Citizens for a Livable Cranbrook Society provides grassroots leadership and an inclusive process, with a voice for all community members, to ensure that our community grows and develops in a way that incorporates an environmental ethic, offers a range of housing and transportation choices, encourages a vibrant and cultural life and supports sustainable, meaningful employment and business opportunities.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Local Food and Garden Forum

From the Wildsight Website:
Grow For It: Local Food and Garden Forum  
March 15-17, 2013 @ Centre 64

Join us in Kimberley for an event celebrating the coming of spring and the beginning of another season of gardening and fresh, local food.  We're fired up about the amazing initiatives taking place in our region, and think this is the start of something wonderful.
Whether you’re a new gardener, seasoned green thumb, or passionate foodie, there’s plenty of inspiration and information to be gleaned.

We'll be talking about:
  • Permaculture - David Suzuki says: "What permaculturalists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet."
  • Community Gardening & Greenhouses - What if we had a space to learn to grow cold-hardy crops well into the winter?
  • Local Food Systems - "With food occupying such a significant part of our lives, understanding the implications of our food choices can create a real sense of empowerment and self-determination." Deconstructing Dinner
  • Composting - Learn the secrets of getting life into your soil
  • Urban Livestock - Chickens, Rabbits, Bees.... and Bears?
  • Landsharing - Landless? Help someone.  Too busy?  Share with someone.

  • Friday, March 15 @ 7:30pm - Foodie Film Night (Entrance by donation)
  • Saturday, March 16 from 9:00am - 5:00pm - Speakers, breakout discussions & lunch  $30
  • Saturday, March 16 7:00pm - Networking Feast @ The Old Bauernhaus  $32.50
  • Sunday, March 17 - Full Day Permaculture Workshop with Toby Hemenway  $60

All events will take place at Centre 64 in Kimberley.  

Speakers include:
Toby Hemenway, best-selling permaculture author and teacher
Jon Steinman, West Kootenay local food and farming advocate
Alison Candy, Groundswell Community Greenhouse Education Coordinator
....Plus connect with many more local experts and enthusiasts

* We have a limited number of scholarships and volunteer opportunities available for those not able to pay for the full cost of the event.  Please contact Jessica for more information.
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