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Urban Ecosystems & Monthly Giving
We are having an exciting 2026! And I want to take a moment to uplift Kayla, the Compost Ed Centre’s Education Director, and her work with the urban gardens program. …
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Minimize Waste at Market Events
This document offers guidance on managing waste sustainably at farmers’ markets across British Columbia. It draws on the Compost Education Centre’s experience in waste management and reduction education at events,…
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Annual General Meeting 2026
2026 Annual General Meeting Wednesday, June 10 20, 2025 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm At our Annual General Meeting (AGM), staff and board members of the CEC will review the…
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Green Valley: Film and Fundraiser
Join us for “Green Valley: Film and Fundraiser” 🎬🌱 Join us at The Vic Theatre for a special one-night screening of Green Valley, the debut feature documentary from Victoria-raised filmmaker…
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Hello from Ashley Higginson
Hello Community Neighbours! My name is Ashley Higginson, and I am a 4th year Anthropology major with a specialization in Community Engagement under Professor Ryan Hilpert. I am of settler…
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New partnering discount business for members
We are excited to add the Zero Waste Emporium to list of list of member discount businesses! You can save 10% any time you shop at the Zero Waste Emporium…
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Garden Party and Mural Celebration
What: A celebration of public art installations and an opportunity to meet your neighbours at the Compost Education Centre. When: Sunday, May 24; 12:00pm-4:00pm Where: 1216 North Park St. Compost…
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Spring Plant Sale – May 9th, 2026
Save the Date! The Spring plant sale will be held on May 9th, 2026 from 10am-2pm. The plant sale will take place in Haegert Park (1202 Yukon St.) one block…
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Local Independent Food Producers
Now more than ever it is important that we support local and independently owned food producers on the South Island. We made a list of some stores you can support.…
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Braiding Sweetgrass for Educators
In the last two weeks of January 2026, I participated in a professional development opportunity: Braiding Sweetgrass for Educators. This learning course was organized by Outdoor Learning School & Store,…
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Anti-Oppression Policy
The Compost Education Centre reconnects many people, young and old, to simple, land-based, resiliency practices. We understand that this cannot happen without also actively working towards right relations, anti-oppression, and…
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Grow the Best Garden is Back!
Join us for a series that explores a wide variety of incredibly important gardening topics, from planning and planting, to harvest and seed saving! Whether you’re a novice or an…