Western Canada Permaculture Convergence, 2012 is billed as “A three day (August 24,25,26) coming together of permaculture enthusiasts, to share information, inspiration and learn a few new skills.”
In May, they're also hosting a week of workshops, May 16-20, at the Woodland West retreat centre in Millarville, Alberta.
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Seedy Saturday, this Saturday
The annual Seedy Saturday event is this Saturday, March 17, 2012, from 10am-3pm, at the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association. Admission is $2 (Calgary Dollars accepted), children under 12 get in free.
An excellent way to connect with local-focused agriculture enthusiasts and practitioners.
An excellent way to connect with local-focused agriculture enthusiasts and practitioners.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
South Calgary Community: Fall Harvest Potluck!
Just got this email today:
Everyone in the community is welcome:
gardeners and volunteers, families, friends, and neighbours, and those interested in gardening with us next season.
Bring your favourite dish - share your company and meet others in the community. Talk about gardening or find out more about communtity gardening for the 2010 season. There will also be a wine bar.
Sunday, November 15th
6pm to 9pm
South Calgary Community Centre Lower Hall
3130 16th Street SW
RSVP would be extremely nice but is not essential.
Email us at info@communitycrop.org
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
A reminder from Gael
You Are Invited! A reminder for...
"Cheating the Calgary Climate: An Evening with Lyndon Penner on how to
extend the food growing season"
Sunday November 1, 2009 7:00-9:00PM
Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703 1st Street NW
*See Attached Poster For Details*
Admission is free
Dessert and beverages provided
Families Welcome
Bring your Friends
Reservations urged by e-mail to garden.harfest@gmail.com
"Cheating the Calgary Climate: An Evening with Lyndon Penner on how to
extend the food growing season"
Sunday November 1, 2009 7:00-9:00PM
Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703 1st Street NW
*See Attached Poster For Details*
Admission is free
Dessert and beverages provided
Families Welcome
Bring your Friends
Reservations urged by e-mail to garden.harfest@gmail.com
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Updates!
A note from Paul:
The Calgary Food Policy Council & Big Rock present The Calgary Food Summit on World Food Day, 16Oct09
The Calgary Food Policy Council is hosting the groundbreaking Calgary Food Summit (CFS) on World Food Day, October 16th, 2009. The CFS is an inclusive opportunity for all those actively involved and working towards improving our local & regional food system.
The objective of the CFS, the first ever event of this type for Calgary, is to discuss progressive policy that will create and build an enhanced food security, food justice, food efficiency, urban ag, community garden & sustainable ag landscape in Calgary.
As we often conduct our affairs independent of other local initiatives, bringing all the participants in our food systems together is an ideal way for our communities to celebrate World Food Day. The timing for local convergence's is fantastic, being on the heels of an amazing summer, harvest & the unparalleled growth, awareness and development of the sustainable food movement in North America.
If you are interested in attending or volunteering, please contact Paul Hughes.
The Calgary Food Policy Council & Big Rock present The Calgary Food Summit on World Food Day, 16Oct09
The Calgary Food Policy Council is hosting the groundbreaking Calgary Food Summit (CFS) on World Food Day, October 16th, 2009. The CFS is an inclusive opportunity for all those actively involved and working towards improving our local & regional food system.
The objective of the CFS, the first ever event of this type for Calgary, is to discuss progressive policy that will create and build an enhanced food security, food justice, food efficiency, urban ag, community garden & sustainable ag landscape in Calgary.
As we often conduct our affairs independent of other local initiatives, bringing all the participants in our food systems together is an ideal way for our communities to celebrate World Food Day. The timing for local convergence's is fantastic, being on the heels of an amazing summer, harvest & the unparalleled growth, awareness and development of the sustainable food movement in North America.
If you are interested in attending or volunteering, please contact Paul Hughes.
