What's Happening in December!

It seems like this year is flying by! We, at Burnaby Food First, wish all in our community the best during the holiday season! As well as taking the time to enjoy a home cooked meal with local ingredients. 



Now let's see what is happening around town!



New Westminster Market Day - Dec. 5 & 19



After spending time at the Anvil Centre, why not head up to 5th and Belmont to check out the Winter Farmers Market!



There will be up to 40 vendors offering fresh local produce, prepared
foods and handmade crafts as well as delicious food trucks.



Saturday Dec. 5 & 19

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

5th and Belmont Street, New Westminster



More information: http://rcfm.ca/event/dec-5th-market-day/ 



Vancouver Winter Farmer's Market - Dec. 5, 12 & 19



Every Saturday in December, except Dec. 26th

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver



More information: http://markets.bcfarmersmarket.org/market/vancouver-winter-farmers-market

 



Homesteader's Emporium December Events



Monday Dec. 7th: Holiday Canning (food gifts) - cost: $80



Tuesday Dec. 15th: Natural Skincare Essentials (skin care gifts) - cost: $40



To buy tickets, visit: http://www.homesteadjunction.ca/collections/event-tickets



Support UBC Farms and Forestry Undergraduate Society - Buy a Christmas Tree - Dec. 11 & 12



Friday, December 11� 11:30-4:30pm

Saturday, December 12� 10:00-4:30pm



First come, first served! Cash only.



Both live potted trees and u-cut trees
will be available. Proceeds will help support the FUS (Forestry
Undergraduate Society) and a portion will also be donated to the UBC Farm and Forests Without Borders. 



For information, visit: http://xmastrees.forestry.ubc.ca/ 



SFU's Philosophers' Caf� Water Issues in an Era of Climate Change - Dec. 17



Thursday Dec. 17th at 7:00 pm

Vancouver Public Library (Mount Pleasant branch), Multipurpose room 1, 1 Kingsway

Cost is free.



Join Dr. John Irwin in this talk about being water efficient as possible. 



More information: http://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/events/2015/12/water-issues-in-an-era-of-climate-change.html



Christmas Gift Ideas

With Christmas fast approaching, why not show your support for local community programs!



2016! Get Your Edible Garden Project Calendars



Ok,
the new year is coming up real fast and what a great way to give the
gardener a great planning resource! The cost is $18.50 and monies raised
support the North Shore Neighbourhood House's Edible Garden Project.



Buy your calendar at: http://ediblegardenproject.com/2016-calendar-shop/



Hastings Sunrise Cookbook



Hastings Sunrise Cooks is a local community engagement project
celebrating the neighbourhood's food and drink, community spirit, and
love for all things green. Recipes from local restaurants, cafes and
delis. A awesome gift for the cook in your life!



More information: http://hastingssunrisecooks.bigcartel.com/product/hastings-sunrise-cooks-cookbook



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If you have a farming/gardening/food security event that you would like to share, please email us with the information to: burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com. We would be happy to share your events on our blog!

What's Happening in September!

Urban Foraging - Sept 3, 2015

Join Indigenous Herbalist Lori Snyder on a walk-a-bout to discover wild, edible and medicinal plants
growing in your neighborhood. Learn how to identify, when best to
harvest and how to make potions & elixirs from wild plants!

Where:

Britannia Community Centre

1661 Napier Street, Vancouver

When:

Thursday September 3rd
7:00 pm � 9:00 pm

To register, call Britannia Community Centre at 604-718-5800. 

Cost: $25/person

12th Annual Corn Festival - Sept 6, 2015



Celebrating corn dishes on Sunday September 6 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Britannia Community Centre with the Canada-El Salvador Action Network group.



There will be live performances from local artists!



Where:

Britannia Community Centre, Gym D

1661 Napier Street, Vancouver



When:

Sunday September 6th

11:00 am to 6:00 pm



Richmond Community Seed Library - Sept 9, 2015



Richmond Food Security and Burnaby Library's community seed project. Join them on Wednesday Sept 9th or Saturday Sept 26th.



