Foxglove Farm's Centre for Arts, Ecology and Agriculture presents a stimulating program series of celebrity farmers, chefs and artists.
Field to Plate workshop
June 13th, 2010
Details :www.foxglovefarmbc.ca
Next week on June 13th, we still have space in our 'Field to Plate' workshop. Chef Andrea Carlson, executive chef at Vancouver's renowned Bishop's Restaurant and farmer and author, Michael Ableman will take you from the fields into the kitchen with a focus on seasonal spring greens.
June 19th - Ecologist, author and eco-maven, Briony Penn, is offering 'The Art of Wild Crafting', an exploration through the fields and forests around Foxglove Farm, gathering, identifying, crafting and cooking with native plants.
June 23 & 24 - Eliot Coleman, author of the New Organic Grower, will be sharing his knowledge gained from 40 years of organic farming. This is Eliot's only West Coast appearance and a valuable opportunity to learn about year-round vegetable production from one of the masters.
Organic Islands Festival & Sustainability Expo
July 10 & 11, 2010
10am-5pm Glendale Gardens, Victoria, BC, Just north of Camosun College Interurban Campus
Details :www.organicislands.ca
Free vehicle parking-Beaver Lake Road
Valet bike parking by donation-Interurban entrance only
Canada's largest outdoor green festival
150 Exhibits
Solar Powered
Near Zero Waste
Green Shopping
North Saanich Flavor Trail Local Farm Weekend
Date: August 21 & 22, 2010
Details: www.NorthSaanich.ca
The fourth annual North Saanich Flavor Trail will be held on August 21 & 22, 2010.
This is a tour of North Saanich farms, wineries, markets and restaurants to showcase North Saanich food production of the District of North Saanich. The North Saanich Agricultural Advisory Commission is organizing the event with the sponsorship of the District of North Saanich. This event will be an exciting weekend, where participants will be able to view and experience some hands on activities at our local farms