Slipping through a crack in time, imagine young Montrealers in 1938. Their hands, small but determined, dig into the earth at the future site of the Montreal Botanical Garden. These Youth Gardens, though not yet known by that name, held the seed of an idea planted by Brother Marie-Victorin. He envisioned connecting French-Canadian children with nature, nurturing future scientists. The Botanical Garden, then a construction site, became a living classroom. Just three years later, 200 young gardeners tilled the soil, a testament to Marie-Victorin’s vision. Today, organizations like “From the Root to the City” carry the torch, cultivating youth engagement in urban agriculture across Montreal. At the Youth Gardens, and other locations like the Evangel Pentecostal Church and Versailles Community Gardens, young people learn about soil health, food justice, and community connection. From the Root to the City’s mission extends beyond growing food. It cultivates young minds, empowers communities, and fosters a deeper connection to the natural world. So, as you stand before the Youth Gardens, remember those first young gardeners, their hands in the earth, planting the seeds for a greener future.
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