Thriving Earth, Thriving People
Greenest City builds healthy, inclusive neighbourhoods centred around place-based climate action. Our work is focused on collective care of the earth (and each other!) and building resilient communities in response to climate change.
We prioritize co-creating solutions with people who are experiencing the impacts of climate change the most. These impacts are being experienced, in our urban high-rise communities, through rising temperatures, increasing costs of food, and lack of green infrastructure such as green space, bike lanes, and in adequate high rises adapted or built for climate change.
We weave food, plant and medicine growing and land stewardship, righting relations with the Indigenous people of this land, collective care of each other, art, and food sovereignty, with climate action. These priorities have been determined by the community. As we experience worsening impacts of climate change – our communities’ strengths and resilience will continue to grow and reshape these priorities.
Upcoming events
Parkdale Seedy Sunday & Eco Fair 2025 
Presented by West Neighbourhood House, Greenest City Program
Date: Sunday, March 30
Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm 
Location: Parkdale Public Library, 1303 Queen Street West (Basement)
Join us at the Seedy Sunday & Eco Fair 2025 in Parkdale! 
Seed Exchange: Donate, swap, and purchase local seeds from gardeners and seed farmers. Discover unique varieties for your garden!
Eco Fair: Showcasing our organizations committed to sustainability, zero waste, and green living. Surprises and activities for the whole family!
Interactive Workshops: Learn about seed sovereignty, enjoy delicious food, and support local food justice initiatives. Perfect for families and kids!
Admission: Pay-What-You-Can. To register for the event, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/4t3ymk2a
What to Expect at Seedy Sunday?– 
Buy and trade heirloom and open-pollinated seeds.
Hands-on gardening tips in workshops and demonstrations.- Fun eco-activities for kids.
- Connect with other gardeners in your neighborhood.
- more than 25 Eco exhibitors and vendors from the GTA area.
Want to donate your seeds?
Drop them off in person on the day of the event. For support with donating your seeds or getting more information about Seedy Sunday at Parkdale, please contact us at sandrale@westnh.org or call 437-522-2070.
Be part of the change towards a greener future!
More Events:
Seeds Packing Activity
Date: Monday, February 24
Time: 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: Basement of Epiphany and St Mark Church
Come and help us to get our seeds ready for our Seeds Exchange Event in March
Earth Day Celebration
Date: Tuesday, April 22
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Masaryk Park
Join us in celebrating the 55th anniversary of Earth Day!
For more information, please contact Sandra Leon at sandrale@westnh.org or call 437-522-2070.
Current projects
- Milky Way Hub
- Parkdale Good Food Market
- Growing the Future Kids – a partnership with Roots and Culture Gardening Club
- Growing the Future Youth – Funded by Canada Summer Job, Federal Government
- H.O.P.E. Community Garden
- Parkdale Cooks: Seniors Cooking Program (Not currently operating)
- Eco-Therapy – A partnership with psychiatrist Dr. Nate Charach. Reach out to sandrale@westnh.org for more information.
- Dunn Indigenous Garden Revitalization
Community-Led Projects and Partnerships
We partner with groups and organizations based on the groups self-determination, capacity and needs. The projects could have been started by or with the support of Greenest City (Bonnie Storr, West Lodge, St. Joe’s) or inspirational leadership built up in the community (Indigiqueer Garden, Roots and Culture Gardening Club, My Brother’s Keeper Meal Program, Parkdale Free School).
- Indigiqueer Garden at Dunn Parkette
- Bonnie Storr
- West Lodge
- St. Joe’s Community Garden
- Roots and Culture Gardening Club at Dr. Rita Cox-Kina Minagok Public School
- Parkdale Free School
- My Brother’s Keeper Meal Program
- Landscape Ontario’s Toronto Chapter Bursary Program
Education and Collective Capacity Building
In all of our work together, community members and leaders share knowledge as we work alongside each other. Greenest City also coordinates workshops lead by both our local community members and others across the city with knowledge and skills to share.
Academic Partnerships
Toronto Urban Farmers Training: A research partnership led by Seneca College, with Toronto Urban Growers, Toronto Metropolitan University, and West Neighbourhood House and Greenest City Program.
We also host students from University of Toronto and George Brown to complete research, internships and practicums.
Stewardship and Volunteering: Hands on care of the earth in the gardens, at our events, and projects.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Greenest City, contact Sandra at sandrale@westnh.org.
Staying Connected
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