Calendar of Events - 2008
Calendar of Events - 2009

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Board Meetings
SOUL Meetings
Other Educational Opportunities
Organic and Environmental Industry Events

Jan 9 or 10, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Free Information Session - Organic Master Gardener Course - Burnaby
Most of the information can be found on the Gaia College website and the SOUL website - but if you have additional questions please come and find out about this fabulous new program for home gardeners and landscape professionals.
Two locations:
January 9 - Burnaby Central School, 4939 Canada Way.
January 10 - Douglas College, 10060 King George Hwy., Surrey, B.C

Jan 10, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
SOUL Meeting - Vancouver (Burnaby)
Location: Lunchroom - Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C.
For more information about joining SOUL Vancouver or participating in the local meetings please contact Martin Harcourt, phone: 778-228-0005

Jan 12, 12:00 noon - 2 p.m. (bring your own lunch)
SOUL Meeting - Victoria
12:00 - 1:00 pm board meeting
1:00 - 2:00 pm general discussion, information exchange, socializing
Location: 236 Gorge Rd. E, Victoria (Phone: 298-6663)

Jan 12, 7:00 - 9:00p.m. AND
Jan 13, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Farms: Solutions for farmland access with Heather Pritchard, FarmFolk/CityFolk & Ramona Scott, The Land Conservancy
ALR erosion! Rising farmland prices! What is a farmer without land? Forward-thinking farmers are creating solutions. From collectively owned farmland to eco-villages, Heather Pritchard and Ramona Scott have gleaned the best agricultural models from around BC. They will speak on how the Community Farms Program aims to address the challenges of increasing local food production in BC by helping new farmers access affordable land through a network of landowners, experienced farmers, community organizations and urban eaters.
Cost: $20.00 each
Location: Kwantlen University College Auditorium, Langley (Presentation)
Location: Best Western Langley Inn - next to Kwantlen College (Workshop)
Register online, or call: 604-742-0545 or 604-879-3276

Jan 16 & 17
Registering Biopesticides in Canada
Our program is a tutorial for how to register a biopesticide product and a road map through the PMRA requirements. We will be "walking" through the entire registration process with a number of candidate biocontrol products that we might like to see registered in Canada. At the end of the workshop, participants will have an excellent understanding of how to go about registering not only biological products, but any pest control product in Canada. This will be valuable knowledge for industry, government, consultant, and sales folks. The better we understand the process, the more efficiently we will be able to employ it. We will be led through this workshop by Dr. Imme Gerke, and Chi Tran, PMRA. A workshop like this hasn't been offered in Canada for a few years, and the most recent one was in eastern Canada. This will be a first for western Canada so don't miss your opportunity to participate.
Fee: $157.50
Location: Langley campus of Kwantlen University College (Room 1325)
To register phone Barbara Gorman at 604-599-3163

Jan 17, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free Information Session - Organic Master Gardener Course - Victoria
Most of the information can be found on the Gaia College website and the SOUL website - but if you have additional questions please come and find out about this fabulous new program for home gardeners and landscape professionals.
Location: Royal Roads University, 2205 Sooke Rd., Victoria, B.C.

Jan 17, 7:00 p.m.
Invasive Plants of Southern Vancouver Island with Wendy Tyrell
Tyrell will discuss identification and strategies to address the alarming
increase of non-native and invasive species appearing in the coastal region.
Location: UVic, MacLaurin Bldg, Rm D-116
Non member drop-in fee: $2.
For more info contact 595-5820 or visit http://www.NPSG.ca

Jan 18, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Bacteria and Viruses and their use in Biocontrol
The seminar will feature speaker with field experience in the use of bacteria and viral biocontrol products. There will also be a panel discussion, and show-and-tell of insects infected with viruses and bacteria.
Fee: $43.00, $10.00 for students, $50.00 at the door. Free for participants of the Jan 16/17 workshop
Location: Auditorium on the Langley campus of Kwantlen University College
To register phone Barbara Gorman at 604-599-3163

Jan 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Native Plant Gardening Workshop
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
- define the principles of waterwise gardening
- identify native plants
- review the benefits of native plants
- teach how and where to grow native plants
- offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
- inform how to create special natural habitats; meadows, thickets, woodlands
- discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
- include an informative tour of the microirrigation system in the native plant garden
Location: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Victoria, B.C.
To register call 250-479-0211 (classes fill up quickly)

Jan 21, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Learn how to be self sufficient and produce year round food right in your backyard
Instructor: Barbara Ebell
Barbara is the co-owner of Nanoose Edibles Organic Farm and she has over 30
years experience in all aspects of organic farming. Barbara recently
attended a seminar on “Four Seasons Harvest” with world-renowned organic
farming expert, Eliot Coleman.
Location: Bowen Park Complex, Activity Room #1, Nanaimo, B.C.
Cost: $45.00
Toregister please contact Nanoose Edibles, Ph. (250) 468-2332, Fx. (250) 468-2324

Jan 21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ecological Approaches to Invasive Plant Management with Dave Polster
Location: Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, B.C.
Cost $100.00
For more information, including registration form, please visit http://www.invasiveplantcouncilbc.ca/forum2/index.php

Jan 22-23, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
4th Annual Invasive Plant Council BC Forum & AGM
Location: Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, B.C.
Cost $180.00
For more information, including registration form, please visit http://www.invasiveplantcouncilbc.ca/forum2/index.php

Jan 25 - 27, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Organic Soil Management - Burnaby
A three-day very intensive workshop for landscape professionals and experienced gardeners. Professionals earn generous Continuing Education Credits to maintain their industry certifications!
Location: Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C
For more information please visit the Gaia College website. To register please call Burnaby Adult and Continuing Education at (604) 664-8888 or register online.

