>> Margaret Hantiuk
This fall, don’t be so quick to rake your leaves up and give them away to the municipality to compost: save them for your own leaf mold, one of the best soil enhancers – for free I now rake leaves off of my lawn, sidewalks and patio straight onto my garden beds! I […]
Holiday Emporium allows students to shop for affordable gifts for their family members
>> Beth Threlfall
Many organizations are looking for donations at this time of year, but the difference with the annual L’Ecole George Jay Elementary School Holiday Emporium is that we’re seeking household goods, not cash. George Jay’s Holiday Emporium offers a low-cost way for […]
>> Ben Clark
While boulevard gardens are a common thing in and around Oaklands, there is currently no community garden in the neighbourhood. A survey was done recently to ask residents if they support the Oaklands Community Association working toward building a community garden, and what type of garden they would like to see.
Gardens in parks […]
Accessing the foods you need and desire can be an important aspect in feeling settled in a community. Some newcomers, such as refugees, may look to be connected with local and healthy food, particular culturally relevant ingredients or even just grocery stores in general. The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) provides services for immigrant […]
When: Sunday, December 6, 2015 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: 1240 Gladstone Ave (Fernwood Community Center)
This workshop will discuss the theory behind how fungi break down chemical pollutants – including oil and pesticides – extract or bind heavy metals and radiation; filter water; and initiate and support many lifecycles that help regenerate ecosystems. We will talk […]
Calling all vinyl junkies, CD collectors and music memorabilia maniacs!
Vancouver Island’s largest record fair is back in Fernwood this month. Look forward to 50 tables full of records; all musical genres will be represented. You can’t even imagine what treasures you may behold in these stacks of vinyl. There will be collections from all over […]
›› Lee Herrin
Ten years ago on August 1st, 2005 Fernwood NRG (then the Fernwood Community Centre Society) took possession of the Cornerstone Building (1301-1313 Gladstone Avenue). Although it is hard to believe, things were very different in Fernwood then. The Cornerstone Building had been boarded up for over a year, neighbourhood businesses were struggling, the […]
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