The McQuesten Urban Farm Community Build Event

HAMILTON, ON – May 31, 2016 – Members of the media are invited to join McQuesten residents and youth, as well as City staff and community partners, as they build a portion of the urban farm. There will be an unveiling of Sir Winston Churchill student projects that include student built information kiosks, bike racks and habitat structures for pollinator insects. An official presentation recognizing the student projects will take place at 2 pm with welcome from Ward 4 Councillor Sam Merulla.

Planting activities on-site include laying of sod throughout the outdoor classroom, mulching of trees, shrubs and pathways, and planting of native shrubs and perennials.  Farming activities will also be taking place including planting, weeding and harvesting of crops in the farm fields. 

When:    Friday, June 3

               2 pm - Welcome and presentations, unveiling of student projects

               2:30 to 4:30 pm - Farming and planting activities in action

Where: 410 Melvin Avenue, access at the rear of the St. Helen Centre at 785 Britannia Avenue

Who: McQuesten residents and youth, Councillor Sam Merulla, City Staff and community partners

Photo Opportunity: Building of the urban farm and student project unveiling.

About McQuesten Urban Farm

McQuesten Urban Farm is Hamilton’s first urban farm and provides an inclusive and welcoming space for the McQuesten neighbourhood. Fresh produce is available to residents for greater food security, opportunities for social enterprise, volunteer and skill-building and environmental and food education are just some of the benefits of the farm.

The McQuesten Urban Farm is a Neighbourhood Action Strategy partnership between the McQuesten Community Planning Team, City of Hamilton and the Social Planning and Research Council.