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Dig in and learn the fundamentals of ecological design theory and practise on a working community farm in Richmond. Explore the crossroads of organic farming, ecological land care, and community building and earn your internationally recognized Permaculture Designer Certificate in a beautiful setting just minutes from Vancouver. With your highly skilled teaching team, you will experience a dynamic learning environment focussed on ecological literacy, hands-on learning, and environmental justice…See More

VV's been very active around food resiliency over the past 7 years through our Neighbourhood Food Networks. Focusing on 4 areas: Action,  Education, Planning (the Community Food Resiliency component of our Energy Descent Action Plan,  in conjunction with the Vancouver Food Policy Council, with support from the Museum of Vancouver), and Collaboration. As a Transition Town Hub and Initiative,  WE CULTIVATE COMMUNITY, WE GROW FOOD, WE HELP BUILD A MORE RESILIENT, JUST, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD…See More

What would a socially just, economically sustainable, low carbon Local Economy look like? How can we work towards this? Help create a vision for Vancouver.See More

Urban market gardens (urban farms) are social enterprises organized to grow and sell more food in the city. Victory Gardens meet Peak Oil and the 21st century. Urban homesteaders welcome here too! Part of our Neighbourhood Food Networks.See More