Jan 26, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Native Plant Gardening Workshop
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
- define the principles of waterwise gardening
- identify native plants
- review the benefits of native plants
- teach how and where to grow native plants
- offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
- inform how to create special natural habitats; meadows, thickets, woodlands
- discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
- include an informative tour of the microirrigation system in the native plant garden
Location: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Victoria, B.C.
To register call 250-479-0211 (classes fill up quickly)

Jan 26, 7:30 p.m.
The Song of the Salmonberry Bird: Why Diversity Matters in Nature and Culture with Nancy Turner
Stories from First Nations along the coast of British Columbia feature a small brown bird, whose clear, melodic song in the springtime causes the salmonberries to ripen. In some traditions, including the Saanich (Straits Salish) of southern Vancouver Island, the bird - Swainson's thrush to ornithologists - actually sings the names of the different colour forms of salmonberry: golden, red and dark.
Cost: FREE
Location: University of British Columbia, Woodward Instructional Resources Centre, Lecture Hall No. 2 , Vancouver, B.C.
For more information please visit http://vaninst.ca/VbTurner.html

Jan 29 - Mar 25
Organic Master Gardener Course - Burnaby
Finally, a comprehensive organic gardening course for urban garden enthusiasts! Come and gather with like-minded environmentally conscious students - home gardeners and professionals alike. To learn more about the SOUL Organic Master Gardener Program please visit the SOUL website. Professionals earn generous Continuing Education Credits to maintain their industry certifications!
Location: Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C.
For more information please visit the Gaia College website. To register please call Burnaby Adult and Continuing Education at (604) 664-8888 or register online.

Jan 29 - Mar 25
Organic Master Gardener Course - Victoria
Finally, a comprehensive organic gardening course for urban garden enthusiasts! Come and gather with like-minded environmentally conscious students - home gardeners and professionals alike. To learn more about the SOUL Organic Master Gardener Program please visit the SOUL website. Professionals earn generous Continuing Education Credits to maintain their industry certifications!
Location: Royal Roads University,2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria, B.C .
For more information please visit the Gaia College website. To register please call Royal Roads University Continuing Studies at (250) 391-2600, ext. 4801, or register online.

Feb 1 - 3, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Organic Soil Management - Victoria
A three-day very intensive workshop for landscape professionals, organic farmers and experienced gardeners. Professionals earn generous Continuing Education Credits to maintain their industry certifications!
Location: Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, B.C.
For more information please visit the Gaia College website. To register please call Royal Roads University Continuing Studies at (250) 391-2600, ext. 4801, or toll free 1-866-890-0220, or register online.

Feb 2, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Composting Basics
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Free
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

Feb 2, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Planning Your Rear Round Veggie Garden
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Compost Club members receive the first 6 workshops free, additional workshops are $13.50 each. Non-members: $15.00
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

Feb 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Qualicum Beach - Seedy Saturday
Qualicum Beach Civic Center
Please visit their website for more information: http://qbss.bravehost.com/

Feb 2, evening
FoodRoots Sustainable Feast
The feast features a four course organic meal, local beverages, music and informative presentations from farmers and others involved in various aspects of our food system.
Location: Garry oak Room Fairfield Community Place, 1335 Thurlow Rd, Victoria, B.C.
Please see www.foodroots.ca for details.

Feb 2, 9:15 am - 2:30 pm
Transforming Communities Symposium 2008
Create new opportunities, relationships, and understandings with this one day symposium designed for youthe and adults alike. This event will highlight local your initiatives that empower, educate and illuminate the challenges and issues facing all communities. Youth=adult partnerships will be explored, examining how youth are currently perceived. Let us work together to better understand the immediate climate of youth in out urban culture.
Location: University of Victoria, Hickmann Building

Feb 3, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Native Plant Gardening Workshop
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
- define the principles of waterwise gardening
- identify native plants
- review the benefits of native plants
- teach how and where to grow native plants
- offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
- inform how to create special natural habitats; meadows, thickets, woodlands
- discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
- include an informative tour of the microirrigation system in the native plant garden
Location: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Victoria, B.C.
To register call 250-479-0211 (classes fill up quickly)

Feb 9, 12:00 noon - 2 p.m. (bring your own lunch)
SOUL Meeting - Victoria
12:00 - 1:00 pm board meeting
1:00 - 2:00 pm general discussion, information exchange, socializing
Location: 3485 Upper Terrace, Victoria, B.C.

Feb 9, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Organic Turf Management - Burnaby
A one-day very intensive workshop for landscape professionals and experienced gardeners. Professionals earn generous Continuing Education Credits to maintain their industry certifications!
Location: Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C
For more information please visit the Gaia College website. To register please call Burnaby Adult and Continuing Education at (604) 664-8888 or register online.

Feb 9, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Maple Sugaring Workshop
The workshop starts off with an indoor presentation on the mechanisms of
sap flow and the process of tapping. Then we move outdoors to see trees
which have been tapped and also to tap a few trees. We will also have
the evaporator going - so can see the process of making syrup. We will also touch on some ways to use sap beyond making syrup out of it. The workshop includes a book about tapping and some spiles to get you started.
Cost: $40.00
Location: CNear Ladysmith, B.C. (Vancouver Island)
Register by phoning Jay Rastogi at 250-816-1816 or by email.

