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EcoCooks empowers youth to take climate action by connecting how our food choices impact the planet. 🌎👩🏾‍🍳 💚

EcoCooks is a plant-powered and science-based, environmental cooking program, which empowers youth to make planet-positive food choices. EcoCooks non-profit program was established by the registered charity, Unbounded Canada Foundation, in partnership with the Elements Society. There are two types of programs that are provided by EcoCooks. EcoCooks Club: An afterschool program for youth in grades 4-7, available in Kelowna and expanding to Metro Vancouver this Fall. EcoCooks School: A classroom-based program for youth in grades 8-12, available in Metro Vancouver and expanding to Calgary this Fall. To keep up with exciting news, tips and more, “Like” and “Follow” our page and sign up for updates on our website https://www.ecocooks.org/

10/08/2026

What a beautiful day at VegFest Kelowna! 💚🌱

We’re still smiling thinking about the amazing day we shared at EcoCooks KidsZone & Games Fair! ☀️🌿

From obstacle courses and games to crafts, conversations and our youth presentation, it was wonderful to see so many families come together, have fun and learn about the connections between our food choices, the environment and climate action. 🌎🥕🌱

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the day such a success:
✨ Our amazing vendors who brought their energy and creativity
🎁 Our generous prize donors who helped make the Games Fair extra fun
💚 Everyone who donated to support EcoCooks
🏃‍♀️ All of our participants who took part in the games, challenges and activities
🙌 Our incredible volunteers and youth leaders who helped bring it all to life

Most of all, thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, tried something new and shared in the fun. Every conversation and every new connection helps build a more sustainable future. 🌎

We’re so grateful for this wonderful community and proud of what we can accomplish when we learn, play and take action together! 💚

Thank you, Kelowna! 🤩

10/07/2026

🍎🌱 EcoCooks School Pilot has officially begun in Kelowna! 🌱🍎

Today was an exciting day in Kelowna as we kicked off our EcoCooks School Pilot at Watson Road Elementary! 💚🌎

We spent the day learning and exploring the connections between food choices, our health, and our planet — and the students were AMAZING! 🤩

From thoughtful questions to enthusiastic participation, the Grade 5/6 students jumped right in and showed us just how curious, creative, and engaged they are when learning is hands-on. A huge thank you to Watson Road Elementary for welcoming EcoCooks into your school and to all the students and teachers who made our first day such a great success! 👏🏽

We can’t wait to see what the next few weeks bring! 💚

10/03/2026

Hey EcoCookies! 🍪 It’s officially pumpkin season, and we’re ready to embrace it! 🎃

These bars have all the warm, comforting flavours of classic pumpkin pie, but with a simple graham cracker crust that makes them easy to make, slice, and share. ✨

Creamy pumpkin filling, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and a buttery graham cracker base come together for the perfect fall treat. They’re easy to make and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell amazing! 🍂

Save this one for your next fall bake, EcoCookies! 🎃

Full recipe inside this post — just swipe! 👉

Pumpkin season is here! 🎃 What should we make next? Tell us below!

New here? Follow along for more EcoCooking with Ali recipes! 💚

09/23/2026

EcoCooks had the pleasure of reconnecting with KCR Community Resources resources youth services team to offer a special summer workshops for 16 newcomer youth in Kelowna! 🌎👩🏾‍🍳

The youth participants were introduced to the impact of food choices and the environment through fun activities, followed by cooking and eating a tasty meal together. 🌱 😋

The workshop offered an opportunity for connection and community engagement. We had so much fun learning and making new friends! 🤩

Through generous donations like yours we are able to provide quality barrier-free programming for all participants to access. 💚

Donate today! Link in bio 🔗and 👉🏾 https://www.ecocooks.org/donate

09/18/2026

Hey EcoCookies! 🍪 These Rice + Veggie Burgers are a delicious way to turn leftovers and seasonal produce into something new! 🌱 Using pre-cooked rice and whatever veggies you already have on hand helps reduce food waste while adding more variety to your plate. 🌍

Rice, lentils, flax and veggies come together for a satisfying burger packed with fibre, protein and flavour. And they’re super customizable depending on the season or what’s hanging out in your fridge!

This version uses peas, corn, carrots and spinach, but you can also try chopped greens, zucchini, peppers, broccoli stems or leftover roasted veggies. 🥕

Big flavour, less waste, and plenty of room to get creative! 🌽🥬

🍽 Full recipe inside this post — just swipe!

New here? Follow along for more EcoCooking with Ali recipes! 💚

09/17/2026

👏🏾 PLAY FOR THE PLANET + WIN PRIZES at VegFest Kelowna this Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 AM–4 PM! 🌱

🎉 Plus enter our GIVEAWAY to win Vegan Supply Gift Cards!

