Momentum is building for the Victoria Tool Library
›› Edie Irons
A group of residents are working to start a tool library in Victoria—a place where locals can get easy and affordable access to a wide range of tools, and also gain the skills and confidence to use them.
There are successful tool libraries across Canada and North […]
A new chapter for Fernwood’s permaculture garden
›› Ashley M
If you’ve walked by Spring Ridge Commons on Chambers Street lately, you’ve seen that the space is bursting with life. Much of the beautiful greenery are edible and medicinal plants that all are welcome to harvest. With all the growth of spring and summer, this is a […]
AC/BC is all about choppers, friends & supporting community
›› Shannon K. Auringer
FernFest is excited to welcome a new participant to the festivities this year: AC/BC Angels Chopper Bicycle Club. This unique non-profit organization will be bringing a variety of tricked out chopper style bicycles to showcase for the ‘hood. As some of these bikes have […]
Catch a glimpse of Fernwood based artist’s studios during the Annual Fernwood Art Stroll, June 20 & 21 from 11am to 4pm
›› Jillian Player
I’m sitting outside on Margaret Hantiuk’s sunny back deck, gazing out at her established lush garden. We are talking about art—not just her art, but the community of art that makes Fernwood […]
›› Laurie Rubin
The Fernwood Market will be held every Friday evening from 4-8pm on the Vic High School Plaza on Fernwood Road. This market is organized by the volunteers of the Vining Street Party on the Plaza (VS POP).
Fernwood has grown to establish a resilient local economy and the Fernwood Market aims to build this […]
FernFest 2015 planning is officially underway! Every year, our neighbourhood celebration is made possible by many volunteers who generously donate their time. This year FernFest will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20.
We are currently looking for volunteers interested in contributing to this exciting and unique festival. If you want to get involved, take […]
Cool Stuff You Can Do With Fungi: Make your own digester for household waste
Thursday, May 21st from 7-9pm @ Fernwood Community Centre (1240 Gladstone)
Oyster and King Stropharia mushrooms are great at breaking down our household and urban waste.This workshop will offer an overview of some of the cool stuff you can do with fungi where […]
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