Feb 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
SOUL Meeting - Vancouver (Burnaby)
Location: Lunchroom - Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C.
For more information about joining SOUL Vancouver or participating in the local meetings please contact Martin Harcourt, phone: 778-228-0005

Feb 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Victoria - Seedy Saturday
Victoria Conference Center, 720 Douglas St., Victoria, B.C.
Please visit their website for more information: (as of January 9, this is still showing the 2007 information!) http://www.jamesbaymarket.com/getgrowing/seedy_saturday.htm

Feb 18 - Mar 8 (8 sessions)
Organic Farming as as Business with Mary Alice Johnson & Tina Fraser
Mondays & Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Are you thinking of organic farming as a profit- making business? Learn the in’s and out’s of finding farm land, determining acreage, planning for efficiency, maximizing tax breaks, developing your farm plan, identifying profitable crops, finding labour, selling produce, and finding support organizations. Emphasis is on planning, operating and marketing your organic farm. Includes two Saturday fieldtrips, Feb. 23 & Mar. 8, to visit local organic farms.
Cost $250.00
Location: Camosun College, Interurban Campus, Victoria, B.C.
Click here to register (Course # 2008W HORT 577V 001)

Feb 19 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Land Development and The Environment presented by BC Nature and B.C. Ministry of Environment
A one-day workshop for environmental stewards and engaged citizens. How to
- Develop with care for the environment
- Plan your community with care for the environment
- Protect species at risk and other valuable resources
- Participate in land development decisions, by undewrstanding the roles of responsible citizens
- Effectively communicate your messages, and
- Use "Develop with Care: Environmental guidelines for urban and rural land development in British Columbia", Community Mapping Network, and other resources
Location: Saanich, B.C.
Cost: Free, lunch provided - Register by February 8!
To register, call 250-954-0100, or email patrick@coastalrevelations.com, BC Nature

Feb 20 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Land Development and The Environment presented by BC Nature and B.C. Ministry of Environment
A one-day workshop for environmental stewards and engaged citizens. How to
- Develop with care for the environment
- Plan your community with care for the environment
- Protect species at risk and other valuable resources
- Participate in land development decisions, by undewrstanding the roles of responsible citizens
- Effectively communicate your messages, and
- Use "Develop with Care: Environmental guidelines for urban and rural land development in British Columbia", Community Mapping Network, and other resources
Location: Colwood, B.C.
Cost: Free, lunch provided - Register by February 8!
To register, call 250-954-0100, or email patrick@coastalrevelations.com, BC Nature

Feb 20, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Green Roof Design 101 - Introductory Course 2nd Ed.
In this newly revised introductory course you will learn about the components and benefits of green roofs, how to design a project for maximum benefits, how to cost estimate for different types of projects and much more. The new course includes the most up-to-date green roof research and design practices as well, as new case studies from this rapidly expanding industry.
Location: BCIT, Room 481, 555 Seymour St., Vancouver, B.C.
Cost $399.00
More information here
To register please contact Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

Feb 21, 7:00 p.m.
Climate Change: Our Native Flora and Ecosystems with Richard Hebda
Dr. Richard Hebda, author of more than 90 scientific papers on native plants
and curator at the Royal BC Museum, will discuss climate change and what we
can do.
Location: University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building, Room D-288
Cost: non-member drop-in fee $2.00
For more info contact 595-5820 or visit http://www.NPSG.ca.

Feb 23, 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Seed planting workshop with Amy Crook
Location: Fernwood Community Center 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: $10.00
Amy will discuss successful seed planting techniques. Participants will then plants some seeds and take home their plantings. Proceeds of workshops go to support LifeCycles Fruit Tree Project. Please contact fruittree@lifecyclesproject.ca or 383-5800 for more information and/or to register for workshops. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED as space is limited.

Feb 23, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Organic Turf Management - Victoria
A one-day very intensive workshop for landscape professionals and experienced gardeners. Professionals earn generous Continuing Education Credits to maintain their industry certifications!
Location: Fernwood Community Center 1240 Gladstone Avenue
For more information please visit the Gaia College website. To register please call Royal Roads University Continuing Studies at (250) 391-2600, ext. 4801, or toll free 1-866-890-0220, or register online.

Feb 23, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
GI LOCAL West Shore Food Summit
Location: Anglican Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View Avenue, Colwood (Victoria), B.C. (off Sooke Rd., near the Shell station)
We are facing many challenges to our present food system, which imports over 90% of the food we eat on Vancouver Island. This also creates some real opportunities for local farmers, marketers, gardeners and consumers to grow and consume more local food. The GO LOCAL Food Summit gives us a chance to come together as a local community to find ways to take action on food security. The results of our dialogue will be integrated with larger regional planning activities, such as those championed through the Capital Region's Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CR-FAIR). The summit’s goal is to offer useful information we can act on, and to lay the foundation for a realistic, achievable local Food Security Action Plan to kick-off this year. We are inviting you to be a part of this important and exciting GO LOCAL event.
The day is divided into two sessions – depending on your interests, you can attend one session or stay for the whole day!
For more information, contact:
- Cindy Moyer, Moyer Creative Group/West Shore Chamber of Commerce (474-7390)
- David Stott, Capital Families Association (391-4320)
- Robert Thompson, Rambling Feats Communications (652-4691)

Feb 23, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Vancouver - Seedy Saturday
VanDusen Botanical GArden, 37th & Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Feb 23, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
Cane Fruit Production
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Compost Club members receive the first 6 workshops free, additional workshops are $13.50 each. Non-members: $15.00
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

