living Lab's dill thrives, a flavorful memory from our pilot program. Our community garden blends sustainable agriculture, storytelling, and plant documentation.
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Sage Thrives in Land Lab
This summer we're documenting garden and traditional plants while supporting community engagement on the land.
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