About Kelly
City Herbal Apprenticeship Program
City Herbal Apprenticeship Program
Kelly has been stewarding the CHAP gardens on Concordia’s Loyola campus since 2019. Kelly has a BFA from NSCAD University and is currently completing an Advanced Herbalism program through Wintergreen Botanicals. With her hands-on approach, Kelly is passionate about sharing knowledge on the use and cultivation of medicinal herbs, and believes that everyone can benefit from learning about our powerful plant allies.
About Dylan
Concordia Greenhouse Project
Concordia Greenhouse Project
Dylan has been working with the Concordia Greenhouse Project through internships, volunteering, and now as the Communications Coordinator for the past four years. Dylan holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Diversity, and is heading into a masters degree in Creative Arts Therapy in Autumn 2026. She is a self taught artist across various mediums, including floristry and garden design. Dylan strives to encourage youth to engage with their environment and take an active part in the nature that surrounds them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Through weekly hands-on gardening sessions, participants build skills, confidence, and connection while exploring urban gardening in a supportive, community-led environment. It offers everyone the chance to reconnect with the land, with each other, and with new ways of learning and growing.
Through weekly hands-on gardening sessions, participants build skills, confidence, and connection while exploring urban gardening in a supportive, community-led environment. It offers everyone the chance to reconnect with the land, with each other, and with new ways of learning and growing.
What is thriving]in[between?
Thriving in between is a free summer workshop series for youth aged 13–18, who are interested in gardening, the science of nature, and creative expression. Through bi-weekly hands-on gardening sessions, attendees will build skills, confidence, and community while exploring urban gardening in a supportive environment. It's a chance to connect with green spaces, with each other, and with new ways of learning and growing.
Thriving in between is a free summer workshop series for youth aged 13–18, who are interested in gardening, the science of nature, and creative expression. Through bi-weekly hands-on gardening sessions, attendees will build skills, confidence, and community while exploring urban gardening in a supportive environment. It's a chance to connect with green spaces, with each other, and with new ways of learning and growing.
Who is this for?
These workshops are for any youth (13 - 18 years old) who are interested in learning more about how to care for green spaces, the science behind growing food, and how creative exploration can improve your ability to learn new things (or maybe you just like to draw, that's cool too - we will have a variety of fine art supplies available). You do not need to have any gardening or nature based experience, we can show you the ropes. Thriving in between is a safe space for all youth of diverse experiences -- bullying, harassment, and discriminatory language will not be tolerated on site.
These workshops are for any youth (13 - 18 years old) who are interested in learning more about how to care for green spaces, the science behind growing food, and how creative exploration can improve your ability to learn new things (or maybe you just like to draw, that's cool too - we will have a variety of fine art supplies available). You do not need to have any gardening or nature based experience, we can show you the ropes. Thriving in between is a safe space for all youth of diverse experiences -- bullying, harassment, and discriminatory language will not be tolerated on site.
How are the workshops run?
Every other Friday we will have scheduled workshops and volunteer hours. July 10th, 24th, Aug 7th and 21st. Every morning from 10am til noon we will practice our knowledge in the gardens with Kelly. After lunch we will have a creative hands on workshop using the world around us to make art and science.
Every other Friday we will have scheduled workshops and volunteer hours. July 10th, 24th, Aug 7th and 21st. Every morning from 10am til noon we will practice our knowledge in the gardens with Kelly. After lunch we will have a creative hands on workshop using the world around us to make art and science.
Where is it located?
All workshops will be located on Concordia Universities Loyola Campus.. Staff will be waiting in front of the building on the first day and will set up a regular meeting spot for future days.
Bus lines 105, 162, 51 & 90 stop in front of the university
Bus lines 123, 102, 104, 138, 103 & 66 stop within a 10m walk of the university
All workshops will be located on Concordia Universities Loyola Campus.. Staff will be waiting in front of the building on the first day and will set up a regular meeting spot for future days.
Bus lines 105, 162, 51 & 90 stop in front of the university
Bus lines 123, 102, 104, 138, 103 & 66 stop within a 10m walk of the university
What do I need to bring?
We will be working outside in the dirt, you should bring comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting dirty. We will have sunscreen on site, but bring some just in case. A hat, sunglasses, water bottles, and snacks.
We will provide gloves and tools.
We will be working outside in the dirt, you should bring comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting dirty. We will have sunscreen on site, but bring some just in case. A hat, sunglasses, water bottles, and snacks.
We will provide gloves and tools.
We recognize that the gardens at Loyola Farm and Concordia University are situated on unceded Indigenous lands. We honor and express our gratitude to the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, acknowledged as the custodians of the lands and waters of Tiohtià:ke, also known as Montreal. This area has historically served as a gathering place for various Indigenous nations, including the Huron/Wendat, Abenaki, and Anishinaabeg peoples. We are thankful for the enduring stewardship of these communities, both past and present.