Feb 23, 7:00 - 9:00p.m. (presentation) AND
Feb 24 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (workshop)
Growing New Farmers: The next generation with John Anderson, a Farm Succession Planner & Chris Bodnar, a new farmer
90-100,000 family farms across Canada have a lead farmer that is 5-10 years away from retirement yet less than 4% have a succession plan for their business. Meanwhile young men and women find it challenging to realise their dream of being part of this important industry. John Anderson understands the issues of succession and offers practical strategies on how existing and new farmers can form working partnerships. Chris Bodnar will share his experience as a new grower entering an
established farm.
Cost: $20.00 each
Location: Kwantlen University College Auditorium, Langley (Presentation)
Location: Best Western Langley Inn - next to Kwantlen College (Workshop)
Register online, or call: 604-742-0545 or 604-879-3276

Feb 25, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Native Plant Gardening Workshop
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
- define the principles of waterwise gardening
- identify native plants
- review the benefits of native plants
- teach how and where to grow native plants
- offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
- inform how to create special natural habitats; meadows, thickets, woodlands
- discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
- include an informative tour of the microirrigation system in the native plant garden
Location: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Victoria, B.C.
To register call 250-479-0211 (classes fill up quickly)

Feb 27, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
The Coastal Invasive Plant Committee (CIPC) 2008 Forum and AGM
This year the CIPC annual forum will highlight the concept of developing an invasive plant strategy for our region. We are lining up some great presentations including:
- Concepts and examples of regional IP strategies
- Invasive grasses in coastal BC
- Social marketing, the community and invasive plants
- Moving forward with a PMP for our region
- Technical IP presentations
- Provincial IP update
You can look forward to contributing to the CIPC priority setting for 2008 and stakeholder break-out group discussions. In addition, we will have display and poster presentations, door prizes and of course, good food
Location: Beban Park Recreation Center, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, B.C.
To register please contact Wendy Tyrell by phone (250) 857-2472 or email

Feb 29 - Mar 2
Certified Organic Associations of B.C. - Annual Conference & Trade Show
This year’s conference theme is “SHADES OF GREEN: MAKING ORGANICS EVEN GREENER”. Workshops in the program will address current and looming issues for farming, food security and the environment in Canada and around the world. One of the ways to ensure that there’s community involvement in these issues is to offer “eaters” the opportunity to learn about them from people who work in the “fields” producing our food. To encourage public participation, the conference planning committee has broadened the scope of the workshop offerings and has opened up some parts of the conference to the public – the reception on Friday; the Saturday workshops and films; and the banquet and Revolutionary Farmers’ Coffee House on Saturday evening. Friday evening, before the opening reception, there will be a facilitated discussion of the impact of the recently instituted Meat Regulations. On Saturday, the plenary session will feature farmers, scientists and environmentalists speaking about the environmental impacts of organic production and how we can reduce our effect on the earth even further.
For more information please visit the COABC website.

Mar 1, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Composting Basics
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Free
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

Mar 1, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Courtenay - Seedy Saturday
Filberg Center, Courtenay
Please visit their website for more information:
http://www.cvseeds.bc.ca/

Mar 1, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
Orchard Mason Bees
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Compost Club members receive the first 6 workshops free, additional workshops are $13.50 each. Non-members: $15.00
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

Mar 1, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
Organic Gardening - Spring Planning with Grant Watson
This is a hands-on workshop, held in a home garden. The emphasis is on planning, in particular for annual and perennial food crops, but we will also discuss how to integrate these in with your ornamentals. Topics covered are:
- Site Selection
- Garden Layout
- Crop Selection
- Bed Preparation
- Planting (the hands-on part)
Bring a notebook and proper gardening gear.
Loction: East Vancouver
Cost: $30.00
To register, contact Grant at 604-872-4060, grant@gourmetgardens.ca

Mar 1, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability: What is it? with David Suzuki
For over three decades, David Suzuki has been Canada's foremost environmental conscience. From his experiments with fruit flies to his warnings about genetically modified food, Suzuki has made science relevant, interesting and full of wonder to his audiences. As a broadcaster for the CBC, he has issued frank warnings against industry, the economy and his fellow scientists. Passionate and outspoken, he has also won his fair share of critics. But despite, or perhaps because of this, Suzuki remains undeterred in his message.
Cost: FREE
Location: University of British Columbia, Woodward Instructional Resources Centre, Lecture Hall No. 2 , Vancouver, B.C.
For more information please visit http://vaninst.ca/VbSuzuki2.html

Mar 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Nanaimo - Seedy Sunday
Bowen park Auditorium, Nanaimo, B.C.

Mar 2, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Native Plant Gardening Workshop
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
- define the principles of waterwise gardening
- identify native plants
- review the benefits of native plants
- teach how and where to grow native plants
- offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
- inform how to create special natural habitats; meadows, thickets, woodlands
- discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
- include an informative tour of the microirrigation system in the native plant garden
Location: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Victoria, B.C.
To register call 250-479-0211 (classes fill up quickly)

Mar 3, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Growing local organic wheat for specialty markets with Sharon Rempel
The workshop is an opportunity for organic farmers and other interested parties to explore the basics of planning, producing and marketing locally produced wheat for specialty markets. This will include a discussion about matching varieties to local growing conditions, equipment requirements, seed storage basics and sourcing seed.
Location: 2nd floor, Shoal Center, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, B.C.
Cost: $50.00
To register send a cheque payable to Sharon Rempel to 3741 Metchosin Road, Victoria, B.C. V9C 4A8. Workshop limited to 25 people.

