Edible Garden Education Program (EGEP) updates

Mar 31, 2017 | Education

It has been exactly 2 months since my Education Coordinator position started and I have already learned so much! I’m happy to say that I have experienced the wonderful community that surrounds EGP at events like Seedy Saturday, and I can already tell that this...

2017 Volunteer Farm Internship

Mar 31, 2017 | Education, EGP Blog, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens

We’re looking for outstanding candidates for our volunteer internship program hosted at Loutet Farm and the Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden. Please help spread the word to any who may be interested! DEADLINE: April 14, 2017!  Program details and application...

2017 Seedy Saturday: Garden Season Kick Off

Jan 25, 2017 | Education, EGP Blog, Events

Garden Season Kickoff: Seed Swap, Knowledge Sharing and Community Gathering When: Saturday, March 18th, 10—3pm. Where: 3rd Floor Program Room, North Vancouver City Library This ain’t just a seed swap! We are gathering to share inspiration and learning...

We’re Hiring! – Education Coordinator

Jan 11, 2017 | Education, EGP Blog, EGP Newsletter, Fed Up, Intergenerational Gardens, Loutet Farm, Schoolyard Market Gardens, Strong Roots, Volunteering

Are you or someone you know passionate about teaching young students in the garden?  Want to join a great team working to get students out of the classroom and into school gardens across the North Shore? We’re hiring an Education Coordinator.  See the attached...

Urban Homesteading Series: Growing Garlic and Winterizing Your Garden with the Edible Gardening Project

Oct 4, 2016 | Education

Hosted at the North Vancouver City Library. Join local experts from the Edible Gardening Project to learn how to best prepare your garden for the winter months, and what to plant now for a spring harvest. Where: North Vancouver City Library, 120 W. 14th Street, 3rd...

Volunteer Orientation – School Garden Program

Sep 21, 2016 | Education, EGP Blog, Events, Fed Up, Loutet Farm

The EGP School Garden Program is looking for volunteers to help teach students how to grow food. We teach students in schools with gardens all around the North Shore and need your help. Interested Volunteers: Attend the orientation and fill out the appropriate...