Community Garden

The community garden on Coulter St. is ready to go for the 2010 season, there are thirty-five plots available to rent from the .  The garden was built in two parts, last fall and early this spring.  It was built using the sheet composting method, a permaculture method which does not require tilling.  Many volunteers came out for the build events from a variety of community groups such as, Transition Town Barrie, Fair Trade Barrie, Living Green Barrie and many plot renters. The garden plots are municipally owned entities and can be rented from the City of Barrie . Living Green Barrie was been involved in the community garden initiative since it’s conception.  By showing the City of Barrie there is interest, support and demand.  Living Green has also sponsored Kyla Cotton  of  Urban Harvester to organize the garden builds and coordinate plot renters for the 2010 season.  The community garden is looking for further involvement from other community groups.  Contact the City of Barrie  if you are interested.

Nifty Thrifty

Grand-opening and open house will take place on Jan. 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Living Green Barrie has taken Nifty Thrifty under its charitable umbrella which enabled this store to open after they had had to leave their former home at The Free Clothing Store, downtown Barrie. Living Green Barrie felt that there were too many important reasons to keep this store going. Further the dedication of the ladies from Nifty Thrifty was inspiring.  It took a lot of meetings, talking and organizing by Living Green Barrie and the ladies of Nifty Thrifty, and the landlords of the space. Please support Nifty Thrifty and donate outgrown lightly used clothing. The centre’s new abode, located off Toronto Street between Meineke and Transcom. We need volunteers for this project. Please apply under our volunteer section.