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Saturday, April 1, 2017
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Community Garden Planning in Burnaby Takes Root
Workshop facilitator Grant Rice soon discovered that those seeds had already been planted: many of the Burnaby community members who showed up had already picked out a potential garden site. They had come to find out how to make their gardens a reality.
Hsieh spoke about his experience with the City of Vancouver, and walked participants through different guidelines and municipal policies that frame the process of establishing a community garden in Vancouver.
Denhamer, who works with Can You Dig It, explained the support that his organization can offer community garden groups in creating sustainable projects that become community assets. Can You Dig It has already helped communities create thriving gardens through 3-year commitments that aid in: navigating application processes and grant applications, locating infrastructure (such as water sources), licensing and insuring the garden, and helping new community gardeners establish governance.
This process was discussed at length in the small groups that formed following the presentations. Grant Rice, events and conference coordinator for Burnaby Food First, passed around maps of Burnaby and encouraged people to identify sites with the potential to become garden spaces. Working with Burnaby's website and maps, he helped participants examine the zoning and context of the sites.
Community gardens are more than communal green spaces. As Denhamer remarked, "community gardens grow food and cultivate community." Many of those who came would like to meet further to discuss future projects and next steps. Rev Kunz, who manages the Gathering Burnaby Gardeners Facebook group hopes that interested community members will get in touch through her page.
Many thanks to the United Way Lower Mainland for their continued support of Burnaby Food First initiatives, and to Burnaby Village Museum for the use of their facilities for our community workshop last weekend.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Feb 25 - Come Imagine Community Gardens in Burnaby
It might be difficult to imagine spring gardens with all the snow we've had. But beneath the snow, is there land that could be used for community gardening?
On February 25, join us for an afternoon at Burnaby Village Museum to find spaces in Burnaby that might be used to plan community gardens. Local experts from "Can You Dig It" and Vancouver community gardens will lead this conversation on planning spaces where community members can come together to cultivate food and flowers.
This is a free event, open to all. Register here.
On February 25, join us for an afternoon at Burnaby Village Museum to find spaces in Burnaby that might be used to plan community gardens. Local experts from "Can You Dig It" and Vancouver community gardens will lead this conversation on planning spaces where community members can come together to cultivate food and flowers.
This is a free event, open to all. Register here.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Pollinator Workshop
Happy Earth Day Pollinators Workshop!
When: Saturday April 23, 2016
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Where: Burnaby Village Museum, Discover Room
6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Costs: $ 5.00
Who should attend? All ages! Parents and kids interested in bees and their impact on your garden. Did you know that up to one-third of all our foods depends on bees? They have an important job in ensuring that we have access to food! Because this is what your grocery store would look like without bees!
Let's give them all the help they need to survive! To start, why not...
Join beekeeper Andrew Scott and biologist Robyn Worcester on Saturday April 23rd in this collaborative workshop held at the Burnaby Village Museum.
View an active demonstration hive, observe bee BEE-haviour (sorry, I could not resist!) and learn more about the physical structures of the bees and their hive.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about these very important insects! Or find out more about the City of Burnaby's mason bee condo volunteer program!
To register, please visit:
https://www.burnaby.ca/About-Burnaby/News-and-Media/Newsroom/Happy-Earth-Day-Pollinator-Workshop_s2_p5587.html
When: Saturday April 23, 2016Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Where: Burnaby Village Museum, Discover Room
6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Costs: $ 5.00
Who should attend? All ages! Parents and kids interested in bees and their impact on your garden. Did you know that up to one-third of all our foods depends on bees? They have an important job in ensuring that we have access to food! Because this is what your grocery store would look like without bees!
Let's give them all the help they need to survive! To start, why not...
Join beekeeper Andrew Scott and biologist Robyn Worcester on Saturday April 23rd in this collaborative workshop held at the Burnaby Village Museum.
