April 20, 2016
It’s nearly that time. Our AGM will be held Saturday, April 30 from 1 – 3 PM at the board room of the Nunavut Research Institute.
We have so much going on this year – we hope you’ll be able to make it. Come out to learn about our recent business plan, funding opportunities, membership changes and chances to volunteer. We will also be looking to fill the ranks of our Board of Directors.
Hope to see you there.
April 13, 2016
It’s around this time of year when we see plenty of interest for new memberships with the greenhouse. We are expecting a few changes this year, so we will be temporarily suspending the purchase of new memberships until we hold our annual general meeting. There are a few tasks we need to complete before the meeting, so please keep an eye on this page for updates, as we hope to be announcing the date shortly.
Thanks for your interest in the Iqaluit Community Greenhouse Society! We hope to see you at our AGM!
August 25, 2015
Just a reminder of tomorrow’s regularly scheduled harvest at 5 PM. We expect there to be loads of produce, including peas, kale, Swiss chard, lettuce and more! See you there…
August 10, 2015
Don’t forget…it’s our regularly scheduled harvest day. See you just after 5!
August 6, 2015
Welcome to August and (knock on wood!) a bit of summer once more!
With the sun shining brightly, we’ll have to remember to check on the greenhouse to ensure the plants are being watered sufficiently. If you have signed up for the Operations Subcommittee, now’s your time to shine! Sign up for the watering schedule so we can take advantage of the sunshine and kickstart our new plants.
On a more serious note, please ensure that both the front and back doors are closed and locked securely once you leave the greenhouse. If you are having trouble getting the doors to lock, please speak to a board member or let us know via email as soon as possible.
As there has been slower growth with our lettuce crops, we will not be holding today’s supplementary greens harvest. We apologize for the inconvenience, but will see you on Monday, August 10 for our regularly scheduled work party/harvest.
Yesterday, we chatted with APTN’s Kent Driscoll about growing food in Iqaluit. Keep an eye on APTN News in the coming days for his report!
With a bit more water and sunshine, our lettuce crops will be ready for another harvest!
July 8, 2015
Even with the dreary weather in Iqaluit these past few weeks, our plants are thriving! To ensure that we get maximum productivity from all of our plants – primarily our greens – we will be holding additional harvests to keep the lettuce, spinach and kale healthy and happy. That means you can pick fresh food at the greenhouse every four days!
Our Google Calendar will be updated shortly to reflect the additional harvest parties. We realize that this may not last all summer, so always check the calendar for the most up to date events.
Don’t forget…we will be harvesting tomorrow from 5 PM to 7 PM. See you at the greenhouse to celebrate Nunavut Day!
June 15, 2015
It’s time for another work party this evening. Come out tonight and see what needs to be done to keep our plants growing, happy and healthy. See you at 5:30! Not a member yet? You can become one at the greenhouse. Or better yet, purchase your membership online!
May 29, 2015
Don’t forget to join us Saturday, May 30 at 11am at the greenhouse. That’s tomorrow! We’ll be planting! You can also sign up to volunteer for committees. See you there!
Not a member yet? Visit the Become A Member section of our site to join online today!
May 12, 2015
The snow is melting and the greenhouse is heating up! It’s almost time to plant.
Things always get busier this time of year. Don’t forget to check out our online calendar. We’ll be adding more events as the summer approaches.
For now, here’s what’s on the agenda…
Saturday, May 16, 11 AM to 1 PM – Work Party
It’s our first work party of the year! Come out to help us prep the soil for planting. We’ll be cleaning up what we can around the greenhouse and working to thaw out our compost in the outdoor bins. You can also sign up for proposed committees and we’ll chat about what we’ll be planting. Become a member if you haven’t yet, too. The temperatures inside the greenhouse are warm enough so that we’re hoping to get some radishes in the beds.
Tuesday, May 19 – Trivia Night (tentative)
We’re still confirming a venue, but we have loads of questions ready to stump you. Help us raise funds to assist with our operating costs. Always a great time and we definitely also think it’s a worthy cause.
Saturday, May 30, 11 AM to 1 PM – Work Party/Full Greenhouse Plant
We’re aiming for our earliest planting in the greenhouse ever. We’ve been monitoring our temperatures for the past couple of seasons and have decided to make this our day. There will be lots of work to do, so come out with your families and join the ICGS this year. We have so many exciting things planned!
April 15, 2015
Interested in joining the Iqaluit Community Greenhouse Society this year? We make it easy for you!
Go to “Become A Member” and navigate towards the bottom of the page. The 2015 membership package has been uploaded and you can pay your annual fees with cash, cheque or using PayPal (which allows you to pay directly from your bank account or through a credit card).
You can fill out your forms and send scanned copies back to us by email or drop them off at an upcoming greenhouse event. There are also instructions on how you can drop them off during office hours to the ICGS.
We look forward to welcoming you to the ICGS!
Iqaluit Community Greenhouse Society 