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Speaking with the #SolarpunkPresents Podcast
May 20, 2025
"The latest episode of Solarpunk Presents features a conversation with #SamNabi, our project coordinator, about #OneMillionNeighbours. It’s a meandering and hopeful discussion about building relationships that translate to community power, seeing the intersections between different topics, and how the One Million Neighbours report came together."
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/2025/05/20/speaking-with-the-solarpunk-presents-podcast/
#SolarPunk #WaterlooOntario #Ontario #SolarPunkSunday #CommunitySpaces #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency
#TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All #SolarPunkPresentsPodcast #OneMillionNeighborsWaterloo -
Speaking with the #SolarpunkPresents Podcast
May 20, 2025
"The latest episode of Solarpunk Presents features a conversation with #SamNabi, our project coordinator, about #OneMillionNeighbours. It’s a meandering and hopeful discussion about building relationships that translate to community power, seeing the intersections between different topics, and how the One Million Neighbours report came together."
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/2025/05/20/speaking-with-the-solarpunk-presents-podcast/
#SolarPunk #WaterlooOntario #Ontario #SolarPunkSunday #CommunitySpaces #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency
#TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All #SolarPunkPresentsPodcast #OneMillionNeighborsWaterloo -
#TorontoON - #Site3CoLaboratory
" #Site3 #CoLaboratory is a volunteer run #MakerSpace in #Toronto’s west end, at Ossington and Bloor.
The shop is 2000 square feet and is fully equipped with #woodworking tools, #metalworking tools, #3DPrinters, electronics and more! See our 'Tools & Materials' page for more info and a complete tool list.
The vision for our organization is to provide an inclusive space that promotes a four step cycle of create, display, teach and inspire.
- Build and maintain an inspiring space and community that provides members with access to the right tools and knowledge to create anything they can think of.
- Display, promote, and support member made projects.
- Teach new #skills through regular events, #workshops, and #classes.
- Inspire communities to bring their projects to life with our #CollectiveKnowledge, tools, and support.
- Interested in learning more? Come by Site 3 for a tour any Thursday between 7-10pm!Membership
Site 3 is 100% volunteer run and is a registered Ontario non-profit organization. We are a community of makers, artists, inventors, tinkerers, learners, teachers, and much more. If this sounds like your kind of thing, maybe you should join us?
Membership Levels
The membership structure consists of three levels. All three membership levels pay the same monthly dues of $60 plus #HST with different privileges for each membership level. We have a minimum 2 month membership period meaning your first and last month’s membership fees will be charged upon signup ($120 plus HST). Storage lockers are available at an additional monthly fee."
#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CoLaboratory #MakerSpace #ToolLibrary #VolunteerHours #BuildingCommunity #Makers #DIY #SharingKnowledge
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#TorontoON - #Site3CoLaboratory
" #Site3 #CoLaboratory is a volunteer run #MakerSpace in #Toronto’s west end, at Ossington and Bloor.
The shop is 2000 square feet and is fully equipped with #woodworking tools, #metalworking tools, #3DPrinters, electronics and more! See our 'Tools & Materials' page for more info and a complete tool list.
The vision for our organization is to provide an inclusive space that promotes a four step cycle of create, display, teach and inspire.
- Build and maintain an inspiring space and community that provides members with access to the right tools and knowledge to create anything they can think of.
- Display, promote, and support member made projects.
- Teach new #skills through regular events, #workshops, and #classes.
- Inspire communities to bring their projects to life with our #CollectiveKnowledge, tools, and support.
- Interested in learning more? Come by Site 3 for a tour any Thursday between 7-10pm!Membership
Site 3 is 100% volunteer run and is a registered Ontario non-profit organization. We are a community of makers, artists, inventors, tinkerers, learners, teachers, and much more. If this sounds like your kind of thing, maybe you should join us?
Membership Levels
The membership structure consists of three levels. All three membership levels pay the same monthly dues of $60 plus #HST with different privileges for each membership level. We have a minimum 2 month membership period meaning your first and last month’s membership fees will be charged upon signup ($120 plus HST). Storage lockers are available at an additional monthly fee."
#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CoLaboratory #MakerSpace #ToolLibrary #VolunteerHours #BuildingCommunity #Makers #DIY #SharingKnowledge
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#OneMillionNeighbors - #WaterlooON region
"A vision for an #inclusive, #resilient, and abundant future led by non-profits and grassroots groups.
We connect neighbours with non-profits and grassroots groups to build effective coalitions across urban, suburban, and rural communities in #WaterlooRegion."
FMI:
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All
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#OneMillionNeighbors - #WaterlooON region
"A vision for an #inclusive, #resilient, and abundant future led by non-profits and grassroots groups.
We connect neighbours with non-profits and grassroots groups to build effective coalitions across urban, suburban, and rural communities in #WaterlooRegion."
FMI:
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All
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"Welcome to Just Food!
Just Food is a local, non-profit, community-based organization that works on both rural and urban food and farming issues in #Ottawa and the surrounding region."
Includes #BuyLocal guides, listings of #CommunityGardens, #SchoolGardens, #PlantARow #DonateARow, #ChildrensGarden and #CommunalGardens!
#SolarPunkSunday #FoodSecurity #FarmingIssues #BuildingCommunity #FeedingCommunity #Ontario
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"Welcome to Just Food!
Just Food is a local, non-profit, community-based organization that works on both rural and urban food and farming issues in #Ottawa and the surrounding region."
Includes #BuyLocal guides, listings of #CommunityGardens, #SchoolGardens, #PlantARow #DonateARow, #ChildrensGarden and #CommunalGardens!
#SolarPunkSunday #FoodSecurity #FarmingIssues #BuildingCommunity #FeedingCommunity #Ontario
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"Community gardens are places where people grow their own food and flowers, spend time in nature, be creative, exercise, and socialize. The London Community Gardens Program offers access to twenty-one community gardens, providing space for over five hundred gardeners."
FMI:
https://london.ca/living-london/community-services/neighbourhood-programs-funding/community-gardens#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #GrowYourOwnFood #BuildingCommunity #SpendTimeInNature
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"Community gardens are places where people grow their own food and flowers, spend time in nature, be creative, exercise, and socialize. The London Community Gardens Program offers access to twenty-one community gardens, providing space for over five hundred gardeners."
