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Looking for Strategic Clarity
by Claire When I first started at the Compost Ed Centre (about 2 ½ years ago!), I remember being awestruck – and frankly, a bit overwhelmed – by all the…
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Compost Education Centre Public Art Efforts – Community Feedback
The Compost Education Centre (CEC), with financial support from the City of Victoria’s My Great Neighbourhood Grant and a micro-grant from the Fernwood Neighbourhood House, has hired an artist (Taylor…
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AI Usage at the Compost Education Centre
Every week, I receive surveys, webinar invites, and articles about nonprofit AI usage. I’m not an expert, but it’s not difficult to see how tools like ChatGPT are polluting both…
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Is it too late?
Recently, the famous Canadian environmentalist, David Suzuki was interviewed by iPolitics and, contrary to his typically direct but hopeful rhetoric, he shared his current wisdom about climate change: “it’s too…
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Closing the Loop at Saanich Neighborhood Place
Compost Education Centre board member Tina wears a lot of different hats at Saanich Neighbourhood Place, a neighbourhood house that provides child care, family, seniors, and community programs. Like other…
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Heavy Metal Soil Testing FAQ
We are continuing to accept samples heavy metal soil testing until September 30th. See below for some Frequently Asked Questions about our program.
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Fall Plant Sale Fast Approaching!
The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is hosting our annual all-organic Fall plant sale! August 9, 13-16, 10:00am-4:00pm! The plant sale will take place in our site at 1216 North Park…
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Calling all local BIPOC & Queer Artists!
The CEC is looking to hire a BIPOC and/or queer artist to beautify the exterior fencing of the demonstration site, design and paint an image on a picnic tabletop, and…
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2025 Spring Plant Sale, May 10, 10AM-2PM
The plant sale will take place in Haegert Park (1202 Yukon St.) one block from our site on North Park street. Bring a blanket or a picnic so you can…
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Survey for Garden St. Food Forest
A group of interested neighbours on Garden Street, with the support of the Compost Education Centre are making efforts to have 2518 Garden Street listed officially as a community garden…
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Meet Tina!
We’re delighted to introduce another one of our board members, Tina Tulloch! As Head of Food Security and a chef at Saanich Neighbourhood Place, Tina is passionate about fostering connections…
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2025 Seeds Now In Stock!
We are excited to once again stock seeds from Full Circle Seeds in Sooke. Since 1993, Full Circle Seeds has grown many heritage varieties selected by generations for their excellent…