Co-op News – Page 2 – Gulf Islands Food Co-op

Feb, 2026 NEWSLETTER, Seedy Saturdays, Fallow Deer, Other Island Food

Hi there, here’s the February, 2026 Gulf Islands Food Co–op Newsletter, at a time when island winter food growing is going well. Meanwhile happening very shortly are Seedy Saturday events organized by the island Seed Libraries and other groups: February 14th on Saturna Island (see their Seedy Valentine poster below), February 28th on Pender, and […]

February 14, 2026
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Jan, 2026 NEWSLETTER, Bonfire & Wassailing Celebrations, New Seeds Coming!

Greetings, here’s the January, 2026 Gulf Islands Food Co–op Newsletter, to report on recent agricultural activities including drinking ale or cider in island orchards, and having ceremonial bonfires! Saturna led the way with a New Year’s Eve bonfire celebration (see below), to burn orchard deadfall plus mouse effigies made of wood, wicker, whatever… stuffed with […]

January 6, 2026
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Dec, 2025 NEWSLETTER, Summary of Co-op’s 2025 Activities, Inspiring Links

Greetings, here’s the latest Gulf Islands Food Co-op Newsletter, including a brief report on our year’s work around the islands (see below). This is with great thanks to the CRD (Capital Regional District) for funding. Our GIFC team of 9, from across all four islands, has started planning new projects in 2026 – we’re so […]

December 6, 2025
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