Friday, August 28, 2009
A message from Gael of the Community Garden Resource Network
Thrive: Calgary's Community Economic Development Network
Join your voluntary sector, business and government colleagues with an interest in promoting community in Calgary because community economic development helps to create sustainable cities!
You are invited to join The Garden Path Society of Calgary as they share how they contribute to community well-being and sustainability through community gardening. Enjoy a locally-grown, after work snack from the garden as we learn about how the Garden Path Society contributes to CED practice by:
- Operating the Urban Garden Cooperative, which provides Calgarians a place to grow and harvest their own vegetables. Profilts from the u-pick are reinvested back into the Society
- Operating Cornucopia, which distributes the garden's abundant harvest to Calgary-based charities.
- Providing a welcoming way for community members to reduce their environmental footprint through local, organic gardening.
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Garden Path Society of Inglewood
2297 17 Street SE
(Behind the Colonel Walker School Yard)
Please RSVP by Friday September 4
For more information please contact:
Brenna Atnikov
403-204-2668
www.thrivecalgary.org
Join your voluntary sector, business and government colleagues with an interest in promoting community in Calgary because community economic development helps to create sustainable cities!
You are invited to join The Garden Path Society of Calgary as they share how they contribute to community well-being and sustainability through community gardening. Enjoy a locally-grown, after work snack from the garden as we learn about how the Garden Path Society contributes to CED practice by:
- Operating the Urban Garden Cooperative, which provides Calgarians a place to grow and harvest their own vegetables. Profilts from the u-pick are reinvested back into the Society
- Operating Cornucopia, which distributes the garden's abundant harvest to Calgary-based charities.
- Providing a welcoming way for community members to reduce their environmental footprint through local, organic gardening.
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Garden Path Society of Inglewood
2297 17 Street SE
(Behind the Colonel Walker School Yard)
Please RSVP by Friday September 4
For more information please contact:
Brenna Atnikov
403-204-2668
www.thrivecalgary.org
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Workshop!
Growing Food for the First Time Part 2: Raising Fruit and Herbs in Calgary
Wednesday June 3, 2009
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Scarboro Community Hall
1727 - 14 Avenue SW
Parking is free, transit is nearby and there is wheelchair access.
Join master gardener and organic market gardener, Elaine Rude, to learn
how to grow organic herbs and fruit in Calgary.
Elaine has extensive experience with hardy varieties of fruit trees, berry
bushes, herbs, native plants, water-wise food gardening and high-yield
intensive planting methods.
This workshop is designed for community gardeners new to growing
fruit and herbs and covers garden preparation, soil amending, getting the
most from your garden and individual fruit and herb varieties that thrive
in Calgary.
A suggested donation of $5 is requested for this educational workshop.
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP by Monday June 1, 2009 to communitygardens@calhort.org or
403-287-3469 ext 227.
In the event that you are not able to attend, please cancel your
reservation to accommodate gardeners on the waiting list.
This workshop is made possible by the Community Garden Resource Network (a
project supported by The Calgary Horticultural Society, The Calgary
Foundation and Evergreen).
Wednesday June 3, 2009
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Scarboro Community Hall
1727 - 14 Avenue SW
Parking is free, transit is nearby and there is wheelchair access.
Join master gardener and organic market gardener, Elaine Rude, to learn
how to grow organic herbs and fruit in Calgary.
Elaine has extensive experience with hardy varieties of fruit trees, berry
bushes, herbs, native plants, water-wise food gardening and high-yield
intensive planting methods.
This workshop is designed for community gardeners new to growing
fruit and herbs and covers garden preparation, soil amending, getting the
most from your garden and individual fruit and herb varieties that thrive
in Calgary.
A suggested donation of $5 is requested for this educational workshop.
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP by Monday June 1, 2009 to communitygardens@calhort.org or
403-287-3469 ext 227.
In the event that you are not able to attend, please cancel your
reservation to accommodate gardeners on the waiting list.