FMI:
https://london.ca/living-london/community-services/neighbourhood-programs-funding/community-gardens#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #GrowYourOwnFood #BuildingCommunity #SpendTimeInNature
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"Green Venture inspires and equips Hamilton residents to take individual and #CollectiveAction to preserve our natural #environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build a community resilient to #ClimateChange."
Events include #RepairCafes, #UrbanGardenClub, #BeachCleanups, #WetlandTours, #HomeEfficiency Workshops, #RainGarden grants, and more!
FMI:
https://www.greenventure.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #PreserveNature #ClimateChangeResilience
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"Green Venture inspires and equips Hamilton residents to take individual and #CollectiveAction to preserve our natural #environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build a community resilient to #ClimateChange."
Events include #RepairCafes, #UrbanGardenClub, #BeachCleanups, #WetlandTours, #HomeEfficiency Workshops, #RainGarden grants, and more!
FMI:
https://www.greenventure.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #PreserveNature #ClimateChangeResilience
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#PeterboroughON - #CommunityGardens
"The City of Peterborough offers allotment gardening within designated community gardens on municipal property. Community gardens provide important environmental, social, and economic benefits to the community.
Community gardens offer individuals a small plot of land to grow fresh, healthy produce, herbs, flowers, or fruit trees, depending on the location. There are over 40 community gardens in Peterborough City and County, with multiple located on municipal parkland."
FMI:
https://www.peterborough.ca/recreation-culture-social-services/parks-and-trails/community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #CommunityAgriculture #GreenSpace #SpendTimeOutdoors #GrowYourOwnFood #BuildingCommunity #Ontario
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#PeterboroughON - #CommunityGardens
"The City of Peterborough offers allotment gardening within designated community gardens on municipal property. Community gardens provide important environmental, social, and economic benefits to the community.
Community gardens offer individuals a small plot of land to grow fresh, healthy produce, herbs, flowers, or fruit trees, depending on the location. There are over 40 community gardens in Peterborough City and County, with multiple located on municipal parkland."
FMI:
https://www.peterborough.ca/recreation-culture-social-services/parks-and-trails/community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #CommunityAgriculture #GreenSpace #SpendTimeOutdoors #GrowYourOwnFood #BuildingCommunity #Ontario
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#HintonburgON - #Ottawa #TransLibrary
"The Ottawa Trans Library is a library and community space for trans and gender non-conforming folks. It consists of a lending library on #trans and #GenderIssues and by trans and #GenderDiverse authors and a small #OttawaTransArchives. Visit the OTL at 1104 Somerset St. West in Hintonburg.
Hours are:
Saturday 12 pm to 5pm
Monday, and Thursday 3 pm to 7 pm
Wednesday 12 pm to 5 pmIn addition to regular hours, the OTL holds events at other times. For complete info, visit the library site at https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/.
You can also check out the front page appearance in the Ottawa Citizen.
The lending library consists of books by trans authors, as well as historical, important and interesting works on trans issues and people. I am also interested in acquiring transphobic titles. If you have a collection of trans books or periodicals gathering dust in your basement that you would consider #deaccessioning (that’s a respectful term for 'getting rid of'), please get in touch with me. We will also be building the collection through purchase.
The library has four separate sitting areas, a free coffee and tea station and free WiFi, of course. You don’t need to borrow a book. Meet your friends or talk to the librarian. A safe space with no pressure or judgments. There is only one rule: be respectful of others."
FMI:
https://transottawa.ca/ottawa-trans-library/Article from the Ottawa Citizen from 2022:
'A non-judgmental space': Ottawa Trans Library offers good reads and a place to gather
There's only one rule: Be respectful of others.
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule! #SafeSpaces #TransLibraries #Ontario #GenderDiversity #BuildingCommunity
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#HintonburgON - #Ottawa #TransLibrary
"The Ottawa Trans Library is a library and community space for trans and gender non-conforming folks. It consists of a lending library on #trans and #GenderIssues and by trans and #GenderDiverse authors and a small #OttawaTransArchives. Visit the OTL at 1104 Somerset St. West in Hintonburg.
Hours are:
Saturday 12 pm to 5pm
Monday, and Thursday 3 pm to 7 pm
Wednesday 12 pm to 5 pmIn addition to regular hours, the OTL holds events at other times. For complete info, visit the library site at https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/.
You can also check out the front page appearance in the Ottawa Citizen.
The lending library consists of books by trans authors, as well as historical, important and interesting works on trans issues and people. I am also interested in acquiring transphobic titles. If you have a collection of trans books or periodicals gathering dust in your basement that you would consider #deaccessioning (that’s a respectful term for 'getting rid of'), please get in touch with me. We will also be building the collection through purchase.
The library has four separate sitting areas, a free coffee and tea station and free WiFi, of course. You don’t need to borrow a book. Meet your friends or talk to the librarian. A safe space with no pressure or judgments. There is only one rule: be respectful of others."
FMI:
https://transottawa.ca/ottawa-trans-library/Article from the Ottawa Citizen from 2022:
'A non-judgmental space': Ottawa Trans Library offers good reads and a place to gather
There's only one rule: Be respectful of others.
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule! #SafeSpaces #TransLibraries #Ontario #GenderDiversity #BuildingCommunity
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#TorontoON - #Toronto #LittleFreePantries Project
About the Little Free Pantries Project
"Give what you can. Take what you need. Working together for a better future!
It is estimated that #FoodInsecurity affects almost 1 in 5 Toronto households (18.5%). Toronto Little Free Pantry Project’s objective is to address this need on a local level and ultimately make our city a better place. We are communities coming together, building, hosting and stocking #LittleFreePantries in order to help those in need amongst us.
Please consider giving to a Little Free Pantry in your area. Suggested items are canned foods, dry pasta, tomato sauce, rice, beans, cereal, granola bars, hygiene products. Click here or here for Daily Bread Food Bank’s list of high demand items.
Please do not leave perishables or expired items. Please do not leave baby formula in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
If you have materials which might be used or repurposed for building a pantry and may wish to donate these, please contact us using the form below.
If you are skilled in carpentry and/or have equipment or space which could be used to create pantries, please contact us using the form below. We have established a waitlist of interested hosts who need help to build their pantries. Typically the host would cover the cost of materials and labour.
Here are instructions for building your own Little Free Pantry (recommended).
