Now that we've broken ground in the garden we've got lots to do and are providing weekly opportunities to get your hands dirty in the garden! You can join us for our weekly public workparties, or if you belong to an organization, community group, or class that would like to organize a work party please contact us at info@rileyparkgarden.org, we'd love to host you for a visit.
Who: All work parties are open to the public and all ages, skill levels, and abilities are welcome. Bring friends and family!
What to bring: Come dressed for the weather to stay warm and dry; conditions in the garden may be muddy and wet. If you have your own gardening gloves or tools (especially wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes) please bring them, but we will have some on hand.
Where: At Riley Park. We will meet at the garden site on the southeast corner of E 30th Avenue and Ontario Street.
How: Please RSVP for any work parties you hope to attend so we can reach you in case inclement weather or site conditions force us to reschedule.
RSVP here - Sunday March 5th, 12:00-2:00PM: Garden Bed Building
RSVP here - Saturday March 11th, 12:00-2:00PM: Garden Bed Building
RSVP here - Saturday March 18th, 12:00-2:00PM: Garden Bed Building
RSVP here - Saturday March 25th, 12:00-2:00PM: Garden Bed Building
RSVP here - April 1st, 12:00-2:00PM: Garden Bed Building
RSVP here - Saturday April 8th, 12:00-2:00PM: Garden Bed Building
More work party dates will be added very soon. To see an updated list of garden events at any time, visit our Garden Calendar! You can also contact us with any questions at info@rileyparkgarden.org.
Share your voice: upcoming meetings
Our meetings are open to the public and all are welcome! Please review past meeting minutes here to ensure you are up to speed on our discussions. If you have any items you wish to add any upcoming meeting agendas, or if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@rileyparkgarden.org.
General Garden Committee Meeting: Thursday March 9th, 7:00-9:00PM at Hillcrest Centre room 320. Hear updates about the garden, shed project, fieldhouse, and more! Participate in discussions about the garden. See the agenda for this meeting here.
Green Team Meeting: Thursday April 6th, 7:00-9:00PM at Hillcrest Centre room 320. The Green Team meets specifically to talk about the garden's design, planning, building and maintenance. The agenda for this meeting will be circulated in mid-March.
Relationships that feed our community: soil and greenhouse support
We want to extend a huge thank-you to Super Soil for their generous donation of 200 yards of topsoil to build the Riley Park Community Garden! The soil was delivered this week and we look forward to all that we will be able to grow and create in this community thanks to it. We also want to say thank you to BC Greenhouse Builders for their support in restoring the greenhouse for Ed's Garden!
Pitch in: other ways you can help the garden
We are seeking repurposed and recycled items and supplies for our shed, fieldhouse and garden; if you have any to share, please let us know!
We are also seeking businesses, contractors and developers who can contribute financial donations and in-kind goods. Contact us at info@rileyparkgarden.org!
Now that we've broken ground in the garden we've got lots to do and are providing weekly opportunities to get your hands dirty in the garden! You can join us for our weekly public workparties, or if you belong to an organization, community group, or class that would like to organize a work party please contact us at 
Our meetings are open to the public and all are welcome! Please review past meeting minutes 
Pitch in: other ways you can help the garden
