Men’s Gardening

This program is designed to create another opportunity for newcomer men and their family members to socialize among each other as well as with local Canadians within their communities. They learn about the importance of fresh and nutritious food and how to grow them here in Canada, practice English, share stories, network, get some support and life-skills, and become a role model for their children while teaching them about where their food comes from and why we need to care about the environment. It is also a stress-relief activity which helps newcomers gain self-confidence while they plant, water, weed, and harvest.