Hosting A Free Pantry
Working together for a better future
Particularly if you live in a high foot traffic area, please consider hosting a pantry of your own. We would encourage you to source or build a pantry of your own, however, please contact us if you are looking for help to establish your pantry. You must have the permission of the property owner to establish a pantry.
Please advise us when your pantry is operational so we can add it to the map! The locations are published in order to help community members find pantries to give or take items. Host names are not included
For those in need
Please take from the Free Little Pantries with love from your neighbours. If you find yourself in need regularly, know that your community is here to help. There are local food banks able to provide you with more substantial and nutritious supplies of food designed to meet the specific needs of you (and your family).
Check out our map to know where you can find the Little Free Pantries in Toronto."
FMI:
https://www.torontolittlefreepantriesproject.com/#SolarPunkSunday #MutualAid #FoodSecurity #Ontario #Toronto #BuildingCommunity #CommunitySupport #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
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#TorontoON - #Toronto #LittleFreePantries Project
About the Little Free Pantries Project
"Give what you can. Take what you need. Working together for a better future!
It is estimated that #FoodInsecurity affects almost 1 in 5 Toronto households (18.5%). Toronto Little Free Pantry Project’s objective is to address this need on a local level and ultimately make our city a better place. We are communities coming together, building, hosting and stocking #LittleFreePantries in order to help those in need amongst us.
Please consider giving to a Little Free Pantry in your area. Suggested items are canned foods, dry pasta, tomato sauce, rice, beans, cereal, granola bars, hygiene products. Click here or here for Daily Bread Food Bank’s list of high demand items.
Please do not leave perishables or expired items. Please do not leave baby formula in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
If you have materials which might be used or repurposed for building a pantry and may wish to donate these, please contact us using the form below.
If you are skilled in carpentry and/or have equipment or space which could be used to create pantries, please contact us using the form below. We have established a waitlist of interested hosts who need help to build their pantries. Typically the host would cover the cost of materials and labour.
Here are instructions for building your own Little Free Pantry (recommended).
Hosting A Free Pantry
Working together for a better future
Particularly if you live in a high foot traffic area, please consider hosting a pantry of your own. We would encourage you to source or build a pantry of your own, however, please contact us if you are looking for help to establish your pantry. You must have the permission of the property owner to establish a pantry.
Please advise us when your pantry is operational so we can add it to the map! The locations are published in order to help community members find pantries to give or take items. Host names are not included
For those in need
Please take from the Free Little Pantries with love from your neighbours. If you find yourself in need regularly, know that your community is here to help. There are local food banks able to provide you with more substantial and nutritious supplies of food designed to meet the specific needs of you (and your family).
Check out our map to know where you can find the Little Free Pantries in Toronto."
FMI:
https://www.torontolittlefreepantriesproject.com/#SolarPunkSunday #MutualAid #FoodSecurity #Ontario #Toronto #BuildingCommunity #CommunitySupport #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
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#NinaMunteanu Talks to CBC About #Solarpunk (in #Toronto and Elsewhere)
May 3, 2026
Excerpts:
"On the Emerging Solarpunk Movement in Toronto:
When asked about whether there is a solarpunk movement in Toronto, I said absolutely! #SolarpunkToronto is an emerging movement focused on building a #sustainable, #equitable future through #CommunityAction, #GreenArchitecture, and #RenewableEnergy, specifically tailored for the city’s urban environment. It includes initiatives like sustainable fashion shows, community meetings, and innovative #storytelling, aimed at merging environmental activism with optimistic technology. The mantra is to achieve a regenerative sustainable urban future.
I mentioned #LindsayJane of the Solarpunk Scene (Youtube videos on Solarpunk projects in Toronto) and Ariel of Solarpunk Presents with podcast interviews on solarpunk efforts. People can find community on the Solarpunk Facegroup group. I also talked about the #TorontoSolarpunkMeetup at the #CentreForSocialInnovation, where they practice ' #PrefigurativeLife ’: living as if the #SustainableFuture already exists. Which it does, though not everywhere.
This reminds me of #cyberpunk science fiction author #WilliamGibson’s famous quote: The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed.
Examples of solarpunk initiatives practiced by individuals and small communities include the use of #CommunityGardens, setting up and looking after #RooftopGardens or #raingardens. Tenants can have a #PollinatorGarden on their patio and set up a #BalconySolar panel (now very affordable). People are going electric; some are setting up solar rooftops or balconies. Groups and individuals are engaging in clothing swaps and sustainable fashion runways.
Community-led trusts are involved in repairing items for reuse instead of adding to the throw-away culture. In my book #ADiaryInTheAgeOfWater the diarist’s mother Una rides her bike all over the community, repairing all kinds of things for a community that has lost its ability to do so; something we’re losing in this digital age.
On a Solarpunk Future:
We discussed the feasibility of a city like Toronto becoming 100% solarpunk. My response was a wary yes. Of course it was possible. But, in my opinion, two things have to happen for this to succeed: 1) the willingness of individuals in a community to give up a consumer-led capitalist lifestyle and adopt a lighter gentler footprint; and 2) community and city leaders to be on board with it. The enthusiastic cooperation of leaders cannot be overstressed for a paradigm shift toward a solarpunk future to succeed."
Read more:
https://ninamunteanu.me/2026/05/03/nina-talks-to-cbc-about-solarpunk-in-toronto-and-elsewhere/#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #TheFutureIsNow #WeNeedOurNeighbors #SolarPunkFuture #ParadigmShift #SolarPunkWriters
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#NinaMunteanu Talks to CBC About #Solarpunk (in #Toronto and Elsewhere)
May 3, 2026
Excerpts:
"On the Emerging Solarpunk Movement in Toronto:
When asked about whether there is a solarpunk movement in Toronto, I said absolutely! #SolarpunkToronto is an emerging movement focused on building a #sustainable, #equitable future through #CommunityAction, #GreenArchitecture, and #RenewableEnergy, specifically tailored for the city’s urban environment. It includes initiatives like sustainable fashion shows, community meetings, and innovative #storytelling, aimed at merging environmental activism with optimistic technology. The mantra is to achieve a regenerative sustainable urban future.
I mentioned #LindsayJane of the Solarpunk Scene (Youtube videos on Solarpunk projects in Toronto) and Ariel of Solarpunk Presents with podcast interviews on solarpunk efforts. People can find community on the Solarpunk Facegroup group. I also talked about the #TorontoSolarpunkMeetup at the #CentreForSocialInnovation, where they practice ' #PrefigurativeLife ’: living as if the #SustainableFuture already exists. Which it does, though not everywhere.
