Green Living Events & Resources
Gardening Programs - Gordon Neighbourhood House
Join the local gardener Jesse at the Native Plants Garden and learn about salal, huckleberries and other native plants to this area.
Indigenous Food Systems:
Community Herb Box:
Urban Gardening:
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Gathering Gardeners
Come and meet others in your neighbourhood who enjoy gardening and share the love of growing plants and food. The group meets weekly at the Marpole Neighbourhood House.
Open to gardeners of all abilities and interests. Dates: Thursdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: 8585 Hudson St., Vancouver Cost: Free for members, annual membership is $6 for adults |
West End Urban Garden Club
Join the West End Neighbourhood Food Network’s Urban Garden Club and Village Vancouver at their monthly, family-friendly, gathering. Each month features a short presentation or discussion on a different food or gardening related topic. October's theme is all about countertop kitchen gardens.
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Location: West End Community Centre Meeting Room 2, 870 Denman St., Vancouver |
TD Green Space & Arbor Day Foundation Planting Event
Come join the community for a special planting event sponsored by TD Green Space/the Arbor Day Foundation. Help us contribute to habitat conservation and restoration, and preserve the biodiversity in Stanley Park by planting native herbs, ferns, shrubs, and trees in disturbed parts of the park.
In 2023, they planted north of Beaver Lake as part of one of the biggest planting seasons ever. Tools, plants, and other equipment was provided by generous partners at TD Green Space/the Arbor Day Foundation and the Vancouver Park Board. Date: Annually each Fall Location: Stanley Park |
Free Swaps Around Vancouver
Commit to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! Swing by a Free Swap, donate items you no longer need, and pick-up some gently used items.
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Locations include Trout Lake, West End Farmers Market, Riley Park/Little Mountain, etc. |
David Suzuki Foundation
Mission of the David Suzuki Foundation:
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Parks, gardens and beaches
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The Vancouver Park Board:
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Vancouver's Farmer's Markets
Vancouver's farmer's markets offer a range of locally grown and produced items. While the produce at farmer's markets may be pricier than at other outlets, these markets have a great community vibe and often feature live music. At these markets, you can find:
Riley Park / Nat Bailey Stadium When: Saturdays Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: 50 East 30th Ave, Vancouver Trout Lake When: Saturdays from April 1 - October 28 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Lakewood Dr. & E 13th Ave., Vancouver Kitsilano When: Sundays from May 7 - October 29 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00pm Where: Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch St. West End When: Saturdays from May 20 - October 28 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: 110 Comox St. (between Bute & Thurlow) Mount Pleasant When: Sundays from May 21 to October 29 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Dude Chilling Park - 8th Ave & Guelph St Main Street Station Temporarily closed due to construction Downtown When: Wednesdays from May 31 - November 29 Time: 2:00 - 6:00 pm Where: 750 Hornby St. at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn Square False Creek When: Thursdays from June 1 - October 5 Time: 3:00 - 7:00 pm Where: Creekside Park, 1455 Quebec St. Hastings Park Winter Farmer's Market When: November 5 - April 28 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: PNE Fairgrounds between the Forum and Agrodome |
Zero-Waste Team Meetings
Learn more about ongoing waste reduction projects and other zero-waste topics in Metro Vancouver at the monthly Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) team meeting. Topics include practical tools for reducing waste, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and addressing pollution. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation.
Date and Time: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Virtual via Google Meets Upcoming Meetings:
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tREX: The Renewable Energy eXperience
Learn about green energy and technology in Vancouver during a tour around Olympic Village. The tour highlights waste-to-energy generation, LEED certification, passive design, and other forms of sustainable energy.
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