Welcome To An Intro "Striving to replace negative perceptions one bud at a time"
Meet The Team
ASHNAA
NIDHI SHELAT
NARUMATHAN
Youth Development Local Project Researcher Coordinator - West End - Weston
PARIMA SHELAT Local Project Researcher - Weston
RHYTHM PATEL
MEET VADNAGRA
Local Project Researcher
Local Project Researcher
- Rexdale
- Rexdale
KRUTI THAKKAR Sow-A-Plant Kits Volunteer
OUR MISSION "Striving to replace negative perceptions one bud at a time."
- WESTDALE BLOOMS 2020
HOW WESTDALE BLOOMS CAME TO LIFE! Identified the many green spaces in Weston and Rexdale that need maintenance Explored advantages of community gardens Positive impacts a garden has on people Identified the issue of food insecurity Found that a beautification project helps shape outsider perceptions
Our Vision To tackle the outsider perceptions of the Weston and Rexdale communities through means that include, but are not limited to: Foster intergenerational relationships and conversations Promote environmental literacy and ownership of green spaces Maintain the existing green spaces Contribute to easing the struggles surrounding food insecurity Enable greater volunteer opportunities
WESTDALE INITIATIVES Sow-A-Plant Kits and Planter Boxes
Find Your Plant Booklet
What Are Sow-A-Plant Kits? The Sow-A-Plant Kits are designed with the purpose of providing those interested in gardening with all the tools they need to create their very own at-home gardens. The best part is that they are made inclusively to unique needs as well as do not require any prior gardening experience.
Find Your Plant Booklet The "Find Your Plant Booklet" is WestDale Blooms' guide to helping you find the perfect plants suitable for your environment! The booklet consists of a variety of plants such as flowers, vegetables, fruits and herbs that you can pick from to have included in your very own Sow-A-Plant Kit!
Sample Kits
All-in-One Starter Kit Seeds How-To Booklet Mini Gardening Tool Planter/Pots Soil
Ready-to-Plant (Basic) Cuttings planted in pot How-to booklet Thick and wide popsicle sticks
Ready-To-Plant Plant cuttings planted in pot How-To Booklet Mini Gardening Tool
The Quick Kit Plantable paper Pot Soil
Sow-A-Plant Kits Volunteer As a volunteer, you will help us create and make available for the community “Sow-A-Plant� Kits. This will include: Contacting organizations to see if they are interested in buying our Kits (in bulk or individual) + seek out organizations to whom we can send samples that they can promote Distributing flyers Contacting vendors for seeds, equipment, etc. Researching on various plants to help us see which ones are best fit to include in the kits Delivering the Kits once people order them Creating/assembling the Kits Meeting with us on a weekly basis for 1-2 hrs, so we can keep you updated on what we have planned and vice versa if you have any ideas
Blooming Potters (Gardening Team Volunteer)
Your Role As a gardening volunteer, you will: Be in-charge of planting various types of plants, vegetables and herbs at certain community gardens Attend mandatory workshops Create and assemble planter boxes (both large and small) Contact organizations to see if they are interested in the planter boxes or having us come and garden in their area Seek out to organizations to whom we can send the planter boxes to that they can also promote Do research on various plants to help us see which ones are best to include in the planter boxes Meeting with us on a weekly basis for 1-2 hrs, so we can keep you updated on what we have planned and vice versa if you have any ideas
Workshop Coordinators
Planning
Purpose To promote community engagement during these isolating times Develop valuable skills - Public Speaking - Research & Presentation - Confidence
Timing (bi-weekly, on weekends) Organizers - WDB Team - Community Hosts
Topics Mental Health Green Spaces Zero waste living Proper Garbage Disposal Etiquette Crafting
Marketing Team Making posts to stay active on stories to engage with the audience E.g. creating poll posts, host virtual challenges Creating flyers to distribute around the community Spreading the word about upcoming workshops Seeking out opportunities and donors for giveaways Overall, doing our best to connect ourselves to the communities of Weston & Rexdale
Extra Measures We're Taking
Mandatory safety precautions that we have to concern, included:
Wearing a mask at all times when gardening or interacting in person Meeting virtually rather than in person Washing hands regularly Social Distancing (only a certain group of people will be creating planter boxes at a time) Staying at home and letting us know if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 so we can take any steps that are needed
Volunteer Applications! If nature is your happy place and you’re interested in gardening, you’re in the right place! WestDale Blooms is looking to recruit volunteers to join the team. We are looking to hear from individuals excited to make a difference and be community leaders. Available Positions: Sow-A-Plant Kits Team Volunteer Workshop Coordinator & Organizer Blooming Potters (Gardening Team Volunteer) Marketing Assistant Finance Secretary
APPLY TODAY
Find Us On Social Media @westdaleblooms @trinitytheatre
Thank You For Your Time Any Questions?
Email Us! westdaleblooms@trinitytheatre.ca