Community gardening in the demonstration farm at the Food Commons.
Community Gardens
There are 16 large beds open for community rental at the Food Commons. Although our garden beds are currently full for the 2026 growing season, you can still sign up to participate next year. This is a great place for beginner gardeners and lifers, with opportunities for knowledge sharing built into the Community Garden program.
Food Commons Demonstration Farm
Small scale, ecologically minded agriculture built by you.
The Food Commons demonstration farm is a living, working space where food and knowledge grow side by side. Rooted in Indigenous foodways and a deep respect for the land, the farm is tended by our coordinator and a community of volunteers who come together to grow, harvest, and learn throughout the season. It is a place where traditional practices and community care meet, and where everyone is welcome to get their hands in the soil.
Want to get involved?
Whether you're an experienced grower or just curious about where your food comes from, there are ways to be part of the demonstration farm. Join us for Early Birds, our drop-in volunteer sessions every Tuesday and Friday morning (8:30-11:30 am), where you'll work alongside the coordinator and fellow community members, and take home a share of the day's harvest. No experience necessary.
Sign up once - no commitment necessary!
Teachers and educators: check out how to get involved on our Food Commons Home Page!
UpComing events
Garden Gatherings
When: April -September 2026 (every other Thursday)
Where: Food Commons Community Gardens
The Garden Gathering series is an informal gathering for gardeners to get together and learn or refresh their gardening knowledge! Topics include crop planning and mapping, transplanting and direct seeding skills, cover cropping and soil amendments, intercropping and companion planting, water wisdom, weed management, low-impact pest control and integrated pest management, composting, seed saving basics, storage and season extension, and a series of in-season celebrations! Check out the Food Commons Calendar for information about dates.
Summer Solstice
When: June 21st | 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Revelstoke Food Commons
Join us at the Revelstoke Food Commons on the longest day of the year for an evening of community, gratitude, and Celtic-inspired celebration. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and settle in as we mark this turning point in the year together.
As the evening begins, guests are welcome to explore the Food Commons on a guided tour. Later, we'll gather around the fire to celebrate the Celtic traditions of the Summer Solstice. Children are very welcome, and all are encouraged to bring blankets and a picnic. Refreshments will be provided.
Natural Dye Workshop
When: July 2 & 3 | 3:30-6:30pm
Where: Revelstoke Food Commons
Join us at the Food Commons for a community gathering to explore the art of natural dyeing. Together over the course of two afternoons, we'll harvest invasive plants from our local landscape and use them to dye fabric. With discussions hosted by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and in collaboration with the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, the gathering weaves together land stewardship, creative making, and community connection, and invites us to reconsider the stories we tell about plants and place. Participants will learn to identify invasive plants and harvest with intention, try their hand at natural dyeing, and sew a set of bunting flags that will live permanently at the Food Commons. Space is limited to 30 participants. Tickets are $30. Register to secure your spot here!
Food Commons Calendar
The Food Commons is open to anyone who wants to enjoy the space, whether you’re here to relax and enjoy the gardens or learn about whats growing. Throughout the year, we also host special events, workshops, and celebrations that bring our community together. Check the calendar below to see what’s coming up! Want to host your event at the Food Commons? Contact Teal (foodcommons@revelstokelocalfood.com) for bookings and inquiries.
