Fall Plant Sale: August 10, 10am-2pm
March 4, 2023
This new factsheet will walk you through: How to build the best soil; what time and money you’ll need; easy & productive plants to grow; and how to care for your plants throughout the growing season.
All factsheets are free on our website and onsite thanks to funding provided by the CRD.
Click here to read the factsheet
Posted in Announcement, BlogMarch 1, 2023
Claire Remington has joined the Compost Education team as the Executive Director.
She is a settler with German, British, and Irish ancestry who has lived on Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ territories for the past five years. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in Nairobi, Kenya where her parents worked for an international humanitarian agency. She holds a BA in Chemistry from Reed College in Portland, Oregon and a MASc in Civil Engineering from the University of Victoria.
Claire is an interdisciplinary researcher with a decade of work experience focused on improving communities’ sustainability and resilience. Before working for the CEC, Claire spent 8 years working for SOIL, a non-governmental organization that operates a household sanitation and thermophilic composting waste treatment service in Haiti. Her strengths include project management, financial analysis, stakeholder consultation, and technical communication. She has also taught university-level courses with a focus on sustainable natural resource management, public health engineering, and sustainable cities.
In her free time you’ll find Claire playing ultimate frisbee, reading a book, hiking, or playing board games with friends.
Posted in Announcement, Blog, News
September 30, 2022
The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is a charitable, not for profit organization that provides composting, organic gardening and conservation education to residents of the Capital Regional District (CRD).
The CEC is seeking an Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in the non-profit sector, strong communication skills and a great capacity for innovative and strategic thinking.
Work Week: 32 hours per week to start, work week Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm. After 3-month training and probationary period, potential to expand the role to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm. Occasional weekend and evening work.
Job Start Date: November 9th, 2022
Job Applications Due: October 17, 2022, 11:59PM
For More Details, Click the Link Provided Below.
Executive Director Job posting September 2022 – Compost Education Centre
Posted in Announcement, Blog, Job Posting, NewsAugust 10, 2022
Wow, what a great turn out for the plant sale last weekend! A massive thank you to every person who came out to buy plants, connect with community, and celebrate the CEC’s 30th birthday with us.
These fundraising events are paramount to the operation of our year-round programming which connects many people, young and old, to composting and ecological gardening education.
A special thank you to all the volunteers who wheelbarrowed HUNDREDS of plants from our demonstration gardens to Haegert Park.
And we’d also like to thank our generous event sponsors who made the growth of this year’s sale to a market event possible: Country Grocer, Paper Heart Films, Root Cellar, Chek Media, Hoyne Brewing, Cold Comfort Ice Cream, and Vancity
Happy planting, and remember—you can always call our hotline if you have any composting or gardening questions! 250 386 WORM (9676)
Posted in Blog, EventsJuly 20, 2022
The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is a project of the Victoria Compost and Conservation Education Society, a not-for-profit, charitable organization. Since 1992, the CEC has provided in-school and community-centred educational programs for people of all ages throughout Greater Victoria and our Capital Regional District (CRD). The CEC is mandated to provide practical, hands-on education around composting, waste diversion, soil conservation and environmental stewardship while also promoting organic and ecological gardening practices as a means of reducing the health and environmental effects of chemical gardening practices, which can be harmful to natural systems, as well as promoting the environmental and social benefits of local food production.
Benefits of Participating
Helpful skills and experience:
Responsibilities
How to Apply: Please submit a PDF to Board Chair, Lisette Chevalier (board@compost.bc.ca) containing a concise Letter of Interest, outlining skills, experience or interests you possess that could benefit the Compost Education Centre’s Board of Directors by Saturday, November 12th.
If you are interested in learning more about the CEC’s Board of Directors or about the organization before applying, please email Lisette Chevalier at at the previously listed contact.
To learn more about the Compost Education Centre and its programs visit our website www.compost.bc.ca
What is the Board of Directors? The Board ensures that the Compost Education Centre is fulfilling its purpose and vision and oversees the society’s finances & human resources.