This workshop is made possible by the Community Garden Resource Network (a
project supported by The Calgary Horticultural Society, The Calgary
Foundation and Evergreen).
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Cedarbrae Community Gardens
This weekend, we'll also be going out to help out at Cedarbrae community gardens.
http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97195904739
I hear speak of free food...
http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97195904739
I hear speak of free food...
Monday, May 4, 2009
Vegetable gardening workshop
I just received this updates from the Calgary Community Gardens Meetup Group. Thanks cody!
What: Growing Food for the First Time: An Introduction to Organic Vegetable Gardening
When: Monday May 11, 2009 - 6 pm to 9 pm
Price: CAD5.00 per person (suggested donation)
Join master gardener and organic market gardener, Elaine Rude, to learn how to grow vegetables successfully in Calgary. Elaine has extensive experience with hardy varieties of vegetables, native plants, water-wise food gardening and high-yield intensive vegetable planting methods.
This workshop is designed for community gardeners new to growing vegetables and covers garden preparation, soil amending, getting the most from your garden and individual vegetable varieties that thrive in Calgary.
A suggested donation of $5 is requested for this educational workshop. Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP by Thursday May 7, 2009 to communitygardens@calhort.org or 403-287-3469 ext 227.
Unfortunately, this venue is not wheelchair accessible.
More info.
What: Growing Food for the First Time: An Introduction to Organic Vegetable Gardening
When: Monday May 11, 2009 - 6 pm to 9 pm
Price: CAD5.00 per person (suggested donation)
Join master gardener and organic market gardener, Elaine Rude, to learn how to grow vegetables successfully in Calgary. Elaine has extensive experience with hardy varieties of vegetables, native plants, water-wise food gardening and high-yield intensive vegetable planting methods.
This workshop is designed for community gardeners new to growing vegetables and covers garden preparation, soil amending, getting the most from your garden and individual vegetable varieties that thrive in Calgary.
A suggested donation of $5 is requested for this educational workshop. Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP by Thursday May 7, 2009 to communitygardens@calhort.org or 403-287-3469 ext 227.
Unfortunately, this venue is not wheelchair accessible.
More info.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Cedarbrae Community Gardens
The city recently announced the approval of 4 new gardens (a small but promising step forward.) One of those gardens is in Cedarbrae, and they'll be constructing their beds from the 8th to the 10th. I'm thinking that we should organize a field trip out to give them a hand. (I'll facebook that notion:)) They also have a blog up: http://cedarbraegarden.wordpress.com/
It's short notice, but I just heard about this event, happening today:
"We will be celebrating Earth day and introducing the new Community Garden at the Cedarbrae Community Center from 12-3 pm on April 25th, 2009. We will have water wise displays, brochures and general information for maintaining your house, lawn and garden during the hot summer months."
So go out and see the space, and get pumped for a season of community gardening!
It's short notice, but I just heard about this event, happening today:
"We will be celebrating Earth day and introducing the new Community Garden at the Cedarbrae Community Center from 12-3 pm on April 25th, 2009. We will have water wise displays, brochures and general information for maintaining your house, lawn and garden during the hot summer months."
So go out and see the space, and get pumped for a season of community gardening!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Event: LOCAL 101 - Eating Food You Know, From People You Know
Just got this message from Grant, and wanted to share!
Info: http://www.foragefoods.com/local-101/
LOCAL 101 - Eating Food You Know, From People You Know
an afternoon of presentations on local food and agriculture featuring
local farmers and cooks
this event is for everyone who eats!
