We are in uncharted territory. RPCG contributes to many food security initiatives in the area, and we see this as vital for our community. We are determining how we can maintain this contribution to our community, while keeping everyone safe. 

Until further notice, we cannot hold Work Parties, host Workshops or Lunch Events.  To keep up with needed site work, core volunteers will facilitate limited small group work sessions focused on specific tasks. Your participation in one or more of these work sessions will help us maintain the valuable community resource that the RPCG has become.

In keeping with the Vancouver Parks Board response to the COVID-19 outbreak, effective March 30, 2020, Community Gardens are to follow these guidelines, which are subject to change.

• All work parties & events are cancelled until further notice.

You may continue to garden if it is safe to work independently and you can ensure the activities can be completed:

• without hosting a public event;

• maintaining physical distancing of at least 2 metres (6 feet) between individuals;

  • Our maximum number of gardeners is 4 people. 

  • The garden is closed to the public when our gardeners are at work. 

• without sharing food, tools, gloves, or equipment; 

  • Bring your own tools, no shared snacks or lunches.

• while following the City of Vancouver’s COVID 19 guidelines:

  • remain at home if you are feeling sick;

  • remain at home if you have recently travelled outside of Canada;

  • wash your hands before and after going outside;

  • cover your cough or sneeze.