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Volunteers are the heart of
The North Grove
Volunteer Stories


Kian & Isaac's Story
Three years ago, we took part in The North Grove’s very first summer program for youth. Looking back, we can see how much that experience helped us grow and how important it is that opportunities like this are available in Dartmouth North. In 2023, we were wrapping up Grade 7 at John Martin Junior High. All year long, our health teacher Ms. VanTassel had brought our class to help out at The North Grove, just around the corner from our school. It was exciting to get out of th


Marc's Story: "It's so much more than just a garden"
I always seem to find my way into a garden—and I’ve been at it for more than 50 years. Like they say, you can take the farmer out of the...


Hiroki's Story: “This is a place for everyone”
When Hiroki and his family moved from Japan two years ago, navigating their new life in Canada was tough. They spent the first month...
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