Companion Planting
A 4-8 week program where you will learn to garden, build connections, and gain confidence in a group setting.
This program is built for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, wheelchair users, Autistic adults, or otherwise self-identified as disabled.
Intake now open for 2026:
8 weeks: June 22-Aug 12
4 weeks: July 8-29
Last day to register for 8 weeks: May 31
Deadline for 4 weeks: June 15
Not ready to commit to full program? Drop-in options available!
Accessibility
The garden is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible washroom facilities on site.
The area is quiet with plenty of room to take breaks if needed.
The site is unfortunately not on public transport routes.
Capacity
We will have two staff and one volunteer present, and can accommodate up to 10 participants with support workers as needed, for a maximum group size of 14.
Cost / Timing
8 week program: $80-$160
4 week program: $40-$80
Drop-ins: $15/session
No cost for support workers joining.
Wednesdays from June 22-August 12.
Mornings or afternoons available, 2-3 hour sessions.
What to Expect
Here is an example of how one of the days would look.
- Group arrives, optional circle check-in question (low pressure!) What is your internal weather today?
- Introduction of day’s activities on whiteboard
- First activity: Small groups or pairs “What do you notice in the garden today?” print-out.
- Second activity: Planting seeds for the garden, bringing to greenhouse and watering
- Lunch break: Everyone sits together in the shade and enjoys their meal
- Last activity: Option of nature craft or getting back into the garden for weeding or harvesting
- Wrap up question: What did you learn today?
Next Steps
Interested? Please fill out this short form linked below or email hello@wildembracfarm.org.
We will contact you and arrange a short phone call to ensure our program is a good fit for you.
Last day to register for 8 week program: May 31 / 4 week: June 15