Monthly Archives: August 2009

Aug 29 | Sustainable Food Fair

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Join us for the LEPS Sustainable Food Fair on Saturday, August 29th, 2009 from 10am to 2pm at the Banquet Hall in the Langley Events Centre.

This is a great way to get to know some of the local producers and processors in our region who are farming in a sustainable manner.

Come taste Langley wines and munch on local food samples.

Tickets are only $15.00 in advance at the LEPS office (#201-4839-221st Street) or $20.00 at the door.

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Langley Events Centre, 7888 – 200th Street.
Contact: Andrea, 604-532-3515 or email: alawseth@tol.bc.ca
Website:  leps.bc.ca

Aug 29 | Beaver Wetland Paddle

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Evening is a good time to spot beavers working on dams and canals. glide along the calm headwaters of the Brunette river, stop by beaver lodges, spot Marsh Wren nests and listen to the wiz of darting dragonflies.

Learn how beavers are important to wetlands and the creatures they support.

Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Burnaby Lake Regional Park
Contact: 604-432-6359, or email: programs.info@metrovancouver.org

Aug 29 | Starry Nights

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Enjoy an enchanted evening illuminated by starlight and lanterns.

Let magical creatures and shadows guide you through the night. Do not be startled by the howls and hoots as you will find out why nocturnal animals make these noises. Bring a flashlight and allow 1 hour for the walk.

FREE family event.

Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Deas Island Regional Park
Contact: Vanessa Lee, 604-224-5739, or email: vanessa.lee@metrovancouver.org

Aug 29 | Night watch at Terra Nova

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Explore Terra Nova Park as the sun goes down and the night creatures come out.

Look for bats and owls and howl at the moon. Bring your own flashlight. Meet at the Community Gardens at the west end of Westminster Highway. Pre-resgistration required.

*Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Time: 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Terra Nova Rural Park
Contact: gohm@richmond.ca

Aug 30 | Pioneer School Day

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Local stewardship groups are providing interactive displays over the summer to help us celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Campbell Valley Regional Park.

The Langley Centennial Museum will host a free drop in program at Lochiel Schoolhouse from 2 to 3:30 PM. No registration is required, come to the Visitor Centre for directions to the school.

Pull on your hiking boots, pack your binoculars and drop in to the Campbell Valley Visitor Centre to start your natural adventure. Families can borrow a free Discovery Pack and go on a self-guided muck-about in pond or forest. Make a craft and play with our tiny tree house and wild puppets.

Field guides are available for adults to identify that local plant or animal. Learn the plant or bird of the week. Volunteer hosts will share their knowledge about the park’s history, wildlife and features. You can become a volunteer host, and need only contribute two 3 hour shifts over the summer.

Please call 604-530-4983 for more information.

Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location:    Campbell Valley Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre is located at the corner of 8th Avenue and 204th Street in Langley, via the South Valley park entrance. Follow the path to the yellow building.
Contact: Lisa Ferris, 604 530-4983, or email lisa.ferris@metrovancouver.org

Lemon Cucumbers Aplenty

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While I’ve been laid up, the garden has been going nuts.  Even though I couldn’t get out of bed, the garden gots lots of attention. Before they headed off to Winnipeg, the boys where great about watering the garden while I was stuck in bed.

Today, EB pulled a passle of these wacky Lemon Cucumbers out of the small front patch next to the driveway.

Sitting in the bowl in the sink, you’d almost think they were actual lemons.  At about the size of a hardball, they’re super tasty, and add an interesting colour to the salad.

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We sure never had round cucumbers back on the farm when I was a kid.  This plant is plenty prolific, so I’ll be pickling these this year as well.

Good to Grow – Author Interview

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Author David Tracey has a new, 6-part series of articles about urban agriculture, currently running in the The Tyee.

The series is called Good to Grow: Raising Food in BC’s Cities.

I recently sat down with David to find out more about the series…

Runs: 11:08

 

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podcast ISBN: 978-1-926758-02-2
podcast and photo © Bigsnit Media Consulting Inc.

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Aug 30 | Artful Sundays – Napier Square

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Artful Sundays is an outdoor, multimedia, visual arts market featuring the work of local artists, live music, artist demonstrations and workshops and more!

Follow the links at  www.britanniacentre.org for more information as well as artists lists.

Time: 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm
Location: In Napier Square (Napier at Commercial Drive)
Coordinator and main contact: Katherine Polgrain (604) 718-5800

Aug 26 | The Gauntlet: A Look at the Emergency Food System

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As we walk in our west side neighbourhoods, many of us run the daily gauntlet of outstretched hands, from the homeless to the NGO’s.

Join author, Spring Gillard for a look at the emergency food system and the charity model and ponder: to give or not to give?

Talk to service providers and learn about food programs on the west side that cater to vulnerable populations, as well as other initiatives that help increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for all.

$35. To register, email: info@gardenheart.ca.

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Location: Walking Tour, Kitsilano Neighbourhood

Aug 22 | Backyard Composting with Spring Gillard

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Want to learn how to compost or get some tips on how to manage your smelly, rat infested bin better?

Is it too dangerous to compost if you live in a non-earthquake proof highrise? Is it ok to put dead pigeons or belly button lint in the bin?

Join Spring Gillard, author of Diary of a Compost Hotline Operator and get all your burning compost questions answered.

Spring does widespread research into urban agriculture worldwide. She is an avid storyteller who believes in the power of humour to convey serious messages.

Pay-What-You-Feel, suggested donation $25-35. Our contributions make it possible for teachers like Spring to expand and deepen the scope of the important educational work they are involved in.
To register, or to host a future backyard composting or other networking workshop, please contact Ross at rmoster@flash.net

Everyone is welcome to attend, but registration is limited to 25 participants. This workshop is jointly presented by Garden Heart Productions and Village Vancouver.

Time: 10am to noon
Location: Near 21st & Main St.