Edmonton Urban Farm
The Edmonton Urban Farm is a 2-acre farm in the heart of Alberta's capital. Established in 2014, the Urban Farm connects people to food and farming within the city limits.
Welcome to Edmonton Urban Farm
Explore Edmonton manages the Urban Farm while almost 100 people in twenty independent groups farm it. Farmers grow food for their families and communities; their amazing gardens form an outdoor classroom for Explore Edmonton educational programs, like Urban Farm School and Open Farm Days.
In 2019, 5000 people visited Edmonton Urban Farm. Visitors met farmers, tasted honey, fed a laying hen, explored a vegetable labyrinth, checked out the worm compost, smelled herbs, ate edible flowers, examined bee hotels, and more.
The Edmonton Urban Farm is a unique place for growing food and
learning about growing food. It increases both food security and food literacy in one shot!
Our urban farmers put in 100s of hours each season and harvest 1000s of pounds of produce.
In 2022, Explore Edmonton’s Urban Farm was awarded the Alberta Emerald Award in the Land Category - an award which recognizes projects that demonstrate excellence in sustainable land use.
For 30 years, the Alberta Emerald Foundation has created a legacy of elevating the environmental achievements of our province, setting an example for all to follow. The Emerald Awards showcase those who are raising the bar in addressing local, regional, and global environmental & climate issues. The nominees in 2022 were all incredibly strong, and it is a real accomplishment that the Edmonton Urban Farm came out as the winner!
Alberta Culture Days
Come celebrate Alberta Culture Days every Saturday in September! This is the perfect opportunity to discover our province's rich arts and culture through local events and activities. Edmonton Urban Farm is grateful to receive funding from Alberta Culture.
Saturday, September 3
- Sew a tote bag with Blenderz Garment Recyclers (10-4)
- Weave a spider-inspired project with the Community Outreach Art Educators from Art Gallery of Alberta (12-2)
- Enjoy Zimbabwe-style Marimba with the youth of Sihle Sizwe Foundation (2-4)
Saturday, September 10
- Smudge and conversation with Elder-in-Residence Sharon Pasula (10-12)
- Create a bird nest helper with Community Outreach Art Educators from the Art Gallery of Alberta (12-2)
- Julia’s Jubilant Face Painting (12-2)
- Fashion show! Sinkunia youth strut their stuff! 2pm
- DJ in the garden (2-4)
Saturday, September 17
- Smudge and conversation with Elder-in-Residence Sharon Pasula (10-12)
- Build a bee hotel with Community Outreach Art Educators from Art Gallery of Alberta (12-2)
- Urban Sketching Special:
- Draw flowers and herbs with artist Zulima Acuña (12-1:30). Draw sheds and tools with artist Zulima Acuña (2-3:30). Link to sign up: Edmonton Urban Farm (zohobookings.com)
Saturday, September 24
- Create art with Street Prints
- West African Drumming with Reckie Lloyd from Sangea Academy (12-1)
- DJ in the garden (2-4)
Visit the Farm
Visitors are more than welcome at the farm! Drop-in hours are Saturdays, 10:00am-4:00pm (May 21-October 8, 2022). You can also visit the farm during Open Farm Day on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Still Have questions? Contact us by email at urbanfarm@exploreedmonton.com or call us at 780-378-5111.
Our Sponsors
The Edmonton Urban Farm could not exist without the support of our wonderful sponsors, the Butler Family Foundation, Capital Power and Communities United.
Location
The Edmonton Urban Farm is located at 11312 79 Street (the corner of 113 Avenue and 79 Street). The accessible entrance is at the south gate off of 113 Avenue. The non-accessible entrance is off of 79 Street, half a block north of 113 Avenue.
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