Overview
The GM Multicultural Community Garden is an initiative by the Canberra Muslim Community (CMC) Inc., aiming to establish a sustainable outdoor garden within the Gungahlin Mosque complex. This project seeks to foster a meaningful environment that promotes positive health and wellbeing outcomes for participants and the broader community.
Background
As a subcommittee of the CMC, the GM Multicultural Community Garden was conceived to address sustainability issues and enhance community engagement. By leveraging the diverse skills, knowledge, and experiences of our multicultural community, we aim to create a space that not only benefits the environment but also strengthens social connections.
Objectives
- Environmental Stewardship: Achieve tangible environmental outcomes such as reduced waste, energy, water, and carbon emissions, while improving microclimates and biodiversity.
- Community Wellbeing: Enhance physical and mental health, increase social capital, and build resilience through community connections.
- Sustainability Awareness: Raise community awareness and encourage behaviour change in response to climate emergencies and sustainability issues.
- Collaborative Engagement: Offer a holistic programme by working collaboratively and leveraging community expertise.
- Cultural Showcase: Grow edible plants unique to our multicultural community, showcasing diverse cuisines and traditions.
Tulip 🌷 Project
"If the Final Hour comes while you have a palm-cutting in your hands and it is possible to plant it before the Hour comes, you should plant it."
— Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
We are thrilled to announce that the Gungahlin Mosque has become a proud partner of the Floriade Community 2024. As the first Muslim organisation to join this esteemed community event, our application was approved by the Floriade Community, an ACT Government initiative. We have received tulip bulbs and annuals valued at over AUD 7,000, which will be a vibrant addition to our garden.
Get Involved
Are you interested in gardening? Would you like to learn or share your knowledge on:
- Gardening techniques
- Composting
- Growing fruits, herbs, and vegetables
- Sustainable gardening practices
- Waste management
- Wicking beds
- Irrigation systems
If you answered yes to any of the above, we invite you to join our Community Garden Group. Your expertise and skills are invaluable as we embark on this exciting journey to build our community garden.
Grants and Support
Alhamdulillah, our application for the ACT Government Community Garden Grant has been successful. This grant will enable us to kickstart our community garden, providing resources for infrastructure, plants, and educational programmes.
Benefits of Community Gardens
Community gardens make our city better. They are places where people can meet, be active, and engage in creative activities that keep both mind and body healthy. Gardens also support the environment by providing habitats for plants and animals and helping to cool the planet.
"There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 39, Number 513
Narrated by Anas bin Malik
Timeline
Contact Us
If you are willing to share your knowledge, time, or energy, please contact:
- Maksud Alam
- Adnan Farooq Awan
- Email: adnanfaroq86@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make our community garden flourish.
Image Gallery
- Gungahlin Masjid Community Garden
CMC is proud to be the first Muslim organisation in Canberra to establish a community garden for our community. Let’s celebrate diversity and inclusion. This garden is not just a space for people, it’s a haven for mental wellbeing.
- Floriade 2024
Gungahlin Mosque proudly partnered with Floriade Community 2024, celebrating nature and community spirit.
- Gungahlin Mosque Garden Project and a mini-Floriade BBQ event
The day was filled with joy and warmth as community members gathered under the clear skies at Gungahlin Mosque. The colorful surroundings and lively atmosphere made it a perfect setting for meaningful conversations and laughter.
- Productive Gardening: Fruits and Blooms
As part of our productive and beautification gardening project, we planted an abundance of fruit trees including lemons, oranges, peaches, figs, kumquats, and olives. A green oasis bursting with life and productivity!
Media Coverage
It was a great honour to attend a interview with ABC Radio Canberra on behalf of Gunghalin Mosque Multicultural Community Garden Group (GMMCGG)
We uphold our great civilisation and commitment for the environment and landscape of our great country, Australia.
Join us in cultivating a greener, healthier, and more connected community!
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Our projects include a youth center, pergola, security fence, education system, and a community garden. Future plans focus on expanding facilities and offering Quran classes for teens, إن شاء الله.
Our Projects
Our projects include a youth center, pergola, security fence, education system, and a community garden. Future plans focus on expanding facilities and offering Quran classes for teens, إن شاء الله.
Our Projects
Our projects include a youth center, pergola, security fence, education system, and a community garden. Future plans focus on expanding facilities and offering Quran classes for teens, إن شاء الله.