Sunshine Coast

Bring your seeds for the seed exchange at Robert Creeks Community Hall

Farmers Booth
Seed Exchange
Plant Sales -- Info Booths
Silent Auction

Pruning and caretaking of apple trees in Gibsons on February 27 or 28 on standard trees, in dry weather only, and on March 6 or 7 in Davis Bay on espalier (trellised) trees, also only in dry weather.
 
The training will last five to six hours each day. Cost will be $ 30.00 per person per day or in trade for three hours of labour (most likely weeding in summer) on my vegetable field.
 
For info about exact location and what to bring contact me Heinz at 604-885-3602 or through e-mail heinzengelmann@hotmail.com.
 

On Sunday, February 21st we invite you to a Slow Food brunch at The Painted Boat Restaurant, 12849 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park. 604-883-2456. Brunch begins at 12 noon. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the staff at Painted Boat and be delighted with a culinary experience unlike any you have had before. Chef David and The Painted Boat Restaurant are loyal supporters of locally grown products; that is they purchase foods grown on the Sunshine Coast to highlight their menus. You will meet the Chef and hear what David has to say about the joy of cooking with local ingredients.

at Pender Harbour Music School   12952 Madeira Park Road
Details:
Renowned local author Robin Wheeler is presenting her extremely popular Microfarm Forum at the Pender Harbour Music School in Madeira Park, February 28, 9:30-3.  This highly informative workshop provides new and experienced gardeners with  a wealth of information on microclimates, soil improvement, efficiency, water wisdom and intensive production- all tailored to our area.
Tickets are $55.00 (includes lunch)  Space is limited- so register early.

From Networking to Thinking like a Network: Strategies for Growing Local Food Security Networks This workshop will explore how voluntary sector organizations can increase their effectiveness by employing strategies such as network mapping and network listening followed by an interactive panel discussion highlighting local experiences in developing and sustaining food security networks.

Tuesday, December 8th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Eye Care Centre Auditorium, #301 - 2550 Willow Street, Vancouver
For more info or to RSVP by Nov 30th:

On TUESDAY OCT 6TH at 3:30 pm, the Agriculture Advisory Committee is meeting and this issue is on their agenda. Currently, people living on land of less than 1 acre are not allowed to raise poultry, according to our local by-laws. However, residents of cities such as Victoria, New York, Seattle, Burnaby, Richmond, and Chicago have been allowed to raise hens for eggs for a number of years, on lots of significantly less area.

Location

Wednesdays from 4 pm - 7 pm
June 24 to October 7th
at the Roberts Creek Community Hall

A great chance to buy local food MID-WEEK!
Enjoy fine eats, local produce and good tunes at this family and farmer
friendly market celebration.

Sustainable, Organic, Ethical and Local
Contact 604.741.9859 for more info.

Special thanks to the SCRD, the One Straw Society and the Roberts Creek Community Association for their support!

Location

"The Fiddlehead Farmers' Market" is a
community development project initiated by the newly formed 'Fresh Alternatives Society'. You can learn more on our website: www.fiddleheadfarmersmarket.com

Please forward this message on to people who you think might be interested in coming to the market.

We need produce for the market! So plant all of those freebie seeds that you picked up on Seedy Saturday and bring some of your extra veggies down to the market. Be a hero and help feed your community.

Here are the essential market details: