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Evergreen Green Grants Video
The Grandview Woodland Food Connection 2014 Year End Report
Events
2. CEDAR COTTAGE FOOD STORY HARVEST
3. SOIL CELEBRATION
4. SOUTH VANCOUVER MOBILE MARKET
5. NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICE
6. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING
7. LITTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY DINNER NIGHTS
Workshops
1. GWFC SPRING FOOD AND GARDEN WORKSHOPS
2. GROW YOUR OWN FOOD COURSE
3. SEASONS OF FOOD VANCOUVER WORKSHOPS
Jobs
3. EYA AGRICULTURAL INTERNSHIPS
Volunteer
1. NEIGHBOURHOOD FOOD NETWORKS EVENT VOLUNTEER
2. UBC FARM FRIEND- INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
3. VANCOUVER FOOD POLICY COUNCIL
4. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
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2. UBC FARM FRIEND- INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
3. VANCOUVER FOOD POLICY COUNCIL
4. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
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Events
1. FOOD STORYTELLERS CALL OUT FOR SCHOOL GARDEN FUNDRAISER
As part of our annual Britannia School Garden Fundraiser on May 23, we are planning a storytelling event. We are seeking community storytellers and are particularly interested in real life personal food stories that broaden our understanding of diverse experience and bring new voices (youth, elders, newcomers, disability, etc.) into our current food movement narratives, or broadening our cultural perspectives around what food security means to others generally.
Please see the poster below for more information.
2. CEDAR COTTAGE FOOD STORY HARVEST
3. SOIL CELEBRATION
2015 UN International Year of Soils: Sustainability, Climate Change & Society
Join us to kick off our 2015 workshop series and learn about safe soils in the City, the importance of soil to food security in BC and how soils are sequestering carbon and mitigating climate change.
Thursday March 5
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
UBC Botanical Garden
Cost: FREE
Register: http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/learn
Speakers:
Douglas Justice, Associate Director, UBC Botanical Garden
Dr. Sean Smukler, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Land & Food Systems
Gladys Oka, Graduate Student, Faculty of Land & Food Systems
Kimberley Sutherland, Regional Agrologist, BC Ministry of Agriculture
Dr. Maja Krzic, Associate Professor, Faculty of Land & Food Systems & Faculty of Forestry
Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served. Wine and refreshments available for a nominal fee. Advanced registration required.
4. SOUTH VANCOUVER MOBILE MARKET
5. NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICE
Nutrition counseling services by a certified holistic nutritionist and herbalist will be available for under-served residents and open to all community members on a sliding scale basis. This service is aimed at helping you navigate the food choices available in our area and choose the foods that are best suited for your health, taking into consideration any health issues or goals you may have. Improved eating habits can help boost your physical and mental health. This service also aims to help connect residents to affordable, accessible, healthy food programs and options. Service available Tuesdays 6-9pm.
Contact Nikoo Boroumand at info@healinggardenswellness.com to book an appointment. For more information, visitwww.healinggardenswellness.com
Appointments at Britannia Community Centre
Supported by the Grandview Woodland Food Connection
Contact Nikoo Boroumand at info@healinggardenswellness.com to book an appointment. For more information, visitwww.healinggardenswellness.com
Appointments at Britannia Community Centre
Supported by the Grandview Woodland Food Connection
6. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING
For more information call Ian @ 604-718-5895
For more information call Ian @ 604-718-5895
7. LITTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY DINNER NIGHTS
A delicious 3 course meal for families and singles. It is a nutritious and low cost meal.
Who: Community members
Every Friday evening, 5pm-6pm at LMNH
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Cost: $4.00 for members/ $5.00 for non-members (1/2 price for children)
Who to contact: Jennifer 604-879-7104 ext.315 or jennifer_wesman@Lmnhs.bc.ca
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Workshops
2. GROW YOUR OWN FOOD COURSE
Registration is open for the 2015 Grow Your Own Food Course. Woot woot! Pass it on. Tell your people.
Join Farmers on 57th for 12 beautiful sessions as we guide you through the growing season. Tend to your own instructional plot and build the skills for a lifetime of growing your own food.
Register your family, or you and a friend, for a wonderful summer of learning in the outdoors. Give the gift of gardening to a dear friend, partner, or Mother-in-law.
Dates: Every 2nd Wednesday, 6:30-8pm, April 2nd – September 3rd
Location: Farmers on 57th Market Garden, 650 West 57th Avenue
Cost: $300 includes your own plot for the year, supplies & access to tools
More details here: http://farmerson57th.wikispaces.com/Gardening+Course
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3. SEASONS OF FOOD VANCOUVER WORKSHOPS
Hastings Community Centre
Great instructors, excellent topics, small groups!!
ALL workshops only $15
Date Night - I'll Cook!!!
with Sonia Das
Friday, February 27
7 - 9:30 pmJoin Sonia on this exciting guided class with others and mingle over cooking, laughter, and good company, all while learning a classic favourite. Register now as the saying goes "the best way to the heart is through the stomach".
Indian Cuisine
with Sonia Das
Friday, March 13, 7 - 9:30 pm
Another popular favourite. In these exciting classes, you will learn new Indian recipes that are both healthy and delicious. Sonia will guide you through Ayurvedic inspired recipes as well Mughal Styled cuisine. This is a great chance to learn to eat and taste in harmony. Please bring an apron and containers for leftovers!
Japanese Cuisine
with Sachiko Tsumoto
Tuesday, March 19
7 - 9:30 pm
Tired of always eating restaurant-style Japanese foods? Come join Sachiko to learn simple, yet authentic and traditional home-style Japanese dishes. You will discover how easy it is to make grilled fish, soup, donburi, tofu dishes, vegetable pancakes, etc. all in your own kitchen. Choose one, two, or three classes for different Japanese taste sensations!
