On Thursday, March 15th, the UVic Sustainability Projects (UVSP) will host the I Love Local Food event in front of the fountain on campus, between 10:00am-2:00pm. Set aside a few minutes from your day to sample FREE locally crafted tea and organic apples, and learn the facts about food security and waste management both on campus and on Vancouver Island.

 

 

Get informed about green projects that stemmed from the campus and are now branching out into the community. Chat with members from The Good Food Box, the FREE Meal Program, and The Pacific Mobile Depots (PMD). Campus Food Services and Waste Reduction will also be present to dish out the facts on current and future campus initiatives working to make UVic more sustainable. Representatives from the Capital Regional District (CRD) will attend the event to showcase their Growing Solutions campaign, which is an exemplary initiative focused on achieving Island food security in the face of climate change. Come get the know-how on simple steps that will help add to a healthier lifestyle.

Play quick interactive games and spin the huge CRD wheel to win sustainable swag. Take home prizes like seasonal seeds, $5 coupons for the PMD, fresh Good Food Boxes, and enter for a draw prize of a CRD Growing Solutions gardening kit, complete with soil and seeds!

Join the Facebook event page, I Love Local Food, and spread the word about this pioneer event.

UVSP invites you to visit us at the I Love Local Food event, and learn about how the campus and community are coming together to educate, act, and grow!