View an active demonstration hive, observe bee BEE-haviour (sorry, I could not resist!) and learn more about the physical structures of the bees and their hive.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about these very important insects! Or find out more about the City of Burnaby's mason bee condo volunteer program!
To register, please visit:
https://www.burnaby.ca/About-Burnaby/News-and-Media/Newsroom/Happy-Earth-Day-Pollinator-Workshop_s2_p5587.html
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshops!
Dear Food First community -
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article) and Burnaby Now!!!
The next free workshop is:
Pickles
Sunday, August 2 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow
Andrea Potter, Holistic Nutritionist, will show you everything you need to know to make your own batch of perfect pickles!
Upcoming topics include Preserving your Harvest and Winter Container Food Gardening.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article) and Burnaby Now!!!
The next free workshop is:
Pickles
Sunday, August 2 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow
Andrea Potter, Holistic Nutritionist, will show you everything you need to know to make your own batch of perfect pickles!
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| Credit: Sofi Martinez |
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshops!
Dear Food First community -
A reminder that the Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article)!!!
The next free workshop is:
Eating with the Seasons: Seasonal Meal Planning
Sunday, July 26 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Discovery Room
Discover and taste fresh, nutritious recipies and meal ideas with local ingredients. Led by Suzan Anbari, Holistic Nutritionist.
Upcoming topics include pickling, preserving your harvest and Winter Container Food Gardening.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
A reminder that the Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article)!!!
The next free workshop is:
Eating with the Seasons: Seasonal Meal Planning
Sunday, July 26 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Discovery Room
Discover and taste fresh, nutritious recipies and meal ideas with local ingredients. Led by Suzan Anbari, Holistic Nutritionist.
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| Suzan leading a Meal Planning Workshop in 2014 Credit: Leanne Zmud |
Upcoming topics include pickling, preserving your harvest and Winter Container Food Gardening.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
Friday, July 17, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshops!
Dear Food First community -
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article)!!!
The next free workshop is:
Jam Tasting and Making!
Sunday, July 19 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow / Rain Plan: Discovery Room
Alice Macpherson, Master Canner, shows techniques and shares tips and tricks to make healthy delicious jams and preserves.
Upcoming topics include seasonal meal planning, pickling and preserving your harvest.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The workshops were also recently mentioned in the Vancouver Sun (scroll to bottom of article)!!!
The next free workshop is:
Jam Tasting and Making!
Sunday, July 19 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow / Rain Plan: Discovery Room
Alice Macpherson, Master Canner, shows techniques and shares tips and tricks to make healthy delicious jams and preserves.
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| Credit: Magnolia Lim |
Upcoming topics include seasonal meal planning, pickling and preserving your harvest.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
If you'd like to be alerted of any upcoming Burnaby Food First workshops, consider subscribing to our listserve by sending us email, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshops!
Dear Food First community -
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The next free workshop is:
Bee Talk and Honey Tasting!
Sunday, July 12 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow / Rain Plan: Discovery Room
Learn how to attract bees to a garden with flowers and plants, taste local honey (yum!) and discover more about how Burnaby backyard gardeners have started keeping bees. Led by Janice Bobic, Bee Keeping Expert, Gardener and Honey Maker.
Upcoming topics include sugar-free jam making, seasonal meal planning, and pickling.
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
A reminder that the new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is underway with free workshops on lots of subjects! Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
The next free workshop is:
Bee Talk and Honey Tasting!
Sunday, July 12 / 1:30 - 3:30pm (Drop in / no registration needed)
Location: Meadow / Rain Plan: Discovery Room
Learn how to attract bees to a garden with flowers and plants, taste local honey (yum!) and discover more about how Burnaby backyard gardeners have started keeping bees. Led by Janice Bobic, Bee Keeping Expert, Gardener and Honey Maker.
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| Picture provided by Burnaby Village Museum |
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum, and Food First volunteers will be on site! See you there!
Sunday, June 28, 2015
What's Happening in July
Happy Canada Day!
