BCCF Welcomes Rick Campanelli from Breakfast Television

This week our executive director, Ohemaa Boateng, and Value-Added Coordinator and in-house chef, Bashir Munye, got a chance to hang out with Rick Campanelli from Breakfast Television to promote the amazing urban agricultural work our team does throughout the year and our highly anticipated 12th Annual Farm Festival. Thank you...

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Get Moving with Zumba at Black Creek Community Farm!

Hey Community Members, Are you ready to add some excitement to your fitness routine and have a blast while doing it? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce that Black Creek Community Farm is hosting a series of free energetic and fun-filled Zumba classes every Tuesday evening. Mark your...

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APPLY TODAY TO BECOME A FARM FESTIVAL VENDOR!

Become a Vendor at BCCF’s 12th Annual Farm Festival, July 20th! Vendor applications are open for BCCF’s 12th Annual Farm Festival scheduled for July 20th, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Our farm festival creates a space for the community to come together and bask in the joy of...

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Embracing Black Joy: A Call to Action Beyond Black History Month

This February is #BlackHistoryMonth. We celebrate and continue to learn of the many milestones, achievements and contributions from the Black community that have shaped Canadian history. It’s also crucial to acknowledge that there is still much work to be done in dismantling anti-Black racism and oppression.  At Black Creek Community...

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BCCF is Looking for New Steering Committee Members!

Here we GROW again! Black Creek Community Farm Steering Committee is looking for new members to join us! Black Creek Community Farm is seeking a mix of individuals who are Black, women, youth, seniors, and/or others from an equity-seeking group, who can bring a broad range of skills and knowledge...

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Website Developer Request for Proposal

Black Creek Community Farm is seeking support to revamp our website and is requesting proposals for website development from qualified individual(s) or specialized teams. Click here to learn more details about the request.

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Representing BCCF at Catapult Gathering in Winnipeg

Wow…What an incredible week! From November 7 to 9, our Executive Director Ohemaa Boateng, was proud to represent Black Creek Community Farm alongside our Farm Education Coordinator Hermmela Tafesse at the Catapult Gathering all the way in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Joining over 100 community leaders nationwide at the gathering, the Rideau...

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FACES OF BCCF: MEET OUR DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATION TRAINEE, SEFYA!

Greetings, Everyone!  I’m Sefya Mitchell, You can call me Sefya (She/Her), and I’m absolutely thrilled to embark on this adventure at BCCF for the next couple of months.  As a fourth-year international student pursuing a degree in social-cultural anthropology, I have made it my mission to dive headfirst into the...

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Compost Your Fall Food Scraps!

Your soil and the environment are in for a great treat when you compost your Halloween Pumpkins and Fall Harvest Food Scraps!

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