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WE CAN DO THE CAN CANNING - FREE workshops for Kits, Arbutus Ridge, and West Point Grey Residents

FREE food preservation workshops for residents of Kitsilano, Arbutus Ridge, and West Point Grey

INTRODUCTORY SESSION

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011   7:00 - 9:00 PM

Billy Bishop Legion Hall - Beer Garden

1407 Laburnum Street, Kits Point

Participants will meet and collaboratively plan two future hands-on canning workshops, discuss basics and learn about canning recipes and other methods for preserving locally grown fruits & vegetables.

 

Workshop hosts:

Marnie Newell works with the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation(SPEC) and is a passionate food preserver with dozens of cans under her belt. She has been trained by food preservers from such diverse backgrounds as Backwoods to Big City Chef.

Caitlin Dorward is past president of Sprouts at UBC, a SPEC Director, Agricultural  Researcher and avid foodie and canner. She is food safe certified and has been teaching canning workshops for the past three years.

 

To Register: Laura_lee_coles@sfu.ca

Organized by Village Vancouver and Kits Transition Village

Generously supported by the Vancouver Foundation Neighbourhood Small Grant Program, administered by Kits House

 

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