COMMUNITY GARDENS IN CAMPBELL RIVER
Community gardens are often established and run by a community organization on plots of land that have shared gardening space that are leased for a nominal fee to community members looking for a space for the production of food crops and horticultural products.
Community Gardens can include elements of environmental stewardship, social justice, skill development and beautification, and have been identified as initiatives that can help create healthier, sustainable, and more resilient communities. There are currently two community gardens in Campbell River, as well as four gardens at schools throughout the community.
LOCATIONS OF COMMUNITY GARDENS:
Location: CAMPBELLTON COMMUNITY GARDEN
Address: 1741 15th Avenue
Email: babsjgo@gmail.com
Phone: (250) 286-7996
Location: COMPOST EDUCATION CENTRE (St Peters Church)
Address: 228 South Dogwood Street
Phone: (250) 287-1625
Location: LAUGHING WILLOW COMMUNITY GARDEN
Address: 1909 Lawson Grove
Email: info@greenwaystrust.ca
Phone: (250) 287-3785
Operated by: Greenways Land Trust
Location: ROBRON CENTRE
Address: 740 Robron Road
Phone: (250) 923-4918
Location: TIMBERLINE
Address: 1681, S. Dogwood Street
Email: timberline@sd72.bc.ca
Phone: (250) 923-9500
Location: ECOLE WILLOW POINT ELEMENTARY
Address: 250 Larwood Road
Email: willowpoint@sd72.bc.ca
Phone: (250) 923-4311
Location: LAICHWILTACH FAMILY LIFE SOCIETY
Address: 441 4th Avenue
Email: audreyw@shawbiz.ca
Phone: (250) 286-3466
Location: ECOLE PHOENIX
Address: 400 7th Avenue
Email: phoenix@sd72.bc.ca
Phone: (250) 287-8346
Location: MOUNTAINVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN
Address: 600 Charstate Drive
Email: info@greenwaystrust.ca
Phone: (250) 287-3785
Operated by: Greenways Land Trust
POTENTIAL LOCATIONS FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS AND CULTIVATED SITES:
COMMUNITY GARDEN POLICY
In 2013, the City of Campbell River adopted a Community Garden Policy. This policy aims to guide the development of new community gardens in the City. Complementing the policy, the City also has a sample License of Use Agreement and guidelines for partnering with interested organizations. These guidelines were developed in collaboration with Greenways Land Trust, who operates the Laughing Willow Community Garden in Willow Point.
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