Community gardens
Grow together
Shared garden spaces that turn neighbours into stewards, mentors, and friends.
Get involvedRooted in Toronto
A greener city starts with all of us.
The Civic Garden Centre Foundation grows community through gardens, learning, and a shared belief that nature belongs in the heart of city life.
A living invitation
Come see what we’re growing.
Our purpose
Making room for nature — and one another.
We believe a garden is more than a place to grow food. It is a place to share knowledge, find belonging, and imagine a healthier future for Toronto.
As a charitable foundation, we support accessible green spaces and programs that invite people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the life of the garden. Our work is local, practical, and rooted in care.
See what we doThe work
Ways to take root
Small actions become lasting change when we grow them together.
Education & access
Learn by doing
Hands-on programs for young people, families, and anyone curious about growing.
Get involvedCivic stewardship
Keep Toronto rooted
Protecting the green places that make our city healthier, kinder, and more connected.
Get involvedCome by and say hello
Find us in Toronto’s east end.
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