It’s been a perfectly rainy spring… perfect for harvesting lots of rain water for your gardens and flowers! If you need a rain barrel, order one (or 5!) through a fundraiser for KW AccessAbility in cooperation with REEP Green Solutions. Three easy steps… Order your rain barrels online here: https://rainbarrel.ca/kwa/ Encourage your neighbours to do the … More Need a rain barrel? REEP has you covered!
Just found out about this today…. The Region of Waterloo is undertaking an Environmental Assessment (EA) to improve the cycling and walking connection between the Iron Horse Trail and the future Transit Hub at the intersection of Victoria Street and King Street in the City of Kitchener. The Region is holding a Public Consultation Centre … More Public Information Centre Tonight – Iron Horse Trail to Transit Hub Connection
The weather looks fine for throwing open the front doors at Extend-a-Family and filling up the outdoor picnic tables for a spring evening supper, al fresco! Friday June 2 6:00 – 8:00pm @ W.A.L.E.S building, Extend-a-Family 16 Braun Street Friday potlucks are a great opportunity for… Belonging and community Sharing great food!!!! Meeting new friends … More June 2… First Friday Potluck + A ‘Surprise’ Party!
Now that you know the ethics & ‘how-to’ of foraging for wild edibles from the previous blog post, here are 12 easy-to-identify wild edibles you can find in midtown in the spring and summer season. Violet (Viola) – The leaves make dark green additons to spring salads, and the delicate purple flowers can decorate cakes, … More 12 Easy-to-Identify Wild Edibles You Can Find in Midtown (Spring-Summer season)
Garden season is upon us! However, even if you got a head start by transplanting seedlings, or have a garden full of perennials coming back, a bountiful harvest is still weeks away. If you are craving local fresh greens right now, why not take up foraging? There are plenty of delicious, nutritious wild edibles all … More Foraging for Wild Edibles in Midtown
Your Midtown KW Neighbourhood 