All the things happening in Burnaby for July 1st!
Check it out: http://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Festivals-and-Events/Canada-Day.html
Burnaby Village: Indigenous Flora and Fauna Tours
Head out to Burnaby Village to check out the Indigenous Flora and Fauna tours presented in partnership with Takaya Tours.
Tours are offered every Fridays during the months of July and August. It is a great opportunity to learn about local foods you can find growing naturally within your community.
You will get to learn about Tsleil Wauthuth Nation's traditional methods for identifying and harvesting local plants on this 45 minute tour.
When: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, and 28th
(every Fridays during the month of July and August)
Time: 12 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm
Where: Burnaby Village Museum
For more information: http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/events/events/july-3.html
Also, Burnaby Village has their Homegrown Harvest workshop series. For the month of July, they have the following free workshops:
2015 BerryBeat Festival
It's the 34th Annual BerryBeat Festival in Historic Downtown Abbotsford.
Music, dancing, food and fun will be had by all.
When: July 4 & 5th
Where: 2615A Montrose Ave., Abbotsford, BC
More information: http://www.downtownabbotsford.com/event/2015-berrybeat-festival/
Five Hole for Food
Five Hole for Food’s sixth annual coast-to-coast tour. Join them in playing ball hockey for local food banks.
All you need is a hockey stick and a can of food.
When: July 18, 2015 from 12 noon to 6:00 pm
Where: Granville Street
To get tickets, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1479725322248210/
Farmer's Markets in BC
Don't forget to check out all the local farmer's markets in and around BC. July is #meetymymarket month at participating Farmer's Markets. Don't forget that every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, at City Hall in Burnaby, there is a Farmer's Market as well!
More information for Burnaby Farmer's Markets and events, visit http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
Don't forget to check our website from time to time! We will be listing some Burnaby Food First -- yes, they are free -- gardening or cooking workshops soon!
All the things happening in Burnaby for July 1st!
Check it out: http://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Festivals-and-Events/Canada-Day.html
Burnaby Village: Indigenous Flora and Fauna Tours
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| Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
Tours are offered every Fridays during the months of July and August. It is a great opportunity to learn about local foods you can find growing naturally within your community.
You will get to learn about Tsleil Wauthuth Nation's traditional methods for identifying and harvesting local plants on this 45 minute tour.
When: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, and 28th
(every Fridays during the month of July and August)
Time: 12 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm
Where: Burnaby Village Museum
For more information: http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/events/events/july-3.html
Also, Burnaby Village has their Homegrown Harvest workshop series. For the month of July, they have the following free workshops:
- Summer Container Gardening
- Bee Talk and Honey Tasting
- Jam Tasting and Making
- Seasonal Meal Planning
2015 BerryBeat Festival
It's the 34th Annual BerryBeat Festival in Historic Downtown Abbotsford.Music, dancing, food and fun will be had by all.
When: July 4 & 5th
Where: 2615A Montrose Ave., Abbotsford, BC
More information: http://www.downtownabbotsford.com/event/2015-berrybeat-festival/
Five Hole for Food
Five Hole for Food’s sixth annual coast-to-coast tour. Join them in playing ball hockey for local food banks. All you need is a hockey stick and a can of food.
When: July 18, 2015 from 12 noon to 6:00 pm
Where: Granville Street
To get tickets, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1479725322248210/
Farmer's Markets in BC
Don't forget to check out all the local farmer's markets in and around BC. July is #meetymymarket month at participating Farmer's Markets. Don't forget that every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, at City Hall in Burnaby, there is a Farmer's Market as well!
More information for Burnaby Farmer's Markets and events, visit http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
Don't forget to check our website from time to time! We will be listing some Burnaby Food First -- yes, they are free -- gardening or cooking workshops soon!
Friday, June 19, 2015
Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series
**This posting was provided by Burnaby Village Museum.**
A new Homegrown Harvest Workshop Series held at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer is set to launch. The series is a wonderful extension of the Museum’s current agricultural theme.
