Black Creek Community Farm

🎃👻 Who’s ready to get spooky for Old Hallow’s Eve? Just in time for the season, we’re wrapping up our open mic series with a BOO-tiful night of thrills and chills! 🌕✨ Join us for a Halloween-themed open mic night packed with surprises, popcorn, and a family-friendly movie that will send shivers down your spine! 🍿🎬 Dress to impress in your best Halloween costumes—let’s see those wicked looks! 🧙♀️🕷️ 📅 Mark your calendars for Friday, October 25, 2024, from 5 - 10 PM at Black Creek Community Farm! 🎉 FREE ADMISSION! https://lnkd.in/gjUYSmfn Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your talent or cheer on our amazing local performers! It might get chilly, so bundle up with your blankets and warm gear for a night full of fun! 🌬️🧣 👻 See you there, if you dare! 🕸️💀 #HalloweenOpenMic #SpooktacularNight #CommunityVibes #BlackCreekCommunityFarm

🧡 This Thanksgiving, we need your help 🧡 According to Food Banks Canada, almost 1 in 4 people in Canada are now facing food insecurity. In just one month, over 1.9 million visits were made to food banks—a 35% increase from last year. And more than 50% of families are worried they won’t have enough to eat. At Black Creek Community Farm, we are committed to growing nutritious, organic produce and making it accessible to our community. But to continue serving the families who rely on us, we need your support. Every donation counts. Donations over $10 will receive a tax receipt, and by becoming a monthly donor, you help us provide fresh food for families all year round. To donate, please click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/gJidMskS This Thanksgiving, let’s come together to fight food insecurity. 💚 #DonateToday #FightHunger #BCCF #FoodInsecurity #ThanksgivingGiving #SupportLocal #FeedOurCommunity #BlackCreekCommunityFarm

Hello, today the farm will be closed to the public in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage everyone to reserve space on Monday to learn, understand, honor, and familiarize themselves with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. If you haven't yet, we encourage you to take some time to read The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' Calls to Justice, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, as well as to engage with events centered on Truth and Reconciliation.

🚜 The farm will be closed today, September 19, and tomorrow, September 20, as we prepare for our sold-out Dinner at the Farm event! Thank you for your understanding, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back after the event. 🌿

🌱 We're thrilled to be featured in the Toronto Star as an urban oasis in Toronto’s northwest! This recognition comes just in time for Urban Agriculture Week and our sold-out Dinner at the Farm event happening tomorrow. 🎉 Thank you for all your support as we continue to champion food justice, sustainable farming, and community empowerment. Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to get involved! Read the full article here:

The 12th Annual Farm Festival at Black Creek Community Farm was an incredible celebration of community and sustainability, attracting over 1,100 attendees. A huge thank you to our dedicated partners, vendors, and artists who made this event a success. For a deeper look into the festival’s impact and highlights, explore our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/g7dUY2Tx #UrbanAgriculture #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability #BCCF

CHEF HIGHLIGHT - Introducing Aicha Belghaba! Aicha Smith- Belghaba is one of the marvellous chefs that will be cooking at the Dinner at the Farm: A Night of Culinary Enchantment on Thursday, September 19, 2024 6pm-9pm. She is the visionary owner and chef behind Esha’s Eats with a specialty in contemporary Indigenous cuisine. Aicha weaves her Mohawk Wolf Clan and Algerian heritage to tell an enriched culinary story, further building positive food experiences in many communities. Through the power of blending cultures and traditions, Aicha continues to raise the bar as a chef, business owner and community leader. The stories told in each dish will have you asking for seconds and thirds! Be sure to purchase your Dinner at the farm ticket through the link in BIO to experience this culinary delight. To find out more about Dinner at the Farm and to buy tickets, visit: blackcreekfarm.ca/dinner #BCCFDinner #BCCFarm #FarmtoTable #DinnerattheFarm

Faces of BCCF - Christal Williams! Our placement student Christal details her experience at the farm. "Being flexible with expectations can help you detach from the outcome in anything you do, ensuring a positive experience. I love seeing the community benefit from fruitful land. I am amazed every time tiny seedlings grow to become fruit-bearing plants." Check out the full post on our blog! https://lnkd.in/gBMvChU6

EXCITING NEWS! This Friday, August 30th from 6-9pm, we are collaborating with @janestreetspeaks_ , @sydaniie, and @cityofto the City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot to host our first of three Open Mic sessions at the farm which you can check out the last Friday of every month until October. These talented artists are ready to hit the stage and perform for you. If you didn't get a chance to sign up, still come out and share. Can't wait to see you there! Who are you excited to see?