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Waterloo Community Garden Cycling Tour
Community gardens have been around since the onset of the industrial revolution. Not only has their name changed since this time from Railway Gardens to Vacant Lot Gardens in the early 1900’s to the present day Community Gardens, so to has their purpose. While primarily for food production and urban beautification in the past, their purpose nowadays is much broader. Now the gardens are used to bring together diverse members of the community, create social spaces, reclaim areas from crime, and to share our different food histories. Studies have also shown community gardens have increased property values in the neighbourhoods they are located and many of community gardens also donate some or all of their produce to charity. With these benefits there are a total of 39 community gardens throughout the Region.To learn more about the gardens, help recognize these great volunteers in our community, and see these little pieces of paradise in our busy urban environment, a Community Garden Cycling Tour was planned to share these secret gems with the larger community. The cycling tour started from Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 29 Westmount Rd. S. With an introduction to the Garden Council,and tour of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. The event was put on by the Region of Waterloo Community Garden Council in partnership with Opportunities Waterloo Region and funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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