News & Events
Name Change Announcement
The staff and Board of your local United Way are pleased to share that we have undergone a change of [...]
UWHKL and Boshkung Brewery Launch a Beer with Purpose
Come out to our newest fundraiser launch! We have partnered with Boshkung Brewery out of Minden to release a community-focused beer; a [...]
Catch Us on TV!
Our documentary, The Garden, is streaming on Rogers TV throughout March. The film documents the first season of Edwin Binney's Community Farm [...]
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY – Addressing the Root Causes of Poverty to Lift Our Communities Up
When it comes to tackling poverty across the globe, there is still a lot of work to be done. According to statistics [...]
A Message from our Co-Executive Directors
As we enter the midway point of our first year as Co-Executive Directors we wanted to share some exciting things that [...]
From the Ground Up: Planning Your Garden
The adage holds true; if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. The success of our gardens greatly depends on us [...]
From the Ground Up: Fit to Garden
Garden season is upon us whether we are ready for it or not! Before we get right into the heavy slugging of [...]
From the Ground Up: Soil
Thank you for visiting Edwin Binney’s Community Garden Blog. We have been growing and distributing fresh produce in the City of Kawartha [...]
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes kick off greets new leadership, celebrates retirement, and announces new matching grant
On Tuesday, September 28th, the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) held its annual fundraising campaign kick off event [...]
Crayola Sale canceled due to ongoing Covid-19 health and safety uncertainty
For a third year, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Crayola Canada to [...]
Executive Director of UWCKL announces retirement
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes announced at its September 8th AGM, its Executive Director, Penny Barton Dyke will be [...]
Introducing the Edwin Binney’s Community Garden Farm Stand!
Beginning Tuesday, July 26th at 10am, United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes will be offering fresh produce from Edwin Binney’s [...]