Planting, Gardening & Tree Stewardship Workshop
This hands-on workshop invites youth across the Niagara Region to learn about planting, gardening, and tree stewardship in a fun and interactive way. Participants take part in growing fruits, vegetables, native plants, and trees in community gardens, schools, and public green spaces. Through guided activities, youth explore how healthy plants and trees support biodiversity, strengthen local ecosystems, and contribute to greener, healthier communities. The workshop promotes environmental responsibility, teamwork, and a meaningful connection to nature while building practical skills that youth can apply in their everyday lives.
Composting & Recycling Sustainability Workshop
This interactive workshop engages youth across the Niagara Region in hands-on composting and recycling activities that promote waste reduction and environmental responsibility. Participants learn how to transform food waste into nutrient-rich compost to support sustainable gardening, while also exploring creative ways to reduce, reuse, and repurpose materials. Through practical demonstrations and group activities, youth develop everyday sustainability skills and a deeper understanding of how responsible waste management contributes to healthier communities and a cleaner environment.
Environmental Leadership & Community Action Workshop
This workshop supports newcomer and refugee youth across the Niagara Region in building social, emotional, and leadership skills through interactive learning and hands-on workshops. The program focuses on climate change education, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental leadership, and exploring pathways for youth engagement in environmental action and careers.
The workshop also includes educational trips to ecological and environmental learning sites, such as museums, community gardens, conservation areas, and other nature-based spaces. These experiences help youth connect learning to real-world contexts. Through collaborative learning and guided discussions, participants build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and develop a deeper sense of responsibility for the environment, empowering them to contribute to healthier, more inclusive, and sustainable communities.
Youth Pop-Up Market
The Youth Pop-Up Market provides youth across the Niagara Region with access to affordable, healthy grocery options in response to rising food costs. The market supports youth wellbeing by offering nutritious food at very affordable prices while also creating opportunities to learn about budgeting, financial planning, and food choices. Through this initiative, youth gain practical financial literacy skills and increased access to healthy options that positively support their overall health and wellbeing.
