WENFN summer 2017 schedule at West End Community Centre: Food workshops, garden club, seed saving, vertical gardens, potlucks, and more

See below for West End Neighbourhood Food Network events at the West End Community Centre in July and August 2017. (For the remaining days in June, click here.)

• Community Potluck, Seed & Plant Swap & Workshop
• West End Urban Garden Club
• Community Seed Sharing Library & Seed Saver Club
• Introduction to Vertical Gardening NEW!
• Intro to Seed Saving

For registration, please call the community centre (604-257-8333) website www.westendcc.ca. Event numbers are indicated below the date. For more info write ross.wenfn@gmail.com.

 

Community Potluck, Seed & Plant Swap & Workshop

Join West End Neighbourhood Food Network and Village Vancouver at our monthly family friendly gatherings. Bring something yummy and share some good food and conversation with neighbours. We’ll have a seed library there – pick up some free seeds for your garden, or swap or donate seeds or plants. Each month we present a mini-workshop on a different food and/or gardening related topic: July –  Fall and Winter Gardening, August – Saving Seeds. Advance registration encouraged.

Instructor: West End Food Network & Village Vancouver

Tue Jul 18                               6:00pm-7:30pm

#116762                                                 Free

Tue Aug 15                             6:00pm-7:30pm

 #116784                                                Free

 

WENFN spring 2017 schedule at West End Community Centre: Food workshops, garden club, walks, potlucks, and more

See below for West End Neighbourhood Food Network events at the West End Community Centre from April through June 2017.

• “DIY” Accessories for Miniature Gardens Workshop
• Community Potluck, Seed & Plant Swap & Workshop
• Community Seed Sharing Library & Seed Saver Club
• Healthy Soil For a Great Garden Workshop
• Intro to Growing Japanese Herbs Workshop
• Introduction to Fermenting Workshop
• Native Edibles Workshop and Walk
• West End Urban Garden Club

For registration, please call the community centre (604-257-8333) website www.westendcc.ca. Event numbers are indicated below the date.

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“DIY” Accessories for Miniature Gardens

Miniature gardens are tiny green spaces that brighten up our surroundings. They can be made more cheerful by adding accessories. In this West End Neighbourhood Food Network workshop with Rashmi GC you’ll learn about cute DIY projects that can be added to your mini gardens. All raw materials will be provided, and participants will have the opportunity to make an accessory and take it home. Suitable for adults, as well as kids 10 years and over who are accompanied by a caregiver. Advance registration required. FREE for Seniors (50 and over).

West End Community Potluck, mini-workshop (Pollinators) and WE Urban Garden Club (Creating a pollinator corridor) Feb 19 (Sun)

West End Community Potluck, mini-workshop (Pollinators) and West End Urban Garden Club (Creating a pollinator corridor in the West End)

Time: February 19, 2017 from 1pm to 3:30pm
Location: West End Community Center
Organized By: West End Neighbourhood Food Network and Village Vancouver NFN’s

Event Description:
Join West End Neighbourhood Food Network and Village Vancouver at our monthly family friendly gathering. Bring something yummy and share some good food and conversation with neighbours. We’ll have a seed library there – you can get some free seeds for your garden, or swap or donate seeds or plants. This month the potluck mini-workshop will discuss Pollinators.

The Food Network’s WE Urban Garden Club meets from 2:30-3:30 after the potluck/workshop. Join us in exploring possibilities for creating a new community garden and other gardening spaces in the West End. This month’s topic, presented by our WeBee group, is Creating a Pollinator Corridor in the West End. We’ll also hear from our Seed Savers group, and discuss potential new workshops and activities. All ages welcome!
Register: #88026 through WECC 604.257.8333 or in person, or online (https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/community-potluck-seed-plant-swap-workshop/83036).

Enrol separately for the Garden Club (https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/west-end-urban-garden-club/83044) #88034.

For more info: WENFN — Ross Moster ross.wenfn@gmail.com, or visit foodwestend.wordpress.com.

Upcoming potlucks and garden club gatherings: March 19: Potluck mini-workshop: Understanding Packaged Soils and Fertilizers, garden club theme: Where we’ve been, where we’re going: Reviewing our 1st year and looking ahead

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WENFN activity schedule Jan – March 2017: Workshops, potlucks, seed & plant swaps …

Below is the schedule of the West End Neighbourhood Food Network (WENFN) for January to March 2017.

Community Potluck, Seed & Plant Swap & Workshop

Join West End Neighbourhood Food Network and Village Vancouver at our monthly family friendly gatherings. Bring something yummy and share some good food and conversation with neighbours. We’ll have a seed library there – you can get some free seeds for your garden, or swap or donate seeds or plants. Each month we present a mini-workshop on a different food and/or gardening related topic: January – Finding the Best Seeds for Your Garden, February – Pollinators, March – Understanding Packaged Soils and Fertilizers with Hunters Garden Centre. For further information: WENFN — Ross Moster ross.wenfn@gmail.com, or visit foodwestend.wordpress.co m, Village Vancouver — ross@villagevancouver.ca or  www.villagevancouver.ca. Advance registration encouraged.

 

WE Urban Garden Club Holiday Gathering & Food Drive (Sun, Dec 4)

Dec 4, 2016
Sunday, 1pm to 2:30pm
Location: West End Community Centre
Facility: Bidwell Room
Price: Leisure Access Discount: 50.00% for Customer

Join us in celebrating the holiday season at our family friendly get together. We’ll provide lots of food and good cheer, as well as a few surprises. Bring something yummy to share. Food stories and board games also welcome! Food Drive – Please consider bringing a healthy, unexpired non-perishable item or two, and we’ll donate everything received to a local food agency. For further information: West End Neighbourhood Food Network — Ross Moster ross.wenfn@gmail.com, or visit foodwestend.wordpress.com. Advance registration encouraged.

https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/we-urban-garden-club-holiday-gathering-food-driv/69677

West End Community Potluck (Sun, Nov 20), Pulses mini-workshop, and WE Urban Garden Club: Building Community Resilience discussion

West End Community Potluck, Pulses mini-workshop, and WE Urban Garden Club: Building Community Resilience discussion

November 20, 2016 from 1pm to 3:30pm