Workshop topics include:
The sessions are led by local experts known in the industry. Plan to take in one, two or all seven of the free sessions!
The first in the series is on Sunday, July 5, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Drop in to hear the presentation on Summer Container Food Gardening by Leanne Zmud and Lisa Schuster, Certified Permaculture Designers.
More information on the series is available on the Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum.
Garden Party
The Museum's 2015 Homegrown Harvest theme will also be celebrated with a Garden Party and Artist Talk on Saturday, June 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Meadow at the Museum. The museum is located at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue in Burnaby.
Tour the backyard garden displays and the 'Bees and Berries' photo exhibition (Stride Studio) plus enjoy live music and refreshments! Come one, come all!
Burnaby's libraries are also getting in the spirit with two agricultural themed photo exhibitions:
It's going to be a great summer!
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| Photo provided by Burnaby Village Museum |
Workshop topics include:
- container food gardening,
- preserving the harvest, and
- seasonal meal planning.
The sessions are led by local experts known in the industry. Plan to take in one, two or all seven of the free sessions!
The first in the series is on Sunday, July 5, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Drop in to hear the presentation on Summer Container Food Gardening by Leanne Zmud and Lisa Schuster, Certified Permaculture Designers.
More information on the series is available on the Museum’s webpage under the ‘programs’ tab or by downloading the Homegrown Harvest brochure (PDF).
This series was developed and is presented as a collaboration between Burnaby Food First and Burnaby Village Museum.
Garden Party
The Museum's 2015 Homegrown Harvest theme will also be celebrated with a Garden Party and Artist Talk on Saturday, June 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Meadow at the Museum. The museum is located at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue in Burnaby.
Tour the backyard garden displays and the 'Bees and Berries' photo exhibition (Stride Studio) plus enjoy live music and refreshments! Come one, come all!
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| Heritage Learning Garden in Full Bloom! Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
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| The Heritage Learning Garden reflects the wonderful cultural diversity of Burnaby! Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
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| Great Edible Landscaping at Burnaby Village Museum! Can you spot the kale?! Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
- Bob Prittie Library (6100 Willingdon Avenue) / Summer's Bounty (until August 9)
- McGill Library (4595 Albert Street) / Close up in the Garden (until August 10)
It's going to be a great summer!
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Burnaby Village Market Mondays and Bee Workshop
Burnaby Food First has two FREE events coming up!
Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum
Monday, May 18
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join Burnaby Food First at the Burnaby Village Museum on Victoria Day! Drop by for some of our activities, find out more about our free events and workshops, and learn about food security in Burnaby.
Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum feature unique vendors featuring locally made products. It is a gathering place for the communities where people can learn about Burnaby's history and explore a variety of artisan and handmade items.
For more information on Market Mondays, visit the Burnaby Village Museum page here.
Bee Workshop
Monday, June 1
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Join been enthusiasts Jaycee Clarkson and Marika van Reeuwyk and learn how to welcome bees into gardening spaces of all types!
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum
Monday, May 18
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join Burnaby Food First at the Burnaby Village Museum on Victoria Day! Drop by for some of our activities, find out more about our free events and workshops, and learn about food security in Burnaby.
Market Mondays at Burnaby Village Museum feature unique vendors featuring locally made products. It is a gathering place for the communities where people can learn about Burnaby's history and explore a variety of artisan and handmade items.
For more information on Market Mondays, visit the Burnaby Village Museum page here.
Bee Workshop
Monday, June 1
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Join been enthusiasts Jaycee Clarkson and Marika van Reeuwyk and learn how to welcome bees into gardening spaces of all types!
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
What's Happening in August
It's warm and beautiful out, and we're halfway through summer, so get out there and make the most of it! We've got a list of some awesome events around the city for those sunny days, as well as some when you may need a little shade.
