Community Gardens

Community Gardens

The UNA presently has one Community Garden located in Hawthorn Place and another garden will begin in 2012  in Wesbrook Place.

The Pilot Community Garden is located adjacent to Hawthorn Place along Main Mall and it enjoyed its first season in 2008. This garden has 40 plots and is located on land leased from FP Innovations-Forintek. UNA residents are enthusiastic about gardening but, for now, the demand for gardens exceeds the space. However, the UNA Community Garden Committee is working hard to identify land for future community garden spots.

Plant Stewardship Program

The UNA has another opportunity for residents to get their hands dirty and learn more about gardening.

The UNA Plant Stewardship Program began in the spring of 2009. This program provides interested residents with an opportunity to oversee—or steward—the plants growing in public spaces. In 2009, the Plant Stewards put in plantings around The Old Barn Community Centre including a children’s vegetable garden, blueberry and strawberry plants, and an herb garden.

To find out more about either the UNA Community Gardens or the Plant Stewards Program contact the UNA Office at reception@myuna.ca or phone 604-827-5158.

Events in the Park

Every year, the UNA holds various events in different parks. To keep up to date on the upcoming park events, visit the events calendar or subscribe to the myuna announcements.

  • Canada Day (July) in Jim Taylor Park
  • Evening in the Park (July and August) in Jim Taylor Park, Michael Smith Park and Iona Green
  • Drop-in Activities in the Park (July and August) for children
  • Annual Barn Raising (September) in Jim Taylor Park