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All Events in West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau Mansion) (28)
October 19Thursday
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*Introduction to Canning (low cost workshop; FREE for Seniors)
October 19, 2017 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm – West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau Mansion) Now's the perfect time to do some canning! This three hour hands on Village Vancouver ElderGreens workshop is suitable for beginners or those needing to refresh their canning skills. Instructor Caitl… Organized by VV ElderGreens, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks: Aberthau Garden Project, Caitlin Dorward, and LocoMotoArt | Type: pt. grey, workshop, canning, eldergreens, aberthau garden project
January 31Wednesday
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*Creating Native Bee Houses
January 31, 2018 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau Mansion) In this Village Vancouver ElderGreens workshop, Hives for Humanity will lead us in creating Houses for Native Bees, including Mason Bees, as part of our continuing efforts to support pollinator well-… Organized by VV ElderGreens and Aberthau Garden Project: Village Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks, and LocoMotoArt | Type: bees, workshop, eldergreens, bee houses
February 21Wednesday
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*Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (by donation; FREE for seniors) - rescheduled to Sat, Mar 17th 11am-1pm
February 21, 2018 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau Mansion) Garlic's easy to grow, can thrive in small spaces, and tastes great homegrown! In this Village Vancouver workshop with Rhiannon Johnson, we'll cover different types of garlic, soil, planting, care, a… Organized by VV ElderGreens and Rhiannon Johnson | Type: workshop, garlic, gardening, eldergreens, grow local, aberthau garden project, seeds, aberthau village
March 14Wednesday
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*Introduction to Organic Gardening (by donation workshop; FREE for seniors) DATE CORRECTION: WEDNESDAY, March 14
March 14, 2018 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau Mansion) Please note: correct date is Wed, March 14, not March 13. In this Village Vancouver workshop covering the basics of planning, preparing, and starting a food garden this Spring, you'll learn some sim… Organized by VV Neighbourhood Food Networks and Rhiannon Johnson | Type: workshop, gardening, grow local, eldergreens, aberthau garden project
March 17Saturday
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*Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (by donation; FREE for seniors)
March 17, 2018 from 11am to 1pm – West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau Mansion) Garlic's easy to grow, can thrive in small spaces, and tastes great homegrown! In this hands on Village Vancouver workshop with Rhiannon Johnson in our collaborative permaculture garden, we'll cover… Organized by W. Pt. Grey VV, VV ElderGreens, and Rhiannon Johnson | Type: workshop, garlic, gardening, eldergreens, grow local, aberthau garden project, seeds, aberthau village
April 11Wednesday
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*Introduction to Fermented Sodas (low cost workshop; FREE for Seniors)
April 11, 2018 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau Mansion) In this Village Vancouver ElderGreens workshop, Laura Reid from Counter-Cultures will discuss Fermented Sodas, including Rootbeer, Water Kefir, Kombucha and Ginger Ale Samples will be provided, and y… Organized by VV Neighbourhood Food Networks: Aberthau Garden Project and Laura Reid (Counter-Cultures) | Type: workshop, fermented sodas, fermenting, eldergreens, aberthau garden project
April 18Wednesday
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*Native Edibles Walk and Talk (low cost workshop; FREE for Seniors)
April 18, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm – West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau Mansion) It can be easy to forget about the wealth of food that grows all around us. In this Village Vancouver Eldergreens workshop and walk, you'll learn about edible plants that call our region home. Lori S… Organized by VV ElderGreens, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks: Aberthau Garden Project, Lori Snyder (E.A.R.T.H. and Company), and LocoMotoArt | Type: workshop, native edibles, wild edible weeds, eldergreens, aberthau garden project
August 3Saturday
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*Westside Food Festival - A (Holiday) Weekend at the Garden (multiple workshops and other activities)
August 3, 2019 at 12pm to August 4, 2019 at 5:30pm – West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau Mansion) A (Holiday) Weekend at the Garden at Aberthau Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre) Sat August 3 12-1pm Community Potluck in the Garden (tinyurl.com/yyvb3gm5) 1- 3pm Zero Waste in the… Organized by Village Vancouver | Type: westside food festival, workshops, a (holiday) weekend at the garden
July 20Tuesday
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*Native Edibles with Lori Snyder
July 20, 2021 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Organized by Village Vancouver, and Westside, Marpole Oakridge, and Fairview-False Creek South Neighbourhood Food Networks, Lori Snyder | Type: native, edibles, workshop, lori snyder
July 27Tuesday
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Westside Food Festival - Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars
July 27, 2021 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Organized by Village Vancouver, and Westside, Marpole Oakridge, and Fairview-False Creek South Neighbourhood Food Networks, Lori Snyder | Type: vinegar, lori, snyder, apple, cider, diy, homemade
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