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Humber Nursing Students Practicum
From September to December 2017, eight 3rd year Humber nursing students had the opportunity to work with Green Thumbs and Rose Avenue...
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Apr 6, 20182 min read
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Reflections: Placement Students Spring 2018
Maseeda Majeed and Kylee Hinde have been working here at Green Thumbs this spring, and they’ve got stories to tell! Maseeda (right) with...
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Apr 6, 20182 min read
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Summer Jobs!
Green Thumbs Growing Kids is a garden and food education non-profit based in the St. Jamestown neighbourhood. Through hands-on programs...
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May 10, 20173 min read
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Job Opportunity
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: Administrative Co-ordinator Location: Toronto, Ontario Green Thumbs Growing Kids works with urban...
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Apr 27, 20172 min read
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Board Members Sought
Green Thumbs is seeking nominations for directors with skills in finance, fundraising, communications, marketing, and strategic planning...
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Apr 24, 20172 min read
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Job Posting – Project & Communications Co-ordinator
Job Description Project & Communications Co-ordinator, School Garden Celebration Week Contract position, paying $22.50/hr, 14 hrs/wk x...
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Feb 13, 20171 min read
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An ECS student’s view
by Jajiba Chowdhury Green Thumbs’ mission is “to work with urban children, youth and their families to learn about, grow and prepare...
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Dec 12, 20162 min read
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Help us grow our gardens!
School gardens provide fresh food for families throughout summer, as well as youth education. Our learning gardens are a catalyst to show...
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Nov 17, 20161 min read
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Holiday Gift Cards are Here
This holiday season, give a gift that says you want to share the joy of the season with kids and their families in the inner city. On the...
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Nov 14, 20161 min read
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Summer Jobs!
Green Thumbs is hiring 6 summer students! Here’s the deal: Applicants must be (a) between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start...
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May 12, 20162 min read
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Welcome to our new blog
Watch this space for reflections & photos from students & staff!
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Feb 2, 20161 min read
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Raise a Glass to Learning Gardens Everywhere!
Green Thumbs runs award-winning programs for children and youth in dense urban neighbourhoods, cultivating a deep connection to healthy...
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Nov 11, 20151 min read
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Summer at Green Thumbs
This summer I had the pleasure of working with Green Thumbs Growing Kids as a Garden Program Leader. When I learned that I was hired, I...
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Sep 29, 20152 min read
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Summer reflections
The children who came to Winchester Garden this past week have blown me away with their remarkable ability to absorb information and...
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Jul 14, 20152 min read
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Board Members Sought, Annual General Meeting June 25
Green Thumbs is in our 16th year of operation, and our 7th year since incorporating as a non-profit organization. Our Board of Directors,...
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Jun 5, 20151 min read
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Growing with Green Thumbs
It’s hard to believe that my time with Green Thumbs is already coming to end – and I’m only writing my first blog post now! These past 8...
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Apr 14, 20152 min read
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Green Thumbs wins Vital Ideas award
Green Thumbs Growing Kids is very pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Vital Ideas grant from the Toronto Foundation. This...
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Apr 8, 20151 min read
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Seed Freedom & Dr. Vandana Shiva coming to TO
http://seedfreedom.in/2014-call-to-action-for-seed-food-and-earth-democracy/ Please visit this site and support Dr. Vandana Shiva’s...
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Sep 23, 20141 min read
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Tomatoes need companions, gardens need gardeners and we need you to join Green Thumbs Growing Kids!
by Joe Durand As a long time member of Green Thumbs Growing Kids I have had the opportunity to do just about everything imaginable...
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May 6, 20143 min read
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