Planting Seeds of Connection Family Membership:

Cultivating a Love for Nature, Nourishing Future Generations

Planting Seeds of Connection is an exciting new program launching in 2025 that is designed to engage, inspire, and create a sense of community for our children.  Hosted at the National Training Site for Children's Lands Canada in Middleport Ontario, this program offers members the chance to explore and connect with 46 acres of revitalized land, lovingly nurtured and envisioned by local children.

Children are at the heart of everything we do (learn more at @childrenslands (Instagram) or childrenslands.ca), and we believe that creating a strong, supportive community around them is essential. This program is designed for everyone across the life cycle—individuals, partners, families, Elders, youth, and anyone who shares a passion for the earth. Together, we aim to cultivate a vibrant, connected community dedicated to working in harmony with the land and with one another.

Over the course of a 7-month journey, members will learn regenerative food-growing practices while connecting with the land and each other.  As a community, we’ll demonstrate to the children how meaningful life can be when we work together to honour the earth and care for the gifts she provides. We will plant seeds—both in the soil and in the hearts of our children—that will grow into a healthier, more connected future.

Why Join?

Membership offers more than just gardening skills—it’s a chance to build meaningful connections with the earth, with other families, and with a like-minded community. Together, we’ll cultivate knowledge, foster resilience, and create lasting memories.

Why Learn to Grow Your Own Food?

Growing your own food is one of the most impactful ways to foster a connection with the earth while providing fresh, nutritious produce for your family and loved ones.

 It empowers children to appreciate where their food comes from, understand sustainability, and develop lifelong skills.

When do we Gather?

Gatherings will take place every second Sunday between 9am - 12pm. (Relaxed arrival between 9 - 10am). Dates are as follows;

• April 6, 20

• May 4, 18

• June 1, 15, 29

• July 13/27

• August 10, 24

• September 7, 21

• October 5, 19

What’s Included in Your Family Membership?

Hands-On Learning Opportunities with:

    •    Garden planning for seasonal abundance.

    •    Seeding, planting, and transplanting.

    •    Garden prep: soil health, composting, mulching.

    •    Harvesting, canning, dehydrating, and lacto-fermenting.

    •    Cooking and preparing fresh ingredients.

    •    Seed saving and planting for future growth.

    •    Sustainable gardening practices

Explore Established Perennials:

Learn about and harvest from nature’s abundance:

    •    Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries (red and gold), service berries, aronia berries, red currants, elderberries and  josta berries

    •    Fruit Trees: Peach, pear, plum, cherry, apricot, pawpaw, and apple.

    •    Nut Trees: Hickory nuts, acorns, and walnuts.

    •    Other Edibles: Service berries, sugar maples, mint, and medicinal herbs.

Discover Seasonal & Winter Harvesting:

    •    Learn about wildcrafting and join us as we explore and harvest wild edibles in the spring. 

•    Discover the secrets of growing cold-hardy plants and planning for a continued harvest into the cooler months, often extending through November and even December

Let’s grow together!

We look forward to welcoming you on this journey of learning, harvesting, and connecting with nature!  Register Now to start planting seeds of connection!

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