Posted in Profiles on Mar 20th, 2013
On this first day of spring, we are thrilled to introduce our Spring Volunteer Team! This new team will lend their time, talents and energy over the next few months to help out behind the scenes with
We are excited to introduce our second featured artist in the Artist in Urban Orchard program, Paul Thompson! Here’s a little about Paul
Posted in Art, In Backyards, Profiles on Jan 14th, 2013
This past summer, we launched the Artist in Urban Orchard program, asking members of our volunteer community to create works that show how Toronto fruit inspires them artistically. Two local artists were involved
Posted in In Backyards, In the Kitchen, Profiles on Dec 17th, 2012
Not Far From The Tree picks a lot of fruit every year. You may be wondering where it all goes. The fruit is divided in thirds: 1/3 to homeowners; 1/3 to volunteers; and 1/3 to food banks, shelters and
Introducing … Emma! Hi everyone! My name is Emma and I am the new (and sparkly) Community Arts Intern! So what does that mean? It means that I get to think up and do lots of fun community events, and use the arts to connect
Posted in In Backyards, Profiles on Oct 1st, 2012
You may have wondered how so many picks get organized to harvest the abundance of fruit in Toronto. Well, Marc is Not Far From the Tree’s extraordinary Picking Coordinator! Marc joined Not Far From the Tree in 2009
Posted in Profiles on Aug 16th, 2012
As part of my series of interviews of people involved with Not Far From The Tree, I had the opportunity to interview one of the many amazing volunteers who helps keep things running smoothly. Leah Bobet has done a few fruit picks, but much of her volunteer work has been administrative. It was so much [...]
Posted in Profiles on Jun 21st, 2012
Hello, I’m Avery Peters. I have been volunteering with Not Far From the Tree for 3 years now. I began as a gleaner, last year I was a supreme gleaner and now I’m volunteering as a Communications Intern along with Visha. I first discovered Not Far From The Tree through my research when I moved [...]
Posted in In Backyards, Profiles on Jun 5th, 2012
My name is Becky Thomas and I am Not Far From The Tree’s new Community Engagement Specialist. I am a long time tree-climber and fruit-picker, a love affair which began at an early age when I climbed my backyard pear tree to get closer to a friendly looking cat…which turned out to be a surprisingly [...]
Posted in In Backyards, Profiles on Jun 1st, 2012
My name is Paul Stewart. I am an aspiring farmer, cycling enthusiast, passionate member of Toronto’s food scene, and Not Far From The Tree’s newest employee! This year I will be working with Not Far From The Tree as the Community Engagement Assistant, Metcalf Intern. Though I am the newest employee my roots with Not [...]
