EXCITED TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND
LEARN TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD?

Planting Seeds of Connection Program
Cultivating a Love for Nature, Nourishing Future Generations

Type: learning program for individuals or families of all ages
Project: Planting Seeds of Hope
Program: Planting Seeds of Connection

• Where: National Training Site for Children’s Lands Canada – 46 acres in Middleport, ON
• When: April 19 - November 1, every other Sunday 9:30am-noon
• Cost: $375/family (If the cost of this program creates any financial challenges for you or your family, please reach out to Jackie Ryan at: plantseedsofhope@gmail.com to access subsidy funding or with any questions.)
• Register: Please visit https://www.plantingseedsofhope.ca/events-1/seeds-of-connection

As quality food becomes harder to access and the push for self-sufficiency grows, we invite you to join us in striving for mutual nourishment — where the land feeds us, and we nourish the land in return. Together, let’s rediscover the art of living off the land and create a regenerative lifestyle that supports both people and the planet.

This unique program is perfect for individuals or families of all ages seeking to:

• Retrace their roots to a self-sufficient lifestyle, beyond commercial dependence.
• Build community—with each other and with nature.
• Learn from an experienced organic farmer how to grow organic food responsibly.
• Cultivate staple crops and grow food to enjoy throughout the year.
• Engage in regenerative processes that give back to the soil, pollinators, and nature.

This child-friendly program welcomes all ages and backgrounds, offering hands-on learning in a supportive community environment.

Over the course of a 7-month journey, members will learn regenerative food-growing practices while connecting with the land and each other. As a community, we demonstrate how meaningful life can be when we work together to honour the earth and care for the gifts she provides. We plant seeds—both in the soil and in the hearts of our children—that will grow into a healthier, more connected future.

What’s Included?

Hands-On Learning Opportunities with:

• Garden planning for seasonal abundance.
• Seeding, planting, and transplanting.
• Garden prep: soil health, composting, mulching.
• Harvesting, canning, dehydrating, and lacto-fermenting.
• Cooking and preparing fresh ingredients.
• Seed saving and planting for future growth.
• Sustainable gardening practices

Explore Established Perennials:

Learn about and harvest from our abundant land that includes established permaculture plantings:

• Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries (red and gold), service berries, aronia berries, red currants, elderberries and more
• Fruit Trees: Peach, pear, plum, cherry, apricot, pawpaw, and apple.
• Nut Trees: Hickory nuts, acorns, black walnuts and northern pecan
• Other Edibles: Service berries, sugar maples, culinary and medicinal herbs.

Discover Seasonal & Winter Harvesting:

• Learn about safely and sustainably wildcrafting wild edibles
• Discover the secrets of growing cold-hardy plants and planning for a continued harvest into the cooler months

What You'll Learn and Experience:

• Grow Food in Relationship with the Land
• Learn hands on organic gardening skills like planting, soil care, harvesting, food preservation and seed saving.
• Practice Reciprocity with Mother Earth. Explore ways to care for the land, honour her gifts and give back for all that she provides.
• Harvest with Awareness and Gratitude. Gather vegetables, berries, fruits, herbs and wild foods to bring home and share with your family and loved ones.
• Grow Community & Connection. Nurture children’s relationships with the earth while making meaningful connections.

Register:

To register, please visit: 
https://www.plantingseedsofhope.ca/events-1/seeds-of-connection

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