What do Board members do? They attend meetings every other month and join 1-3 committees: Policy, Finance & fundraising, Board Development – each with their own goals.
Can anyone become a Board Member? Yes! Anyone can buy a membership ($30) and express interest in being nominated to the Board of Directors at our AGM on Thursday, November 17, 2022. If cost is prohibitive to membership, please reach out, bursaries are available to cover membership cost.
What are the perks of joining the Board? Volunteering with a charitable non-profit org provides practical work skills. It’s also a way to meet like-minded folks from other professions and disciplines.
Are Board Members paid positions? Unfortunately, no. The BC Societies Act prohibits us from paying Board Members. These positions are volunteer.
What is the orientation like? CEC board members are oriented to the society’s board work through a facilitated session led by Volunteer Victoria. Board Members have access to society docs that outline their roles and may also take free workshops. We also recommend reading the BC Societies Act.
Posted in Announcement, Blog, NewsMarch 31, 2022
Please note: This position is dependent upon Canada Summer Jobs Funding.
The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is a charitable, not for profit organization that provides composting, organic gardening and conservation education to residents of the Capital Regional District (CRD).
Work Week: The workweek is currently Wednesday-Saturday, 9:00am – 4:30pm, (30-hour per week with a paid 30-minute lunch break; 60 hr pay period).
Job Start Date: April 27, 2022, runs for 16 weeks.
Job End Date: August 14, 2022
A total of: 480 hours
Wage: $19.39 p/hr
For More Details, Click the Link Provided Below.
Marketing and Communications Assistant Co-op Job Description 2022
Posted in Blog, Featured, Job Posting, NewsOctober 28, 2021
Pender Islands Community Hall is looking for a Food & Farm Heritage Programs Coordinator! This is a great opportunity for a person interested in food, farming, gardening, heritage, research and activity programming.
Full time until March 31, flexible hours, some virtual hours.
Click this link to find learn more and how to apply: 2021 – 2022 Food & Farm Heritage Programs Coordinator
Posted in Announcement, BlogLeave a Comment on Community Announcement: Food & Farm Heritage Programs CoordinatorOctober 27, 2021
In 2021 the Food Security Connections Video came together as a collaborative project of the Food Literacy Working Group of the Good Food Network and the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CRFAIR). This project was funded by an Island Health, Community Wellness Grant and supported by the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CRFAIR).
The video is meant to spur dialogues and discussions around food insecurity, hear stories from people in our community and from individuals and organizations that are working to alleviate food insecurity through food justice efforts.
Video Production UATE Storied Learning | www.uatestories.com/
Locations in Video The Compost Education Centre www.compost.bc.ca
Victoria Native Friendship Centre www.vnfc.ca/
Saanich Neighbourhood Place www.saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/
Food Rescue Project of the Food Share Network(Capital Region) www.foodsharenetwork.com/-
To learn more about the Food Security Connections Video and it’s complimentary education package please visit www.crfair.ca
Posted in Blog, NewsLeave a Comment on Food Security Connections FilmAugust 25, 2021
It is with much gratitude that we launch the Worm Poop Centennial Project! This project is in partnership with the Victoria Horticultural Society who is celebrating 100 years of hands-on gardening education. Through the VHS’ generous donation we are able to give away 100 worm bins to interested non-profit and educational groups when they book a worm composting workshop with us. Get in touch with Elora, to learn more about this initiative at education@compost.bc.ca
May 27, 2020
The Compost Education Centre office is currently closed, but staff are on site for contactless sales Wed-Sat, 10am – 4pm and we have instructional workshops online at various times (check our Eventbrite page for more details).
We sell composters, composting accessories, online workshops, memberships (which include a free workshop and 10% off at select local shops), seeds and native plant knowledge cards.
Give us a call, 250.386.WORM (9676), to place your order and arrange a pickup time at our gate
As always, feel free to peruse our fact sheets for info about everything from best practices for urban gardens to how to DIY your own greenhouse.
Regretfully, we do not sell worms or compost from our site currently.
Compost on!
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