Mar 3, 4:00 pm
Application Deadline - "Sowing Seeds" Organic Farming Apprenticeship - UBC
This eight-month, part time (20 hours/week) apprenticeship offers instruction and daily work experience in small-scale organic farming. In a balanced, hands-on learning approach, participants work alongside staff in the greenhouse, gardens, fields, and orchards, as well as attend talks and workshops, demonstrations, and field trips. The program is designed as an entry point for aspiring growers, educators and agricultural professionals.
For more information please visit http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/ubcfarm/apprenticeship.php

Mar 5, 8:00 am - 9:30 a.m.
The Art of Supervision with Barbara Adams of HR Architects.
Managing for Sustainability - Leadership Skills for Women Working in Agriculture
This session will equip managers and supervisors with relevant content and tools to help them build high retention workplaces. Participants will leave with a clearer picture of the dynamics of employee retention and be able to implement "best practice" ideas to help lower turnover, improve employee satisfaction, and enhance employee productivity.
Location: Boundary Bay Earthwise Garden, 6400 3rd Avenue & Boundary Bay Road,
Tsawwassen, BC
Cost: $30.00 for non-members. Registration fees include a
light breakfast provided by Ambiente Cafe & Bistro. Pre-registration is
required as space is limited.
The registration form and information on the workshops can be found at the
Earthwise web-site at www.drsociety.bc.ca or call Earthwise at
604-946-9828.

Mar 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cobble Hill - Seedy Saturday
Cobble Hill Hall

Mar 8 & 9, Sat 1:00 - 5:00, Sun 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Dynamic Governance with Eric Bowers
Imagine you have just left a meeting and everyone is feeling inspired and energized. Every voice counted. The meeting facilitation enc ouraged connection and effective use of time. Brainstorming was fun and focused. Decisions were made efficiently and with everyone in sync. "It's phenomenal how dynamic governance accesses and makes available all the intelligence of the group." Come and explore how dynamic governance structure and decision making tools can inspire your organization to move forward collectively with clarity and efficiency.
Cost: $230.00 / person - group discounts
Location: Royal Roads University, Victoria, B.C.
For registration and other information please see the following link
http://organicislands.ca/DynamicGovernanceSeminars.pdf

Mar 9, 1:00p.m.- 3:00p.m. (bring your own lunch)
SOUL Meeting - Victoria
1:00 - 2:00 pm board meeting
2:00 - 3:00 pm general discussion, information exchange, socializing
Location: 3485 Upper Terrace, Victoria

Mar 11 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Land Development and The Environment presented by BC Nature and B.C. Ministry of Environment
A one-day workshop for environmental stewards and engaged citizens. How to
- Develop with care for the environment
- Plan your community with care for the environment
- Protect species at risk and other valuable resources
- Participate in land development decisions, by undewrstanding the roles of responsible citizens
- Effectively communicate your messages, and
- Use "Develop with Care: Environmental guidelines for urban and rural land development in British Columbia", Community Mapping Network, and other resources
Location: Courtenay Area, B.C.
Cost: Free, lunch provided - Register by Mar 2!
To register, call 250-954-0100, or email patrick@coastalrevelations.com, BC Nature

Mar 11 & 12 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dry Stone Wall Workshop with national expert John Shaw-Rimmington of The Dry Stone Wall Association of Canada
Two day workshop in the techniques of freestanding dry stone walls. Hands-on instruction includes:
- general methods of dry stone walling with random stone
- one-over-two construction
- batter
- foundation preparation
- shaping & splitting stones
- straight & curved walls
- vertical coping
Location: Northwest landscape & Stone Supply, 5883 Byrne Rd., Burnaby, B.C.
Cost: $420.00, class size limited to 10 students
To register phone Krista Manton 604-574-7773 or email kmanton@bclna.com

Mar 13, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
SOUL Meeting - Vancouver (Burnaby)
Location: Lunchroom - Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C.
For more information about joining SOUL Vancouver or participating in the local meetings please contact Martin Harcourt, phone: 778-228-0005

Mar 13 & 14 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dry Stone Wall Workshop with national expert John Shaw-Rimmington of The Dry Stone Wall Association of Canada
Two day workshop in the techniques of freestanding dry stone walls. Hands-on instruction includes:
- general methods of dry stone walling with random stone
- one-over-two construction
- batter
- foundation preparation
- shaping & splitting stones
- straight & curved walls
- vertical coping
Location: Northwest landscape & Stone Supply, 5883 Byrne Rd., Burnaby, B.C.
Cost: $420.00, class size limited to 10 students
To register phone Krista Manton 604-574-7773 or email kmanton@bclna.com

Mar 14 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Land Development and The Environment presented by BC Nature and B.C. Ministry of Environment
A one-day workshop for environmental stewards and engaged citizens. How to
- Develop with care for the environment
- Plan your community with care for the environment
- Protect species at risk and other valuable resources
- Participate in land development decisions, by undewrstanding the roles of responsible citizens
- Effectively communicate your messages, and
- Use "Develop with Care: Environmental guidelines for urban and rural land development in British Columbia", Community Mapping Network, and other resources
Location: Nanaimo, B.C.
Cost: Free, lunch provided - Register by Mar 2!
To register, call 250-954-0100, or email patrick@coastalrevelations.com, BC Nature

Mar 14 & 15, Friday evening and all day Saturday
Compost Educator Volunteer Training
This two day course covers a wide range of topics including basic backyard composting, worm composting, hot composting, trenching, sheet mulching, organic veggie gardening/soil management . Participants are fully trained in the Centre's outreach procedures and are given a detailed site tour.
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: $100.00, $85.00 returned after 30 hour practicum
To register please call 386-WORM for an application form

Mar 15 - Oct 21 (14 Saturdays, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
The New Victory Gardern - 12 Steps to Sustainable Home Grown Food Production - An Organic Approach with Carolyn Herriott
As gardeners, we can take the load off the planet by growing more food - and it's easier than you might think. In this inspiring new course, highly regarded organic gardener Carolyn Herriot shares tips and techniques for creating edible landscapes a New Victory Garden that will provide organic vegetables, fruits and herbs all year round. This course will help you join the expanding "Grow Your Own" movement. Regional food production creates greater food security and sustainable local food systems. Learn to create and maintain healthy soil that can grow the nutritious food needed to nurture healthy communities.
Location: Glendale Gardens and Woodland - 505 Quayle Road Victoria, BC
Cost: $650 Includes all session texts and handouts (HCP Members may apply CE Credits). Individual sessions may be attended (space providing). HCP Members $45 or 3 CE Credits - Non-Members $55
More info: http://www.hcp.bc.ca/victorygarden.html
Register by calling:(250) 479-6162 or Fax (250) 479-6047 or email info@hcp.bc.ca

Mar 15 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
From the Ground Up (Session 1 of The New Victory Garden) with Carolyn Herriott
Explore the foundation of productive healthy organic food gardens, soil building, companion planting, crop rotations and the vital role of wildlife.
Location: Glendale Gardens and Woodland - 505 Quayle Road Victoria, BC
Cost: $55 (space providing).
More info: http://www.hcp.bc.ca/victorygarden.html
Register by calling:(250) 479-6162 or Fax (250) 479-6047 or email info@hcp.bc.ca

Mar 17
Tree Pruning presented by Arboriculture Canada
This course is designed to help you understand trees and introduce modern pruning techniques and terminology. Natural target pruning will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Tree biology, physiology, structure, dynamics will be introduced. Pruning tools and equipment will also be discussed.
Location: Queen's Park at the City of New Westminister
Vancouver, BC
Cost: $325
nancy@arborcanada.com
1-877-268-8733

Mar 20, 8:00 am - 9:30 a.m.
Clear Communication with Lorraine Hall from Fraser Health
Managing for Sustainability - Leadership Skills for Women Working in Agriculture
Location: Boundary Bay Earthwise Garden, 6400 3rd Avenue & Boundary Bay Road,
Tsawwassen, BC
Cost: $30.00 for non-members. Registration fees include a
light breakfast provided by Ambiente Cafe & Bistro. Pre-registration is
required as space is limited.
The registration form and information on the workshops can be found at the
Earthwise web-site at www.drsociety.bc.ca or call Earthwise at
604-946-9828.

Mar 20, 7:00pm
To The Rescue Protecting BC's Biodiversity with the David Suzuki Foundation's Linsay Coulter
B.C. is home to the majority of Canada's bird species, freshwater fish, and
butterflies. Find out more about the survival challenges for more than 1,300
species at risk of disappearing and how you can help protect them.
Location: UVic, MacLaurin Bldg, Rm D-110, Victoria
Cost: $2.00 for non-members.
www.NPSG.ca
250-595-5820.

Mar 28, 8:00 am - 9:30 a.m.
Conflict Resolution with Nancy Baker with the Justice Institute
Managing for Sustainability - Leadership Skills for Women Working in Agriculture
Location: Boundary Bay Earthwise Garden, 6400 3rd Avenue & Boundary Bay Road,
Tsawwassen, BC
Cost: $30.00 for non-members. Registration fees include a
light breakfast provided by Ambiente Cafe & Bistro. Pre-registration is
required as space is limited.
The registration form and information on the workshops can be found at the
Earthwise web-site at www.drsociety.bc.ca or call Earthwise at
604-946-9828.

Mar 29, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Native Plant Gardening Workshop
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
- define the principles of waterwise gardening
- identify native plants
- review the benefits of native plants
- teach how and where to grow native plants
- offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
- inform how to create special natural habitats; meadows, thickets, woodlands
- discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
- include an informative tour of the microirrigation system in the native plant garden
Location: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Victoria, B.C.
To register call 250-479-0211 (classes fill up quickly)

Mar 29 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Composting Systems (Session 2 of The New Victory Garden) with Carolyn Herriott
Learn how to build a 3-bin composting system and make the best 'black gold' ever, using free recycled materials. Bring a hammer!
Location: Glendale Gardens and Woodland - 505 Quayle Road Victoria, BC
Cost: $55 (space providing).
More info: http://www.hcp.bc.ca/victorygarden.html
Register by calling:(250) 479-6162 or Fax (250) 479-6047 or email info@hcp.bc.ca

Mar 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
Introduction to Permaculture Principles
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Compost Club members receive the first 6 workshops free, additional workshops are $13.50 each. Non-members: $15.00
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

Mar 29, 7:30 p.m.
Air Pollution: How We Treat the Atmosphere Like a Sewer with Douw Steyn
When most of us think of air pollution, images of factories belching smoke or vehicles leaving behind a cloud of soot often come to mind. Such conditions led to historical episodes of deadly air pollution—the most notorious being the great London smog in December of 1952 when there were approximately 12,000 excess deaths resulting from a 5-day period of intense air pollution. With growing worldwide industrialization, emissions have increased and become more widespread. The introduction of more complex fuels, and combustion occurring in a wider range of conditions, has led to growing toxicity of emissions, and increasingly evident effects on ecosystems
Cost: FREE
Location: University of British Columbia, Woodward Instructional Resources Centre, Lecture Hall No. 2 , Vancouver, B.C.
For more information please visit http://vaninst.ca/VbSteyn.html