Where:

Richmond Brighouse Library

7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond



When:

Wednesday September 9th (and Saturday September 26th)

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm



More information:

http://www.richmondfoodsecurity.org/event/richmond-community-seed-library-availability-september-9th/?instance_id=161366



Vancouver Urban Farming Workshop - Sept 12, 2015



Topic: Irrigation Systems 



Vancouver Urban Farming Society's workshop on the basics of irrigation (part of their Farmer-in-Training workshop series). Want to learn more about the different irrigation systems? Or how to design an irrigation system? Or looking to get started on irrigation and not knowing what information to look for? This workshop is for you!



Join Gray Orion at UBC Farms to find out more about irrigation - plus get a chance to walk around UBC Farms to see the different systems in use!



When:

Saturday September 12th

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm



Where:

UBC Farms

3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver



To buy tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-irrigation-systems-tickets-18144498684



Contact: karly@urbanfarmers.ca



21st Feast of Fields Vancouver - Sept 13, 2015



FarmFolk City Folk's event celebrating local foods - connecting farms to chefs, field to table, and farm folks to city folks!



Where:

UBC Farm

3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver



When:

Sunday September 13th

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm



More information, visit:

http://www.feastoffields.com/metro-vancouver/



Eat, Think, Vote Vancouver - Sept 21, 2015



Join Gordon Neighbourhood House, Vancouver Food Policy Council, BC Food Systems Network, Neighbourhood Food Networks, and the Vancouver Urban Farming Society on Monday September 21 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm for a conversation with local candidates on putting food on the agenda this federal election.



Where:

Gordon Neighbourhood House

1019 Broughton Street, Vancouver



When:

Monday September 21st

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm



To attend this FREE event or to get more information, visit:

http://campaign.foodsecurecanada.org/susannam/eat_think_vote_vancouver



Farmer's Markets in BC



Don't forget to check out all the local farmer's markets
in and around BC.



With summer winding down, fall is fast approaching - so get as much local harvest from the Burnaby Farmer's Market every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm at
City Hall!



More information for Burnaby Farmer's Markets and events, visit http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/



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Don't forget to check back on our website for our gardening or cooking workshops. We have some great workshops in the works and events will be posted shortly!



If you have a farming/gardening/food security event that you would like to share, please email us with the information to: burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com. We would be happy to share your events on our blog!

What's Happening in August!

Sorry Food Firsters for a late post however, we needed to promote our Fats: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly and our Winter Container Gardening workshops, so we had to delay this posting! If you are considering attending, please register!



So, let's see what is happening around BC!



Farm to Feast at Loutet Farm - August 6th



Join the North Shore Neighbourhood House for a meal to remember, and get more children learning in their veggie gardens!



The Edible Garden program brings over 1000 children and youth into their gardens each year to meet the worms, learn how to grow their own veggies, and become empowered to make healthy eating choices. The Farm to Feast will ensure that the North Shore Neighbourhood House can bring more students outside to learn and be inspired by the joys of growing food! 



When:

Thursday, August 6, 2015 - North Vancouver

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm



More information (or buy tickets):

http://ediblegardenproject.com/farm-to-feast-at-loutet-farm/ 

Farmers on 57th Open House - August 12th

Farmers on 57th would like to invite you to see how community agriculture functions within a health care or social housing environment!



RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/farmers-on-57th-open-house-tickets-17785162901?ref=elink

Feast of Fields - August 16th (Okanagan)



Support FarmFolk CityFolk�s work to cultivate local, sustainable food systems across British Columbia. They have events in the Okanagan, Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island.



Feast of Fields is a four hour wandering gourmet harvest festival that highlights the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and between farm folks and city folks.



When:

Sunday, August 16, 2015 - Okanagan

Sunday, September 13, 2015 - Metro Vancouver

Sunday, September 20, 2015 - Vancouver Island



More information (or buy tickets):

http://www.feastoffields.com/



7th Annual Garlic Festival (Richmond) - August 23rd



This fundraiser supporting The Sharing Farm.



