You’re invited to the Compost Education Centre AGM on Sat April 23rd!

April 16, 2016


oca and jolliesIt’s that time of year again where we gather to review the past year, our plans for the new year, enjoy delicious food, and learn something new!   Join us for our AGM in our urban oasis in the heart of Fernwood at 1216 North Park Street.   The AGM will take place from 1:00-3:00 on Saturday April 23rd.

Our knowledgeable Site Manager Alysha will be leading an interactive site tour through our beautiful demonstration gardens where you can learn firsthand about the many sustainable systems and permaculture techniques we have in place, including our new aquaponics system, rainwater harvesting systems and the many options we have for on-site food waste reduction and diversion.

Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM.  Members who have been in good standing with the Compost Education Centre have voting rights at the meeting.  Your input is vital – so we hope to see you there!

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Spring Organic Plant Sale Saturday May 7th

April 14, 2016


Saturday, May 7th from 10am-2pm!  Amazing, all-organic, all-local veggie, herb and flower starts for your garden sold right outside the Compost Education Centre at 1216 North Park St.!

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Rainwater Harvesting Education Day is April 16th!

April 13, 2016


Rainy-Days-Compost-Ed-Centre-2016-Poster-Letter (1)We are thrilled to be hosting two great rainwater harvesting workshops, as well as a stormwater management specialist from the City of Victoria who will be on-hand to answer questions!

But that’s not all — our wonderful friends at Van Isle Water  are offering all workshop attendees a coupon that can be redeemed for 15% off all rainwater harvesting materials!

INTRO TO RAINWATER HARVESTING, 10:00am-12:00pm, $20.   Register here.
This introductory workshop is perfect for people who are keen to start learning all about rainwater harvesting. The workshop will define and explain watersheds, lay out the principles of rainwater harvesting, define terms such as greywater and blackwater, and go over the laundry to landscape system of rainwater containment using techniques such as cisterns and earthworks.

RAINWATER HARVESTING INTEGRATED DESIGN, 2:00-4:00pm, $20.  Register here.
This workshop will help you get started designing a rainwater harvesting system for your household. We will cover site assessment, water budgeting, design work, and evaluation of different systems. Please bring a plan/overhead view of your site if possible, as we will be doing hands-on work.

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Compost Education Centre Spring Fundraiser on April 6th!

March 16, 2016


For-the-Love-Soil-Poster-2016Join us for our Spring Fundraiser to give back to the earth while having fun, chatting with friendly folks and bidding on fantastic silent auction items!

The wonderful musical talent that is the Blackwood Two will be performing their acoustic melodies and your ticket includes a pint of Hoyne beer and an appetizer buffet.  Tickets are $25 and are available online through Eventbrite.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly fund our school workshops and projects such as the Healing City Soils Project, an initiative offering free soil tests to analyze Victoria’s soils and create a virtual “soil health” map of Victoria. Fundraising allows us to continue these great projects and to educate children and adults about the importance of soil conservation, composting and creating and sustaining local food systems.

Bid on fantastic silent auction items generously donated by:

 

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November 7th is Mushroom Education Day!

September 25, 2015


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FOR THE LOVE OF SOIL EDUCATION DAY JUNE 6TH

May 13, 2015


Special lecture and workshops to celebrate compost, the “heartbeat” of our soil!

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Converted Freezer Composter Workshop on May 30th

May 9, 2015


Join us for a demonstration on how to convert an old freezer into an efficient composter that is completely rodent and bear proof!  Continue reading “Converted Freezer Composter Workshop on May 30th”

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Join Us For Rainwater Harvesting Education Day on April 18th!

March 20, 2015


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You’re invited to our AGM!

March 19, 2015


It’s that time of year again where we gather to review the past year, our plans for the new year, enjoy delicious food, and learn something new.   Continue reading “You’re invited to our AGM!”

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Speak up for City Support of Our Local Food Systems

March 18, 2015


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