Backyard Gardening Initiative

“We want to promote and support community members in growing their own food. Don’t have a garden already? No problem – choose a space in your backyard and we will rototill it!”

Registration closes May 16th.

Registration options:

1. Individual Family
2. Clan (multiple families)

*you must complete your registration in-person at Willow Cree Health or Band Office*

Registrants receive:

1. Free seed
2. Rototilling (once)
3. Gardening, cooking, canning workshops
4. Door prizes
5. Entry into competitions

Workshops:

1. “Gardening: What do I need to know?”
   1. May 9, 1-5pm, Seniors Hall
   2. May 23 1-5pm, Veterans Hall
2. Cooking with Garden Produce
   1. July 4 (details TBA)

Gardening Competitions:

1. Cleanest Garden: June 29th
2. Cleanest Garden 2.0: July 31
3. Best Garden Presentation: August 31
4. Biggest Potato: September 31st
5. Biggest Carrot: September 31st
6. Heaviest Pumpkin: October 31st