Saturday, March 28th at the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Center - Social Hall
Doors Open 1:00PM, Event Begins 1:30PM
featuring a cash bar and samples of food from local farmers and producers sponsored by Slow Food Calgary, Forage, and SAIT Hospitality and Tourism
$15 Advance Tickets available from Forage
In Person (cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard)
Over the Phone (between 10AM and 7PM), (403)269-6551 (Mastercard, Visa) and we’ll have a Ticket Pick Up Table at the event
Tickets are also available at Sunnyside Grocery until Friday, March 27th
$20 Tickets at the door are CASH ONLY $10 Students
The Agenda:
1:00 PM Doors Open
1:30 PM Welcome and Introduction
Wade Sirois – Forage and Infuse Catering
Food You Know
1:45 PM Alberta Products and Availabilities
Jennifer Cockrall-King – Edible Prairie Journal and Food Writer
what are our local products and when are they available
2:00 PM Where to Find Local Products
Dee Hobsbawn-Smith
farmer’s markets, at the farm, retail, CSAs, etc.
2:15 PM What Does It Cost?
Mark Klaudt – Route 40 Soup Company
a frank look at the costs associated with agriculture on a small and sustainable level, regulators, certifications, marketing boards, processing, restaurants
2:30 PM The Importance of Bees
Cherie Andrews – Chinook Honey and Chinook Arch Meadery
a holistic look at the importance of bees and issues like CCD and GMO
crop contamination
2:45 PM Break
bottled water, tap water, fruit, veggies offered
From People You Know
3:00 PM The Experience From the Kitchen
Wade Sirois – Forage and Infuse Catering
a cook’s viewpoint on working with local products in the home kitchen and the professional kitchen
3:15 PM The Experience From the Farm
Kris Vester – Blue Mountain Bio-Dynamic Farm: a farmer’s viewpoint on providing local products
3:30 PM The Future of Farming in Alberta
Peter Haase – Buffalo Horn Ranch
the opportunities and challenges for the future, succession, regulations, land use, young farmers, seed)
3:45 PM Who is Your Food From?
introduction to the local farmers/producers/cooks in attendance who will come across the stage and introduce themselves
4:00 PM Question and Answer Period
moderated by Tony Marshall – Highwood Crossing
4:20 PM Closing Comments
Tony Marshall – Highwood Crossing
4:30 PM Mix and Mingle
cash bar with Wild Rose Velvet Fog Beer, Chinook Arch Mead, Kayben Farm Black Currant Ginger punch, Okanagan wines
sampling of local foods presented by Slow Food Calgary, SAIT Hospitality and Tourism, Forage
5:40 PM Bar Closes
6:00 PM Event Complete
This looks like it will be a fabulous event, and I wish I were in town to attend!
Info: http://www.foragefoods.com/local-101/
LOCAL 101 - Eating Food You Know, From People You Know
an afternoon of presentations on local food and agriculture featuring
local farmers and cooks
this event is for everyone who eats!
Saturday, March 28th at the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Center - Social Hall
Doors Open 1:00PM, Event Begins 1:30PM
featuring a cash bar and samples of food from local farmers and producers sponsored by Slow Food Calgary, Forage, and SAIT Hospitality and Tourism
$15 Advance Tickets available from Forage
In Person (cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard)
Over the Phone (between 10AM and 7PM), (403)269-6551 (Mastercard, Visa) and we’ll have a Ticket Pick Up Table at the event
Tickets are also available at Sunnyside Grocery until Friday, March 27th
$20 Tickets at the door are CASH ONLY $10 Students
The Agenda:
1:00 PM Doors Open
1:30 PM Welcome and Introduction
Wade Sirois – Forage and Infuse Catering
Food You Know
1:45 PM Alberta Products and Availabilities
Jennifer Cockrall-King – Edible Prairie Journal and Food Writer
what are our local products and when are they available
2:00 PM Where to Find Local Products
Dee Hobsbawn-Smith
farmer’s markets, at the farm, retail, CSAs, etc.
2:15 PM What Does It Cost?
