Categories: EGP Blog
With Heather’s departure, and Emily’s move from Community Coordinator into the Manager role, things are changing at the EGP! We’re hiring for 2 positions: –Community Coordinator (30 hrs/week) –Office Coordinator (15 hrs/week) Applications for both positions are due by Sunday, July 21st and should be emailed to: heather@ediblegardenproject.com – please include resume and cover letter […]
Categories: EGP Blog, Events, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Sharing the Bounty
When: Saturday, July 20th 10:30am-2:30pm Where: 14th and Rufus Avenue in North Vancouver Vancity is celebrating it’s members and community partners (us!) on July 20th at Loutet Farm. Join us for this fun, FREE, family friendly event! Free Activities include; garden tours, face paining, balloon artist, bouncy castle… PLUS, learn about gardening, composting, recycling and […]
Categories: EGP Blog
I regularly feel like one of the luckiest people around – I have the perfect job. Not only do I come to work every day to do something that I am passionate about, but I am also surrounded by people who truly believe that we can make positive change in the world by taking action […]
Categories: Education, EGP Blog, Events, Strong Roots
When: Saturday, June 8th 10-11:30 am Cost: $8.25 Where: Board Room, North Shore Neighbourhood House (225 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver) Registration Required, please phone: 604-990-3755 If you’re already growing veggies, and are looking for tips and tricks in boosting production and building your skills, join Vancouver Urban Farmer Emi Do, owner and lead farmer at Yummy […]
Categories: EGP Blog, Events, Loutet Farm, Our Farms
Wednesday May 29th is Day of the Honey Bee! We’re partnering with the North Shore Bee Club to celebrate Day of the Honey Bee. Meet backyard bee keepers, experts, check out demonstration information, honey, and the Loutet Farm bee hives. Festivities start at 4pm alongside the Farm Gate Sales, and will end with the community potluck at […]
Categories: Events
Friday February 15th, 10am-1pm Love working with kids? Get involved in Fed Up and work with elementary school students and young children exploring the world of gardens and healthy food. We were one of the winners of the BC Hydro Community Champions Contest for this program – check out our video entry here. For more information […]
Categories: Events
February 6th, 6-7pm Learn about what the Edible Garden Project does, and what kinds of volunteer opportunities are available in 2013. Please contact: emily [AT] ediblegardenproject.com for details and more information.
February 4th, 2013 6:30-8:30pm In November, we met to hear what matters to you about food in our community. We have gathered all of that input and are crafting it into a ‘Food Charter‘. We now would like to meet with you again to make sure we’re on the right track. You can find the DRAFT […]
Categories: EGP Blog
We’re recruiting volunteer Farm Interns for the 2013 season. Apply by February 1st. Urban Farm Interns will join the Loutet team in running a busy, dynamic urban market garden operation. Loutet Farm is run as a social enterprise, meaning it strives to be an economically self-sustaining project, while also modeling sustainable food production and providing […]
Categories: Education, EGP Blog, Events, Strong Roots
Veggies 101: Planning Your First Vegetable Garden. Saturday March 31st, 1-2:30pm, Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. Call 604-990-3755 To Register – Workshop Costs $5 Are you inspired to plant your first vegetable garden this spring, but are not sure where to begin? Join Heather Neilson to get tips and tricks for starting your first garden. This […]
