Vancouver's Leader in Transition toward Strong, Resilient, Complete Communities
June 11, 2011 at 9am to June 12, 2011 at 5pm – Langara College TRANSITION IN VANCOUVER workshop this weekend The Permaculture-inspired Transition Town movement was initiated over five years ago in Totnes, UK so citizens could take action and adapt their lives to… Organized by Langara College Continuing Studies and Village Vancouver | Type: workshop
March 29, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – Strathcona Community Centre Learn about the basics of proper care and keeping of small urban flocks of hens, and meet neighbours who share your interest. This interactive session will help participants discover the case of cari… Organized by Ross Moster, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks and Strathcona Community Centre | Type: strathcona, workshop, chickens, community self reliance
March 19, 2011 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm – Strathcona Community Centre Grant's website: www.gourmetgardens.ca Getting the most out of a normal urban garden can take imagination. This class assists us to boost production through a deeper understanding of microclimating,… Organized by Ross Moster, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks & SCC. Subsidies are available to low income residents of Vancouver with a Leisure Access Card. For details on how to apply, please contact Strathcona CC or visit http://vancouver.ca/parks/rec/lac/index.htm. | Type: strathcona, workshop, gardening, community self reliance
March 19, 2011 from 9am to 11:30am – Strathcona Community Centre *Grant Watson will present a workshop that will cover similar topics. Grant's website: www.gourmetgardens.ca We will confront the bare bones of garden needs, and begin our list of things to do, and… Organized by Ross Moster, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks & SCC. Subsidies are available to low income residents of Vancouver with a Leisure Access Card. For details on how to apply, please contact Strathcona CC or visit http://vancouver.ca/parks/rec/lac/index.htm. | Type: strathcona, workshop, gardening, new to gardening, strathcona, growing your own food, becoming more self reliant
March 17, 2011 from 7pm to 8:30pm – St Philip's Church Thursday March 17 (think green tomatoes on St. Patrick's Day!) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St. Phillips Church 3737 West 27th Ave. Cost: $20 RSVP here 10 Tips for Terrific Tomatoes by Tomato "Therapists" Sh… Organized by Dunbar Transition Village | Type: dunbar, workshop, gardening, food
March 4, 2011 from 10:30am to 11:45am – W2 - Storyeum Workshop with VV convenor Ross Moster. Transition Towns A look at the worldwide Transition Town movement: history, philosophical underpinnings and practical manifestations. This workshop will discuss… Organized by Chelsea Calder, BC CED Network | Type: vancouver, transition towns, workshop
February 27, 2011 from 1pm to 2:30pm – Strathcona Community Centre RSVP here, and then register with Strathcona Community Centre. Seed Saving Intermediate Class (1-2:30 pm)The afternoon session is designed to build on and deepen our seed knowledge. Mojave will bring… Organized by Ross Moster, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks/Seed Savers Network and Strathcona Community Centre | Type: strathcona, workshop, seeds, seed saving, gardening, community self reliance
February 27, 2011 from 10am to 12pm – Strathcona Community Centre RSVP here, and then register with Strathcona Community Centre. Seed Saving – the Starter Package (10 am-noon) For beginners to intermediates, the morning session will focus on seed saving basics and… Organized by Ross Moster, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks/Seed Savers Network and Strathcona Community Centre | Type: strathcona, workshop, seeds, seed saving, gardening, community self reliance
February 27, 2011 from 10am to 2:30pm – Strathcona Community Centre Beginning and more advanced workshops. (Follows Seedy Saturday.) RSVP here, and then register with Strahcona Community Centre. Seed Saving – full workshop (10 am-2:30 pm)Attend the morning “starter… Organized by Ross Moster, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks/Seed Savers Network and Strathcona Community Centre | Type: strathcona, workshop, seeds, seed saving, gardening, community self reliance
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Interested in participating in a VV garden? We have collaborative gardens/garden spaces in 5 neighbourhoods. Contact us at gardening@villagevancouver.ca. Gardening now in progress. New gardeners welcome (space allowing).
Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre) Next depot: Thursday, June 15th
Main St. Village monthly gatherings (1st Tuesdays Little Mountain Neighbourhood House) Currently on hold due to COVID
Permaculture Vancouver Meetups (3rd Wednesdays VV McBride Park Fieldhouse (sometimes elsewhere) Next meetup: Special date Thursday, July 29th
West End Community Potluck/WE Urban Garden Club (3rd Sundays West End Community Centre, in July and August 4th Thursdays - July 22nd and August 26th.
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