March 9 from 10:00 - 3:00
Canadian Mennonite University, South Campus
600 Shaftesbury Blvd.
Winnipeg is hosting it's 13th annual Seedy Saturday, which brings together gardeners, farmers, seed growers and seed savers, native plant enthusiasts, conservation groups, horticultural societies, and anyone ready to dream about spring in the company of friends. Come out for a day of great connections and new ideas. Buy or exchange seeds and participate in a workshop to learn more about seed saving and gardening in Manitoba.
This event has been organized by the Winnipeg Community Garden Network, Seeds of Diversity Canada and Friends of Gardens Manitoba with support from the Canadian Mennonite University and USC Canada.
Admission by donation.
Visit Seedy Saturday Winnipeg for more information.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Growing Local Conference
Friday, March 1 from 7:30 - 3:30
Saturday, March 2 from 8:00 - 4:00
Marlboro Hotel, 331 Smith Street
This year's conference includes:
Saturday, March 2 from 8:00 - 4:00
Marlboro Hotel, 331 Smith Street
This year's conference includes:
- DIY hands-on food skills and production workshops
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Indigenous and Northern Issues
- Food Justice
- Health
Registration closes February 22. With a great lineup of workshops, displays and networking opportunities, this 6th annual conference is sure to sell out again. Register now!
More information can be found on the Food Matters Manitoba website.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Vermicomposting Workshop
Wednesday, February 13
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
823 Ellice Avenue
An introduction to composting indoors with red wriggler worms. Don't have the space outside for a bin? Anyone can compost in their home!
To register, contact Bowen at 204-774-7005 or composting(at)dmsmca.ca.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
823 Ellice Avenue
An introduction to composting indoors with red wriggler worms. Don't have the space outside for a bin? Anyone can compost in their home!
To register, contact Bowen at 204-774-7005 or composting(at)dmsmca.ca.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Goodbye Robyn!
Today is Robyn Webb's last day as the DMSMCA Greening and Environment Coordinator. A big thank you to Robyn for all her hard work planning, building and organizing the community gardens! She has been instrumental in their success.
A part-time replacement will be hired in April to take over coordination of the gardens. In the meantime, questions about the gardens may be addressed to Kemlin at director(at)dmsmca.ca or in person at 823 Ellice Avenue.
A part-time replacement will be hired in April to take over coordination of the gardens. In the meantime, questions about the gardens may be addressed to Kemlin at director(at)dmsmca.ca or in person at 823 Ellice Avenue.
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