This reminds me of #cyberpunk science fiction author #WilliamGibson’s famous quote: The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed.
Examples of solarpunk initiatives practiced by individuals and small communities include the use of #CommunityGardens, setting up and looking after #RooftopGardens or #raingardens. Tenants can have a #PollinatorGarden on their patio and set up a #BalconySolar panel (now very affordable). People are going electric; some are setting up solar rooftops or balconies. Groups and individuals are engaging in clothing swaps and sustainable fashion runways.
Community-led trusts are involved in repairing items for reuse instead of adding to the throw-away culture. In my book #ADiaryInTheAgeOfWater the diarist’s mother Una rides her bike all over the community, repairing all kinds of things for a community that has lost its ability to do so; something we’re losing in this digital age.
On a Solarpunk Future:
We discussed the feasibility of a city like Toronto becoming 100% solarpunk. My response was a wary yes. Of course it was possible. But, in my opinion, two things have to happen for this to succeed: 1) the willingness of individuals in a community to give up a consumer-led capitalist lifestyle and adopt a lighter gentler footprint; and 2) community and city leaders to be on board with it. The enthusiastic cooperation of leaders cannot be overstressed for a paradigm shift toward a solarpunk future to succeed."
Read more:
https://ninamunteanu.me/2026/05/03/nina-talks-to-cbc-about-solarpunk-in-toronto-and-elsewhere/#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #TheFutureIsNow #WeNeedOurNeighbors #SolarPunkFuture #ParadigmShift #SolarPunkWriters
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There's a lot going on at #EvergreenBrickworks in #TorontoON -- including a #ChildrensGarden, #FarmersMarkets, #Workshops, #CycleTorontoRecHub, and much, much more!
"Welcome to Evergreen Brick Works, a former brick factory turned gem in the heart of Toronto’s beautiful ravines. Open daily and all year round, the Brick Works is a space to play, eat, shop, explore and connect in all seasons.
Be sure to visit this summer and catch a Football Watch Party, an outdoor movie, a playful adventure in our Children’s Garden or our weekly Saturday Farmers Market"
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-works/whats-on/
#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #Toronto #ThirdSpaces #YouthCentre #CommunityHub #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #UrbanAgriculture
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There's a lot going on at #EvergreenBrickworks in #TorontoON -- including a #ChildrensGarden, #FarmersMarkets, #Workshops, #CycleTorontoRecHub, and much, much more!
"Welcome to Evergreen Brick Works, a former brick factory turned gem in the heart of Toronto’s beautiful ravines. Open daily and all year round, the Brick Works is a space to play, eat, shop, explore and connect in all seasons.
Be sure to visit this summer and catch a Football Watch Party, an outdoor movie, a playful adventure in our Children’s Garden or our weekly Saturday Farmers Market"
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-works/whats-on/
#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #Toronto #ThirdSpaces #YouthCentre #CommunityHub #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #UrbanAgriculture
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#TorontoON - #RepairCafeToronto
"#RepairCafé #Toronto organizes and supports #CommunityEvents where neighbours help neighbours learn how to repair household items. Our events are hosted by various organizations, including local #CommunityCentres, #NeighbourhoodHubs, #EducationalInstitutions, #FarmersMarkets, and more. The video below was filmed at one of our favourite Repair Café locations. You can meet some of the volunteers and fixers, and see what it’s like to visit a Repair Café."
Link to video:
https://vimeo.com/154463372?fl=pl&fe=tiFMI:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #FixIt #ReduceWaste #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #Ontario
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#TorontoON - #RepairCafeToronto
"#RepairCafé #Toronto organizes and supports #CommunityEvents where neighbours help neighbours learn how to repair household items. Our events are hosted by various organizations, including local #CommunityCentres, #NeighbourhoodHubs, #EducationalInstitutions, #FarmersMarkets, and more. The video below was filmed at one of our favourite Repair Café locations. You can meet some of the volunteers and fixers, and see what it’s like to visit a Repair Café."
Link to video:
https://vimeo.com/154463372?fl=pl&fe=tiFMI:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #FixIt #ReduceWaste #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #Ontario
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Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday.
#PortlandME - #FiberArts Meetup
Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:30am – 11:30amBurbank Branch
377 Stevens Ave.
Portland, ME 04103Program Type: Maker Club
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)Event Details:
"Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other #crafters for inspiration and conversation. #Knitting, #crochet, #embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all skill levels."FMI:
https://portlandme.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-meetup-12749#MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #FiberArtsMeetUp #Makers #BuildingCommunity
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Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday.
#PortlandME - #FiberArts Meetup
Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:30am – 11:30amBurbank Branch
377 Stevens Ave.
Portland, ME 04103Program Type: Maker Club
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)Event Details:
"Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other #crafters for inspiration and conversation. #Knitting, #crochet, #embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all skill levels."FMI:
https://portlandme.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-meetup-12749#MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #FiberArtsMeetUp #Makers #BuildingCommunity
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Woman pulls up and invites strangers to do yoga on the spot. They get a mat and so much more.
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Woman pulls up and invites strangers to do yoga on the spot. They get a mat and so much more.
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Oh, I forgot to mention this... For next week's #SolarPunkSunday, I'll be focusing on #SolarPunk-related resources in #Ontario #Canada! #RepairCafes, #CommunityGardens, #HikingTrails, etc. Lots of good resources that I'm looking forward to sharing. If you'd like me to focus on a particular geographic area for future #SolarPunkSundays, please let me know!
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Oh, I forgot to mention this... For next week's #SolarPunkSunday, I'll be focusing on #SolarPunk-related resources in #Ontario #Canada! #RepairCafes, #CommunityGardens, #HikingTrails, etc. Lots of good resources that I'm looking forward to sharing. If you'd like me to focus on a particular geographic area for future #SolarPunkSundays, please let me know!
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I just had a wonderful through-the-fence chat with my next-door neighbor, whom I noticed had expanded her chicken set-up. She's not only expanded things, but is now supplying local #FoodPantries with farm-fresh eggs. Wow! She rocks! And yeah. I'll be trading produce for manure gold with her soon! #HotCompost, here we come!
