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Christopher Zimmermann replied to Christopher Zimmermann's discussion WestEnd Community Garden in the group West End Transition Village

"Oh well. That is another good use for what is an underused area! I think there were many other good options "blooming" at the meeting, I dont think it will be long before more gardens appear in the vicinity. "

Apr 10, 2011

Terry Lavender replied to Christopher Zimmermann's discussion WestEnd Community Garden in the group West End Transition Village

"Hi Topher - it was good to meet you today in Westendia Village! Unfortunately that area beside the Stanley Park Flower Garden has recently been designated an off-leash small dog area. It's a good idea to turn it into a community garden, but…"

Apr 9, 2011

Christopher Zimmermann replied to Village Vancouver's discussion Reminder: Building a Neighbourhood Food Network in the West End THIS SATURDAY in the group West End Transition Village

"We signed up!"

Apr 6, 2011

Julie MacArthur replied to Christopher Zimmermann's discussion WestEnd Community Garden in the group West End Transition Village

"Ditto- I'm totally interested but am a beginning gardener. Sounds like a great location to use as well. I'll be at the food network event so would love to discuss more then."

Mar 28, 2011

Village Vancouver replied to Christopher Zimmermann's discussion WestEnd Community Garden in the group West End Transition Village

"Hi Topher, Great idea. Are you coming to the Food Network event? Would be great to bring it up there, and at the WE Transition Village potluck. Best, Ross "

Mar 28, 2011

Karen H replied to Christopher Zimmermann's discussion WestEnd Community Garden in the group West End Transition Village

"I think it's a great idea & would love to be involved, Topher. However I am a beginner and would be working as a learner, not as an expert, or even a competent gardener/farmer. I'm useless "suburbia" like so many others. Lol!…"

Mar 27, 2011

Christopher Zimmermann added a discussion to the group West End Transition Village

WestEnd Community Garden

I know this overlaps with the Food Network thing.. but I wanted to ask specifically.Who would be interested in working on a community garden in the west end? I know there's the one on Davie and Burrard - and theres another one that the YMCA organized. Ive been thinking about proposing turning a section of the green area above the tennis courts at the west end of Haro (next to lost lagoon) into community garden. There is already a nice public garden there and water - and that green spaced is…See More

Mar 26, 2011

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Christopher Zimmermann joined Village Vancouver's group

West End Transition Village

Imagine a clean, green, sustainable West End. Share your ideas below. Or bring your great ideas to our next meeting.Next Gathering: West End Neighbourhood Food Network March Community Potluck, Sunday, March 15, 1-2:30pm. WECC, Barclay Room See More

Mar 12, 2011

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Christopher Zimmermann is now a member of Village Vancouver

Mar 7, 2011

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In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?: West End

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...: community building, reducing carbon usage in order to avoid climate change.

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