New Grocery Movement

Come join 4B Harm Reduction Society - YEG and NGM on July 18th for solidarity-focused naloxone training and information session!

Learn how to identify a community member in need, how to correctly administer naloxone, types of naloxone, and information on drug poisonings in Edmonton. These sessions are great for people new to harm reduction or people looking for a refresh.

Thank you to 4B Harm Reduction Society - YEG for teaching us how to care for the community. Please feel free to bring handwarmers, wipes, food giftcards, etc for 4B to handout during their outreach.

No registration required ✨

Join NGM and Carrot Green Roof & Garden for our first Toronto gardening workshop and cooking class!

🌿July 17: Join us for our first gardening workshop in Toronto, a hands-on workshop focusing on removing invasive garlic mustard and planting native species in its place. Learn about the impacts of invasive plants on local ecosystems, discover the important role that native species play in supporting biodiversity, local pollinators, and contribute directly to restoring healthy habitats in our community. Join us at Lithuania Park for an evening of learning, planting, and restoring! All experience levels are welcome!

We will have tools and native seeds/seedlings ready for planting! Find more details and register for free at the link in bio!

🍴July 19: Join us for our first cooking event in Toronto! Join us as we turn an ecological challenge into a tasty opportunity. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the surprising culinary potential of garlic mustard, one of Ontario’s most widespread invasive plants. Together we will explore its impact on local ecosystems and learn how this abundant plant can be transformed into a delicious pesto. You will have the opportunity to taste, learn, and connect while exploring the intersection of food, ecology, and community stewardship.

We will have tasty snacks available to accompany the delicious pesto we make together! After the cooking portion, there will be a chance to connect and feast together while we enjoy The Carrot’s beautiful Green Roof space. Please register at the link in bio! ✨🌱

Follow along with Reading Between the Barcode Lines with our monthly reading guides!

This month, we’re sharing our reading guide for Plundering the North by Kristin Burnett & Travis Hay.

This guide provides some questions to reflect upon as you read and learn about the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous food systems in so-called Canada.

If you read along, let us know about your thoughts below! ⬇️

‼️ Garden Tool Callout! 🪏

Do you have any gardening tools you no longer need? NGM is reaching out to our community to seek any extra garden tools you may have to offer! We are grateful for any and all donations from our community.

Please drop off any items at our garden club: West Ritchie Community Garden, 7900a 101 St NW

Any questions? Comment below! NGM thanks you for your generous contributions 🪏🌱

NGM is excited to be hosting a Saturday Morning Summer Yoga series at the Mill Creek Healing Park!

Join us for our first class of Saturday morning yoga on June 27 with earthcitysoul! Certified yoga instructor, Kaliegh Boyce, will be leading us through a 75 minute outdoor flow class. Connect body to breath as we build strength and somatic awareness, tuning into natures rhythms in the Mill Creek Healing Park. This playful, energizing class is intended to open our hearts and build confidence through connective movement. Bring your mat, water bottle, and some comfortable clothes to stretch and rise with the sun. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or brand new to the practice, all are welcome! 🧘‍♀️🌱