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #Barter #Neighbors #StartLocal #Composting #CompostGold #ChickenManure
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I just had a wonderful through-the-fence chat with my next-door neighbor, whom I noticed had expanded her chicken set-up. She's not only expanded things, but is now supplying local #FoodPantries with farm-fresh eggs. Wow! She rocks! And yeah. I'll be trading produce for manure gold with her soon! #HotCompost, here we come!
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #Barter #Neighbors #StartLocal #Composting #CompostGold #ChickenManure
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Leaving you all with this episode of #SolarPunkPresents podcast. TY to @MaQuest , @joewynne , @tinker , @jblue , @ReNatureLdn , and everyone else who used the hashtag and/or boosted posts!
#Solarpunk Presents
7.6: #Abundance, #Inclusion, #Resilience: The #OneMillionNeighbours Projectby Sam Nabi
Season 7, Ep. 6
Monday, May 19, 2025"This episode, Ariel speaks to Sam Nabi about One Million Neighbours, a project bringing together the voices of local non-profits that envisions the future of Waterloo Region once the population has reached one million. Sam discusses the impetus for the project, providing a voice for the voiceless, the issue with grant applications, funding the future, being proactive instead of reactive to harsh policies, and much more. What might an abundant, inclusive, resilient (Ariel says: solarpunk) city look like on the human level? Who lives there, what do they value, and what are their daily lives like? And what does it look like to take action now at the regional/municipal level to ensure that utopian vision?"
#SolarPunkSunday #TakeActionNow #StartLocal #ClimateChange #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency
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Leaving you all with this episode of #SolarPunkPresents podcast. TY to @MaQuest , @joewynne , @tinker , @jblue , @ReNatureLdn , and everyone else who used the hashtag and/or boosted posts!
#Solarpunk Presents
7.6: #Abundance, #Inclusion, #Resilience: The #OneMillionNeighbours Projectby Sam Nabi
Season 7, Ep. 6
Monday, May 19, 2025"This episode, Ariel speaks to Sam Nabi about One Million Neighbours, a project bringing together the voices of local non-profits that envisions the future of Waterloo Region once the population has reached one million. Sam discusses the impetus for the project, providing a voice for the voiceless, the issue with grant applications, funding the future, being proactive instead of reactive to harsh policies, and much more. What might an abundant, inclusive, resilient (Ariel says: solarpunk) city look like on the human level? Who lives there, what do they value, and what are their daily lives like? And what does it look like to take action now at the regional/municipal level to ensure that utopian vision?"
#SolarPunkSunday #TakeActionNow #StartLocal #ClimateChange #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency
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Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth
Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."
Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature
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Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth
Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."
Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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List of #BostonMA #CommunityGardens
"Our 56 community gardens —totaling 15 acres across eight Boston neighborhoods—are tended and cared for by local residents. These oases of green are sources of neighborhood pride that connect people and place. They turn neighbors into friends, strengthen family bonds and traditions, and inspire joy in the shared work of growing fresh, healthy, and delicious food."
https://thetrustees.org/content/list-of-boston-community-gardens/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GreenerCities #GrowYourOwn #TrusteesOfReservations
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List of #BostonMA #CommunityGardens
"Our 56 community gardens —totaling 15 acres across eight Boston neighborhoods—are tended and cared for by local residents. These oases of green are sources of neighborhood pride that connect people and place. They turn neighbors into friends, strengthen family bonds and traditions, and inspire joy in the shared work of growing fresh, healthy, and delicious food."
https://thetrustees.org/content/list-of-boston-community-gardens/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GreenerCities #GrowYourOwn #TrusteesOfReservations
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This place sounds so cool!
#Toronto - The Children’s Garden at #EvergreenBrickworks is where kids can explore and connect with nature. It’s a place for kids to get hands on the natural world, including exploring the garden’s rich array of plants.
- Summer weekdays, July and August: 5:30pm to dusk (after Summer Camp programs)
- School-Year weekdays, September through June: 4pm to dusk (after Children’s Education programs)
- Year-round weekends and holidays: 8am to duskEcology at the Children’s Garden
"Our #UrbanAgriculture beds within the garden offer space to grow familiar veggies and herbs. Garden spaces like these can play a vital role in bringing together community members to work to grow food collectively. They can also teach us some valuable lessons on the value of farms and protected local agricultural land, which are able to produce food on a much larger scale.
Located inside the Children’s Garden, the Guild Garden is designed with children in mind. Made possible by support from Forester’s Financial, the garden is built around a central cherry tree surrounded by many species of plants (including fruit shrubs, berries, vegetables and herbs) to create a rich and diverse garden for children to explore. The plants chosen for this garden support #BeneficialInsects, help deter pests and protect the soil.
Lining the alley leading up the garden, stockpots and metal container were installed in 2021 by Foresters Financial, to showcase a regenerative landscape, while also providing food for both pollinators and people. The art on the planters was designed by #Délı̨nę #FirstNations artist and printmaker #LauraGrier.
Milkcrate containers are a legacy left over from the #BoweryProject, which seeks to set up mobile urban farms by setting up #ContainerGardens in urban lots. Initially installed in 2015 with an urban agriculture focus, the milkcrates were revitalized in 2023 into a native container garden concept. This project aims to demonstrate to visitors that NativePlantGardens can be planted anywhere, even without a yard. The containers also aim to model the creation of #GreenCorridors that connect fragmented pieces of habitat throughout the city; to this end they were planted out with plants donated by #ProjectSwallowtail, which aims to connect #greenspaces across the city.
The milkcrate containers in the alley contain edible native plant species. In 2023 they were planted out with the following:
• Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
• Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
• Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)
• Violets (Viola labradorica)
• Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)"FMI:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/the-childrens-garden/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #BuildingCommunity #EdibleGarden #GreenerCities #UrbanGardens #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #ChildrensGarden
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This place sounds so cool!
#Toronto - The Children’s Garden at #EvergreenBrickworks is where kids can explore and connect with nature. It’s a place for kids to get hands on the natural world, including exploring the garden’s rich array of plants.
- Summer weekdays, July and August: 5:30pm to dusk (after Summer Camp programs)
- School-Year weekdays, September through June: 4pm to dusk (after Children’s Education programs)
- Year-round weekends and holidays: 8am to duskEcology at the Children’s Garden
"Our #UrbanAgriculture beds within the garden offer space to grow familiar veggies and herbs. Garden spaces like these can play a vital role in bringing together community members to work to grow food collectively. They can also teach us some valuable lessons on the value of farms and protected local agricultural land, which are able to produce food on a much larger scale.