Highlights for include:

• Delicacies from up to 20 local restaurants


• An expanded farmers & garlic market


• Live music


• Cooking demonstrations for the whole family


• A �kid�s zone� with tons of fun food and farm-themed activities


• A mad dash cooking competition with chefs harvesting their own ingredients from the fields

When:

Sunday, August 23, 2015 - Richmond's Terra Nova Rural Park

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Admission by donation

Free parking



More information: http://yvrgarlicfest.ca/



Farmer's Markets in BC



Don't forget to check out all the local farmer's markets in and around BC. Support a farmer and eat local!



Check us out at Burnaby Farmer's Market every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, at City Hall in Burnaby! Don't forget to pick up a t-shirt and/or an apron at our table!



More information for Burnaby Farmer's Markets and events, visit http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/



Eat Think Vote



Does food matter to you? Then let's make food a federal election issue!



Sign the Eat Think Vote petition and get Federal politicians and candidates to make a national food policy a reality in Canada so that no one goes hungry! Let's make sure that all Canadians have access to healthy and affordable foods. 



More information: http://campaign.foodsecurecanada.org/





If you have a farming/gardening/food security event that you would like to share, please email us with the information to: burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com. We would be happy to share the information with others!

What's Happening in June

Burnaby Environment Week 2015

Mark your calendars for week-long fun and festivities!



Burnaby Environment Week is an annual week-long program of environmentally-themed community activities held end of May/early June to coincide with Canadian Environment Week.

The main environment festival:

Date: Saturday, May 30

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Burnaby City Hall, in the outer courtyard, 4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map

�Burnaby Food First� will be there! You are invited to kick off the environment week by joining in for some interesting activities and information.

The celebration also offers an opportunity to visit the weekly Burnaby Farmers Market  as well as enjoy some live music, face painting and other kids activities and prize draws.

Detailed event and registration information is listed on the City of Burnaby's event website. All activities and events are offered free to the public. A variety of events are planned through the week such as a nature walk to explore the ecology of the Central Park, guided Canoe trips on the deer lake and many more.

Hats Off Day

Date: Saturday, June 6

Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

The Hats Off Day celebration features a street parade beginning at Beta Avenue and proceeding down Hastings Street up to Boundary Road. This is a fest held on the first Saturday of every June when Heights merchants �take their hats off� to their community and customers.

Come and visit the �Burnaby Food First Stall� to learn about food security in Burnaby. Join us for some kids activities, free seedlings and learn more about our upcoming free workshops.

More information about the Hats Off Day can be found online: http://www.burnabyheights.com/events/hats-off-day/

17th annual BC Food Systems Gathering

Dates: June 25 to June 28

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Camp Friendship, Prince George, BC, in the traditional territory of Lheidli T'enneh First Nation

The BC Food Systems Network is a project of the Tides Canada initiatives with over 300 members including farmers, health practitioners, educators, and consumers across BC. It links and facilitates food security activities between over 20 community-based food security organizations and Food Policy Councils. 

This annual gathering will be about sharing knowledge, experience, and the celebration of food systems as well as traditional and indigenous food skills. Registration and call for workshops is now open. More information is available on the website including rates, workshop plans and other details.

GardenSmart Workshops

GardenSmart Workshops is a program of the North Shorth Recycling Program, the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, the North Shore Neighbourhood House's Edible Garden Project, and Cultivate Projects. 

The Edible Garden Project works on creating edible gardens and landscapes across the North Shore to grow and share fresh local produce with the community. They support enthusiastic gardeners and teach farming/gardening/food preparation skills through their various workshops.

Workshop: Fantastic Ferments

Date: Wednesday, June 3

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: St. Andrews United Church, North Vancouver

Cost: $8.25

Learn about how fermentation works to preserve food and the nutritional benefits of fermentation. Registration is required. 

To register or for more information, please visit the workshop Eventbrite page here.

Workshop: Daily Eggs 101, Keeping chickens in the City

Date: Saturday, June 6

Time: 10:00am - 11:30 am

Location: Queensbury Gardens, North Vancouver

Cost: $8.25

This workshop covers the basics of chicken care, safe coop construction, chicken nutrition, review of the by-laws. Registration is required. 

To register or for more information, please visit the workshop Eventbrite page here.