Artisan Farmers' Markets
Lonsdale Quay
Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 3, 2014 to October 25, 2014
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 3, 2014 to October 25, 2014
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Ambleside Market
Location: West Vancouver Police Station, Parking Lot (14th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 4, 2014 to October 26, 2014
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.
Burnaby Food First - Apron Project
If you've been looking to get your hands on one of our fundraiser aprons, come visit the Burnaby Food First booth at the Burnaby location on August 23!
For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
From Field to Fork
Location: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Dates: July and August, Wednesday and Saturday, 1:00 pm
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 1:00 pm over July and August, join others at Burnaby Village Museum for a tour to plant seeds, pull some weeds, and learn about Burnaby farming communities.
Space is limited! For details on registration or updates on tour information, visit the event website here.
Vancouver Farmers' Markets
Trout Lake Market
Location: John Hendry Park, North Parking Lot (East 13th Avenue @ Lakewood and Templeton / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 10, 2014 to October 18, 2014
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 11, 2014 to October 19, 2014
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Sunday
West End Market
Location: 1100 Block of Comox Street across from Nelson Park (Mole Hill / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 31, 2014 to October 18, 2014
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Yaletown Market
Location: Mainland Street between Davie Street and Helmcken Street (Yaletown-Roundhouse / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 1, 2014 to October 2, 2014
Hours: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm each Thursday
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/
Grandview-Woodlands Food Connection
Location: Britannia Community Centre (1991 Napier Street / Vancouver - map)
Cost: $15
Check out these cool food and gardening workshops by the Grandview-Woodlands Food Connection! For details on individual workshops or to register, visit their website: http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/workshops/
Upcoming Workshops
August 24: Homemade Yoghurt and Kefir Making
August 31: Sauerkraut and Vegetable Fermentation
Renfrew-Collingwood Food Security Institute
Location: Various
Cost: Free
The Renfrew-Collingwood Food Security Institute strives to increase individual, family, and community capacity to overcome food insecurity. They facilitate learning, leadership, and networking around food sharing, organic growing, food sovereignty, and nutrition for local residents.
For winter and spring this year, they are hosting and offering activities at several locations around the neighbourhood, from community kitchens and a buying club to gardening workshops and seed swaps.
For more about this year's programming, visit their brochure here.
To find out more about the Institute, visit the website.
Artisan Farmers' Markets
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| Credit: France's Sewing School |
Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 3, 2014 to October 25, 2014
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 3, 2014 to October 25, 2014
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Ambleside Market
Location: West Vancouver Police Station, Parking Lot (14th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 4, 2014 to October 26, 2014
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.
Burnaby Food First - Apron Project
If you've been looking to get your hands on one of our fundraiser aprons, come visit the Burnaby Food First booth at the Burnaby location on August 23!
For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
From Field to Fork
Location: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Dates: July and August, Wednesday and Saturday, 1:00 pm
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 1:00 pm over July and August, join others at Burnaby Village Museum for a tour to plant seeds, pull some weeds, and learn about Burnaby farming communities.
Space is limited! For details on registration or updates on tour information, visit the event website here.
Vancouver Farmers' Markets
Trout Lake Market
Location: John Hendry Park, North Parking Lot (East 13th Avenue @ Lakewood and Templeton / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 10, 2014 to October 18, 2014
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 11, 2014 to October 19, 2014
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Sunday
West End Market
Location: 1100 Block of Comox Street across from Nelson Park (Mole Hill / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 31, 2014 to October 18, 2014
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Yaletown Market
Location: Mainland Street between Davie Street and Helmcken Street (Yaletown-Roundhouse / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 1, 2014 to October 2, 2014
Hours: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm each Thursday
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/
Grandview-Woodlands Food Connection
Location: Britannia Community Centre (1991 Napier Street / Vancouver - map)
Cost: $15
Check out these cool food and gardening workshops by the Grandview-Woodlands Food Connection! For details on individual workshops or to register, visit their website: http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/workshops/
Upcoming Workshops
August 24: Homemade Yoghurt and Kefir Making
August 31: Sauerkraut and Vegetable Fermentation
Renfrew-Collingwood Food Security Institute
Location: Various
Cost: Free
The Renfrew-Collingwood Food Security Institute strives to increase individual, family, and community capacity to overcome food insecurity. They facilitate learning, leadership, and networking around food sharing, organic growing, food sovereignty, and nutrition for local residents.
