Farm Gate Market is BACK!!!!  

 Wednesday, April 2nd, 3-6 PM.    Runs weekly until October 29th.    Roberts Creek Hall  Contact Billy hume farmgatekeeper <at> gmail.com for more information

The Organic Farmer  with David Steele
 
Saturday, March 29th  At the Art Centre   5714 Medusa st., Sechelt   7pm to 9pm:
 
As a storyteller, David explores his 66 years of connection to the land and the role of the farmer in a sense of self and community.  This journey is an exploration through photographs and stories from his experience as an organic farmer in Manitoba.  He hopes you will gain a better understanding of the role of the farmer at heart of all communities. Lets plant a few seeds of thanks for farmers and the fruits of their labors.  Door fee is by donation

Presented by the Live and Learn Program of One Straw Society.  Funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for seniors grant  Spaces are limited, so register today:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

Grafting Fruit Trees
Sunday, March 30th   Rockwood Centre   5511 Shorncliffe Sechelt   1pm to 3pm:

Heinz Engelmann   In this workshop, Heinz will teach us about different kinds of grafting and what situations to use them in.  He will also discuss the varieties of rootstock, how to make the perfect cut, how to seal the wound and what to look for in the months after the graft.  We will then all get a chance to do some hands on grafting with samples Heinz will provide.  By the end of the workshop you will be able to graft onto your own trees.      Class fee is $15 - Please pre-register for this event!

 Presented by the Live and Learn Program of One Straw Society   Funded by Vancouver Coastal Health's SMARTFund.
Spaces are limited, so register today: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 
Free Ground Level Introduction to Permacutlure

Sunday March 16, 11am - 5:30pm

 http://www.gaiacraft.com/gaiacraft-courses/category/introduction-to-permaculture-classes

 Join Delvin Solkinson and Kym Chi with a group of conscious learners in a free introduction to permaculture day in the Heart Gardens, Gumboot Gardens, Elphinstone Rainforest and Mandala Beach of Roberts Creek. Pilgrimage in carpools to the Sunshine Coast, a short ferry ride from Vancouver, to experience a unique and creative introduction to the permaculture paradigm.

 After thirteen successful runs of this free intro day, its been a great experience for people who are new to permaculture as well as those who are deeply experienced.

There is a limited space so please RSVP to confirm your attendance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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