Farmers Markets

The Burnaby Farmers Markets offer a wide range of fresh local produce. Visit weekly to enjoy locally grown and/or freshly prepared food such as jams, honey, salsa and a varied selection of BC crafts including jewellery, pottery and much more.

Also visit the Coquitlam Farmers Market weekly on Sundays.

Poirier Street Farmers Market (Website)

Date: May 10 to October 25

Time: Sunday 9:00 am

Location: Dogwood Pavilion Parking Lot

Each week a wide variety of vendors gather to showcase their products � made, baked, grown, or raised in BC.

What's Happening in May

Lots of programs and workshops are happening around the Lower Mainland. Check out some of these events!



Artisan Farmers' Markets

It's spring -- time to eat your greens!

Photo Credit: Leanne Zmud

Lonsdale Quay

Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)

Dates: May 2, 2015 to October 24, 2015

Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Saturday



Burnaby Market

Location: Burnaby City Hall, North Parking Lot (4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map)

Dates: May 2, 2015 to October 24, 2015

Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday



Ambleside Market

Location: 1500 Block Bellevue (15th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)

Dates: May 3, 2015 to October 25, 2015

Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Sunday



Find a great selection of conventional and organic foods, from fresh produce to prepared food and handmade products. There's everything from jam, honey, and salsa to berries and greens!



The markets also host a book exchange, reading area, and activities table and live music.



In an effort to reduce plastic use, please bring your own plastic or reusable shopping bags.



Burnaby Food First - Apron Project



If you've been looking to get your hands on one of our fundraiser aprons, come visit the Burnaby Food First booth at the Burnaby location on May 2! Come meet some Food First members and say "Hello" to Emily, our new Events Coordinator!



For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/



The Flour Peddler



Location: Burnaby Public Library, Metrotown Branch (6100 Willingdon Avenue / Burnaby - map)

Date: Monday, May 25, 2015

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm



In 2008, a small-scale flour miller from Sunshine Coast created a handmande bike mill. From the rainforests of Roberts Creek, BC to the bustling streets of Kampala, Uganda, and finally onwards to the village of Panlang in South of Sudan, the Flour Peddler is the story of two community-minded entrepreneurs as they set out to build and deliver their bicycle-powered grain mill to a rural women's cooperative in a tiny village.



This Chris & Josh Hergesheimer presentation and siledeshow will explore the trends and issues of local food systems as well as the challenges and power of alternative food movements.



Event is FREE, but registration is required. Please phone (604) 940-8967 or register online.



For more information, visit the event page here.



Hands-On Cook Off Contest



Deadline: May 15, 2015



This video contest, brought to you by Fraser Health, is about bringing together food and fun in the kitchen. Two generations or two youth come together to demonstrate how to prepare a recipe. You can win some great prizes!



So, choose a recipe, grab your family, film your three-minute video, and upload it! Contest and submission information can be found here: http://www.bettertogetherbc.ca/contest/.



Richmond Community Seed Library



Location: Richmond Public Library, Brighouse (Main) Branch (7700 Minoru Gate / Richmond - map)

Dates: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 and Saturday, May 30, 2015

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm



The Richmond Community Seed Library will be available at the Brighouse Branch of the Richmond Public Library. Drop by, join the seed library, and start growing!



For more information, visit the Seed Library page here. 



Wild Salmon Caravan



Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015

Location: Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby Street / Vancouver - map)

Time: 10:30 am



Traveling from Prince George/William Lake (on Sunday, May 10) to Vancouver (on Thursday, May 14), the BC Food System Network hopes everyone will join the caravan to celebrate the strength and resiliency of wild salmon.



There are different ways to get involved!

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/683957878397505/

YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIlXaCpilr0



Richmond Food Security Society Annual General Meeting



Location: Terra Nova Red Barn (2631 Westminster Highway / Richmond - map)

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2015

Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm



Join new Executive Director, Anita Georgy, of Richmond Food Security Society for their Annual General Meeting! Find out more about the work they have done in the past year and what work is planned for the future.



For more information, visit the meeting page here.



All Things Vegetarian and Vegan at Veg Expo 2015 - May 31st 





Find out about new and tasty plant-based products to try at the largest Vegetarian and Vegan event in Vancouver!

