THE GARDENS ADVISORY COUNCIL

We are a collaborative grassroots group made up of residents, agencies, and community college and faith groups living in and around the South Etobicoke Community. The project team has an extensive educational background in areas such as health promotions, health and nutrition, food security, and urban studies. Partnerships have been formed on a number of initiatives. Some of us have had considerable experience working together (at least 15 years) on various projects.

MEMBERS

Sandra Van - GARDENS Co-Chair

LAMP CHC, Lakeshore Resident ​

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Jim Sanderson

Mimico Baptist Church​​

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Kavelle Maharaj

Humber College

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Stephanie Byer - GARDENS Co-Chair

Humber College - Lakeshore Campus

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Maureen Luke

Lakeshore Resident

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Karen Weishuhnk

Lakeshore Resident

 

Carly Spragg

Lakeshore Resident

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Gary McMayo

Program Manager, Barsa Kelly Cari Can Coop

 

Travis Milnes

Advisory Member

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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS

LAMP Community Health Centre (LAMP CHC)

LAMP CHC is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person’s health. LAMP uses a coordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social, and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment. 

Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society (LEGS)

LEGS is a gardening and environmental society that tries to create and maintain harmony between the land and the people. They strive to create and protect beautiful landscapes while also protecting the wildlife that surrounds us. They also advocate for healthier, stronger, and vibrant neighbourhood ties through gardening.

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

The Humber community is comprised of 27,500 full-time and 56,000 continuing education registrants across three campuses. Our students, faculty, and staff contribute to the local communities and there are many volunteer opportunities and ways to celebrate Humber’s diversity.

Quest Brands

Quest Brands is a manufacturer of fencing and garden products. The company has made a generous donation of supplies for the 2018 season that will enable us to build trellises and supports for all of our vine and climbing plants. Thank you Quest!

Friends of Sam Smith Park (FOSS)

A community group of local residents and park users dedicated to protecting, enhancing and preserving the naturalized areas of Colonel Samuel Smith Park in South Etobicoke, Ontario.