Urban Farming Poh-Pohs: Chinese seniors garden project develops space for elders’ food security
Last spring and summer, a group of poh-pohs (Cantonese for “grandmothers “or “elderly women”) gathered every Saturday to grow fresh vegetables in raised beds and pots on the edge of the parking lot at East Hastings Street and Jackson Avenue. Led by local organizer Doris Chow with support from the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House and […]
Job opportunity in Strathcona
Strathcona Community Centre is seeking two Friday Night Youth Cooking Program Instructor to join their food programs team. See details at the posting below. Job postings – Friday Night Cooking Leader To apply or for more information, please contact Game Dennis at gabe.dennis@vancouver.ca with subject title “Friday Night Cooking Leader” Application deadline: March 27th at 5pm.
Spring Gardening Workshops & Events
The ground is thawing and soon it’ll be time to start working the soil again. Whether you’re a long-time gardener or brand new to growing your own food, the Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks have got you covered this spring. Join an upcoming workshop to learn skills on early spring planting, growing Japanese vegetables, making the […]