 

Location: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver - map

Date: Sunday May 31, 2015

Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm



Visit website at:  http://www.vegexpo.ca/

What's Happening in April

Spring is upon us, and events and workshops are gearing up around the city! Check out some of these cool things going on next month.



Vancouver Winter Farmers' Market

Credit: Christina Mak

Location: Nat Bailey Stadium, East Parking Lot (4601 Ontario Street / Vancouver - map)

Dates: November 1, 2014 to April 25, 2015

Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday



Vendors include
farmers, fishers, artisans, food preparers, and more! Also find a
selection of food trucks and hot drink vendors. Bring your food scraps
from home to recycle at the Food Scraps Drop Spot.





In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.



For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/



Homesteader's Emporium


Location: Various (check website)

Cost: Starting from $15.00


Check
out some of these workshops hosted by the Homesteader's Emporium! For
times, details, and registration for individual workshops, visit their
Workshops page: http://www.homesteadersemporium.ca/calendar/


Upcoming Workshops



April 2: Growing Wheatgrass

April 4: Ginger Beer and Wild Herbal Sodas

April 19: Sauerkraut 101 (Rooted Nutrition)

April 26: Kombucha 101 (Rooted Nutrition)



Seasons of Food Workshops



Location: Hastings Community Centre (3096 East Hastings Street / Vancouver - map)

Cost: $15.00



Upcoming Workshops



April 11: Korean Cooking

April 14: Seasonal Soups

April 18: Indian Cooking

April 19: Kombucha

April 22: Crock Pot Yogurt

April 25: Korean Cooking


For more information or to register, please email Seasons of Food.



GardenSmart Workshops



Location: Various (check website)

Cost: $8.25



Learn how to grow your own food, support your local ecology, and reduce
waste in your own backyard. GardenSmart Workshops are brought to you by
the North Shorth Recycling Program, the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, and
the Edible Garden Project.



Registration is required. To register or for more information, visit the workshop Eventbrite page here.



Upcoming Workshops

 

April 11: Your First Vegetable Patch

April 12: High Yield Gardening in Small Spaces

April 19: Transform Your Lawn into a Veggie Patch

April 25: Small Space Gardening

April 26: Backyard Rainwater Harvesting

April 26: The Scoop on Soil

What's Happening in March

It's still chilly out, but the trees are in bloom, so grab your coat and boots, and check out some of these events around town!



Knife Skills Workshop



Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank (1150 Raymur Avenue / Vancouver - map)

Date: March 6, 2015 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Cost: $45.00 (PDF)



This one-day workshop will describe the different types of knives as well as
care and maintenance techniques. The instructors will demonstrate different
methods on cutting various food products, including fish, meats, and poultry.
Discussion on ways to reduce food waste during food preparation is an integral
part of this workshop. A full, delicious, healthy lunch will be prepared and
shared by the participants!



For more information or to register, please email Lisa Bouwmeester or call (604) 216-3073.



SFU Food Education Days



Location: Simon Fraser University (8888 University Drive / Burnaby - map)

Date: From March 11-13, 2015

Cost: FREE



Food Education Days, organized by Sustainable SFU, seeks to engage students to learn more about issues of food access and security, food waste, local food production, community gardening and composting, and more. The event includes a movie screening, market, and information sessions.



Burnaby Food First will also be in attendance at the market on March 12, 2015.



Sustainable SFU is a student society that aims to make our campuses and communities more sustainable through student
leadership, advocacy and educational events around food, waste, transit and
climate.



For more information about Food Education Days, visit the event website.



Plant This Movie Screening



Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre (5851 West Boulevard / Vancouver - map)

Date: March 20, 2015 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Cost: FREE (all ages)


�Plant This Movie� explores urban farming around the world, from the incredible story of Havana, Cuba to communities of urban farmers in cities as diverse as Shanghai, Calcutta, Addis Ababa, London, and Lima. In the US, the story focuses on communities in New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Portland. The film is narrated by Daryl Hannah.



The filmmaker Karney Hatch from Portland, OR will be present for Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.



For more information, visit the event page here.



