Youth Gardening: Little Hands, Big Impact (12 yrs+)

For TVCC youth clients, aged 12 yrs +,  who reside within London/Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey, and Bruce counties.

What to Expect

Join us for a weekly gardening program designed for youth ages 12–21yrs with disabilities, in partnership with The PATCH. 

This inclusive program offers a welcoming and adaptive environment where participants can explore gardening, connect with others, and enjoy hands-on activities that build skills and confidence.

This program will be taking place at Nathan’s Urban Farm at the Western Fair - 900 King Street London, ON. This is an accessible, indoor facility with free parking. Learn more at: www.patchlondon.ca/news/nathans-urban-farm-growing-food-and-opportuniti….


Through this program, participants will:

  • Meet and interact with other TVCC youth
  • Take part in the physical activity of gardening in an adaptive and supportive environment
  • Learn gardening skills, explore horticulture
  • Develop an awareness about the environment, sustainable food systems, and healthy habits

Participant Criteria:

  • TVCC clients aged 12+ yrs
  • Interest and willingness to participate in gardening activities
  • Able to participate safely in a group setting with or without accommodations

About The PATCH:
The PATCH is a collaborative project by Hutton House, Nathan T. Deslippe Memorial Fund, and Kensington Village Association. It brings urban agriculture skills training, horticultural therapy, and community hospitality to the London community. Food grown through PATCH programs is distributed to local agencies supporting people in need. Learn more at www.patchlondon.ca.

Registration

Dates: Mondays; October 6, 20, 27, November 3 & 10, 2025 (No session Oct 13)

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location: Nathan's Urban Farm at Western Fair, 900 King St, London, ON

Cost: None

Register: Online at https://YGLHBI.eventbrite.ca

For More Information

Parking: plenty of free parking at site.

If you are having trouble registering online, please contact Carrie at register [at] tvcc.on.ca (register[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca) or 519-953-5445.

For questions about this program, please contact: Derek Neeb at derek.neeb [at] tvcc.on.ca (derek[dot]neeb[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca)