Calling all hackers! The second-ever Random Hacks of Kindness is happening this weekend in Toronto. Problems have been submitted from all over the world, seeking tech solutions for the greater good. Not Far From The Tree has put out a call to develop a map for fruit trees on public land in Toronto, similar to [...]

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I arrived at the Evergreen Brickworks two Sundays ago by bike and through the rain. It felt great to wind down and perk up for the Mobilizing Food Solutions panel discussion. This colloquium had all the creature comforts – great location, great people with great knowledge, and great food. Selected graduate panelists were asked to [...]

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It’s official: Brewer’s Plate has sold out of tickets for tonight’s fantastic fundraiser. The evening will surely be magical. Now the question remains who will be the winning bidder on each of the amazing live auction items. Make 48 bottles of your own brew at Great Lakes Brewery, with Gord Miller Private shopping experience with [...]

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In preparing for tomorrow night’s Brewer’s Plate, Not Far From The Tree teamed up with Shadowland Theatre to produce puppets to delight and entertain guests. Since 1983 Shadowland has had the goal to entertain, engage, empower, and inspire positive interaction with each other and our environments. Last Saturday, a group of Not Far From The [...]

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The beer and food pairings for Brewer’s Plate – coming up this Wednesday! – have been released: Mark Cutrara and Mill Street Brewery Michael Steh and Great Lakes Brewery Brook Cavanagh and Wellington’s Brad Long and Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company Tawfik Shehata and Steam Whistle Lora Kirk and Black Oak Brewing Marc Breton and [...]

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By the time our Party in the Park rolled around on Sunday March 13, we had collected 92 Litres of sap from five of our 10 tapped trees. Last year, the weather wasn’t ideal for sap collection, and the sap had pretty much stopped flowing by mid-March. This year, however, the sap has been flowing [...]

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The Brewer’s Plate proves a delectable feast can be concocted during the thinnest harvest time, especially when local craft brews are part of the picture. The Menu (So Far!) for Brewer’s Plate April 6th, 2011 at the Wychwood Barns Chef Michael Steh broccoli and cheddar soup (vegetarian) served with hot smoked pulled pork and crispy [...]

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On March 21 I attended a workshop  on forest gardens at FoodShare as led by Salvador Gallegos-Santinoli, a permaculture connoisseur and local landscape designer. Participants explored the philosophy — and even the spirituality — behind this unique ecosystem approach to gardening. Forest gardening is derived from principles of permaculture (permanent-agriculture) and can be applied in [...]

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Not Far From The Tree is overjoyed at being selected as the beneficiary of all funds raised at the Brewer’s Plate. This fabulous event is now in its fourth year, celebrating local food and craft beer with a Spring locavore feast! Top chefs such as Jamie Kennedy, Brad Long, Mark Cutrara, and Michael Steh have [...]

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If you’re wondering what to do this weekend — wonder no longer! Syrup in the City’s Party in the Park, a celebration of all things maple, is taking place this Sunday March 13th from 1-4pm at Dufferin Grove Park. Come on out to the only FREE event that made it to Toronto Life Magazine‘s “To [...]

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