South Osborne Community Co-operative (SOCC) is passionate about raising awareness about sustainable food systems.
We work to strengthen the South Osborne community by fostering the idea of neighbours helping neighbours. SOCC runs programs in South Osborne ranging from rescuing fruit from local backyards to building gardens that engage children in all the wonders of growing food. We host film and discussion nights as well as a monthly food buying club.
We work with other organizations and programs such as Harvest Moon Society, Lord Roberts Community Centre, Riverview Community Centre and the Province’s CLER program. SOCC is run by an energetic volunteer board, and powered by dedicated and knowledgeable community volunteers and a strong passion for sustainable living. Many of their best ideas and meetings happen while working in gardens.
The super-sized condo project called Fort Rouge Rail Yards is currently moving contaminated soil around the former CNR lands. Neither the developer, Gem Equities, nor the Minister of Conservation have released any toxicity results that various companies have done over the years. This could compromise food health in all of South Osborne.
Hi folks, this is a message for Evan, whom I met and chatted briefly with at the Intergenerational Gardening meeting on Saturday.
Evan, I did want to you about a gardening project in St. Vital. We are on the road doing workshops this week and next, but I would be grateful for a chance to meet anytime after Jan. 24.
Warm regards
Robert
Tel: 255-1131
Hey Robert,
Would love to chat with you — jan 26 and 27 mornings work well for me. send me an e-mail — urban.community.cooperative@gmail.com
Cheers,
e.
I’ve recently moved to South Osborne and am wondering if there are any community compost bins in the area. I’m happy to help maintain them in exchange for using them. Stumbled upon your page and thought this might be a good place to ask!
Hey Chelsea,
Yes! There are compost bins around the community that are in need of maintenance that you’d be welcome to use. There are several at the Riverview Garden Society — three on either side of Churchill Drive just north of Baltimore Rd. There’s also another bin at the Riverview Hoop House by the community centre, and another 3 bin system at the Lord Roberts Garden at LRCC. Send me an e-mail if you ever want to go for a tour!
urban.community.cooperative@gmail.com
Cheers!
e.