Mark Klaudt – Route 40 Soup Company
a frank look at the costs associated with agriculture on a small and sustainable level, regulators, certifications, marketing boards, processing, restaurants
2:30 PM The Importance of Bees
Cherie Andrews – Chinook Honey and Chinook Arch Meadery
a holistic look at the importance of bees and issues like CCD and GMO
crop contamination
2:45 PM Break
bottled water, tap water, fruit, veggies offered
From People You Know
3:00 PM The Experience From the Kitchen
Wade Sirois – Forage and Infuse Catering
a cook’s viewpoint on working with local products in the home kitchen and the professional kitchen
3:15 PM The Experience From the Farm
Kris Vester – Blue Mountain Bio-Dynamic Farm: a farmer’s viewpoint on providing local products
3:30 PM The Future of Farming in Alberta
Peter Haase – Buffalo Horn Ranch
the opportunities and challenges for the future, succession, regulations, land use, young farmers, seed)
3:45 PM Who is Your Food From?
introduction to the local farmers/producers/cooks in attendance who will come across the stage and introduce themselves
4:00 PM Question and Answer Period
moderated by Tony Marshall – Highwood Crossing
4:20 PM Closing Comments
Tony Marshall – Highwood Crossing
4:30 PM Mix and Mingle
cash bar with Wild Rose Velvet Fog Beer, Chinook Arch Mead, Kayben Farm Black Currant Ginger punch, Okanagan wines
sampling of local foods presented by Slow Food Calgary, SAIT Hospitality and Tourism, Forage
5:40 PM Bar Closes
6:00 PM Event Complete
This looks like it will be a fabulous event, and I wish I were in town to attend!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Workshops workshops workshops!
Just a quick update to let you know what kinds of exciting workshops are available to all of you in the next little while.
First off, Seedy Saturday is coming up on March 21st, so get ready for an exciting event! Admission is only $2, and there will be a variety of Free workshops for attendees. It will be held at the Montgomery community centre. Here's what they have to say:
Integrated Pest Management and Seed Saving workshops will be held - and I believe a few more are being lined up... Anyone know details?
Check them out on facebook.
You can also attend the Calgary Horticultural Society's Garden Show for an amazing variety of workshops, clinics, consult-an-experts and more! There's a summary of what's happening on their website here.
We also have some interest in the composting workshop we'd like to host, but if there's anyone else who would like to be involved, please feel free to comment, or drop me a line.
First off, Seedy Saturday is coming up on March 21st, so get ready for an exciting event! Admission is only $2, and there will be a variety of Free workshops for attendees. It will be held at the Montgomery community centre. Here's what they have to say:
"This family event will have displays by local seed savers, prairie seed companies, native plant collectors, conservation groups, community gardeners, organic growers; as well as, a seed exchange table, refreshments, presenters, entertainment, and a kids corner"
Integrated Pest Management and Seed Saving workshops will be held - and I believe a few more are being lined up... Anyone know details?
Check them out on facebook.
You can also attend the Calgary Horticultural Society's Garden Show for an amazing variety of workshops, clinics, consult-an-experts and more! There's a summary of what's happening on their website here.
We also have some interest in the composting workshop we'd like to host, but if there's anyone else who would like to be involved, please feel free to comment, or drop me a line.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Clean Calgary Workshops
Another quick note on workshops. There are a few run by Clean Calgary.
Composting, at $8 a person, is something I've heard a few people mention. If you're interested, as always, let me know. The Green Cleaning might also be popular. Also $8.
Composting, at $8 a person, is something I've heard a few people mention. If you're interested, as always, let me know. The Green Cleaning might also be popular. Also $8.
Friday, January 9, 2009
CUA meetup, January!
Yet another CUA meetup is happening on Monday January 19th at 6:30 PM, in the community room at Eau Claire Market. I'm excited to say that while I won't be in Calgary, Grant has agreed to chair the meeting. Hooray! Thanks Grant!
Please chat about workshops you would like to have, and things you would like to learn. Pass these things on to me, and I'll try to make them happen.
Please chat about workshops you would like to have, and things you would like to learn. Pass these things on to me, and I'll try to make them happen.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Updates!
