We actively welcome community members and accomplices from near and far to grow this active vision into a thriving Indigenous-led community garden and food hub.
Check our calendar of events for the most current information.
📍ntámłqən Community Garden pin on Google Maps
note: if you have an idea that is not listed, or have time available different than our regular schedule, contact us! Together we can make something work. We welcome all aligned supports and offers. limləmt to all our relations 🌏
Four ways you can help carry the vision: regular volunteer days (until July), harvest days (Aug-Sept), organized work parties (seasonal), and donations.
Volunteer Days
🕐 9:00am – 11:00am every Tuesday & Friday (June, July, August, September)
The garden gates are open to neighbors, friends, and visitors. Come get your hands in the soil and on the food. Everyone is welcome! No experience needed. Seasoned helpers welcome.
Giving us notice that you plan to attend is encouraged. Drop-ins welcome. Stay for a little, or for the whole time.
Tasks cycle with garden needs, and might include:
🌿 tending to crops & greenhouse work (e.g. water, weed, harvest)
🌿 processing produce (e.g. can, package, clean seeds)
🌿 general site maintenance (e.g. inventory, clean tools)
Coming up: Harvest Help (mainly August, September, October)
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or totally new and curious to learn.
• Safety: First-time visiting volunteers to the land will be provided with a required Site & Cultural Safety Orientation. All activities are weather-dependent.
• Reciprocity in action: If you share your time and energy to support the garden, you leave with a harvest bundle. Bring a bag, container, or box so you can carry the goods home!
• Preparing well: Dress for the weather and for light farm work with sturdy footwear (bring gloves if you have them). Bring a water bottle. Some supplies are available on-site for visitors and learners.
ntámłqən Garden Work Parties
Everyone is welcome! Come alone, with your family, or with a group of familiars for a weekend of garden work at ntámłqən. Full group size is typically 20-30 people, and we work on varied tasks in smaller groups.
🌿 Meals are provided according to length of stay/work day
🌿 On-site camping can be arranged for those traveling from far
Up Next:
- To Be Scheduled – check our events calendar for most current details
- Interested to arrange a private group work party? Email humaira.hamid@lsib.net and ntamtqencommunitygarden@lsib.net to arrange.
Some previous examples:
- March 21-22, 2026: ntámłqən x Young Agrarians garden work party
- April 12-13, 2025: ntámłqən x Young Agrarians garden work party
- April 2024: ntámłqən x Young Agrarians garden work party | event recap here
- October 2023: Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm, and Garden x Young Agrarians work party | event recap here
Interested to book any of the above as a private group?
Email humaira.hamid@lsib.net and ntamtqencommunitygarden@lsib.net with your inquiry.
Please include: the date you are interested to schedule; type of visit; group size; group composition (e.g. adults-only; mixed generation; littles under 5); and any questions you have.
Donations
Do you have supplies, skills, funds, or in-kind contributions to offer? Let’s explore the best way to redistribute!
- Visit our Donations page and/or
- contact ntamtqencommunitygarden@lsib.net
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