Village Vancouver

Vancouver's Leader in Transition toward Strong, Resilient, Complete Communities

In Praise of Our Seed Savers: Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity (2010)

Event Details

In Praise of Our Seed Savers: Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity (2010)

Time: October 24, 2010 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Location: Unitarian Church of Vancouver Fireside Room
Street: 949 West 49th at Oak
City/Town: Vancouver
Website or Map: http://vancouverunitarians.ca
Phone: 604-261-7204
Event Neighbourhood and Type: kerrisdale, forum, discussion, talk
Organized By: Unitarian Church (contact VV member Mary Bennett)
Latest Activity: Oct 22, 2010

Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

Event Description

This Week's Forum
In Praise of Our Seed Savers: Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity (2010)
Sunday, October 24, 12:30 pm, Fireside Room, Hewett Centre
Presenter: David Rain, Unitarian Service Committee

Drawing on examples from USC’s internationally-recognized Seeds of Survival program, David will touch on the vital importance of seeds to our world’s food system, and farmers’ role in acting as nurturers and custodians of our world’s food crop genetic heritage. Forum participants will also be invited to share their own seed stories and food stories as part of the discussions.

Comment Wall

Comment

RSVP for In Praise of Our Seed Savers: Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity (2010) to add comments!

Join Village Vancouver

Attending (2)

Village engages individuals, neighbourhoods & organizations to take actions that build sustainable communities & have fun doing it. Join us!

Donate or Join VV Transition Society

Join VV Transition Society

Make a donation here or here:

Become a Monthly Donor here or here (click on desired option before hitting subscribe):

Buy Books -- Support Village Vancouver

Village earns 15% on your book purchases from New Society Publishers. Details here.

Latest Activity

Alicia Wei is now a member of Village Vancouver
Jun 13
Samantha Pavlik is now a member of Village Vancouver
May 30
Village Vancouver's event was featured
Thumbnail

*Depth of Field: Film Screening and Community Event at Community Hall, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

March 21, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm
Mar 18
Village Vancouver posted an event
Thumbnail

*Depth of Field: Film Screening and Community Event at Community Hall, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

March 21, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm
Mar 18

Ongoing Activities

Interested in getting involved or volunteering with Village Vancouver? check out http://www.villagevancouver.ca/page/volunteering-1.

Regular activities:

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.

© 2024   Created by Yael Stav.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service