For winter and spring this year, they are hosting and offering activities at several locations around the neighbourhood, from community kitchens and a buying club to gardening workshops and seed swaps.
For more about this year's programming, visit their brochure here.
To find out more about the Institute, visit the website.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Feature: From Field to Fork at Burnaby Village Museum
Returning next month is From Field to Fork!
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 1:00 pm over July and August, join others at Burnaby Village Museum for a tour to plant seeds, pull some weeds, and learn about Burnaby farming communities.
From Field to Fork
Wednesday and Saturday, 1:00 pm / July & August
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Space is limited! For details on registration or updates on tour information, visit the event website here.
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| Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 1:00 pm over July and August, join others at Burnaby Village Museum for a tour to plant seeds, pull some weeds, and learn about Burnaby farming communities.
From Field to Fork
Wednesday and Saturday, 1:00 pm / July & August
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
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| Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
Space is limited! For details on registration or updates on tour information, visit the event website here.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Feature: From Field to Fork
Burnaby Food First is partnering with Burnaby Village Museum to offer a great family program!
From Field to Fork
Every Tuesday afternoon, 3:00 pm / until August 27
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Visitors can get down and dirty in the Love Farmhouse vegetable patch on a FREE “From Field to Fork” program at Burnaby Village Museum. This hands-on, 45-minute family program highlights the importance of farming communities in Burnaby by exploring the real deal.
Led by a historical interpreter, participants will explore a variety of topics including Pioneer farmers, Chinese-Canadian market gardeners, victory gardens, large-scale agriculture, sustainability, the local food movement, and the popularity of farmers' markets today.
Participants are encouraged to help plant, weed, harvest, water, and thin the garden, as well as explore the heritage orchard. Each participant will receive a free carousel ride ticket and their own pre-made heritage seed pack to take home and plant. A maximum of 20 participants can be accommodated on each tour.
Phone ahead to register at (604) 297-4565 or register on-site as a drop-in (space permitting). The program meets at the Orientation Plaza. The program is sponsored by Vancity. Come on out and visit us!
From Field to Fork
Every Tuesday afternoon, 3:00 pm / until August 27
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Visitors can get down and dirty in the Love Farmhouse vegetable patch on a FREE “From Field to Fork” program at Burnaby Village Museum. This hands-on, 45-minute family program highlights the importance of farming communities in Burnaby by exploring the real deal.
Led by a historical interpreter, participants will explore a variety of topics including Pioneer farmers, Chinese-Canadian market gardeners, victory gardens, large-scale agriculture, sustainability, the local food movement, and the popularity of farmers' markets today.
Participants are encouraged to help plant, weed, harvest, water, and thin the garden, as well as explore the heritage orchard. Each participant will receive a free carousel ride ticket and their own pre-made heritage seed pack to take home and plant. A maximum of 20 participants can be accommodated on each tour.
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| Participants helping to plant the garden Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
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| A heritage pear tree in the Love Farmhouse Orchard - up close! Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
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| Yay! Thanks to Vancity Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
Friday, June 14, 2013
Summer Jam Making and Drying and Storing Workshops
Burnaby Food First is pleased to present two more FREE community workshops!
Summer Jam Making
Thursday, July 4
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cranberry Commons (4272 Albert Street / Burnaby - map)
Learn how to make your own jam. Janice Bobic will show us how to use summer berries to make jam. You get a jar of jam to take home with you! This will be a hands-on workshop.
