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    • Jun 4, 2019
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Green Evening Open House in Mount Pearl


On Thursday, June 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. there will be an open house at Park Place Community Centre, 61 Park Avenue, Mount Pearl.

Attendees can learn more about the following:

  • Community Gardens– Ideal for those who already have a community garden planting bed, or those interested in starting one, and sharing of advice and experiences.

  • Conservation Corps of Newfoundland and Labrador (CCNL) – Learn more about the planned work of the Green Team for 2019 in relation to community gardens, as well as the other good work being carried out by CCNL.

  • Waterford River – View displays and video, and have conversations regarding the history of the Waterford River, its benefits, and current initiatives to protect the river.

  • Beekeeping – Learn more about beekeeping in Mount Pearl, from personal residential hives to larger operations.

  • Food First NL – Speak to representatives of Food First NL about what they are doing to actively promote comprehensive, community-based solutions to ensure access to adequate and healthy food for all.

  • Mount Pearl Community Gardens

  • If you used a Community Garden planting bed in 2018 and wish to continue using the same one for 2019, or if you didn’t have a planting bed before but would like to start using one this summer, please contact Sean McKenna, Manager of Community Services Programming, by e-mail smckenna@mountpearl.ca or phone 748-1046.