FarmFolk CityFolk Summer Farm Camp
July 18 – Aug 15, 2012
A great opportunity for the next generation of farmers to sink their hands into the earth and learn about ecologically sound food production. Camp will take place on Fraser Common Farm Co-op in Aldergrove on four consecutive Wednesdays (July 18th, 25th, August 1st, 8th), and then one Wednesday selling produce to the public at the Langley Community Farmers Market (August 15th).
For kids aged 6 to 12, and their parents (optional). Camp will run from 10am to 3pm each Wednesday at the farm, and from 2pm to 6pm the last day at the Farmers Market. Cost will be $150 for all 5 sessions.
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Visionary farmer Joel Salatin coming to Foxglove Farm
Seats still available! Joel Salatin is bringing his self-described lunatic farmer vision and philosophy to Foxglove Farm on Salt Spring Island for a workshop on pastured livestock and sustainable agriculture on June 20-21. Salatin raises grass-fed cattle and “beyond organic” chicken and pork on his 550-acre, pasture-based Polyface Farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Practicing what he calls “a relationship-dense production model that yields far more per acre than industrial models”, Salatin demonstrates the symbiosis between farmers, fields, and animals.
Wednesday, 20 June, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, 21 June, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $195 plus HST (includes lunch)
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Passport to Permaculture: Urban Agriculture Kids Camp
The World In A Garden is happy to present Passport to Permaculture, a summer camp where kids learn about food and ecology following the 3 ethics of permaculture: care of all people, care of the earth & fair share. Throughout this weeklong camp, kids receive stamps in their “Passport to Permaculture” as they complete activities on the topics of nutrition, urban agriculture, biodiversity, local food, multiculturalism, ethical business and more! The camp features guest speakers, a pizza-making field trip to Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company and a camper-run farm market.
Dates & Times: July 9-13 & July 23-27 | 9am-3pm
Location: The World In A Garden, West 57th & East Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Ages: 5-12
After/before care is available upon request
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH URBAN DIGS FARM (Burnaby)
Farm fresh food. From our house to your home.
There’s always lots of work to do on the farm and sometimes it can get overwhelming. So its nice to know that there are friendly, helpful folks out there who are willing to pitch in and lend a hand! If hard work and tasty food sounds like your idea of a good time, we invite you to join us!
