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*How to Compost and Make Great Dirt! (FREE workshop) at Garratt Wellness Centre

October 27, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm
Composting produces a valuable addition to your gardening that is rich in nutrients and beneficial microorganisms.For beginners and experienced composters: learn how to start composting, optimize your compost bin, reduce your effort and produce free compost year-round in this workshop with Rhiannon Johnson. Topics include starting your compost pile, maintaining it, different composting systems including worm composting and leaf mulching.We'll have a community seed library present - pick up some…See More
Oct 26, 2019
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*Grow Your Own Microgreens! (Free Workshop) at Garratt Wellness Centre, multipurpose room

October 5, 2019 from 10am to 12pm
Microgreens are tasty and nutritious greens that can be eaten as a fresh snack or added to salads, smoothies, soups and more. In this workshop with Dr. Yael Stav, you'll learn how to grow your own trays of microgreens at home year-round. We'll look at the difference between sprouts and microgreens, review the many possible seeds that can be used for starting microgreens, and look into troubleshooting common problems. You'll prepare your own microgreen tray to take home! Supplies included.We'll…See More
Oct 2, 2019
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*Grow Your Own Microgreens! (Free Workshop) at Garratt Wellness Centre, multipurpose room

October 5, 2019 from 10am to 12pm
Microgreens are tasty and nutritious greens that can be eaten as a fresh snack or added to salads, smoothies, soups and more. In this workshop with Dr. Yael Stav, you'll learn how to grow your own trays of microgreens at home year-round. We'll look at the difference between sprouts and microgreens, review the many possible seeds that can be used for starting microgreens, and look into troubleshooting common problems. You'll prepare your own microgreen tray to take home! Supplies included.We'll…See More
Sep 29, 2019
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*Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (FREE workshop) at Garratt Wellness Centre

September 30, 2019 from 5pm to 7pm
Garlic's easy to grow, can thrive in small spaces, and tastes great homegrown! In this free workshop with Rhiannon Johnson, we'll cover different types of garlic, soil, planting, care, and what to expect. You'll learn how to grow garlic in your garden or containers and take home some garlic cloves to plant. We'll have the community seed library there - pick up some free seeds for your garden, swap or donate seeds. Light refreshments will be provided.RSVP with Stephanie -…See More
Sep 29, 2019
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In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
Arbutus Ridge-Kerrisdale-Shaughnessy, Downtown, Downtown East Side, Dunbar, Fairview, Grandview-Woodland, Hastings-Sunrise, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Kitsilano, Marpole, Mount Pleasant, Oakridge, Renfrew-Collingwood, Riley Park-South Cambie, Southlands, Strathcona, Sunset, Victoria-Fraserview-Killarney, West End, West Point Grey, Musqueam, UBC-Endowment, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Anmore, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Ladner, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Wesminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Tsawwassen, West Vancouver, White Rock, Other (indicate below)
If you don't live in Vancouver or are in another neighbourhood or community we did not list, please tell us where home is.
Vancouver, Lower mainland, Metropolitan Area
Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, placemaking, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...
All areas, especially promoting Village Vancouver
There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!)
Promoting Village Vancouver
What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?
Improving outreach for VV and other community resiliency activities.
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At 2:35pm on April 6, 2018, Kristine Iles said…

I will be there! Can't wait to meet you all and help out! See ya then!

 
 
 

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

March 21, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm
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*Depth of Field: Film Screening and Community Event at Community Hall, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

March 21, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm
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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.

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