First work party at the Community Centre gardens on Saturday, April 27th, 10am – 1pm
›› Mila Czemerys
This year, Fernwood NRG will be working on revitalizing the gardens at the Fernwood Community Centre for all to enjoy. We’ll be adding raised beds for annual veggies, perennial food plants, a pollinator garden, informational signage, and a new […]
›› Ruben Anderson
Land ownership is changing in the area west of Vic High, with plans for 155 units of affordable housing to stand tall beside the school track.
There is a patchwork of lots owned by the City of Victoria, School Board 61, and BC Housing in the area between Chambers St. and the school. Negotiations […]
Fernwood Bites 2019 tickets go on sale Monday, April 15th at 10:00am PST
›› Mila Czemerys
Once a year, Fernwood Square is transformed into a food and drink lover’s paradise. Over 30 of the city’s greatest chefs, restaurateurs, and drink makers gather to present their tastiest canapés and brews to hundreds of guests. Live jazz floats into […]
Independent, investigative environmental journalism based in the neighbourhood
›› Lilly Kho
If you haven’t already heard, The Narwhal, an online magazine focused on sharing stories about Canada’s natural environment, proudly calls Fernwood its home. Although editor-in-chief and executive director Emma Gilchrist jokes about the fact that much of the publication comes together in the humble kitchen of […]
Join our amazing community who make this festival happen
›› Kathryn Juricic
If you haven’t heard, FernFest is a community arts, family and music festival held in the heart of Fernwood, in Fernwood Square. FernFest is organized by Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group and made possible by hundreds of volunteers who dedicate a few hours to having fun […]
Intrepid Theatre’s UNO Fest comes to Fernwood Square in May
›› Sean Guist
What began as a conversation about change and connection has gone on to transform cities around Canada and the world. This May, it’s your turn to wander through a city of stories in Fernwood Square with Trophy. This magical performance installation features local community […]
›› Lee Herrin
Over the last 10 years, I have written a number of editorials about Spring Ridge Common(s), and it is time for another stroll down the woodchip covered path of memories. The Common grows on land owned by the Greater Victoria School District (SD61), who were kind enough to offer the land, but required […]
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