Mar 31 - Apr 19 (9 sessions)
Organic Gardening - Increasing Your Yield with Mary Alice Johnson & Tina Fraser
Mondays & Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Raise beautiful organic vegetables and fruits year round! Learn techniques used in organic farming including building your soil, avoiding pests, planning your calendar year, saving your own seeds and planting difficult crops. This popular course includes three Saturday fieldtrips to local organic farms (Apr. 5, 12, & 19). Bring a sample of your soil to first class for testing.
Cost $270.00
Location: Camosun College, Interurban Campus, Victoria, B.C.
Click here to register (Course # 2008W HORT 566V 001)

Apr 3,4,5
City Repair: The Village Lives
Apr 3 - OUR Ecovillage, Shawnigan Lake, 7:00-10:00pm
Apr 4 - Malaspina College, Nanaimo, 7:00-10:00pm
Apr 5 - Aggie Hall on 1st Ave, Ladysmith, 6:30-10:00pm
This 1 1/4 hour presentation on the story of City Repair brings you numerous inspiring stories of how local communities in Portland, and now in many other cities across the continent, are rebuilding a system of direct, local democracy while reclaiming urban spaces and transforming them into vital, ecological places.
info@ourecovillage.org or 250-743-3067 for more info

Apr 3 7:30pm
Gardening with Native Plants with Judith Cowan
The presentation will cover native plant gardening tips, preferred native plants for Lower Mainland gardens, garden design, and useful lessons Judith has learned during her career.
Location: Vancouver Museum, Local History Laboratory, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
Cost: free

Apr 5, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Abundant Food in the City: An Urban Permaculture Workshop
With Gregoire Lamoureux of the Kootenay Permaculture Institute
We can grow abundant food in the city: it's the 0 mile diet! Come explore how permaculture design principals and techniques can transform our backyards and our public spaces into lush edible landscapes. We'll explore soil fertility, microclimates, guilds, do some hands-on activities and share community strategies for change.
Location: UBC Farm, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $65
http://slas.eventbrite.com or contact Keira McPhee at keiramc@gmail.com. com

Apr 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Composting Basics
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Free
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

Apr 5 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Cool Weather Crops (Session 3 of The New Victory Garden) with Carolyn Herriott
Productive gardens require forethought and planning. In this class decide what to grow and discover how to grow it, as we plan and seed the spring/summer garden for the early crops we want to enjoy.
Location: Glendale Gardens and Woodland - 505 Quayle Road Victoria, BC
Cost: $55 (space providing).
More info: http://www.hcp.bc.ca/victorygarden.html
Register by calling:(250) 479-6162 or Fax (250) 479-6047 or email info@hcp.bc.ca

Apr 5, 6:00pm
You are invited to the Feast. The Land Conservancy will be there with information on the
Conservation Partners Program and Lana Popham will speak to her participation in the program and we hope an update on the Land Assessment issue. All this over a four course gourmet meal sourced within the bio region!
Location: Garry Oak Room, Fairfield Community Place, Victoria
Cost: $30
Cash bar serving Conservation Partners wine and local beer
www.foodroots.ca or call Susan at 595-6742

Apr 7, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Native Plant Gardening Workshop
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
- define the principles of waterwise gardening
- identify native plants
- review the benefits of native plants
- teach how and where to grow native plants
- offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
- inform how to create special natural habitats; meadows, thickets, woodlands
- discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
- include an informative tour of the microirrigation system in the native plant garden
Location: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Victoria, B.C.
To register call 250-479-0211 (classes fill up quickly)

Apr 10, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
SOUL Meeting - Vancouver (Burnaby)
Location: Lunchroom - Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C.
For more information about joining SOUL Vancouver or participating in the local meetings please contact Martin Harcourt, phone: 778-228-0005

Apr 12-13, 9:00-2:00
Creating a Community Garden with Christine Pollard
Christine Pollard will facilitate a 2 day workshop designed to teach you how to gather the human, physical and financial resources of your community to build a garden. The strength of a community comes from the strength of its individuals. The community garden has become a vital tool in strengthening individuals by providing some of our basic human needs: food, exercise, social interaction, independence and self esteem. How do you start a garden in your community? What skills and resources do you need to get started? What skills and resources do you need to keep going?
Location: Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
Cost: $25
http://www.hcp.bc.ca/ce_CommunityGarden.htm

Apr 12, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Native Plant Gardening Workshop
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
- define the principles of waterwise gardening
- identify native plants
- review the benefits of native plants
- teach how and where to grow native plants
- offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
- inform how to create special natural habitats; meadows, thickets, woodlands
- discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
- include an informative tour of the microirrigation system in the native plant garden
Location: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Victoria, B.C.
To register call 250-479-0211 (classes fill up quickly)

Apr 12, 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. (bring your own lunch)
SOUL Meeting - Victoria
12:00 - 1:00 pm board meeting
1:00 - 2:00 pm general discussion, information exchange, socializing
Location: 3485 Upper Terrace, Victoria

Apr 12, 2:00 p.m. POTLUCK!!
Organic Master Gardener Graduation/Victoria Branch Formation
Presenting to the graduating class of spring 2008
Forming the SOUL Victoria Branch
Planning the SOUL Organic Garden Tour
Location: 3485 Upper Terrace, Victoria

Apr 18-20
Design your own Natural House- Ecological Design for homeowners facilitated by Elke Cole
The first step to making the dream of a natural house your reality is creating a design. From choosing a good site, basics of passive solar design, over space saving strategies to choosing the appropriate materials for your project- we will present ideas, exercises, and information, share experiences and support your personal process.
Location: OUR Ecovillage
Cost: $200
info@ourecovillage.org or 250-743-3067 for more info