Registration is required. Space is limited! To register, email send us an email or call (604) 441-6729.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Janice Bobic is a Burnaby bee expert who also owns and operates My Father's Garden, a Burnaby-based small business focusing on local artisan food production.
Also, Chanel Ly from Sustainable SFU will be giving a short talk at the beginning of the workshop about why local food matters, and about projects happening at SFU.
Art of Drying and Storing Foods
Tuesday, July 16
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration is required. Space is limited! To register, email send us an email or call (604) 441-6729.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Andrea Potter is a Red Seal Chef and a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She teaches whole-foods cooking classes and also offers nutrition counselling. She is passionate about the benefits of whole, local and slow foods. For more information on Andrea Potter, visit her website: http://wholefoodscooking.ca/.
Community Event: From Field to Fork Program
Burnaby Food First also wanted to let you know about a great program happening this summer at Burnaby Village Museum!
From Field to Fork
Every Tuesday afternoon, 3:00 pm / July and August
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Visitors can get down and dirty in the Love Farmhouse vegetable patch on a FREE “From Field to Fork” program at Burnaby Village Museum. This hands-on, 45-minute family program highlights the importance of farming communities in Burnaby by exploring the real deal.
Led by a historical interpreter, participants will explore a variety of topics including Pioneer farmers, Chinese-Canadian market gardeners, victory gardens, large-scale agriculture, sustainability, the local food movement, and the popularity of farmers' markets today.
Participants are encouraged to help plant, weed, harvest, water, and thin the garden. Each participant will receive a free carousel ride ticket and their own pre-made heritage seed pack to take home and plant. A maximum of 20 participants can be accommodated on each tour.
Phone ahead to register at (604) 297-4565 or register on-site as a drop-in (space permitting). The program meets at the Orientation Plaza.
Thursday, July 4
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cranberry Commons (4272 Albert Street / Burnaby - map)
Learn how to make your own jam. Janice Bobic will show us how to use summer berries to make jam. You get a jar of jam to take home with you! This will be a hands-on workshop.
Registration is required. Space is limited! To register, email send us an email or call (604) 441-6729.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Janice Bobic is a Burnaby bee expert who also owns and operates My Father's Garden, a Burnaby-based small business focusing on local artisan food production.
Also, Chanel Ly from Sustainable SFU will be giving a short talk at the beginning of the workshop about why local food matters, and about projects happening at SFU.
Art of Drying and Storing Foods
Tuesday, July 16
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Learn how to prepare and store dried fruits and vegetables, including learning how to make your own fruit leather! This will be a demonstration-style workshop.
Learn how to prepare and store dried fruits and vegetables, including learning how to make your own fruit leather! This will be a demonstration-style workshop.
Registration is required. Space is limited! To register, email send us an email or call (604) 441-6729.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Andrea Potter is a Red Seal Chef and a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She teaches whole-foods cooking classes and also offers nutrition counselling. She is passionate about the benefits of whole, local and slow foods. For more information on Andrea Potter, visit her website: http://wholefoodscooking.ca/.
Community Event: From Field to Fork Program
Burnaby Food First also wanted to let you know about a great program happening this summer at Burnaby Village Museum!
From Field to Fork
Every Tuesday afternoon, 3:00 pm / July and August
Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Visitors can get down and dirty in the Love Farmhouse vegetable patch on a FREE “From Field to Fork” program at Burnaby Village Museum. This hands-on, 45-minute family program highlights the importance of farming communities in Burnaby by exploring the real deal.
Led by a historical interpreter, participants will explore a variety of topics including Pioneer farmers, Chinese-Canadian market gardeners, victory gardens, large-scale agriculture, sustainability, the local food movement, and the popularity of farmers' markets today.
Participants are encouraged to help plant, weed, harvest, water, and thin the garden. Each participant will receive a free carousel ride ticket and their own pre-made heritage seed pack to take home and plant. A maximum of 20 participants can be accommodated on each tour.
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