The Vic West Food Security Collective
...is an action project resulting from the Victoria West Community Association 2003 Vision Project. The guiding principle of the Collective is community building.
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Category Archives: Vic West Park Garden
Happy Spring 2018!
Join in as we take care of the fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, flowers and native plants at the next monthly Community Work Parties! Saturdays, 11am-3pm March 24 – Spring Cleaning & Planting Work Party April 14 – Spring Planting & Community ‘Snackluck’ May … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning & Planting Work Party!
The Vic West Food Security Collective acknowledges that the City of Victoria is located on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen Nation. The Songhees and Esquimalt Nations are part of the Coast Salish family and are descendants of the Lekwungen … Continue reading
Holistic Fruit Tree Spraying Work Party
Tim Windle from Hatchet & Seed Edible Landscapes will be providing work party participants with the information needed to care for fruit trees with holistic sprays. If you’re curious to know more about compost teas, organic fertilizers, and when to … Continue reading
A volunteer gardener’s testimonial
“I have really enjoyed volunteering to do some gardening at Vic West’s Community Garden this summer. It was fun to meet and garden with some neighbours. I learned lots about the plants and trees growing there, and enjoyed hanging out … Continue reading
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Leaf Mulching Volunteer Work Party!
11am-3pm – Sunday, November 5th, 2017 Location: Banfield Park’s Community Gardens – just south of the Vic West Community Association at 521 Craigflower Road Join in anytime between 11am & 3pm, meet fellow neighbourhood gardeners for a big leaf mulching … Continue reading
Thursday Weekly Work Parties
Weekly stewardship of the food gardens in Banfield Park is ongoing throughout September, with more volunteer help needed in Banfield Commons and the Community Orchard on Thursdays from 4-6pm. The Autumn Olive berries are going to ripen soon, and there … Continue reading
Community Gathering in Vic West Park
On Saturday afternoon from 1-3pm, the Vic West Food Security Collective is hosting a community information gathering on the site of the recently proposed Community Garden in Vic West Park. The City of Victoria is redeveloping the park and has … Continue reading
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Proposed Vic West Park Community Garden
The City of Victoria has committed to redeveloping Vic West Park and has designated a section of the Park for a large community garden. The Vic West Food Security Collective (VWFSC) has agreed to starting the process. We invite you to join … Continue reading
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