Oh Deer! – Urban Farms Meet Urban Deer
Common Roots Urban Farm (CRUF) broke ground at its Woodside location in the Spring of 2015 with a market garden and community garden. Although there was the occasional deer sighting (and tulip topping), it wasn’t until 2022 that our bean crop started taking a hit. In...
We’re Hiring Two Urban Farm Assistants
The Urban Farm Assistant will help in the market garden, community garden and market stand of Common Roots-Woodside at Nova Scotia Hospital in Dartmouth and Common Roots BiHi in Halifax (one person for each site). Eligibility: In order to apply, the individual needs...
We’re Hiring a Community Events Coordinator!
Deadline for Applications: April 22, 2024 Hours: 20 hours a week at $24-$26 an hour. Hours are flexible and will include some evenings and weekends. Employment Period: 24 weeks beginning early May 2024 Location: The majority of the organizing and planning work can be...
We’re Hiring Two Garden Engagement Coordinators!
Two Positions: Garden Engagement Coordinator Organization: Common Roots Urban Farm – Woodside Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Eligibility: These positions are funded through the Job Creation Partnership program. Please review eligibility details before applying. ...
We’re Hiring a Community Outreach Coordinator
BiHi Position: Community Outreach Coordinator Organization: Common Roots Urban Farm – BiHi Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Eligibility: These positions are funded through the Job Creation Partnership program. Please review eligibility details before applying. Hours:...
Hiring: Common Roots Urban Farm Employability Project Coordinator
OverView Common Roots Urban Farm has been in operation since 2012 at two locations. The Halifax siteis at Bi-Hi Park and the Dartmouth site is on the grounds of the Nova Scotia Hospital. Bothfarms have high participation from the newcomer community. This project will...
Five Short Films on Growing Food and Finding Hope
These films feature six gardeners from Common Roots Urban Farms and get to the root of the beautiful and sometimes profound roles community gardens play in peoples' lives. Check out the link to the five films here. Thanks to the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative...
We’re Hiring Two Urban Farm Assistants!
The Urban Farm Assistant will help in the market garden, community garden and market stand of Common Roots-Woodside at Nova Scotia Hospital in Dartmouth and Common Roots BiHi in Halifax (one person for each site). Eligibility: The individual must be between the ages...
We’re Hiring a Project Coordinator at Common Roots BiHi!
After ten years with Common Roots, our BiHi Project Coordinator is moving on, and we're looking for someone new to take the lead at our urban farm in Halifax. Please check out the post below and share widely! Applications are due Wednesday, May 24 at midnight. Project...
Common Roots is Hiring for 3 Positions – Applications due April 10
Please check out the below links for the job descriptions as well as eligibility requirements. Common Roots Woodside is hiring 2 Garden Engagement Coordinators. Common Roots BiHi is hiring one Community Engagement Coordinator.
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