therapeutic gardening – Farmers on 57th

Seeking Garden Club Volunteers

sarah May 25, 2022 May 26, 2022Accessibility, Community, Garden Club, Get Involved, Opportunities, Volunteer

We started our well loved Garden Club program with the residents of George Pearson Centre (GPC) at the end of March by starting seeds indoors. This is our 14th year!! It has been a bit chilly so far, for many of the gardeners here, who all get around with the use of a wheelchair. GPC is a longterm residential care facility that is home to 114 adults of all ages. We are now looking for volunteers who are friendly, empathetic, enjoy creating a sense of community, and are interested in working one-on-one with gardeners with disabilities. This program is a…

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on an Urban Farm

karen February 16, 2022 February 16, 2022Accessibility, Community, CSA, Garden Club

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Farmers on 57th in 2020 were multiple: loss of reliable access to washrooms, indoor storage and programming space and increases in the cost of agricultural inputs, while at the same time, a growth in CSA membership.

Therapeutic Gardening Workshop August 21st, 2018

karen August 18, 2018 August 18, 2018Events, Workshop

Gardening can be a therapeutic activity for many people, including seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers. In partnership with George Pearson Centre, Farmers on 57th specializes in gardening and building communities with residents living with disabilities. Sarah from Farmers on 57th will introduce us to the benefits of therapeutic gardening, and how to make gardening accessible for those with limited mobility. Date: August 21st (Tuesday) Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (6470 Victoria Dr.)