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Volunteer Opportunity: Kitchen Helper at the Fernwood Community Centre

Fernwood NRG Volunteer Kitchen Helper

Description of duties

Help prepare and serve food for various programs at the Fernwood Community Centre including daily snacks and hot lunch program
Learn and implement various food preparation and cooking techniques
Maintain dish duties and general kitchen upkeep
Help with food rotation
Picking up food donations from community […]

By |July 11th, 2017|News|0 Comments

Picot Night Markets – Thursdays, July-August 2017

Every Thursday in July and August, Fernwood will be the place to be. Join us for the Picot Night Markets from 4-9pm and enjoy a beautiful curation of local artists, food, and music. Celebrate our local makers with your family and friends; with pottery, clothing, mini-pies, candles, skincare, jewelry and more, you’ll be sure to […]

By |July 5th, 2017|Events, News|1 Comment

Limited tickets left for Fernwood Bites – June 18, 2017

Tickets are going quick for our much-loved annual fundraiser Fernwood Bites.

Bring your dad this Father’s Day! Bring your best friend! Bring your sweetheart! Join us and taste the best food and drink Southern Vancouver Island has to offer. This event is not to be missed. Set in beautiful Fernwood Square, Fernwood Bites is a magical experience. Live […]

By |June 4th, 2017|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

FernFest – June 16 & 17, 2017

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 2nd, 2017|Buzz, Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Food Growing Workshops in Fernwood

>> Alex Harned

Fernwood NRG is excited to offer a series of summer growing and food cultivation workshops to help boost your green thumb curiosity and provide a chance to learn something new in your community. Book your spot today by calling 250-381-1552 ext.100.

Introduction to Permaculture
Th. June 29 6 – 9pm, 1/$25 – $35 (sliding scale)
Explore […]

By |June 2nd, 2017|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

Organic Pest and Disease Management

>> Alysha Punnett, Site Manager & Community Education Coordinator, Compost Education Centre

Gardening season is here!  And so are all the things that eat your garden!  Here we discuss The Big 3: aphids, slugs and cutworms.

Aphids

There are green, brown, black and dusty grey aphids, all active at various times of the growing season (lucky us!).  They […]

By |June 2nd, 2017|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Volunteer at FernFest 2017!

Hey amazing people and lovers of Fernwood,

Happy FernFest! The time has come for us to celebrate community in the heart of our neighbourhood, Fernwood Square. We couldn’t put on this neighbourhood celebration without the help and energy of our generous volunteers. If you’re interested in being a part of the community, meeting new people, sharing in […]

By |May 5th, 2017|Events, News|0 Comments