Located inside the Children’s Garden, the Guild Garden is designed with children in mind. Made possible by support from Forester’s Financial, the garden is built around a central cherry tree surrounded by many species of plants (including fruit shrubs, berries, vegetables and herbs) to create a rich and diverse garden for children to explore. The plants chosen for this garden support #BeneficialInsects, help deter pests and protect the soil.
Lining the alley leading up the garden, stockpots and metal container were installed in 2021 by Foresters Financial, to showcase a regenerative landscape, while also providing food for both pollinators and people. The art on the planters was designed by #Délı̨nę #FirstNations artist and printmaker #LauraGrier.
Milkcrate containers are a legacy left over from the #BoweryProject, which seeks to set up mobile urban farms by setting up #ContainerGardens in urban lots. Initially installed in 2015 with an urban agriculture focus, the milkcrates were revitalized in 2023 into a native container garden concept. This project aims to demonstrate to visitors that NativePlantGardens can be planted anywhere, even without a yard. The containers also aim to model the creation of #GreenCorridors that connect fragmented pieces of habitat throughout the city; to this end they were planted out with plants donated by #ProjectSwallowtail, which aims to connect #greenspaces across the city.
The milkcrate containers in the alley contain edible native plant species. In 2023 they were planted out with the following:
• Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
• Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
• Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)
• Violets (Viola labradorica)
• Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)"FMI:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/the-childrens-garden/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #BuildingCommunity #EdibleGarden #GreenerCities #UrbanGardens #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #ChildrensGarden
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand
FREE #CompostingBasics Workshop – #ManurewaAucklandSunday, 19 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm#AucklandBotanicGardens
102 Hill Rd, #Manurewa, 2105, #Auckland"Join us at Auckland Botanic Gardens for a FREE composting workshop, facilitated by Sue, to learn about the three different systems for #composting food and green waste in your #HomeGarden. You’ll get a great understanding of the basics of composting and see some of the systems in action in the #EdibleGarden.
This workshop will be held in the Logan Campbell building, next to the edible garden.
What to bring: optional ‘pen/paper’ to take notes.
To help you on your way, all confirmed workshop participants get a 50% discount voucher to order a compost system through our website and, we’ll deliver it straight to your door.
This course is proudly supported by Auckland Council, Auckland Botanic Gardens and delivered by the #CompostCollective."
FMI and to register:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-composting-basics-workshop-manurewa-3/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #Composting #CompostWorkshop #BuildingCommunity
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand
FREE #CompostingBasics Workshop – #ManurewaAucklandSunday, 19 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm#AucklandBotanicGardens
102 Hill Rd, #Manurewa, 2105, #Auckland"Join us at Auckland Botanic Gardens for a FREE composting workshop, facilitated by Sue, to learn about the three different systems for #composting food and green waste in your #HomeGarden. You’ll get a great understanding of the basics of composting and see some of the systems in action in the #EdibleGarden.
This workshop will be held in the Logan Campbell building, next to the edible garden.
What to bring: optional ‘pen/paper’ to take notes.
To help you on your way, all confirmed workshop participants get a 50% discount voucher to order a compost system through our website and, we’ll deliver it straight to your door.
This course is proudly supported by Auckland Council, Auckland Botanic Gardens and delivered by the #CompostCollective."
FMI and to register:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-composting-basics-workshop-manurewa-3/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #Composting #CompostWorkshop #BuildingCommunity
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: Peels, Stems and Pulp – #DevonportAuckland
Sunday, 19 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm#DevonportLibrary
2 Victoria Road, Devonport, 0624, Auckland
"Join Sarah Williams at Devonport Library for this free Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – peels, pulp and stems.These are parts of fruit and vegetables that are usually thrown away or composted but are often edible. This would suit those who are already on their food waste reduction journey and want to learn more as well as those new to the subject. We’ll get hands on and explore some techniques that can easily be replicated at home.
The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including meal planning and how to store fresh produce to help it last longer.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council, #DevonportLibrary and is delivered by #CompostCollective."
FMI and to register [space is limited]:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-love-food-hate-waste-workshop-peels-stems-and-pulp-devonport/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #BuildingCommunity
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: Peels, Stems and Pulp – #DevonportAuckland
Sunday, 19 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm#DevonportLibrary
2 Victoria Road, Devonport, 0624, Auckland
"Join Sarah Williams at Devonport Library for this free Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – peels, pulp and stems.These are parts of fruit and vegetables that are usually thrown away or composted but are often edible. This would suit those who are already on their food waste reduction journey and want to learn more as well as those new to the subject. We’ll get hands on and explore some techniques that can easily be replicated at home.
The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including meal planning and how to store fresh produce to help it last longer.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council, #DevonportLibrary and is delivered by #CompostCollective."
FMI and to register [space is limited]:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-love-food-hate-waste-workshop-peels-stems-and-pulp-devonport/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #BuildingCommunity
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Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday! This Saturday (and every Saturday)!
#Toronto - Saturday #FarmersMarket
Toronto's biggest year-round farmers market
Saturdays, 8am – 1pm (Local Food Court open until 2pm)
Summer location: Pavilions, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8
"Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market is open year-round, connecting people in Toronto to local #Ontario farmers and producers.
"Evergreen started its Saturday Farmers Market in 2007 with 25 local farmers and producers, a great location, and a great community response. At the time, many predicted that it wouldn’t last. But, last, it did. Since then, it has grown into the largest year-round farmers market in Toronto.
"Open year-round, snow or shine, Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market is the meeting place for people from across the city—and beyond. Here you can connect with fellow Torontarians and local Ontario food producers alike."
FMI [includes vendor list]:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/saturday-farmers-market/#BuildingCommunity #TorontoCanada #GardenMarkets #BuyLocal #FarmToTable
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Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday! This Saturday (and every Saturday)!
#Toronto - Saturday #FarmersMarket
Toronto's biggest year-round farmers market
Saturdays, 8am – 1pm (Local Food Court open until 2pm)
Summer location: Pavilions, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8
"Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market is open year-round, connecting people in Toronto to local #Ontario farmers and producers.
"Evergreen started its Saturday Farmers Market in 2007 with 25 local farmers and producers, a great location, and a great community response. At the time, many predicted that it wouldn’t last. But, last, it did. Since then, it has grown into the largest year-round farmers market in Toronto.
