Come to play and learn!

 These programs will all be held at
Ryall Park Therapeutic Community Garden
920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC  
(Across the parking lot from Queensborough Community Centre)
Each workshop is held on a Saturday morning.
(11:00am-12:30pm)
​
​and is followed by optional

volunteer opportunities in the afternoon.
(1:30-4:30pm)

3 NEW FALL PROGRAMS!

​* Open To Everyone *​
​$35 / workshop
$75 to attend all 3!
  1. ​Tending Urban Forests
  2. Mindful Compost Methods
  3. Eco-anxiety & Winter Gardening
Did you know that caring for plants and spending time in a garden can help you stay healthy?
Each workshop includes
  • Garden tour
  • Brief introduction to the Therapeutic Gardening Model
  • Practical gardening lessons
  • A therapeutic gardening practice based on the topic of the day

1. Tending Urban Forests

Mending our Relationships with the Land.
​Saturday, October 7th
​11:00 am – 12:30 pm
​*Optional volunteer time:
​1:30 pm – 4:30 pm​

Our urban forests provide a diverse array of incredibly valuable benefits for the environment, local wildlife, and all the people who live in and visit our city.

We will walk in the orchard and explore the native plants of the Forest Garden to get a glimpse into the past, present, and future of food grown in the Queensborough area. As we connect with the array of fruit and nut trees and native plant food and medicines, we will discover how we might begin to repair, restore, and reconcile with the land we are on.

2. Mindful Compost Methods

For anyone who wants compost to be simple without a stinky mess!
​Saturday, October 28th
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
​*Optional volunteer time:
​1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Autumn is the absolute BEST time for starting compost right! Learn the basics about caring for compost – and what you can discover about yourself and human health from the process.

​We will discuss the best options for home projects, and pro tips for composting from a small indoor worm bin to a larger outdoor 3-bin system.

3. Eco-anxiety & Winter Gardening

Come to learn together and share in the garden’s abundance.
​Saturday, November 18th *NOTE - date changed (November 4th cancelled)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
​*Optional volunteer time:
​1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Eco-Anxiety and Eco-Happiness - what do they mean to you and your family?
We will discuss these terms and practice simple horticultural therapy techniques to become more resilient in times of challenge and change.

Come together to learn about preparing gardens (and ourselves) for winter and how connecting with the season can enhance human health and well-being. 

​Registration:

    Fill out the form below and send an e-transfer to [email protected] to register for these events. 

    Register for all 3 events for $75 total (save $30!), or sign up for individual events for $35 each.
A collaboration between
One Green Square Consulting
&
Queensborough Community Garden Society