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Fernwood made it to the Big Apple

If you haven’t heard already, Fernwood was featured in the New York Times Travel Section.

Our neighbourhood is described as, “home to classic Victoria hallmarks like historic buildings as well as a pirate radio station, a vibrant music scene and local fixtures like a man known for his obsession with blowing bubbles.” They focus on a […]

By |July 16th, 2012|News|0 Comments

Learn permaculture in your backyard…

 

 
Why Permaculture?
The percentage of Canadians living in urban ares has risen to over 85%. Practicing permaculture for the majority of Canadians means working with our cities, parks and lawns. This full permaculture design certificate course will bring the best of permaculture education on Vancouver Island and area right into the heart of Fernwood. In a […]

By |July 4th, 2012|News|0 Comments

FernFest

This most INCREDIBLE annual neighbourhood celebration is rapidly approaching, and it’s happening right here in the heart of Fernwood! Are you ready to be a part of the BEST urban block-party in BC?

 

For the 17th year in a row, we will be rocking out with musicians, performers, dancers, food, bikes, artists, magic, and so much […]

By |June 4th, 2012|News|0 Comments

Learn how to make a cob oven

Join this hands on Cob Oven Building Workshop with Beth Cruise
Two Sundays Workshop: June 17th & July 8th from 10AM to 4PM
To register call: Carolyn at 250-370-0686
Cost: $75 before June 9th & $85 after
 

I am very excited to be able to host this workshop….see attached.  Many thanks are owed to Beth as she is offering […]

By |June 3rd, 2012|News|0 Comments

Fernwood Art Stroll

Studio tour 2012
Saturday, June 23rd, and Sunday, June 24th from 11:00am to 4:00pm

 

Trounce Alley, by Shawna Bate

Skull, Photograph, by Elaine Sale
 

Fernwood artists open their private studios to share, show and sell their original works of art. Come and join us! This event is free for all ages!

Maps of our 5th annual studio tour can […]

By |June 1st, 2012|News|0 Comments

Design your pole

Photos by Liz Rubincam

Design and Stencil Making Workshop
Tuesday, May 22nd from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

NOTE: Date changed from Saturday, May 19th to Tuesday, May 22nd due to long weekend

Fernwood Community Centre (1240 Gladstone Avenue)

 

Emily Grav of the Paint Box School of Art will be hosting a Design and Stencil Making Workshop on May 22nd from 6:00 […]

By |May 11th, 2012|News|0 Comments

The Great Fernfood Scavenger Hunt

Fernwood NRG is calling on all of you to become detectives!
 

The importance of local organic food is well known these days; urban agriculture is popping up all over. Many people in cities have started to raise chickens and grow produce in all kinds of spaces! We want to see what great urban agriculture initiatives we […]

By |May 2nd, 2012|News|0 Comments