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Village Vancouver Transition Town Initiative

Village Vancouver is the Transition Town initiative for Metro Vancouver, BC. Join us at villagevancouver.org

Village Vancouver coordinates, organizes and facilitates individuals, neighbourhoods and organizations to collaborate in taking actions that build sustainable and resilient communities, cities and bioregions.

09/27/2026

Come with us to visit Village Vancouver's Kitsilano Community Garden! Did you know that we have nine community gardens across Vancouver?

We garden at Kitsilano Community Centre every Saturday from 1:45-3:45 PM. Register at villagevancouver.org!

09/26/2026

Happening tomorrow!

West End Garden Club

Join West End Neighbourhood Food Network's Urban Garden Club and Village Vancouver for a discussion of a food and/or gardening related topic (topic TBD).

We'll have a community seed library present — pick up some free seeds for your garden, swap or donate seeds.

Sun, Sept. 27, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
West End Community Centre

Register Here:
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/633567?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

09/25/2026

Join us for these two exciting workshops next week!

Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars
Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
West End Community Centre
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/633573?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Hot Water Bath Canning
Sunday, Oct. 4, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
West Point Grey Community Centre
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/625244?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

We also garden at 9 locations in 5 neighbourhoods across Vancouver. Join our collaborative work parties in Kitsilano, Strathcona, West Point Grey, and the West End.
And make sure to visit our seed libraries at most VPL branches and elsewhere across the city to pick up free seeds!

09/24/2026

Happening tomorrow!

Grow Your Own Sprouts and Microgreens

Microgreens are tasty and nutritious greens that can be eaten, like sprouts, as a fresh snack or added to salads, smoothies and soup. In this joint Village Vancouver - West End Neighbourhood Food Network Urban Garden Club workshop with Inbar Saraf, you'll learn how to grow your own trays of microgreens at home and how to grow your own sprouts year-round. We'll look at the difference between sprouts and microgreens, review the many possible seeds that can be used for starting sprouts and microgreens, and look into troubleshooting common problems. You'll prepare your own microgreen tray, and sprouting jar to take home!

A community seed library will be also be available! Pick up free seeds for your garden, or swap or donate seeds.

Friday, Sept. 25, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
West End Community Centre

Register Here:
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/633572?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

09/23/2026

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Homemade Kombucha Brewing

Want to make your own Kombucha but don’t know how? In this Village Vancouver Fairview - False Creek South Neighborhood Food Network workshop with Eric Schwartz, we’ll walk you through the key steps, answer your questions, and leave you prepared with basic knowledge and recipes you need to get your first successful batch of Kombucha brewing and tasting great. Plus, we'll provide handouts and online resources to support your learning.

Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
False Creek Community Centre

Register Here: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/625896?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

09/22/2026

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Quick Pickles

In this Village Vancouver Westside Neighbourhood Food Network workshop with Amy Weeks, participants will learn the basics of making a quick pickle in a mason jar, along with tips and tricks to ensure your pickles turn out crisp and delicious. This workshop is ideal for spaces without access to a stove or full kitchen. Each participant will make a jar of pickles to take home.

A community seed library will be also be available! Pick up free seeds for your garden, or swap or donate seeds.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kitsilano Community Centre

Register Here: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/633450?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

09/18/2026

Join us for these exciting events next week!

Quick Pickles
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Kitsilano Community Centre
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/633450?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Homemade Kombucha Brewing
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
False Creek Community Centre
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/625896?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Grow Your Own Sprouts and Microgreens
Friday, Sept. 25, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
West End Community Centre
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/633572?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Healing Skin Salve Making Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
West End Community Centre
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/633567?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

We also garden at 9 locations in 5 neighbourhoods across Vancouver. Join our collaborative work parties in Kitsilano, Strathcona, West Point Grey, and the West End.

And make sure to visit our seed libraries at most VPL branches and elsewhere across the city to pick up free seeds!

09/17/2026

Happening tomorrow!

Healing Skin Salve Making Workshop

In this joint Village Vancouver West End Neighbourhood Food Network Urban Garden Club workshop with Laura Cisneros, you'll learn how to make an herbal salve using herbs and plants you can find in your own backyard or grow in your garden. This salve is the perfect beginner medicine recipe for everyone . Use it on minor cuts, scrapes, bruises, bites, stings, rashes and dry skin. It has powerful healing benefits with all of the medicinal herbs and flowers it contains.

A community seed library will be also be available! Pick up free seeds for your garden, or swap or donate seeds.

Friday, Sept. 18, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
West End Community Centre

Register Here:
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/633571?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

09/16/2026

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Kits Village Recycling Depot

Do you have some extra soft or hard plastics? Styrofoam? Composite or bottle caps? Come drop by our recycling depot at Kitsilano Community Centre!

Thursday, Sept. 17, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kitsilano Community Centre

Please arrive no later that 6:45 PM. No registration required.
Learn more about how you should pre-sort your recyclables here: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/.../620809...

09/15/2026

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Cardboard Frame Weaving Loom

In this Village Vancouver workshop with Czarina Lobo, participants will learn the basics of weaving by creating a colourful bookmark using a simple cardboard loom. You’ll explore various weaving techniques, including twining, tabby, and other basic stitches, while gaining hands-on experience with yarn and pattern design.

A community seed library will be also be available! Pick up free seeds for your garden, or swap or donate seeds.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
West Point Grey Community Centre

Register Here:
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/625243?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=tru

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Vancouver, BC

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http://www.villagevancouver.org/

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