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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…
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Farmer to Farmer 2025
On Thursday January 23, Site Manager and Education Director, Kayla had the opportunity to attend the Farmer-to-Farmer conference hosted by the South Island Farmers Institute. A weeklong conference, that consists…
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Meet Cassidy!
We’re excited to welcome Cassidy Daskalchuk, one of the newest members of the Compost Education Centre’s board of directors! With a deep passion for soil health and a career rooted…
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Giving Tuesday
At this time of year, we get a lot of signals from nature to slow down. Days are shorter, temperatures are cooler, and plant growth has slowed. I put my…
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Meet Bowen Macy!
With a wealth of experience in sustainability, community engagement, and event organizing, Bowen brings a dynamic and creative perspective to the team.