Gardening as a Community Tool: Sharing Space, Food, and Knowledge
Gardening General
Explore how community gardens and shared growing spaces have successfully supported social connection, cultural exchange, and equitable access to healthy food. This session will share successes and lessons learned from 7th Generation Rising Collective's community food growing project. Taught by Gabrielle Ayles.
Event Details
When:
Time: 6–8 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration is required. Click here to register or copy-paste this URL into your web browser: https://usask-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bn-EC98tQg6F11fgKtP2yw
This free webinar is funded through our Healthy Yards partnership with the City of Saskatoon. Thank you!
The webinar will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Saskatchewan time. Please note that Saskatchewan does not observe daylight saving time.
The class will be delivered live via Zoom and can be accessed from your computer, phone, or tablet. You will see the instructor and their presentation on screen and have an opportunity to ask questions. To participate in the Q&A, please ensure you're using the latest version of Zoom or join via web browser.
When you register, Zoom will send you a login link immediately so you can add it to your calendar. Reminder emails will be sent one week, one day, and one hour before the webinar.
You are welcome to register for as many of our free webinars as you like. While there is no limit on registration, attendance for each webinar is capped at 500 participants, so we recommend logging in on time to ensure your spot. This session will not be recorded.
About your instructor: Gabrielle Ayles is a University of Saskatchewan horticulture graduate. They currently work with Dr. Kate Congreves, whose research program centres regenerative agroecosystems on the Prairies. In their free time, they're active in Saskatoon's grassroots food security movement, supporting community-led efforts to strengthen local food systems and make nutritious food more accessible to everyone.
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