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In the past, seed production was localized by necessity and tradition. However, in just a couple of generations, fewer farmers and gardeners are saving their own seed. Within modern agriculture, less value has been placed on regionally-adapted seed, and seed systems have become increasingly centralized. The result has been a marked loss […]
NEW! Fernwood NRG now offers an exciting Spring Break Camp! Join us for outdoor adventures, sports, arts and crafts, science experiments, Theme Days, movies, and exploring our very own community garden and orchard. Out trips include going to the beach, Beacon Hill Park, or cultural events around the city depending on the weather. With the […]
Learn about the many cool things you can do with mushrooms on Tuesday evenings at the Cornerstone Cafe
›› Danielle Stevenson
This March, D.I.Y. Fungi is partnering with Fernwood NRG to bring this free lecture series to Fernwood. Join us on Tuesdays at 7:00pm at the Cornerstone Café to learn about the amazing world of mushrooms.
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›› Lee Herrin
This coming spring marks ten years since Fernwood NRG’s Board of Directors sat down to confront the brutal fact that the heart of our neighbourhood, the Fernwood village, was unhealthy—and that, more importantly, neither the government nor the private sector had the means or the tools to fix the problem.
On the one hand, […]
Good Food Box fundraiser doubles goal—helping 24 families receive a year of produce
›› Mila Czemerys
The Give the Gift of Good Food fundraiser was an outstanding success. The goal was to raise enough funds to support 10 families in Fernwood with Good Food Boxes for all of 2015. With the support of neighbours, local businesses, and […]
›› Ben Clark
Before City Council took a break for the election last November, they approved an update to the Bicycle Master Plan which sets out priorities for new infrastructure. Two bike routes identified for improvements in the next few years include a North-South route through Oaklands and Fernwood down to Gonzales Beach, and an East-West […]
In February 2012 Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria in conjunction with members of Victoria’s Community Centre Network (CCN) launched a film festival contest designed to engage local youth and teens in educating their peers and the wider community about the negative impact of bullying. Due to the tremendous success of this event […]
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