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		<title>City accepting applications for Ottawa’s community-led greening initiatives and gardening program</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit The City of Ottawa is inviting community groups to submit project proposals under the Community-led Greening Initiatives and Gardening Program. This program allows communities to create or expand gardens and greening projects on City land. Developed to support Ottawa’s environmental, equity and climate goals, the program promotes sustainable public spaces, biodiversity, [&#8230;]</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">The City of Ottawa is inviting community groups to submit project proposals under the Community-led Greening Initiatives and Gardening Program. This program allows communities to create or expand gardens and greening projects on City land. Developed to support Ottawa’s environmental, equity and climate goals, the program promotes sustainable public spaces, biodiversity, community well-being and recreation.</p>
<p><b><strong>Eligible projects</strong></b></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Projects may include community-led food gardens, pollinator and native plant gardens, rain gardens, ornamental gardens and gardening that reduces the need for irrigation. Other greening initiatives, such as projects that help manage invasive species, may be eligible when connected to a garden or greening project.</p>
<p><b><strong>A</strong></b><b><strong>pplication process</strong></b></p>
<p>Applications will be accepted from January 5 to February 3. The City will then review all proposals through a detailed evaluation process. Once the review of this initial intake is completed, projects that meet City approval criteria will be posted on <a class="ext" href="https://engage.ottawa.ca/community-gardens-and-community-led-green-initiatives" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink="">Engage Ottawa</a> for public consultation before final approval.</p>
<p><b><strong>In-person information session</strong></b></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The City will host an information session to provide updated details about the program and guide applicants through the application process. The session will take place on Wednesday, January 14 from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Nepean Sportsplex in Hall A.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Program resources and application information are available at <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/sports-and-fitness/outdoor-recreation/parks-and-green-space/community-gardens/about-community-gardens">ottawa.ca/gardens</a>.</p>
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<h2>La Ville accepte maintenant les candidatures pour le Programme d’initiatives de verdissement et de jardinage menées par la communauté de la Ville d’Ottawa</h2>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">La Ville d’Ottawa invite les groupes communautaires à soumettre des propositions de projets au Programme d’initiatives de verdissement et de jardinage menées par la communauté. Ce programme permet aux communautés de créer ou d’agrandir des jardins et des projets de verdissement sur des terrains appartenant à la Ville. Conçu pour soutenir les objectifs de la Ville d’Ottawa en matière d’environnement, d’équité et de climat, le Programme favorise à la fois la viabilité des espaces publics, la biodiversité, le bien-être communautaire et les loisirs.</p>
<p><b><strong>Projets admissibles</strong></b></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Les projets peuvent inclure des jardins potagers communautaires, des jardins pour pollinisateurs et plantes indigènes, des jardins pluviaux, des jardins d’ornement, ainsi que d’autres initiatives de verdissement (telles que le contrôle de certaines espèces envahissantes) lorsqu’elles sont liées à un projet de jardin, de verdissement ou de jardinage économe en eau.</p>
<p><b><strong>Présenter une candidature</strong></b></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Les demandes seront acceptées du 5 janvier au 3 février. La Ville examinera ensuite toutes les propositions dans le cadre d’un processus d’évaluation détaillé. Une fois l’examen de cette première série de demandes terminé, les projets retenus seront présentés sur <a href="https://participons.ottawa.ca/les-jardins-communautaires-et-initiatives-vertes" data-extlink="">Participons Ottawa</a> et soumis à une consultation publique avant d’être définitivement approuvés.</p>
<p><b><strong>Séance d’information en personne</strong></b></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">La Ville organisera une séance d’information afin de fournir des détails à jour sur le Programme et de guider les candidats tout au long du processus. La séance aura lieu le mercredi 14 janvier de 18 h 30 à 20 h au Sportsplex de Nepean, dans la salle A.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Les ressources sur le Programme et les informations sur la présentation d’une candidature sont affichés sur <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/loisirs-et-parcs/sports-et-conditionnement-physique/loisirs-en-plein-air/parcs-et-espace-vert/jardins-communautaires/apercu-des-jardins-communautaires">ottawa.ca/jardins</a>.</p>
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		<title>Community Garden and Green Initiatives Review: June Virtual Open Houses &#038; Engage Ottawa Survey</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The City of Ottawa is in the process of reviewing the Community Garden Action Plan and community-led green initiatives in order to improve related services, programs, and resources for Ottawans. Here’s how to get involved: Visit Engage Ottawa (June 10 – July 7th) for more information on how to get involved including the opportunity to [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The City of Ottawa is in the process of reviewing the Community Garden Action Plan and community-led green initiatives in order to improve related services, programs, and resources for Ottawans. Here’s how to get involved:</p>
<p><strong>Visit <a href="https://engage.ottawa.ca/community-gardens-and-community-led-green-initiatives">Engage Ottawa</a> (June 10 – July 7th)</strong> for more information on how to get involved including the opportunity to take an online survey and share your ideas, input and feedback on community gardens and community-led green initiatives.</p>
<p><strong>Attend a Virtual Community Garden or Green Initiatives Open House on: </strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eeee9ae0-99d9-4536-a12c-6f145d18082f@dfcc033d-df87-4c6e-a1b8-8eaa73f1b72e"><strong>Register for the Event on Thursday, June 20<sup>th</sup>, 7:00 &#8211; 8:30 pm</strong></a><br />
Hear from other community members involved in community gardens, learn about the review process and contribute your ideas, input and feedback. <strong><strong>This session will focus primarily on community gardens.</strong></strong></li>
<li><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a2efc26-b2ff-4a8a-b82c-456999b0a55a@dfcc033d-df87-4c6e-a1b8-8eaa73f1b72e"><strong>Register for the Event on Tuesday, June 25<sup>th</sup>, 6:30 &#8211; 8:00 pm</strong></a><br />
Hear from other community members involved in green initiatives, learn about the review process and provide ideas, input and feedback. <strong>This session will focus primarily on green initiatives.</strong></li>
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<p>There will an opportunity for interested individuals and/or community groups to register for a chance to present their ideas, experiences, or stories during these events.</p>
<p>For more information and to register for a chance to attend a virtual open house, to present at a virtual open house and/or take the online survey visit the <a href="https://engage.ottawa.ca/community-gardens-and-community-led-green-initiatives">Engage Ottawa</a> website.</p>
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