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PURPLE RAVEN FARM

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Canada Construction Environment Construction Environment Permanent

About the project

PURPLE RAVEN FARM

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Situated along the southern edge of the Boreal Forest in hardiness zone 3, Purple Raven Farm finds its home where an ancient glacial lake once met its shores. Nestled on the edge where farmland converges with public land atop the Laurentian Plateau—a geological shield within the lesser clay belt.

Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, our partner relocated to the Northeast after witnessing the effects of vanishing mountain glaciers, escalating wildfire risks, and life-threatening heatwaves. Despite their love for the mountains, they recognized the need for a more sustainable environment. Their move marked both a somber farewell and an exciting new beginning.

Now, their journey truly begins. With a plethora of projects and ideas in mind, they eagerly embark on this new chapter. Decades-old concepts are finally taking shape, proving to be even better than anticipated!

At Purple Raven Farm, our partner envisions a community where mutual respect and trust are paramount. They cultivate safety and trust through open communication, acceptance, and honoring individual beliefs. Balancing community engagement with privacy, they strive to create a harmonious and sustainable environment where both communal bonds and personal space are valued.

💼 What the programme involves

This year, our partner will be building a Green Barn which is an experiment in northern, cold climate greenhouse heating. Their goal is to utilize a combination of sustainable greenhouse heating techniques that we can demonstrate to others in cold climate situations as a viable and attractive option while expanding our growing season and increasing our food production. Their long-term goal at Purple Raven Farm is to produce healthy food in ways that remain resilient under growing climatic, resource and economic pressures so that they can continue to produce food for those in need as they move into this future. They have a wide range of different projects including, garden work, vegetable, herb and flower maintenance, wild herb harvesting, garden bed expansion building, taking care of goats, trial building, wood harvesting, building a wood shed, composting, mushroom cultivation, wood chipping, clay oven building, wild berry harvesting, rock moving, soil building. 

🏠 Accommodation on site

A tiny house. 

🍲 Food

In Kenabeek, Canada, visitors can savor a culinary journey that reflects both Canadian tradition and local flavors. From indulging in the classic comfort of poutine, with its savory combination of fries, cheese curds, and gravy, to satisfying sweet cravings with maple syrup-infused treats, the dining experience here offers a taste of true Canadian hospitality. Fresh seafood sourced from nearby lakes and rivers provides a delicious glimpse into Ontario's freshwater bounty, while wild game dishes showcase the region's rugged wilderness. Pair these hearty meals with locally brewed craft beers or a cup of coffee from the iconic Tim Hortons for a quintessential Canadian dining experience. Whether enjoying farm-to-table fare or seeking out hidden culinary gems, visitors to Kenabeek are sure to find delight in the diverse and delicious flavors of this charming Canadian community.

📍 About the location

The project site is located along the southern edge of the Boreal Forest in hardiness zone 3, where an ancient glacial lake met its shores tucked away on the edge of where farmland meets public land atop of the Laurentian Plateau, a geological shield and within the lesser clay belt.

🎒 Leisure activities

Hiking, bicycling, arts and crafts, ping pong, firepit socializing, outdoor pizza making. 

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📅 Available sessions

VFP-MTV06

01/06/2023 at 00:00 → 01/10/2023 at 00:00

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/2 ♀ 0/2

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Kenabeek, ON P0J 1M0, Canada

Canada

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Canada Dollar (CAD / $)

Exchange rate

1 CAD = 0.630696 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Eastern Standard Time

Local time: 21:12 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French