CFPC
The CFPC met yesterday to talk about plans for a 2011 Calgary campaign. This campaign will play off of goals in cities like London and Vancouver to have over 2000 community gardens in the city by said year. In the new year, the group will be continuing to grow, become more organized and start to promote itself- beginning with an article in the Herald. This is an exciting plan, and one I'll be keeping you informed about as it progresses.2012 urban gardens in London by 2012
CUA Meetup!
Thursday the 18th will be our next Calgary Urban Agriculture meetup! We invite everyone out to share what they're involved with, projects they're working on, or just to come learn about what's happening around urban agriculture in Calgary.Details on Facebook
Personal Research
In Vancouver, I've been beginning my research to design a microhome, with closed-loop food and waste processing systems, higher energy production than consumption and passive heating/ cooling. This is obviously a demanding project, one which will take me on many adventures over the course of the next2 years. Feel free to chat with me about the project, whether you are simply interested, have questions, or would like to share experience/ technical expertise. All interest is welcome!Friday, October 3, 2008
Calgary Garden Path talk
More emails to pass on:
I will be giving a short presentation on Sunday night at 5:00 pm @ Sunday Night at Calgary Garden Path, about how to justify the 67 dollar tomato and why it is important to persevere with urban ag and small scale permaculture projects. I will be discussing peak oil, climate change and food security and the real costs of food that are hidden from everyday life.
Hope to see you there.
Regards
Rob Avis
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Garden Events!
Hello volunteers (and soon to be volunteers when you see how beautifully the garden is growing!)
There are some events and workshops coming up for the garden that we would like to make you aware of, some really cool stuff including Yoga in the Garden, Eat Your Whole Garden, Fall Festival, and more (see calendar attached) and info below.....
In addition to these events I would like to call out once more for volunteers.
Harvesting: We need help harvesting for charity. It is the BEST time!
On harvest days you can help gather 50lbs of Fresh Produce to donate to:
The Sheriff King Home, Salvation Army, The Alex, and Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids.
Harvest times:
Every Wednesday 5pm-dusk
Every Sunday 9:30am-2pm
email to let us know when you will be coming to help: Linda- lindarisa@hotmail.com
Autumn Garden Gnomes Needed:
No experience necessary. Great way to learn about edible plants, harvesting, planting seeds for winter crops etc.
The Garden takes extra care and preparation in the fall, ensuring an early frost doesn't damage the crops we've taken such good care of.
As well there is the focus on getting ready for a new season, saving seeds, cleaning up plants that are finished producing, composting.
We can use your help:
Every Tuesday 4pm-7pm
Every Thursday 10am-1pm
email to let us know when you will be coming to help: Linda- lindarisa@hotmail.com
With an Exciting Fall Festival planned for Sept. 13th we are asking your help in preparing for it.
We can use your help on the Pre Festival Crew
Sunday, September 7, 12-2pm and/or
Tuesday, September 9, 6-8pm
Location: Garden (or Blackfoot Diner if it is raining)
Tasks: Making signs for Fall Festival, Garden Cleanup, and more.
Please email Linda: lindarisa@hotmail.com
More soon about the Fall Festival. Stay tuned
More news and Events:
All of the plants are thanking all of you who helped for taking care of them this summer. When harvest time comes they will be ready to nourish many people with all of the nutrients they need, vitamins,minerals, friendly bacteria. If you would like to share in this bounty, harvest shares are nearly bought up, but we may be able to squeak a few more members in.
YOGA IN THE GARDEN
with Jasmyn Steinke
Thursday Sept 4, 6:30-7:30pm (see calendar attached)
Limit 15 people. RSVP Please. lindarisa@hotmail.com
By Donation
BYOYG: Bring your own yoga gear :)
There are so many new foods we can experience by having access to fresh food from a local garden.
