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Food Security, Tips & Community — April 2, 2025

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Let’s get growing…

South Island Dry Farming Site Suitability and Soil Health Field Day When: April 11th, 2025 Where: Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture, North Saanich Come out for a hands-on soil moisture and dry farming field day April 11th, 2025, 10am-3pm. The Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (KPU) will be hosting a field day to learn about: – Site suitability for dry farming – Soil texture and estimating water holding capacity – Practical soil health assessments such as aggregate stability and compaction – Dry farming summer market garden trials Click on the photo for the registration link. Source: FB Tardigrade Seeds

 

Have you ever wondered if your garden increases or reduces wildfire risk around your home? Since Highlands is a Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) community, we are some of the most at risk, which means our landscaping choices are some of the most important. Bethany Morgan Couture has created an important and informative class on Wildfire Resilient Gardening where you will learn how to: – Select wildfire-resilient plants – Choose the safest mulches and groundcovers – Improve water and soil conservation for resilient landscapes – Design beautiful gardens to help protect your home April 12th, 2025 @ 9am – 12pm (PST) via Zoom Includes a recorded version of the class and a thorough handout for ongoing reference. Sign up today to help protect your home and our beautiful community

 

Join Patagonia Victoria on April 24 for a film night and panel discussion in collaboration with the Nature Based Solutions Foundation (NBSF). You will learn critical conservation solutions for old growth forests in BC and the importance of Indigenous Protected and Conserved areas (IPCA’s). Click on the photo to go directly to the link to get your free tickets.
We will be showcasing 3 films that explore the broader work of NBSF in protecting endangered ecosystems while supporting local conservation economies. You will also get to see a special community spotlight on ƛ̓əq̓ƛ̓áq̓tn̓mx (Kanaka Bar Indian Band) and their groundbreaking work protecting Indigenous culture and some BC’s rarest old-growth forests.
The evening will conclude with a panel discussion, where we will explore connections among the featured films and discuss practical solutions for ensuring that both people and ecosystems can thrive together.
All drink sales and donations will be donated to NBSF!
Contact them at (778) 406-0660 to your free tickets.

Save Money, Save the Planet

Fairfield Repair Cafe – Saturday, April 5 2-5 pm 1330 Fairfield Rd.

Learn how to repair your stuff instead

 

Click on the photo to learn more…of throwing it out!

Bring your broken items and fix your item on the spot with the help of volunteer fixers. You can bring anything from small appliances, bikes, clothing, and furniture (i.e. wobbly chair)! Learn how to repair your stuff to you can do it yourself next time, and save something from going into the landfill.
Due to high demand, we ask that participants only bring ONE item to fix. We want to help as many people as possible.
more info: https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/repair-cafe/

 

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Esquimalt Seniors Community Centre: Check out our new formatted calendar for April. Lots to do, lots to be a part of. Pre-register for any of our programs at:
esquimalt.memorial.hall@gmail.com
Or just drop in for coffee & a chat. Every Tues. thru Thurs
9am – noon or 1-3 pm.
All seniors 55+ are welcome!!
Lower hall in the Sunshine Room. Side entrance!!
1379 Esquimalt Rd.