Just Film Festival


Location: Langara College (100 West 49th Avenue / Vancouver - map)

Date: March 20 to March 22, 2015

Cost: From $10 to $35 (Discounts available for CoDev members, students, seniors, and low-income individuals)

Source: Just Film Festival

The
Just Film Festival (formerly, the World Community Film Festival),
hosted by CoDevelopment Canada, returns for another year with a
collection of over 20 social justice and environmental documentaries --
covering issues from food and farming to sustainability and
globalization.



For more information about the festival and this year's films or to buy advance tickets, visit their website.



Vancouver Winter Farmers' Market



Location: Nat Bailey Stadium, East Parking Lot (4601 Ontario Street / Vancouver - map)

Dates: November 1, 2014 to April 25, 2015

Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Vendors include
farmers, fishers, artisans, food preparers, and more! Also find a
selection of food trucks and hot drink vendors. Bring your food scraps
from home to recycle at the Food Scraps Drop Spot.





In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.



For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/



3rd Annual East Side Beer Fest



Location: Wise Hall (1882 Adanac Street / Vancouver - map)

Date: March 11, 2015 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Cost: $24.99, plus non-perishable donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank



The Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents the 3rd Annual East Side Beer Fest tasting event!



The event will feature craft beers from all over the world as well samples from food purveyors on Commercial Drive. Some of participants lined up for this year�s event include 33 Acres Brewing Co., Parallel 49 Brewing Co., Dageraad Beer, Four Winds Brewing Company and Driftwood Beer from Victoria as well as Copper & Theory supplier of artisans beers and Untapped BC which imports craft beer & cider into BC.



Tickets are available at all Liberty Wine Merchant locations. For more information on the event, visit the website here.



Homesteader's Emporium


Location: Various (check website)

Cost: Starting from $20


Check
out some of these workshops hosted by the Homesteader's Emporium! For
times, details, and registration for individual workshops, visit their
Workshops page: http://www.homesteadersemporium.ca/calendar/


Upcoming Workshops



March 14: Introduction to Permaculture

March 14: Spring Mason Bee Keeping

March 28-30: The Bee School (weekend workshop)



Seasons of Food Workshops



Location: Hastings Community Centre (3096 East Hastings Street / Vancouver - map)

Cost: $15.00



Upcoming Workshops



March 4: Introduction to Water Bath Canning

March 7: Kids in the Kitchen

March 13: Indian Cuisine

March 19: Japanese Cuisine




For more information or to register, please email Seasons of Food.



GardenSmart Workshops



Location: Various (check website)

Cost: $8.25



Learn how to grow your own food, support your local ecology, and reduce
waste in your own backyard. GardenSmart Workshops are brought to you by
the North Shorth Recycling Program, the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, and
the Edible Garden Project.



Registration is required. To register or for more information, visit the workshop Eventbrite page here.



Upcoming Workshops

 

March 7: Backyard Seed Saving (FREE)

March 8: Fruit Tree Pruning

March 14: Seed Starting

March 21: Supporting Native Bees

March 22: Your First Vegetable Garden

What's Happening in January

Tired of being cooped up inside or eager to learn something in the new year? Check out these events around the city!



Vancouver Winter Farmers' Market



Location: Nat Bailey Stadium, East Parking Lot (4601 Ontario Street / Vancouver - map)

Dates: November 1, 2014 to April 25, 2015

Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Credit: Magnolia Lim

Vendors include
farmers, fishers, artisans, food preparers, and more! Also find a
selection of food trucks and hot drink vendors. Bring your food scraps
from home to recycle at the Food Scraps Drop Spot.





In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.



For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/



Homesteader's Emporium


Location: Various (check website)

Cost: Starting from $5


Check
out some of these workshops hosted by the Homesteader's Emporium! For
times, details, and registration for individual workshops, visit their
Workshops page: http://www.homesteadersemporium.ca/calendar/


Upcoming Workshops



January 7: Tasty Crunchy Sprouts at Home

January 14: Grow Your Own Wheatgrass

January 20: Growing Microgreens at Home

January 21: Homemade Block Tofu

January 22: Worm Composting

January 24: Handmade Vegan Soup

January 25: Sake Making

January 25: Homemade Nut Milk

January 28: Homemade Nut Milk and Cheese