Green Neighbours Circular Project

05/14/2026

Ready to refresh your wardrobe sustainably? Join us for another FREE community clothing swap in Whitby and everyone’s welcome!

Bring clean, gently used clothing for all ages or simply come browse and find something new-to-you ✨ No items to swap? No problem!

🗓️ Drop-off: 1 PM – 2 PM
🛍️ Swap & Shop: 2 PM – 3 PM
💚 Free-for-All: 3 PM – 4 PM

📍 Whitby Public Library – Central Library at 405 Dundas St W, Whitby, ON L1N 6A1

No buying. No selling. Just sharing, sustainability, and community 💚

PLUS we have a Learn Sewing Basics workshop at the same time, hosted in partnership with . Space is limited. RSVP via link in bio!

Let’s keep great clothes out of landfills ♻️

Special thanks to The Pizza Rock, Once Upon A Child - Concord, ON. and Plato's Closet - Pickering, On. for supporting this event with donations and lunch!

05/12/2026

Join us for a FREE hands-on sewing workshop in partnership with HAGO!

In this beginner-friendly session, participants will learn sewing machine basics while creating reusable period pads - a sustainable solution that helps reduce waste and combat period poverty 💚

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕐 Starts at 1:00 PM
📍 Whitby Public Library – Central Library
405 Dundas St W, Whitby

All materials provided. No experience needed!

PLUS our FREE Community Clothing Swap will be happening at the same time as part of our dual purpose event. Bring clothes to swap, refresh your wardrobe sustainably, and browse after the workshop!

Together, we’ll explore how reusable menstrual products can support accessibility, sustainability, and community care 🌎

⚠️ RSVP required — spots are limited: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-sewing-machine-basics-making-reusable-period-pads-rsvp-required-tickets-1984473220824?aff=oddtdtcreator

Special thanks to The Pizza Rock for sponsoring lunch for our volunteers!

05/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Seed Starting Workshop in partnership with The Green Bean Collective! 🌱

Now that your seedlings are underway, here's an aftercare video from one of our workshop instructors Heather O'Shea from The Green Bean Collective!

Watching seeds grow is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. We’d love to see your progress. Share photos of your seedlings in the comments! 🌼

05/09/2026

What a fantastic turnout at today’s Seed Starting Workshop — a full house! 🌱

Everyone walked away with their own seed starter and the knowledge to keep growing at home. It was inspiring to see so many people come together to learn, connect, and get their hands in the soil.

This workshop was hosted by Green Neighbours Circular Project in partnership with The Green Bean Collective, Ajax Public Library and the Town of Ajax Seed Library.

A huge thank you to Canadian Tire Ajax for generously donating the soil that helped make today possible.

We’re excited to see all the seeds and community connections continue to grow!

05/08/2026

We're looking for volunteers to support our next community clothing swap held at the Whitby Central Library on June 6. If you're interested, head to our site to fill out a volunteer form. Link in bio!

Shifts are anytime between 11am to 5pm.

05/03/2026

Missed us in Whitby? We’ve got you 🌱

Join us on May 9 at 9:30am at the Ajax Public Library for another hands-on seed starting + seed exchange event! Spots are limited and RSVP is required for the workshop portion, so don’t wait.

To register for the workshop, visit ajaxlibrary.libnet.info/event/4407911

Drop-in for the seed exchange + advice table starts at 11-11:30. No RSVP required.

Big thank you to Canadian Tire Ajax for the generous soil donation that’s helping make this event possible 💚

Event hosted in partnership with The Green Bean Collective.

04/28/2026

Come join us for a family friendly event and take home your very own seed starter on May 9 at the Ajax Public Library!

Curious about starting your own plants from seed? 🌱
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make a seed snail (also known as a seed roll) — a simple, space-saving way to start seeds at home.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 9:30–11 a.m.
📍 Main Branch

To register, visit ajaxlibrary.libnet.info/event/4407911

Materials generously provided and workshop hosted by the Green Neighbours Circular Project and The Green Bean Collective, with support from the Town of Ajax Seed Library.

04/26/2026

Our free community clothing swap was a huge success!

Big thanks to our clothing donors Plato's Closet - Pickering, On. and Once Upon A Child - Concord, ON., Ajax Public Library for the space, and our amazing volunteers who made it all happen. And thank you to everyone who also donated and joined in on the swap. So great seeing everyone leave with something they love! ❤️

Next swap: Whitby Public Library - Central branch on June 6. Hope to see you there! More details on our website - link in bio.

04/25/2026

Planting seeds for a more sustainable future 🌱💚
It was amazing to see everyone come together at the Seed Starting Workshop at the to learn, connect, and start growing, one small step toward greener communities 🌿✨

Missed this one? Don’t worry—another free, family-friendly seed starting workshop is coming up May 9 at the . We’d love to see you there!

Workshop brought to you in partnership between Green Neighbours Circular Project and .bean.collective.

04/24/2026

Come join us for our seed snail workshop tomorrow at the Whitby Public Library! Brought to you in partnership with The Green Bean Collective, The Whitby Public Library and its Seed Share program!

Did someone say Seed Snail? Or perhaps a Seed Roll! 🌱No matter what you call it, this fun, free, hands-on workshop will teach you a simple, space-saving way to start seeds at home. Celebrate Earth Month with us and come get your hands dirty. 💚

🗓Saturday, April 25
⏰1:00-4:00 p.m.
📍Central Library

Get all the details: https://tinyurl.com/23ykcuv8
This workshop is hosted by the Green Neighbours Circular Project and the Green Bean Collective, with support from the Whitby Public Library and our Seed Share.