Bruce Botanical Food Gardens

Record #: BRU0053
Last Modified: 26 Jan 2026
Last Full Update: 24 Jul 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Provides the community with sustainable food and education about food insecurity and sustainable agriculture. The gardens showcase over 250 varieties of rare, endangered, heirloom and world food plants.

Programs include:

  • Living Marketplace - visitors can take a guided tour of over 200 varieties of food plants and choose food to take home for their meals
  • Foodshare - donates food to local organizations including food banks
  • Provides tours for schools, children's groups and other organizations

Volunteers are always welcome. Follow on Facebook and Instagram for latest updates.

Service Details

Hours

Wed-Sat 10 am-2 pm, Jun 1-Oct 1 - subject to weather conditions
Areas Served Bruce County
Eligibility

No restrictions
Application

Visit website or Facebook for information.
Visit bbfg.setmore.com to book a tour.
Languages English
Fees By donation.

Address and Location

Located In Community Ripley
Address & Map
62 Park St
Ripley, ON
Canada N0G 2R0
Physical Access Partially Accessible: Parking - no designated parking, but all spots accessible; Entrance: Fully Accessible; Washroom - fully accessible porta-potty.

Contact Information

Office Phone

No public telephone number
E-Mail gardenmanager@bbfg.org
Website http://www.bbfg.org
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BruceBotanicalFoodGardens 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucebotanicalfoodgardens?igsh=MmI3Nnhid290NDNs
Primary Contact Olivia Haufe, Garden Manager
Alternate Contact Heather Newman, President; Email: president@bbfg.org
Mailing Address P.O. Box 130 
Ripley, ON 
Canada N0G 2R0

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Bruce Botanical Food Gardens