Mobile Workshops

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING WORKSHOP REQUESTS FOR 2024.

LOCATION:

On-site at your location. We prioritize groups in the Jane-Finch/Black Creek neighbourhood for mobile workshops.

PROGRAM INFO:

Workshops are available for all ages
We adapt each workshop to be age-appropriate
All workshops offered can be linked to the Ontario curriculum
We provide hands-on experiential learning
Each workshop includes program kits or materials

PROGRAM FEES:

$500 + HST for a half-day (2-hour) workshop
$750 + HST for a full-day (4-hour) workshop
Schools can book a class for the whole session, or up to four classes in 1-hour increments
Local groups within our catchment area (M3N, M9M, M9L, M3J, M3L) or groups that serve within a low-income community in Toronto/York Region can request a subsidy to cover workshop fees

Please Note:

Requests may take up to 5 business days to process.

***All payments are due before or on the date of your booking. Cheques must be made payable to FOODSHARE TORONTO with BCCF Farm Education in the memo line.

Contact Information

Email Address

Name of the School/Organization/Group*

Street Address*

City/Town*

Postal Code*

Main Contact First & Last Name*

Group/School/Organization Information

Age Group*

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# of Participants*

Allergies or Accommodations

Are there any allergies, dietary restrictions, accommodations, or exceptionalities we should be aware of?

Workshops

We are offering workshops at your location, with priority given to those located within our catchment area (M3N, M9M, M9L, M3J, M3L).

If you are interested in field trips or workshops at BCCF(4929 Jane St) please click the link below to register:

http://tiny.cc/BCCFfieldtrips

First Choice - Date Requested*

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First Choice - Time Preferred*

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Afternoon

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Second Choice - Alternate Date*

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Second Choice - Time Preferred*

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Afternoon

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Program Request

Grow Your Food

Learn about what plants need in order to grow, the benefits of eating local, and grow your own food from seed. This program includes a tasting component.

Vermicomposting

Learn about soil health, reducing food waste, the benefits of composting with worms, and how to maintain a vermicomposting system. Option to build a worm bin to keep.

Native Tree Planting

Learn how to identify native trees by their unique characteristics, the names for trees in Anishnaabemowin, explore how planting native trees builds our tree canopy and helps reduce carbon emissions into our atmosphere. This workshop includes planting native tree seeds to nurture at home or in the classroom.

Please Note:

Program materials and kits are included for the above workshops. Special requests may incur additional fees.

Workshop Request*

Schools can request different topics for each 1-hour increment of their session.

If you would like to request a different workshop topic from what is listed here, please describe your request in the "Additional Notes" field at the bottom of the form.

Grow your Food

Vermicomposting

Native Tree Planting

I would like to request a different topic

Media Release

Capturing photos/videos are helpful in highlighting the programs we do with your students to the community, our funders, stakeholders and for our documentation.

Media Release*

Yes, I consent to BCCF taking photo/videos

I consent but not all participants have media releases

No, I do not consent to the media release

Subsidies

Local schools and community organizations within our catchment area (M3N, M9M, M9L, M3J, M3L) or that serve within a low-income community in Toronto/York Region can receive a subsidy to cover workshop fees.

Please email farmschool@blackcreekfarm.ca if you had questions about whether your group can receive a subsidy.

Please note that subsidies are subject to availability.

Do you require a subsidy?*

Local schools and community organizations within our catchment area (M3N, M9M, M9L, M3J, M3L) can receive a subsidy to cover workshop fees.

Please email farmschool@blackcreekfarm.ca if you would like to inquire about subsidy eligibility and availability.

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Payment

All payments are due before or on the date of your booking. Cheques must be made payable to FOODSHARE TORONTO with BCCF Farm Education in the memo line.

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