Kids in the Kitchen
with Sonia Das
Saturday, March 7th
11 am - 1 pmJoin Sonia Das on a kids cooking journey! Learn skills and recipes that will make Gordon Ramsey drool! Together the group will discuss and explore some of their favourite recipes and feast during every class! Choose one, two, or all three classes. Each sessions class will be planned with participants in the class immediately before. Please bring containers for leftovers!
Korean Cuisine
with YunJoo Lee
Saturday, February 28
Saturday, March 28
10 am - 12:30 pmBack by popular demand! This class fills up quickly, don't wait to register!! Three hands-on workshops, each offering a different aspect of Korean cuisine. Join Yunjoo as she explores authentic family style of Korean cooking. Come and enjoy a feast after cooking and get cultural information through Yunjoo's stories.
7 - 9:30 pm
Tired of always eating restaurant-style Japanese foods? Come join Sachiko to learn simple, yet authentic and traditional home-style Japanese dishes. You will discover how easy it is to make grilled fish, soup, donburi, tofu dishes, vegetable pancakes, etc. all in your own kitchen. Choose one, two, or three classes for different Japanese taste sensations!
Kids in the Kitchen
with Sonia Das
Saturday, March 7th
11 am - 1 pmJoin Sonia Das on a kids cooking journey! Learn skills and recipes that will make Gordon Ramsey drool! Together the group will discuss and explore some of their favourite recipes and feast during every class! Choose one, two, or all three classes. Each sessions class will be planned with participants in the class immediately before. Please bring containers for leftovers!
Korean Cuisine
with YunJoo Lee
Saturday, February 28
Saturday, March 28
10 am - 12:30 pmBack by popular demand! This class fills up quickly, don't wait to register!! Three hands-on workshops, each offering a different aspect of Korean cuisine. Join Yunjoo as she explores authentic family style of Korean cooking. Come and enjoy a feast after cooking and get cultural information through Yunjoo's stories.
Introduction to Water Bath Canning
with Darlene Tanaka
Wednesday, March 4th
6:30 - 8:30 pmExplore this very popular workshop of putting up food in jars! This workshop is intended for all canning enthusiasts who want to learn the most current methods for safe, enjoyable home canning. The workshop includes a complete demonstration of the boiling-water-bath method of canning, as well as a discussion of pressure canning. Participants will be able sample products made during the workshop and each will receive one jar of product.
Check out our upcoming workshops in April
April 11 - Korean Cooking
April 14 - Seasonal Soups
April 18 - Indian Cooking
April 19 - Kombucha
April 22 - Crock Pot Yogurt
April 25 - Korean Cooking
If you cannot afford to take a program we offer subsidies to members who have a Leisure Access Card. You can apply for a reduction of up to 50% off of the program fee. Ask for a form at the front desk.
If you have suggestions for workshops or would like to lead one,
please contact us at seasonsoffoodhcc@gmail.com.
Registration is available for all workshops online, by phone, or in person
Phone: 604.718.6222, ext. 2, after 12:00 noon every day
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2. VANCOUVER FRUIT TREE PROJECT COORDINATOR
Position: 2015 Project Coordinator
Type: part time contract position, Mar 8 to Nov 8 (see below)
Organization: Vancouver Fruit Tree Project
Website: http://www.vancouverfruittree.com
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
The Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Society is a community-based registered charity dedicated to harvesting and sharing fresh local fruit in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since 1999 we have picked more than 48,000 pounds of fruit and redistributed it to community partners.
The Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Society seeks an enthusiastic, organized Coordinator for the 2015 season, the 16th year of the project.
3. EYA AGRICULTURAL INTERNSHIPS
The Environmental Youth Alliance is now accepting applications for 3 unique youth internship opportunities. We hope you will consider applying to one that interests you, or share the below details with those who may be interested.
If you are a teacher or youth program coordinator, please help us by printing and posting the attached posters.
Visit www.eya.ca for more information.
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The Environmental Youth Alliance is now accepting applications for 3 unique youth internship opportunities. We hope you will consider applying to one that interests you, or share the below details with those who may be interested.
If you are a teacher or youth program coordinator, please help us by printing and posting the attached posters.
Visit www.eya.ca for more information.
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Volunteer
The Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks (VNFN) is creating a dynamic Events Committee to help plan several fundraising events throughout the year. If you’re interested in being on a committed team to share, learn, have fun, and most of all, help raise funds for the VNFN’s work, click here to learn more.
2. UBC FARM FRIEND- INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
Farm Friend volunteers work in intergenerational teams of one elder, one younger adult, and 3-5 elementary school children to sow, tend, harvest, prepare, and eat healthy food plants at the UBC Farm.
Farm Friends commit 9 Wednesday or Thursday mornings (8:30am-1pm), every other week, February-June. On-call volunteers are also sought.
Questions? Want to come to an orientation in late January? Contact landed.learning@ubc.ca or 604-822-4842
Want to join the Vancouver Food Policy Council? Applications are now open! We are looking for a diverse group of new members to fill our vacancies.
Deadline to apply is 5 PM January 30th
Term length is 2 years
Learn more about the vacancies, eligibility criteria, and apply here. Learn more about the VFPC here.
The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection is a grassroots food security group supporting residents to access healthy and affordable food. We are developing a number of community based food initiatives, including community gardening, bulk buying groups, school gardens, canning workshops,community kitchens and more.
We are currently seeking community members interested in helping us with our Off the Grill Youth Meal Program, school gardening, Advisory Committee, and fundraising event organization. This is a great opportunity to get involved in community food programming. Call Ian if interested @ 604-718-5895