"Open year-round, snow or shine, Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market is the meeting place for people from across the city—and beyond. Here you can connect with fellow Torontarians and local Ontario food producers alike."
FMI [includes vendor list]:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/saturday-farmers-market/#BuildingCommunity #TorontoCanada #GardenMarkets #BuyLocal #FarmToTable
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Alrighty then... Winding down #SolarPunkSunday. More about #Accessibility and #WildlifeCorridors next week, as well as #SensoryFriendlyGardens, #RepairCafes, #SharingEconomy, #GreenCities, #Rewilding, #SharingInformation and #BuildingCommunity! TY to @MaQuest and everyone else who used the hashtag! 💚
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Alrighty then... Winding down #SolarPunkSunday. More about #Accessibility and #WildlifeCorridors next week, as well as #SensoryFriendlyGardens, #RepairCafes, #SharingEconomy, #GreenCities, #Rewilding, #SharingInformation and #BuildingCommunity! TY to @MaQuest and everyone else who used the hashtag! 💚
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Bypassing Zero Trust using... laws of physics? 🤯⚡
Join SpaceCoastSec Aug 12 @ 6:30 PM as Paul Coggin breaks down Purdue Level 0 cyber-physics transduction attacks. No packets, just weaponized energy! ⚛️💥
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Bypassing Zero Trust using... laws of physics? 🤯⚡
Join SpaceCoastSec Aug 12 @ 6:30 PM as Paul Coggin breaks down Purdue Level 0 cyber-physics transduction attacks. No packets, just weaponized energy! ⚛️💥
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Rethinking #CommunityGardens for Accessibility
By Kim Ousley, April 22, 2026
"The summer after my amputation, I secured a small plot in a community garden. A dear friend paid the $15 seasonal fee—her way of helping me get outside and moving with my fairly new prosthetic leg.
"Her youngest son was five at the time and eager to help. We called it our 'experimental' garden, since neither of us really knew what we were doing. What we didn’t expect was how much it would give back to us. It became a social experiment of sorts—and a powerful boost to both my mental and physical health.
"We kept that garden going for several years. He learned how to plant, pull weeds, and harvest right alongside me—and even developed a taste for fresh salad ingredients.
"As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s a reminder that access to #GreenSpaces should be something everyone can experience.
"So why should communities consider making their gardens fully accessible, regardless of physical ability?
"#Gardening is a simple, healthy way to create a safe and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels and abilities. For those using #wheelchairs or electric #scooters, traditional gardens can be limiting—bending down or standing for long periods isn’t always possible. But something as simple as raised beds at the right height can make participation possible again.
"The term '#HorticulturalTherapy' (HT) refers to a professional, evidence-based practice that uses plants and gardening activities to achieve specific therapeutic goals for physical, mental, and social health. Led by credentialed therapists, it has been shown to improve memory, motor skills, and emotional well-being—especially in community settings.
"Communities that have incorporated #DisabilityFriendly design into their gardens are seeing the impact: increased participation, stronger connections, and a shared sense of purpose.
"My own garden wasn’t in an #ADAFriendly space, but with the help of my little buddy, I made it work. Since then, I’ve spoken with many people in my city about creating more inclusive gardening spaces for those who want to participate but face physical barriers.
"I’m starting to see that shift happen—and I hope to be part of growing it.
"So what should you consider when planning a more inclusive garden?
"#UniversalDesign is the foundation. It means creating a space that is usable by everyone, regardless of ability. This can include:
- Raised beds at wheelchair or standing height, so no one has to bend or risk falling
- Adaptive gardening tools with rubber grips, extended handles, and accessible water sources
- Wide, flat, and smooth pathways—at least 36 to 48 inches—to allow wheelchairs to turn comfortably (using pavement or compacted gravel)
- Volunteers who are willing to lend a hand and support inclusive participation"Getting involved in a local community garden can have lasting benefits. Gardening supports mobility, coordination, strength, balance, endurance, social connection, and memory.
"With a few thoughtful adaptations, it can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle—for everyone."
Source:
https://livingwithamplitude.com/accessible-community-gardens-disability-inclusion/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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Rethinking #CommunityGardens for Accessibility
By Kim Ousley, April 22, 2026
"The summer after my amputation, I secured a small plot in a community garden. A dear friend paid the $15 seasonal fee—her way of helping me get outside and moving with my fairly new prosthetic leg.
"Her youngest son was five at the time and eager to help. We called it our 'experimental' garden, since neither of us really knew what we were doing. What we didn’t expect was how much it would give back to us. It became a social experiment of sorts—and a powerful boost to both my mental and physical health.
"We kept that garden going for several years. He learned how to plant, pull weeds, and harvest right alongside me—and even developed a taste for fresh salad ingredients.
"As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s a reminder that access to #GreenSpaces should be something everyone can experience.
"So why should communities consider making their gardens fully accessible, regardless of physical ability?
"#Gardening is a simple, healthy way to create a safe and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels and abilities. For those using #wheelchairs or electric #scooters, traditional gardens can be limiting—bending down or standing for long periods isn’t always possible. But something as simple as raised beds at the right height can make participation possible again.
"The term '#HorticulturalTherapy' (HT) refers to a professional, evidence-based practice that uses plants and gardening activities to achieve specific therapeutic goals for physical, mental, and social health. Led by credentialed therapists, it has been shown to improve memory, motor skills, and emotional well-being—especially in community settings.
"Communities that have incorporated #DisabilityFriendly design into their gardens are seeing the impact: increased participation, stronger connections, and a shared sense of purpose.
"My own garden wasn’t in an #ADAFriendly space, but with the help of my little buddy, I made it work. Since then, I’ve spoken with many people in my city about creating more inclusive gardening spaces for those who want to participate but face physical barriers.
"I’m starting to see that shift happen—and I hope to be part of growing it.
"So what should you consider when planning a more inclusive garden?
"#UniversalDesign is the foundation. It means creating a space that is usable by everyone, regardless of ability. This can include:
- Raised beds at wheelchair or standing height, so no one has to bend or risk falling
- Adaptive gardening tools with rubber grips, extended handles, and accessible water sources
- Wide, flat, and smooth pathways—at least 36 to 48 inches—to allow wheelchairs to turn comfortably (using pavement or compacted gravel)
- Volunteers who are willing to lend a hand and support inclusive participation"Getting involved in a local community garden can have lasting benefits. Gardening supports mobility, coordination, strength, balance, endurance, social connection, and memory.
