Small Plot Tour at Ignatius Farm
Wednesday October 1 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Ignatius Farm has deep roots in the land and community. Originally part of a working Jesuit farm, it has grown over the years into a vibrant hub for education, ecological growing, regenerative farming, and community connection. Join us for a walking tour of Ignatius Farm and their small plot agriculture program, featuring two tenant farms: The Urban Orchardist and Origin Native Plants.
Matt Soltys founded The Urban Orchardist in 2021 to provide services related to fruit trees and small orchards in southwestern Ontario. Matt operates a unique fruit & nut tree nursery on the Ignatius Jesuit Centre property, consults on orchard care, prunes fruit trees, and teaches on these subjects.
Origin Native Plants is a dedicated native plant nursery specializing in the cultivation of over 265 different species of locally sourced native plants. Our focus includes providing plants and trees suitable for prairies, meadows, woodlands, wetlands, and various ecological restoration projects. In addition to our native plant offerings, we also specialize in native edible gardens, providing a diverse selection of fruit-producing trees, bushes, flowers, and medicinal herbs.