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Agriculture for Life - February 23
An invitation to a meeting to introduce Agriculture for Life, share information on agriculture education programs, and have a discussion on a preferred future for agriculture education programs. The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23rd in Stony Plain at the Multicultural Centre. For more information or to RSVP please email judyu@multicentre.org.When: 23 February 2012 06:00 PM
GFSA: How Communities are Creating Local Food Systems
WISDOM’S WELL SERIES: GROWING FOOD SECURITY in ALBERTA: HOW COMMUNITIES ARE CREATING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMSWhere: SOUTHMINSTER-STEINHAUER UNITED CHURCH, 10740 19 Avenue, Edmonton
Local food is on the minds of many these days. This session will introduce participants to food security, food sovereignty and the innovative S.E.L.R.S. initiative that focuses on creating a Sustainable, Equitable, Local and Regional System for food in central Alberta. Susan Roberts is the owner of Community Building Resources and the coordinator of Growing Food Security in Alberta. She uses an ‘Asset-Based Community Building’ approach in her work as a facilitator, project leader, manager, community coach, adult educator and speaker. Susan is an avid runner, biker and gardener and a very proud grandmother. Cost: No Charge. Register with St. Stephen's College by calling: 780 439 7311 or e-mail: st.stephens@ualberta.ca
When: 24 February 2012 07:00 PM
QMCG Speaker Night: April 10
The Queen Mary Park Community League is hosting a Speaker Evening in support of the Queen Community Garden. Tue. April 10, 2012, 7:30 – 9 p.m. QMP Community Hall, 10844 117 Street. Everyone welcome. Free admission; donations in support the Queen Community Garden gratefully accepted. Refreshments will be served.Download the PDF
When: 10 April 2012 07:30 PM
SFE Annual Community Garden Potluck - April 14th
SFE's Annual Community Garden Potluck is scheduled for Sat. April 14th at St. Andrew's Centre (111th Avenue & 128th Street) in the Auditorium. We invite all current and interested community gardeners (and their families) throughout the Capital region to come share their experiences, hear from gardening experts, bring their children to enjoy crafts, games and activities, renew your Community Garden Associate Membership (with the opportunity to participate in the SEED swap) and enjoy the chance to network around this annual potluck social. There is no charge for this event although donations to support SFE's programs are always welcome. For the Potluck portion, please ensure you bring your own plate, cup and cutlery as well as a dish that will feed between 3-4 people. More information on registration and speakers TBA.Download the PDF
When: 14 April 2012 11:00 AM
