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Gardening for One Thousand Years – September, 14 2016

Gardening for One Thousand Years – An Evening with Richard Walker

Richard Walker has 40+ years experience as a Food Forester. In celebration of his new book, Food Forestry North of the 49th, we have invited him back to Victoria for an evening presentation & talk on Wednesday, September 14th from 6:30-8:30pm.

$20/person

His book will be for […]

By |September 1st, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Community Weave

›› Mila Czemerys & Beth Threlfall

The Community Weave Art Project is an artistic endeavor conceived for FernFest by local artist Beth Threlfall and Fernwood NRG. The weave consists of plain cotton t-shirts and was created over a span of roughly 14 hours by over a hundred people in Fernwood.

The loom—inspired by similar ­projects found on […]

By |August 30th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Tony Sprackett: Art activist advocate

Photographer Tony Sprackett has been around the ­neighbourhood for a very long time

›› Jillian Player

In the early 80s, he worked at the ­Prancing Pony Restaurant before ­becoming ­part-owner, turning it into the Soho ­Village Bistro. Additionally, he is a long-time ­resident at Spring Ridge Housing Co-op, the president of the Fernwood ­Community Association (a position […]

By |August 30th, 2016|Artist's Aside, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Keep your garden beds awake this winter!

There are many benefits to living in Victoria, and our climate is certainly one of them! The temperate weather allows the opportunity to grow food in your garden year round and the Victoria Compost Education Centre (CEC) is ready to help you do just that! Following the success of their popular annual Spring Organic Plant […]

By |August 25th, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Ready to Rent RentSmart Course – Starting September 26, 2016

Learn how to plan for better housing, identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant; improve your chances for getting the housing you need, learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. At the completion of the course you will receive a RentSmart certificate which is recognized by […]

By |August 24th, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Summer Night Market in the Square – August 11, 18 & 25, 2016

Stroll through the heart of Fernwood on Thursday nights in August and check out locally made paintings, textiles, candles, skin care, jewelry and more

>> Arielle Moore

Night markets are coming to Fernwood Square this summer! For three Thursday nights in August, Picot will be filling the square with local creative vendors and a small selection of […]

By |August 17th, 2016|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

FernFest 2017 – June 16 & 17 | Fernwood Square

The scoop on Fernwood’s 22nd Annual celebration of art, music and community

>> Mila Czemerys

June is here. That means it’s time to kick off the summer with FernFest!

Fernwood NRG is pleased to bring you the 22nd Annual FernFest, Fernwood’s neighbourhood celebration of local music, arts and community building.

Everyone is invited to join the free, family friendly fun […]

By |June 10th, 2016|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments