Updates from an Amateur Gardener, Pt. 1

I feel like I’ve won the lottery! A few weeks ago, I got an email from the Oswald Park Community...
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We’re hiring a Site Assistant!

The Site Assistant reports to the Site Manager. The Site Assistant is responsible for the garden stewardship at the CEC’s...
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We’re hiring a Summer Education Assistant!

The Summer Education Assistant (SEA) reports to the Child and Youth Education Manager. The SEA supports the CEC’s education programs...
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Zoe-Blue Coates (she/her), Birder and Resilient Communities Enthusiast

If you’ve been by the Compost Education Centre, you’ve probably been warmly welcomed – and educated – by Zoe-Blue Coates....
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Composting is Key to Sustainable Urban Agriculture

My partner recently sent me this article, Urban agriculture’s carbon footprint can be worse than that of large farms, and...
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Upcoming Events

CEC Volunteer Meet Up

Mar 9 · 3:30-4pm · 1216 North Park St.

Meet CEC staff and other volunteers, and sign up for future volunteer work! BYO Cup for hot tea!

Tending to Mason & Leafcutter Bees

Mar 16 · 1-3pm · In-Person

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Mindful Nature Stitching

Apr 6 · 1-3pm · In-Person

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Adult Education

We offer a broad range of workshops on composting, organic gardening, and sustainable living topics every year.

Adult Education

Child & Youth Education

Looking for educational opportunities for children and youth? We offer a variety of programming available for schools, summer camps, private groups as well as parent-child workshops and online resources for home learners! Join us for interactive and exploratory learning about composting, worms, soil health and much more!

Child & Youth Programs

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