This speech was given by Lisa Matthaus, Chair of the Fernwood NRG Board of Directors, to a meeting of the membership at the Fernwood Community Centre on September 13th, 2013
Lisa Matthaus
Published October 2013
Village Vibe Newspaper
As most of you know, Fernwood NRG has played an important role in the revitalization of Fernwood. In the years between […]
Jesse and Angela transplanting lettuce into the aquaponic bed, with ripe cherry tomatoes ready to harvest in the foreground. Photo: Nate Clark
Mason Street Farm, a quarter-acre market farm on the border of Fernwood, has done some big things in the past year & they are planning to outdo themselves again
Edie IronsPublished October 2013
Village Vibe Newspaper
The […]
You are invited to celebrate National Tree Day at the first annual Plant-a-Fruit-Tree-Day…
When: September 28th, 10am-4pm
Where: Behind the Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue
Free to attend!
Planting of the Fernwood Neighbourhood Orchard
Mini How-to Workshops: Fruit Tree Basics, Pruning, Grafting, Home Orchards, etc.
Fruit & nut tree sales, Info Booths
Live Music + Food Trucks
Followed with a talk by […]
What makes a thriving economy that builds connections between people and the places they live?
Please join us for an engaging and interactive evening with economist, attorney, and award-winning author Michael H. Shuman. Mr. Shuman will share his thoughts on economic development as practiced today, and will set out an alternative set of principles and practices […]
Quiz in the ‘Hood is a fun and entertaining team quiz night written and hosted by Benji Duke. 40 questions will decide who are the champions and who really doesn’t care! It’s nerdy, it’s silly and it gives you something to chew on! Entry is by donation and proceeds go to the Fernwood NRG so […]
Vining Street Block Party, Sunday Sept. 8 2013, noon to 9pm, Vic High Plaza
Laurie RubinPublished August 2013Village Vibe Newspaper Get ready for a party on the plaza! Fun for the whole family. Mark this date in your calendars: Sunday, September 8th. Come and celebrate our vibrant community. The day’s celebrations open with our traditional Mega Garage […]
George Jay Elementary School and their ‘Growing Schools’ garden plots. Photo Mila Czemerys Kate Wallace, Proud PAC PresidentPublished August 2013Village Vibe Newspaper Let’s be honest, George Jay has had a bad reputation for years. I heard about it the moment I gave birth to my first-born. What was the fuss about? Supposedly it gave a poor […]