Tag your friends (more tags = more entries!) in this post and follow + for your chance to win! 🤩

⏰ CONTEST DEADLINE: Enter by Sept. 19 at 11:59 PM!
🎉 2 WINNERS will be selected! We’ll notify the winners on the morning of Sept. 20 with instructions on how to claim your prize.
📍 Open to Okanagan residents. Winners must be able to pick up their prize at VegFest Kelowna at City Park between 10 AM and 3 PM on Sept. 20.
⚠️ Prizes must be picked up by 3 PM on Sept. 20. Any unclaimed prize after 3 PM will be forfeited.

🎁 Join the fun at our Games Fair to win awesome prizes from our incredible sponsors & community partners!

✨ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chilango + more!

🏃🏾 ECOCOOKS GAMES FAIR
🌎 Eco-challenges + EcoWarrior Obstacle Course
🎟️ $20 drop-in passport
💚 OR fundraise $15+ → passport FREE!
💰 Every $20 fundraised = 1 entry to win a $125 Orchard Park Mall gift card!
🎁 Complete your passport → swag bag + prize draws while supplies last
👩🏽‍🍳 All proceeds support youth environmental education

🎨 PLUS FREE KIDS ZONE ALL DAY!
Face painting • Hair tinsel • Colouring + activities • Animal mask making 🐯

📍 City Park (North Field), downtown Kelowna
🗓️ Sept. 20 | 10 AM–4 PM

🌱 PLAY. CREATE. WIN. FOR THE PLANET.

👉🏾 See all the prizes + register ahead: Link in bio or visit www.ecocooks.org/games-fair-prizes

09/09/2026

Bring the family to VegFest Kelowna on Sept. 20! 🌱

🎨 FREE EcoCooks Kids Zone — ALL DAY
✨ Face painting
✨ Hair tinsel by Burke Hair Lounge
✨ Colouring + activities
🐯 1:45–4 PM: Make an animal mask with local artist Bernadette!

🏃 ECOCOOKS GAMES FAIR
🌎 Eco-challenges + EcoWarrior Obstacle Course
🎟️ $20 drop-in passport
💚 OR fundraise $15+ → passport FREE!
👩🏽‍🍳 All proceeds support youth environmental education!

💰 Every $20 fundraised = 1 entry to win a $125 Orchard Park Mall gift card!

🎁 Complete your passport → swag bag + prize draws (while supplies last)

🏆 Prizes from:
✨ Burke Hair Lounge
✨ Daiya
✨ Naked Cafe
✨ Sarah Parsons Art
✨ Chickpeace
✨ Vegan Supply
✨ Pixie & Dot
✨ Lego
✨ and more!

📍 City Park, (North Field), downtown Kelowna
🗓️ Sept. 20 | 10 AM–4 PM

🌱 PLAY. CREATE. WIN. FOR THE PLANET.

👉 Register ahead + start fundraising! Visit www.ecocooks.org/games-fair

🎵 Music from (free for Creators!)
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09/04/2026

🌱 EcoCooks Club is back this fall! 🥕🌎

Calling all Kelowna youth in Grades 4–7! Join us for a fun-filled fall of cooking, creativity, and learning how the food we eat connects to our planet. 💚

📅 Wednesdays, September 16–November 18
🕞 3:30–5:45 PM
📍 The Balsam School, Kelowna

From hands-on cooking to exploring planet-friendly food choices, EcoCooks Club gives youth the chance to build skills, try new things, and have fun along the way! 👩🏾‍🍳

Registration is now open! 👉🏾 Sign up through the link in our bio or visit www.ecocooks.org/registrationkelowna

09/03/2026

Hey EcoCookies! 🍪 This week we’re turning seasonal berries into one of the best simple desserts: A Crumble! 😋

Juicy blueberries bubbling beneath a golden oat topping? Yes please. 😍 This crumble is everything we love about summer baking- simple ingredients, lots of fruit, and getting our hands into the mix! The addition of cardamon does also officially make this recipe “fancy”.

This recipe is flexible too. Fresh or frozen berries both work beautifully, and you can easily swap in whatever berries are in season or available locally. 🫐

Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favourite plant-based ice cream on a hot summer day. ✨

🍽 Full recipe inside this post — just swipe!
 New here? Follow along for more EcoCooking with Ali recipes! 💚

08/21/2026

Hey EcoCookies! 🍪 Nothing says summer quite like fresh, juicy peaches… but they don’t just have to be for dessert recipes! Introducing… Fresh Peach Salsa!
🍑

Sweet peaches, juicy tomatoes, crisp onion, spicy jalapeño, and fresh lime come together for the perfect balance of sweet, savoury, and spicy. It’s delicious with tortilla chips, spooned over
tacos, paired with grilled veggies, or served alongside burgers.

Using seasonal fruit in savoury recipes is a fun way to add more variety to your meals while supporting biodiversity. Every colourful fruit and vegetable brings its own unique nutrients—and eating a wider variety of plants is good for both our bodies and our food systems. 🌱🌈

Pro tip: Make it 15 minutes ahead of serving to give the flavours time to mingle- it only gets better!

Save this one for your next barbecue or picnic- who else is making the most of peach season, EcoCookies? 😋

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http://ecocooks.org/

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