Events

April 15, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Saturday April 19, 2025

Seedy Saturday St. John's

Saturday April 19, 2025      10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Memorial University Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd.
St. John's, NL

The fourth annual Seedy Saturday St. John's is happening April 19, 2025, from 10:00am-4:30pm. Join fellow gardeners, homesteaders, and seed savers for a day filled with learning, networking, and seed sharing!

Seedy Saturday will include information booths from a variety of groups and individuals active in the home gardening, homesteading, and food security communities, plus workshops, opportunities to share, trade, and discover seeds, and even a Kids’ Zone with activities and learning for our youngest gardeners. Workshop topics include seed starting and composting, as well as a special “Ask the Gardeners” panel. In addition to sharing of seeds, participants are encouraged to bring along any gently used garden tools, books, magazines, etc., they would like to pass along to a new home.

All activities are free of charge. All are welcome, with our without seeds to share! Please note that the Garden’s cultivated areas and trails will not be open during the event.

Contact: deborah.coombs@mun.ca

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2733635666808568


Saturday April 19, 2025

Seaforth Branch Library Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 19, 2025      9:00 am - 4:00 pm
108 Main St. South
Huron East, ON

Drop in to pick up or swap seeds, learn about our Seed Library, and get your spring and summer garden started. All are welcome!

Contact: seaforthlibrary@huroncounty.ca

More information: N/A


Tuesday April 22, 2025

Corner Brook Seed Library Launch

Tuesday April 22, 2025      4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Corner Brook Public Library, 4 West Street
Corner Brook, NL

We're launching our brand new Seed Library, a partnership between the Western Environment Centre and the Corner Brook Public Library. We'll share seeds, discuss the importance of seeds, and discuss how the seed library will work

Contact: info@wecnl.ca

More information: www.wecnl.ca/events


Saturday April 26, 2025

City of Thorold Earth Day

Saturday April 26, 2025      11:00 am - 3:00 pm
70 Front Street North
City of Thorold, ON

The City of Thorold invites residents to join us for our Earth Day event on Saturday, April 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Thorold Community Arena, located at 70 Front Street North in downtown Thorold. This free event encourages attendees to bring non-perishable food donations for Community Care.

This year, we’re excited to expand on the theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," showcasing how our collective actions can lead to a sustainable future.

We’ve partnered with the Thorold Public Library and the Thorold Community Activities Group to offer engaging activities and presentations by guest speakers on Earth Day topics. Vendors will also be on-site, offering eco-friendly products, services, and educational resources.

Contact: Thorold.Events@thorold.ca

More information: https://www.thorold.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/earth-day.aspx Instagram: @thoroldon


Saturday April 26, 2025

Earth Day at Preston One Seed One Community Kick-off

Saturday April 26, 2025      10:00 am - 2:00 pm
435 King Street East
Cambridge, ON

Go green for Earth Day with family activities, crafts, and free seeds from our Little Seed Library. We will be announcing the specially chosen seed for One Seed One Community 2025 (OSOC), an initiative that unites the Cambridge and North Dumfries community in the shared experience of saving seeds and growing nutritious food. OSOC Cambridge is an annual program presented in partnership by the Cambridge Food Bank, rare Charitable Research Reserve, Seeds of Diversity, and Cambridge Public Library.

Contact: ghoover@ideaexchange.org

More information: https://ideaexchange.libnet.info/event/13046183


Sunday April 27, 2025

West Coast Seedy Sunday

Sunday April 27, 2025      10:00 am - 2:00 am
Wickaninnish Community School Garden
Tofino, BC

Family friendly event to celebrate the school garden and the start of spring, with a seedling sale and local vendors

Contact: katie@tofinocommunityfoodinitiative.com

More information: @tcfinew, https://www.tofinocommunityfoodinitiative.com/events


Saturday May 10, 2025

Seedy Saturday-Join us for a seed and plant exchange

Saturday May 10, 2025      10:30 am - 3:30 am
Didsbury Library 2033 19th Ave
Didsbury , AB

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, come share your green treasures and pick up something new.

Contact: tmurphy@prl.ab.ca

More information: didsburylibrary.ca


Saturday May 24, 2025

Nobleton & King City Garden Club Seedy Saturday

Saturday May 24, 2025      9:00 am - 1:00 am
2920 KIng Rd
King City, ON

🌱 What to Expect:

A variety of seeds available from the York Region Youth Food Network and King Township’s Environmental Stewardship Department
A plant sale with a great selection for your garden
Honey and lavender products from The Giving Place Lavender Farm
Stunning artwork from Art Society King, available for viewing and purchase
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts, support local growers and artists, and stock up on seeds, plants, and unique handmade goods.

Contact: nobletonkingcitygardenclub@gmail.com

More information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155157834888073/ Website: https://gardenontario.org/society-listing/entry/635/


Thursday October 30, 2025

Harvest Festival

Thursday October 30, 2025      1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Malvern Community Garden
Neilson Park 1735 Neilson Rd Scarborough, ON

Annual Harvest Festival/pawpaw sapling distribution/seed exchange date TBD — Late October when pawpaws are made available from Carolinian Canada. Public can apply to Carolinian Canada to pickup a pair of free pawpaw saplings at locations across s. ontario including the Malvern Community Garden

Contact: 647 473 1479