The rare Charitable Research Reserve is an urban land trust and environmental research institute protecting over 1,200 acres of ecologically significant lands across nine properties in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Conservation is our priority. We promote a biodiverse and sustainable world for everyone's health and well-being, now and for the future.
Learn more at our website: https://raresites.org/
1679 Blair Road
Cambridge, ON. N3H 4R8
CANADA
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Yoga in the Garden continues into the Spring season!
Join Chai for for a gentle, beginner friendly class that is open to all fitness levels! Admission is free with a donation of food to the Cambridge Food Bank.
Details and registration at raresites.org/events
We are a multicultural, multi-generational garden site where the members share knowledge and build relationships in the name of education, responsible land stewardship and inclusion. Rental fees range from $30 to $60 and subsidies are available should the price create a barrier to participation. Priority will be given to applicants who have no other space to garden. Apply today: https://forms.gle/5MnvjxRirR3fozmL9
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The Springbank Community Gardens at rare Charitable Research Reserve are a special space for those interested in growing their own fresh organic produce. Located within an ecological reserve, the gardens are a unique place where activities are done respectfully and with minimal impact on the environment and the creatures that reside there. We are a multicultural, multi-generational garden site, where the members share knowledge and build relationships in the name of education, responsible land stewardship and inclusion. We support diverse, inclusive, and equitable participation as we work toward meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples (self-identified and status First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) of Turtle Island. About this questionnaire: The gardens at rare Charitable Research Reserve are committed to providing a positive gardening experience to people of all racial identities, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status, and we recognize that historical and present-day barriers exist that disadvantage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and other marginalized community members. The purpose of this questionnaire is to collect information that will help assign garden plots based on the members’ unique needs while helping to increase equity and reduce barriers.
The rare Plant Sale and Eco Market is just around the corner! Choose from a wide variety of fruit and vegetable, herb, or flower seedlings to get your garden started - 100% of proceeds benefit rare's Food Bank Garden!
Be sure to check out our EcoMarket Tent to shop local and eco-conscious vendors such as Firewood Imaginations, Nimra Bandukwala Art, and Kayanase Greenhouse!
Details at raresites.org/events
Join us to help elevate parties and candidates that are committed to ambitious climate policies, and 'Vote for Climate' with the Waterloo Region Climate Collaborative.
You can get the conversation started by ordering a 'Vote for Climate' lawn sign today and learn more at wrclimatecollaborative.ca/vote-for-climate
Pick up locations are available throughout the region including here at rare and at Full Circle Foods in Downtown Kitchener
In the upcoming elections, one of the most important ways you can take action on climate change is by voting for candidates and parties that have ambitious plans to implement policies that will reduce emissions and turn the corner towards a future green economy.
Another key way to make a difference is to talk to others about the importance of climate action in this election!
Not only do these opportunities build critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills, they help young people form a bond with the natural world, encouraging them to be better custodians of the landscape.
Secure your spot today!
Spend your summer at rare! Limited space is still available in our ECO (Every Child Outdoors) Camps for ages 6-12!
Based out of the rare ECO Centre, children explore limestone cliffs, hike the trails of our old growth forest, practice organic gardening and take part in a hands-on search for a variety of species. From pond-dipping for tadpoles to calling for birds, catching different species of butterflies and identifying a variety of snakes, there is no time for boredom!