"With a few thoughtful adaptations, it can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle—for everyone."
Source:
https://livingwithamplitude.com/accessible-community-gardens-disability-inclusion/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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How To Design #Inclusive #CommunityGardens For All Abilities
by Kristian Angelov, Last Updated June 10, 2026
"An inclusive community garden works when people can arrive, move through the site, reach the soil, use water, rest, understand the rules, join workdays, and harvest with dignity. A garden can have wide paths and still exclude people if the gate is hard to open, the hose is heavy, all beds are low to the ground, signs use tiny print, or meetings happen at times that conflict with caregiving and shift work.
"Designing for all abilities means treating #accessibility as a whole garden system. Paths, beds, tool sheds, water points, seating, shade, compost areas, harvest tables, volunteer schedules, and decision processes all shape who can participate. Welcoming gardens reduce unnecessary effort so more people can stay involved in the activity.
"A shared growing space should give #wheelchair users, older adults, children, people with #LowVision, #NeurodivergentGardeners, people with #ChronicPain or #fatigue, new gardeners, caregivers, and neighbors with different languages or schedules a usable way to belong.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusive community garden design starts with the full route from street, transit, parking, or sidewalk to every shared task.
- Paths need firm surfaces, clear width, turning space, drainage, edge cues, and maintenance after storms.
- #RaisedBeds, #TabletopBeds, containers, vertical planters, and ground plots should work together so gardeners can choose the posture that fits them.
- Water, tools, compost, signs, seating, shade, and harvest areas need the same access planning as growing beds.
- Sensory and cognitive access matter: clear routes, predictable rules, quiet zones, tactile cues, pictograms, and low-overload work options expand participation.
- Community process is part of the design because schedules, plot rules, language access, and conflict systems decide who stays involved."Learn more:
https://gardeninsider.org/gardening/stress-reduction/designing-inclusive-community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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How To Design #Inclusive #CommunityGardens For All Abilities
by Kristian Angelov, Last Updated June 10, 2026
"An inclusive community garden works when people can arrive, move through the site, reach the soil, use water, rest, understand the rules, join workdays, and harvest with dignity. A garden can have wide paths and still exclude people if the gate is hard to open, the hose is heavy, all beds are low to the ground, signs use tiny print, or meetings happen at times that conflict with caregiving and shift work.
"Designing for all abilities means treating #accessibility as a whole garden system. Paths, beds, tool sheds, water points, seating, shade, compost areas, harvest tables, volunteer schedules, and decision processes all shape who can participate. Welcoming gardens reduce unnecessary effort so more people can stay involved in the activity.
"A shared growing space should give #wheelchair users, older adults, children, people with #LowVision, #NeurodivergentGardeners, people with #ChronicPain or #fatigue, new gardeners, caregivers, and neighbors with different languages or schedules a usable way to belong.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusive community garden design starts with the full route from street, transit, parking, or sidewalk to every shared task.
- Paths need firm surfaces, clear width, turning space, drainage, edge cues, and maintenance after storms.
- #RaisedBeds, #TabletopBeds, containers, vertical planters, and ground plots should work together so gardeners can choose the posture that fits them.
- Water, tools, compost, signs, seating, shade, and harvest areas need the same access planning as growing beds.
- Sensory and cognitive access matter: clear routes, predictable rules, quiet zones, tactile cues, pictograms, and low-overload work options expand participation.
- Community process is part of the design because schedules, plot rules, language access, and conflict systems decide who stays involved."Learn more:
https://gardeninsider.org/gardening/stress-reduction/designing-inclusive-community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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A Guide for Making #CommunityGardens #Accessible for all Members
"This guide uses #UniversalDesign to improve community garden accessibility for all members. It focuses on providing #AccessiblePathways, tools, and planting options, creating opportunities for education, fresh produce, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities.
This guide, created by Melissa Bravo, aims to enhance community garden accessibility for all members using Universal Design principles. It provides guidance on alterations community gardeners can make, focusing on #AccessibleWalkways (entrances, width, safety, materials), accessories (#ramps, #railings, #signage), water access, planters (raised beds, vertical gardening), #AccessibleTools, and #SensoryGardenPlants. By building accessible gardens, the guide emphasizes providing opportunities for agricultural education, access to locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities through therapeutic horticulture.
The guide promotes the principles of Universal Design to create environments of #inclusion in community gardens, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from garden participation. It highlights specific design considerations like operable gate handles, appropriate path widths, and stable surfaces to enable access for people with limited mobility. Appendices offer detailed instructions on accessible features, tools, and sensory garden plants. Ultimately, the guide serves as a resource for gardeners seeking to create inclusive spaces that capture the diversity of their communities."
Source:
https://rootinnature.ca/research/a-guide-for-making-community-gardens-accessible-for-all-members/Link to PDF [link at source is 404]:
https://www.ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/environment/a_guide_for_making_community_gardens_accessible_for_all_members_and_checklist.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity #SensoryPlants #SpendTimeInNature
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A Guide for Making #CommunityGardens #Accessible for all Members
"This guide uses #UniversalDesign to improve community garden accessibility for all members. It focuses on providing #AccessiblePathways, tools, and planting options, creating opportunities for education, fresh produce, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities.
This guide, created by Melissa Bravo, aims to enhance community garden accessibility for all members using Universal Design principles. It provides guidance on alterations community gardeners can make, focusing on #AccessibleWalkways (entrances, width, safety, materials), accessories (#ramps, #railings, #signage), water access, planters (raised beds, vertical gardening), #AccessibleTools, and #SensoryGardenPlants. By building accessible gardens, the guide emphasizes providing opportunities for agricultural education, access to locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities through therapeutic horticulture.
The guide promotes the principles of Universal Design to create environments of #inclusion in community gardens, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from garden participation. It highlights specific design considerations like operable gate handles, appropriate path widths, and stable surfaces to enable access for people with limited mobility. Appendices offer detailed instructions on accessible features, tools, and sensory garden plants. Ultimately, the guide serves as a resource for gardeners seeking to create inclusive spaces that capture the diversity of their communities."
Source:
https://rootinnature.ca/research/a-guide-for-making-community-gardens-accessible-for-all-members/Link to PDF [link at source is 404]:
https://www.ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/environment/a_guide_for_making_community_gardens_accessible_for_all_members_and_checklist.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity #SensoryPlants #SpendTimeInNature