Sustainable Urban Farming w/ Zawadi Farms
Roll up your sleeves, step away from your screens, and join Zawadi Farms for a seasonal team-building experience, where urban agriculture meets interactive engagement. This experience offers a refreshing break from the digital grind and a chance to delve into the hands-on world of farming with your colleagues.
You can choose between a tour and workshop or a hands-on farming experience, with a touch of friendly competition. Learn about Zawadi's commitment to a sustainable future, their philosophy of Community Supported Agriculture and discuss ways we can all take care of our earth. You'll head home with a bundle of fresh produce and the satisfaction of a day outside enjoying the sun, fresh air, and wildlife while learning about the land from a team of incredible farmers.
Escape the confines of the office this spring and experience the satisfaction of working the land with your colleagues.
Length: 2-3 hours
Type: In-person (Downsview Park)
Experience Options
Option 1: tour + workshop
Start with an introduction to Zawadi Farms and learn about the philosophy of Community Supported Agriculture. Enjoy the sun, fresh air, and wildlife as we tour the beds and greenhouses to see how food is grown and processed.
Choose between workshops on social health and composting, how to start your own garden project at home or learn how to pickle fresh veggies that you can take home.
Option 2: hands-on farming & friendly competition
Looking to get your hands into the dirt? Grab your team, roll up your sleeves, and learn to farm while participating in various challenges. From harvesting vegetables to maintaining the cleanest bed to testing teamwork in wheelbarrow relays, Zawadi's farming activities are fun while fostering camaraderie and communication skills. What type of tasks you do will be dependant on the time during the farming season when you visit.
About Zawadi Farm
Led by Jessey Njau, Zawadi Farm has deep roots in sustainable farming, dating back over seven years. Their journey began with a vision to transform urban spaces into thriving hubs of agricultural activity. Nestled in the heart of Toronto, their farm stands as a testament to the possibilities of sustainable, organic, and regenerative farming practices within a bustling cityscape.
Zawadi Farms is on a mission to promote sustainable agriculture, strengthen our community bonds, and empower individuals through education and access to fresh, locally sourced produce.