Showing posts with label urban beekeeping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label urban beekeeping. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Things to do in October...


Welcome to Autumn, Food First-ers!


Here are a few events to add to your calendar for October.








Courtesy of: https://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/events/



What: Sally Ann's Healthy Eating Kitchen



When: Monday, October 3, 11:30am - 2:00pm

Where: 3213 Fraser Street, Vancouver

Why: To learn cooking skills, nutritional and food safety information, & budgeting tips

Registration Required: Call Chelsea Marsh (604-872-7676)

Cost: FREE








Courtesy of: http://ca-en.naturespath.com/about/movements/eat-well-do-good























What: 8th Annual Eat Well Do Good Foodraiser

When: Tuesday, October 4th, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Where: Robson Square & London Drugs (Granville & W. Georgia)

Why: To combat hunger by raising money for Food Banks in BC & enjoying delicious food together

Cost: Purchase by-donation grab 'n go breakfast & lunch bags











What: Harvest Fest 2016: Tastes of South Vancouver

When: Thursday, October 6, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Where: Fresh Roots Farm, SW corner of David Thompson Secondary

Why: To enjoy stone soup & veggie skewers, participate in 3-legged races, carve pumpkins, compete in the community dessert contest, take home freshly-pressed apple cider



















What: KPU Commercial Beekeeping Info Session

When: Saturday, October 15th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: The Honeybee Centre, Surrey BC

Why: To find out about BC's first certificate program in Commercial Beekeeping

Registration Required: Click here to sign up on the electronic form

Cost: FREE







What: Restaurants for Change

When: Wednesday, October 19

Where: Burdock & Co, Cabrito, Farmer's Apprentice, Jamjar

Why: To support Community Food Centres Canada

Cost: Make a reservation to enjoy a meal at a participating restaurant (above)

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Burnaby Village Market Mondays and Bee Workshop

Burnaby Food First has two FREE events coming up!



Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5i2efDZ9W8bQ0hMSXNueTZVa1k/view?usp=sharing

Monday, May 18

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)



Join Burnaby Food First at the Burnaby Village Museum on Victoria Day! Drop by for some of our activities, find out more about our free events and workshops, and learn about food security in Burnaby.



Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum feature unique vendors featuring locally made products. It is a gathering place for the communities where people can learn about Burnaby's history and explore a variety of artisan and handmade items.



For more information on Market Mondays, visit the Burnaby Village Museum page here.



Bee Workshop


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5i2efDZ9W8bQzRwZlBWUkVDc0E/view?usp=sharing



Monday, June 1

6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)



Join been enthusiasts Jaycee Clarkson and Marika van Reeuwyk and learn how to welcome bees into gardening spaces of all types!



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