As fall kicks in and we send our school-aged children back to learn, the weather may be cooling down, but there are still interesting events around the city to check out!
Philosophers' Cafe: The GMO Issue
Location: False Creek Community Centre, Lounge (1318 Cartwright Street / Vancouver - map)
Date: September 11, 2013 from 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Genetically modified organisms have been around awhile now, but general concern about their impact on food crops as well as human and animal health peaked recently when genetically modified wheat that Monsanto developed and destroyed in the 1990s reappeared on a farmer’s field in the United States.
Join Luis Sojo, an adjunct professor in SFU's Department of Chemistry, for a discussion on the public understanding of GMOs, their origins, the science behind them, and the policies that may or may not control their use.
For more information on the event, visit their website: http://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/events/2013/09/the-gmo-issue.html
11th Annual FarmAde
Location: UBC Farm (3461 Ross Drive / Vancouver - map)
Date: September 13, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE
FarmAde brings together UBC community members of all ages to celebrate community, local food and local Vancouver talent. The event also connects organizations and movements in support of sustainability, local food, and raise awareness about food security issues.
For more information, visit the event website: http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/get-involved/events/the-11th-annual-farmade/
UBC Markets
Wednesday Campus Market
Location: IK Barber Learning Centre (East Mall and Agricultural Road / Vancouver - map)
Dates: July 3, 2013 to October 16, 2013
Hours: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm every Wednesday
The UBC Farm Wednesday Campus Market features an assortment of fresh UBC Farm produce. This mid-week market in front of the IK Barber Library offers students, staff, and faculty members a convenient opportunity to purchase UBC Farm produce.
The Wednesday market only accepts cash, and customers are asked to bring their own bags.
For more information, visit the UBC Campus Market website here.
UBC Farm Public Market
Location: UBC Farm (3461 Ross Drive / Vancouver - map)
Dates: September 7, 2013 to November 9, 2013
Hours: Every Saturday from 9:00 am
The UBC Farm opens up every Saturday to share its amazing variety of food grown right on the UBC campus!
In addition to over 250 varieties of fresh, organically grown produce, drop by for live musicians, craftspeople, hot prepared food, bakers, and other young farm vendors.
Free public tours are also held at 11:00 am.
For more information, visit the UBC Farm Saturday Public Market website here.
Vancouver Farmers' Markets
West End Farmers' Market
Location: 1100 Block of Comox Street at Mole Hill (map)
Dates: June 1, 2013 to October 19, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Main Street Station Market
Location: 1100 Block Station Street along Thornton Park, Main Street Skytrain Station (map)
Dates: June 5, 2013 to October 2, 2013
Hours: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm each Wednesday
Kerrisdale Village Farmers' Market
Location: East Boulevard between 37th and 41st Avenue, near Kerrisdale Arena (map)
Dates: June 15, 2013 to October 12, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Trout Lake Market
Location: John Hendry Park, North Parking Lot (East 13th Avenue @ Lakewood and Templeton / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 11, 2013 to October 19, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Kitsilano Market
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre, Parking Lot (2690 Larch Street / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 12, 2013 to October 20, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Sunday
Vendors include farmers, fishers, artisans, food preparers, and more! The markets this year will also feature a great list of events and activities, as well as the upcoming Fun With Food stations, getting people of all ages involved in food literacy education. Click here for more information on events at the markets.
In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.
For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/
Artisan Farmers' Markets
Lonsdale Quay
Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Saturday
Burnaby Market
Location: Burnaby City Hall, North Parking Lot (4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Ambleside Market
Location: West Vancouver Police Station, Parking Lot (13th and 14th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 5, 2013 to October 27, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Sunday
Find a great selection of conventional and organic foods, from fresh produce to prepared food and handmade products. There's everything from jam, honey, and salsa to berries and greens!
The markets also host a book exchange, reading area, and activities table and live music.
In an effort to reduce plastic use, please bring your own plastic or reusable shopping bags.
For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
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