We’re thrilled to launch the SEL Community Garden—a student- and staff-led initiative that gives our neighbourhood access to space to grow food and experience the joy of gardening. Garden beds will be assigned by lottery, and successful applicants are asked to contribute a nominal  annual fee to help cover maintenance costs.

If selected, gardeners are solely responsible for their bed from May 31 to October 31. As a non-profit initiative, our goal is to support community members who might not otherwise have access to gardening space.

📝 Want to join?  Fill out our lottery registration form to enter. https://forms.gle/JXgKAHpE6aoLXFUC6
 

⏰ This year only, we’ll hold two lotteries: one now (for this season), and one this winter (for spring 2026).

If you're not selected this year, we encourage you to try again next season. Demand is high, but we’re working on ways to expand and include more families!

Interested in volunteering? 🌼 Email us at elizabeth@ocsb.ca to lend a hand in the garden!