Apr 19-20, 10:00-3:00pm
Gardening for Wildlife Weekend/Native Plant Sale
Location: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria
http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/plantsale.htm or 250-479-0211

Apr 19, 11:00am
A visit to a native plant valley nursery in a mountain paradise
Here we will wander through Lee Larkin's unique nursery where native plants, representing more than 125 species, are being propagated in their natural environment. We can see early spring flowering bulbs, such as Trillium ovatum, Lilium columbianum, and Erythronium oregonum, and shrubs, such as Ribes sanquineumand Oemleria cerasformis. Lee will tell us about her propagation techniques and her deer deterents. All of this is in magnificient forest setting. We plan to meet at 11 am at Hugh Daubeny's cottage (map will be sent in a separate e-mail) at Ryder Lake high above the Chilliwack River Valley. Bring a bag lunch and Hugh and Marian will supply tea, coffee and juice. After lunch we will walk the twists and turns of the quiet country road leading to the nursery. It will take us about 45 minutes to get there taking time out to examine the roadside vegetatation and look at some spectacular views of mountains, such as Elk, McGuire, and Slesse.
Location: BC's Wild Heritage Plants, Ryder Lake Rd, Ryder Lake
Cost: Free
hdaubeny@shaw.ca or 604-731-8537

Apr 26 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
The Spring/Summer Food Garden (Session 4 of The New Victory Garden) with Carolyn Herriott
Working with Carolyn, in a plot at Glendale, we will till, seed and transplant the cool weather crops.
Location: Glendale Gardens and Woodland - 505 Quayle Road Victoria, BC
Cost: $55 (space providing).
More info: http://www.hcp.bc.ca/victorygarden.html
Register by calling:(250) 479-6162 or Fax (250) 479-6047 or email info@hcp.bc.ca

Apr 26, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
Soil Building and "No Dig" Veggie Gardening
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Compost Club members receive the first 6 workshops free, additional workshops are $13.50 each. Non-members: $15.00
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

Apr 27, 10:00-4:00
VanDusen Plant Sale, Native Plant Selection
Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/vandusen/website/index.htm 604-878-9274

Apr 30
Playing it Safe: Keeping Victoria Beautiful Without Pesticides
Dr. Paul West, professor emeritus in UVic's chemistry department and a
former director of the School of Environmental Studies, will discuss
pesticide use and alternatives for home lawns and gardens. West currently
chairs the Science Advisory Board for Contaminated Sites in British
Columbia as well as the CRD working group, Pesticide Use Reduction
Education (PURE). He is president of the Association of the Chemical
Profession of British Columbia.
Location: Hickman Building, Room 105, University of Victoria
Cost: Free

May 3, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Composting Basics
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Free
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

May 3 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Grow the Best Tomatoes (Session 5 of The New Victory Garden) with Carolyn Herriott
Learn the 4 S's of tomato growing, the advantages of heritage varieties and the top ten tips for producing the highest yields from tomato plants.
Location: Glendale Gardens and Woodland - 505 Quayle Road Victoria, BC
Cost: $55 (space providing).
More info: http://www.hcp.bc.ca/victorygarden.html
Register by calling:(250) 479-6162 or Fax (250) 479-6047 or email info@hcp.bc.ca

May 3, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
Organic Weed & Pest Management
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: Compost Club members receive the first 6 workshops free, additional workshops are $13.50 each. Non-members: $15.00
To register please phone 250-386-WORM

May 8, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
SOUL Meeting - Vancouver (Burnaby)
Location: Lunchroom - Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C.
For more information about joining SOUL Vancouver or participating in the local meetings please contact Martin Harcourt, phone: 778-228-0005

May 8, 7:00pm
Global Warming/Climate Change Free Public Forum with Dr. Richard Hebda
Dr. Hebda will talk about the climate history of BC and the processes of adaptation of natural systems to global warming and climate change – and the urgent need for our own society to recognize and adapt to the coming changes in climate.
Location: Cowichan Community Centre, Heritage Hall, Cowichan

May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Organic Plant Sale
Prepare yourself for our fifth annual organic plant sale! We will have another large selection of plants including annuals and perennial vegetables, ornamentals, and medicinal and herbal plants. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a greater selection of plants and growers. If you are interested in participating as either a vendor or a volunteer, please contact us at the Centre.
Location: Victoria Compost Education Center, 1216 North Park St, Victoria, B.C.

May 10, 12:00 noon - 2 p.m. (bring your own lunch)
SOUL Meeting - Victoria
12:00 - 1:00 pm board meeting
1:00 - 2:00 pm general discussion, information exchange, socializing
Location: 1744 Lee Ave.

May 13, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Green Wall Design 101 - Introductory Course
Through a series of case studies, this course familiarizes participants with existing green wall technologies, their environmental benefits and issues related to their design and construction. This course provides information that you can put to work immediately.
Location: BCIT, Room 481, 555 Seymour St., Vancouver, B.C.
Cost $399.00
More information here
To register please contact Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

May 17 9:00-5:00 and May 18 9:00-4:00
Introduction to Council facilitated by Lori Austein
The ancient council practice of sitting in a circle, speaking and listening from the heart can enrich any relationship—at home, in school, in the workplace, in community. Council is widely used in public and private schools, business organizations and communities around the world.
Location: OUR Ecovillage
Cost: $125-$200 sliding scale for the weekend
info@ourecovillage.org or 250-743-3067 for more info