Inventory of Ideas

How to connect with nearby nature in your neighbourhood this summer

Posted Wednesday, July 08, 2020

Summer is here! With with lots of warm, sunny days (and maybe even some rainy ones!) to look forward to, it's time to think about all of the great ways you can connect with nearby nature in your neighbourhood!

For those looking to get green in their neighbourhood, consider joining a community garden where you can grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers all while getting to know your neighbours! If the garden in your neighbourhood is full, yardsharing is another great alternative....

Plan your next LoveMyHood neighbourhood project from home

Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Here at LoveMyHood, we’re hearing lots of stories of neighbourhood connections being forged during these challenging times. From banging pots and pans to offering gardening support, neighbours across Kitchener are finding new ways to work together!

How about you? Has the view from your window, balcony or front door got you thinking about how you could enhance your neighbourhood? Maybe you want to find new ways to stay connected with your neighbours, dream of...

Growing Together: New LoveMyHood video series featuring Kitchener’s community gardeners

Posted Friday, June 26, 2020

The start of the 2020 gardening season posed some unique challenges for our community gardens. Amid these challenges, however, it was obvious how integral community gardens to Kitchener’s food security network.

Luckily, we are fortunate to have a network of dedicated community gardeners with a wealth of knowledge about getting the most out of their plots this season. That’s why we’re sharing some of their tips and tricks wit you through Growing Together, a new...

KW Little Library Goes Virtual

Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2020

A good book can provide quiet solitude.  It can also bring a community together during challenging times.

The recent provincial COVID-19 emergency order resulted in the temporary closure of local libraries, book stores and thrift shops.  Book lovers were yearning for new ways to get their hands on a good book to pass the time during these unprecedented times.  The need to access books inspired the grassroots online book-share initiative, KW Online Little Library,...

The Hohner Ave Porch Party brings neighbours together while staying apart

Posted Monday, May 25, 2020

In the region of Waterloo, porch parties have long been a unique way for neighbours to come together, build a sense of community, and enjoy performances by local musicians on the porches lining a neighbourhood street.

One of these porch parties is the Hohner Ave Porch Party, known locally as HAPP.

HAPP has been an annual neighbourhood music festival since 2013, pairing musical acts with front porches in Kitchener’s Central Frederick neighbourhood. With financial support from...