Nothing beats cutting up fresh basil for a homemade pasta, sprinkling edible flowers on a potato salad,
picking a bean off its beanstalk and popping it into your mouth. The FRESHEST OF FRESH! Many people
don't realize there are more edible foods in the garden, including some of our weeds, flowers,
and the plant stalks or leaves of some of our standard vegetables.
There are some events and workshops coming up for the garden that we would like to make you aware of, some really cool stuff including Yoga in the Garden, Eat Your Whole Garden, Fall Festival, and more (see calendar attached) and info below.....
In addition to these events I would like to call out once more for volunteers.
Harvesting: We need help harvesting for charity. It is the BEST time!
On harvest days you can help gather 50lbs of Fresh Produce to donate to:
The Sheriff King Home, Salvation Army, The Alex, and Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids.
Harvest times:
Every Wednesday 5pm-dusk
Every Sunday 9:30am-2pm
email to let us know when you will be coming to help: Linda- lindarisa@hotmail.com
Autumn Garden Gnomes Needed:
No experience necessary. Great way to learn about edible plants, harvesting, planting seeds for winter crops etc.
The Garden takes extra care and preparation in the fall, ensuring an early frost doesn't damage the crops we've taken such good care of.
As well there is the focus on getting ready for a new season, saving seeds, cleaning up plants that are finished producing, composting.
We can use your help:
Every Tuesday 4pm-7pm
Every Thursday 10am-1pm
email to let us know when you will be coming to help: Linda- lindarisa@hotmail.com
With an Exciting Fall Festival planned for Sept. 13th we are asking your help in preparing for it.
We can use your help on the Pre Festival Crew
Sunday, September 7, 12-2pm and/or
Tuesday, September 9, 6-8pm
Location: Garden (or Blackfoot Diner if it is raining)
Tasks: Making signs for Fall Festival, Garden Cleanup, and more.
Please email Linda: lindarisa@hotmail.com
More soon about the Fall Festival. Stay tuned
More news and Events:
All of the plants are thanking all of you who helped for taking care of them this summer. When harvest time comes they will be ready to nourish many people with all of the nutrients they need, vitamins,minerals, friendly bacteria. If you would like to share in this bounty, harvest shares are nearly bought up, but we may be able to squeak a few more members in.
YOGA IN THE GARDEN
with Jasmyn Steinke
Thursday Sept 4, 6:30-7:30pm (see calendar attached)
Limit 15 people. RSVP Please. lindarisa@hotmail.com
By Donation
BYOYG: Bring your own yoga gear :)
There are so many new foods we can experience by having access to fresh food from a local garden.
Nothing beats cutting up fresh basil for a homemade pasta, sprinkling edible flowers on a potato salad,
picking a bean off its beanstalk and popping it into your mouth. The FRESHEST OF FRESH! Many people
don't realize there are more edible foods in the garden, including some of our weeds, flowers,
and the plant stalks or leaves of some of our standard vegetables.
Learn more about how to.....................
EAT YOUR WHOLE GARDEN!
Workshop Sept. 7, 3-5pm. (see calendar attached)
By donation. RSVP and questions:
email Linda- lindarisa@hotmail.com
EAT YOUR WHOLE GARDEN!
Workshop Sept. 7, 3-5pm. (see calendar attached)
By donation. RSVP and questions:
email Linda- lindarisa@hotmail.com
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Last minute, but...
Sorry for the slow moves on my part everyone, I've been busy dropping off the map this week. Gael posted this message on my last blog, and I thought I should get it up and publicized, because some may not read the comments. So here it is:
There's a new community garden at a Calgary Housing location that needs help finishing up the garden planting for this season. The work to be done is to plant shrubs and native plants around the community garden, plant a small medicine wheel garden and make trellises for beans to climb up in the vegetable garden. We are looking to do the work July 7 to 12 sometime between 9 am and 4 pm.
If you can help please email Gael at communitygardens@calhort.org
Thanks big time!
Gael
Community Garden Resource Network
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