Soil Celebration (UBC) and Food Matters (KPU)

In the next two weeks, there are a couple of really cool events happening!

UBC Soil Celebration

Location: UBC Botanical Garden (6804 SW Marine Drive / Vancouver - map)
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE

Join UBC Botanical Garden to celebrate the UN International Year of Soils! Learn about safe soils, the importance of soil to food security in BC, and the role soil plays in mitigating climate change. This event also kicks off the workshop season at the Botanical Garden.

Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served. Wine and refreshments are available for a fee.

This event is free, but registration is required. For more information about the event or to register, visit their website here.

Food Matters: An Imperative Dialogue

Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University (12666 72nd Avenue / Surrey - map)
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE

Join the dialogue on farming, community gardens, accessibility, food waste, and food policy in Surrey and Metro Vancouver.

For more information, contact Mairi Lester or Deirdre Goudriaan. [PDF]