Impact | Riverdale Hub

IMPACT @ RIVERDALE hub

Gardening can connect you to the natural rhythm of the earth and its cycles in a way that nothing else really can.

GREEN INITIATIVES

ORGANIC GARDENING benefits

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Horticultural Therapy – using gardening to help people become physically and emotionally fit. Like any other regular physical activity, gardening can help reduce your risk of heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, adult-onset diabetes, osteoporosis and stroke.

Organic gardening also rejuvenates the spirit. It’s relaxing to feel the sun on your back as you plant, weed or water. Gardening can connect you to the natural rhythm of the earth and its cycles in a way that nothing else really can.

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ENERGY efficiency

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Our gardens reduce the reliance on conventional, energy intensive means of accessing food for the Social Gardener Café.

ABOUT OUR CAFÉ

FOOD security

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Consciously designed rooftop gardens add to food security.

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AESTHETIC spaces

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Beautiful rainwater gardens and meditative spaces abound at Riverdale Hub.

* Garden tours are currently unavailable due to Covid-19 restrictions. Your health is our priority!