Urban agriculture is an important part of the sustainability landscape at McGill. Gardens offer numerous benefits to our campus as spaces of greening, community-building, and skill sharing. Each garden operates independently, with support from McGill’s Grounds department, providing soil, compost, and gardening tips. To find out more, take a look at our resources for those interested in urban agriculture at McGill:
- The McGill Guide to Urban Agriculture
- A map of current on-campus gardens
- Tips for getting involved in gardening at McGill
Roots Coalition
Communication between the gardens is facilitated by the Roots Coalition, a student-run network for collaboration and resource-sharing between gardens on the downtown campus. The coalition aims to highlight the value of gardens on McGill’s landscape, and foster a culture that allows students and gardeners to feel connected to campus spaces.
Urban Agriculture is an important part of the physical sustainability landscape at McGill, acting as a space for skill-building, fostering community, and hands-on sustainability.