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Meeting on Local Area Planning Process for 2017 – October, 5 2016

The City of Victoria will be updating the Local Area Plan for both Fernwood and North Park in 2017. Establishing an effective process around this exercise will be critical to securing sufficient resident input to achieve a plan that will reflect the wishes of the communities affected.

The Fernwood Community Association and the North Park Neighbourhood […]

By |September 30th, 2016|Events, News|0 Comments

Rain Garden Design Fall Workshop Series – Starting October 4, 2016

Over four evening classes, you will engage in rain garden design topics taught by industry professionals. Jess Bossert of Tempest Rainwater and Shan Marcus with Thrive Gardens will go over:

Codes, Regulations, Requirements
Site Assessment, Design & Planning
Construction Materials and Methods
Plants and Planting, Creating Habitat
Maintenance, Further Resources

Discover what rain gardens are, how […]

By |September 13th, 2016|Events|0 Comments

It’s Pole Painting time

Let your creativity shine on a telephone pole on Saturday, September 10, 2016

>> Mila Czemerys

This September, Fernwood NRG will be hosting its sixth Pole Painting Project. Everyone is ­welcome to take part, no matter what age or ­experience level.

Painted telephone poles have become part of the identity of Fernwood. It’s hard to remember how the […]

By |September 4th, 2016|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Get ready to party at VS POP – September 11, 2016

›› Laurie Rubin
Yes, it is the popular annual Vining Street PARTY on the PLAZA (VS POP). Mark your calendrer, Sunday, September 11th, noon to 6pm on the grounds of Victoria High School. One and all are invited. It is free family oriented fun.

This year we are honouring our cultural diversity through our entertainment. Join us […]

By |September 3rd, 2016|Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Growing Mushrooms in Your Garden Workshop – September 18, 2016

Interested in edible mushrooms? Curious about how to grow them in your garden or inoculate a log that will fruit for years? This hands-on workshop will get you started with the magical world of mycelium! Your garden’s health and vitality can be dramatically improved by adding the right ingredients and creating favorable conditions for edible […]

By |September 2nd, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Gardening for One Thousand Years – September, 14 2016

Gardening for One Thousand Years – An Evening with Richard Walker

Richard Walker has 40+ years experience as a Food Forester. In celebration of his new book, Food Forestry North of the 49th, we have invited him back to Victoria for an evening presentation & talk on Wednesday, September 14th from 6:30-8:30pm.

$20/person

His book will be for […]

By |September 1st, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Community Weave

›› Mila Czemerys & Beth Threlfall

The Community Weave Art Project is an artistic endeavor conceived for FernFest by local artist Beth Threlfall and Fernwood NRG. The weave consists of plain cotton t-shirts and was created over a span of roughly 14 hours by over a hundred people in Fernwood.

The loom—inspired by similar ­projects found on […]

By |August 30th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments