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Past Events (3,774)
September 17Thursday
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*Kits Village September Free Plastic Recycling Depot @the Westside Community Food Market
September 17, 2015 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Westside Community Food Market Kits Plastic Recycling Depot 5:30-7 pm. Please arrive no later than 6:45. During the summer, the depot will be at the Westside Community Food Market. Thurs July 16 Thurs August 13 Thurs September 1… Organized by Alison Bealy, Ross Moster, Charlotte Roth, and Kits Village | Type: kitsilano, recycling, zero waste
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Painting Fall with Watercolour
September 17, 2015 from 10am to 12:30pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden September 17 to October 15. ** NOTE: This class takes place every Thursday for five weeks. Express the beautiful colours of the fall season through watercolour. Susan’s group and individual instruct… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: painting, vandusen, watercolour
September 14Monday
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SFU Philosophers' Café: Alternative Currencies - What Do We Value?
September 14, 2015 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Vancouver Public Library (Kitsilano branch) We will discuss alternative currencies, gifts and how monetizing the exchange process can influence societal values and ideals. What do we value? What do we expect from giving and gifting? Free. No r… Organized by SFU Philosophers Cafe | Type: kitsilano, public, forum
September 12Saturday
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*Seedy Saturday: Preparing your garden for winter
September 12, 2015 from 11am to 1pm – Vancouver Public Library - Kensington branch This workshop will cover everything you need to know about winter gardening. Instructor Jennifer Lipka from West Coast Seeds will teach you about taking care of your soil in colder weather, cover cro… Organized by Cedar Cottage Food Network & Vancouver Public Library | Type: kensington, cedar, cottage, workshop
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Introduction to Bird Watching
September 12, 2015 from 10am to 12pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden From Anna’s hummingbirds to bald eagles, the Garden is frequented by many species of birds. Join VanDusen’s long-time birding guide, Jeremy Gordon, for the basics on bird watching. He will discuss be… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: vandusen, birding, outdoors
September 9Wednesday
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Cover Cropping Workshop
September 9, 2015 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm – City Beet Farm Cover cropping is a key practice in Organic and sustainable agriculture. When utilized effectively cover cropping can be a means of building soil and fertility, managing water, preventing erosion, br… Organized by Karly Pinch | Type: vancouver, urban, farming/gardening
September 8Tuesday
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SFU Bike Cafe: The Green Wave - How Can Vancouver Create Copenhagen-Like Bicycle (Bike Café)
September 8, 2015 from 6pm to 7:30pm – Musette Caffè Although the City of Vancouver is off to a good start, to really achieve greenest city status, much more bicycle infrastructure is required. How can we involve people in achieving Copenhagen-like imp… Organized by SFU Philosophers Cafe, SFU City Program | Type: downtown, public, forum
August 31Monday
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Introduction to Irrigation Systems
August 31, 2015 from 3pm to 6pm – UBC Farm This Vancouver Urban Farming Society workshop will cover the basic anatomy of an irrigation system and its different components as well as selection of appropriate system for different crops, spaces,… Organized by Karly Pinch | Type: vancouver, urban, farming/gardening
August 30Sunday
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Winter Container Food Gardening Workshop
August 30, 2015 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm – Burnaby Village Museum Organised by Burnaby Food first Get set for the winter growing season. Learn how to grow and keep your winter garden safe from frost and grow fresh food including lettuces, kale, pea shoots, garlic a… Organized by Burnaby Village Museum | Type: burnaby, workshop
August 23Sunday
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Workshop : Preserving Your Harvest
August 23, 2015 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm – Burnaby Village Museum Organized by Burnaby Food First Andrea demonstrates easy ways to preserve your harvest and make low cost, healthy and delicious snacks to enjoy. Led by Andrea Potter, Chef and Holistic Nutritionist L… Organized by Burnaby Village Museum | Type: burnaby, workshop
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Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre) Next depot: Thursday, June 15th
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