Co-op’s Fall, 2021 Newsletter!
Hot off the digital presses… the Co-op’s fall newsletter with lots of activity and educational …
Read More Co-op’s Fall, 2021 Newsletter!October, 2021 Seed Saving Workshop
For more 2021 Seed Saving action, see the October 5 Pender Island Seed Saving Workshop …
Read More October, 2021 Seed Saving WorkshopJuly, 2021 New Co-op Services & Projects
Despite covid but with appropriate precautions, the Co-op is still active with Co-op Tables for …
Read More July, 2021 New Co-op Services & ProjectsSpring, 2021 Seed Saving Education, Pender Seed Library Launch, plus Mayne & Galiano…
MAY, 2021: See HERE for updated SEED SAVING news.
Hi Everyone – Where did …
Read More Spring, 2021 Seed Saving Education, Pender Seed Library Launch, plus Mayne & Galiano…August, 2020: New Co-op Programs to support you!
Dear folks of Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Saturna,
When the pandemic first hit, the GULF
May, 2020 Co-op virtual AGM Invite, Past Year Projects
Warm greetings to our 72 Gulf Islands Food Co-op Members, plus other contacts!
We’ve
April, 2020: Food Co-op COVID Services & Update
Dear communities of Galiano, Saturna, Mayne and Pender,
The Co-op was just swinging into February …
Read More April, 2020: Food Co-op COVID Services & UpdateFeb, 2020: Update on new Co-op Projects to Support You!
From Co-op Coordinator Nancy Klein (February 21, 2020):
Good day to all our valued members …
Read More Feb, 2020: Update on new Co-op Projects to Support You!September, 2019 – Co-op Services now initiated…
SEPTEMBER, 2019: The Food Co-op has now begun offering the first of the NEW SERVICES …
Read More September, 2019 – Co-op Services now initiated…June, 2019 – New Co-op Funding for Projects to serve Producers!
The Gulf Islands Food Co-op (GIFC) is a non-profit co-operative, focused on supporting the food …
Read More June, 2019 – New Co-op Funding for Projects to serve Producers!February 9, 2019 Co-op INTER-ISLAND VIDEO MEETING (Members+)
Greetings, to the 29 initial Members of the Gulf Islands Food Co-op, more Members
Gulf Islands Food Co-op INCORPORATED, practical help & education to come…
Dear Island Food Producers and Eaters,
We are very happy to confirm that as of
Pender PERMACULTURE Gathering (April 15, 2018)
The next Pender Permaculture Gathering will be with Mark and Mariko Benson
SUNDAY APRIL 15th, …
Read More Pender PERMACULTURE Gathering (April 15, 2018)QUESTION FOR FOOD PRODUCERS – What do you need most from a Co-op?
Dear Southern Gulf Islands Food Producers and Food Groups,
We’ve now had lively meetings on …
Read More QUESTION FOR FOOD PRODUCERS – What do you need most from a Co-op?New BC Budget – $29 Million more for GrowBC, FeedBC and BuyBC
I just saw this on Derek Masselink’s Growing Islands Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingislands/ – a post …
Read More New BC Budget – $29 Million more for GrowBC, FeedBC and BuyBCClass: Designing an Edible FOOD FOREST (March, 2018)
There’s an upcoming March 24, 2018 class on Pender Island, for how to use Permaculture …
Read More Class: Designing an Edible FOOD FOREST (March, 2018)GULF ISLANDS FOOD CO-OP proposal – REGISTER to hear more!
We now have CRD funding for collaborative planning regarding the…
Gulf Islands FOOD CO-OP proposal…
Read More GULF ISLANDS FOOD CO-OP proposal – REGISTER to hear more!Fruit Tree PRUNING & GRAFTING Class (February, 2018)
Join Matthew Vasilev and Katie Selbee at the Twin Island Cider orchard for a demonstration …
Read More Fruit Tree PRUNING & GRAFTING Class (February, 2018)FARM WATER MANAGEMENT Seminar (January, 2018)
The Pender Islands Farmers Institute has organized a free, full-day, Farm Water Management Seminar on …
Read More FARM WATER MANAGEMENT Seminar (January, 2018)AQUAPONIC Growing for the Islands? (Vegetables together with Fish)
The farmers of the Southern Gulf Islands of Pender, Galiano, Mayne and Saturna work incredibly …
Read More AQUAPONIC Growing for the Islands? (Vegetables together with Fish)The Amazing Living SOIL (Class/Discussion)
A summer Heartwood Folk School class is coming up…
The Amazing Living Soil: Respecting …
Read More The Amazing Living SOIL (Class/Discussion)HERB GROWING with Master Herbalist Workshop
On Saturday, April 15 (11:00 am to 2:00 pm), Master Herbalist Don Ollsin taught a …
Read More HERB GROWING with Master Herbalist WorkshopAttracting POLLINATORS to Grow Food Workshop
Would you like to “Bee in Your Garden” with more pollinators around to help you …
Read More Attracting POLLINATORS to Grow Food WorkshopBuilding Hoop GREENHOUSES Workshop
Heartwood Folk School is now ready to restart in the Fall, beginning with a class …
Read More Building Hoop GREENHOUSES WorkshopFOOD PRESERVATION Classes
Did you know that sometimes you’re not supposed to wash food before you preserve it? …
Read More FOOD PRESERVATION ClassesComposting & SOIL BUILDING Classes
With the CRD’s January 1, 2015 deadline for “no more kitchen scraps” in the nearest …
Read More Composting & SOIL BUILDING ClassesHerbs and MUSHROOM GARDENS Workshop
We are happy to announce that on Saturday, June 14, 2014, Master Herbalist Don …
Read More Herbs and MUSHROOM GARDENS WorkshopFRUIT TREE Workshop
In a few weeks, we’re hosting two summer events. Firstly, all interested folk are welcome …
Read More FRUIT TREE WorkshopPOULTRY RAISING Workshop
The little chicks below (click “more” if you need to) are what you get when
SEED SAVING & Seed Bank workshop
Below is our next workshop to support local food growing and food security:
* Skill-building …
Read More SEED SAVING & Seed Bank workshopHAZELNUT Tree Planting
Newsflash: In about 11 days (on February 28 and 29, 2012), 11 young hazelnut …
Read More HAZELNUT Tree Planting