Category: Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

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NEW COURSE – CONS 449: Literature of Forests, Environment, and Place

Are you a 3rd, 4th year, or grad student?

Have you ever wanted to investigate a place or species more deeply?

Have you ever wanted literature to inspire these investigations?

Have you ever wanted to read (short fiction, poetry, essays, and digital texts) more widely on forests, environment, place, and home?

Have you ever wanted to write about the historical, cultural, Indigenous, linguistic/etymological, literary, colonial, patriarchal, economic, mythological, experiential/personal, political, theoretical, systemic, ecocritical, and/or storied dimensions of a place or species?

Take Special Topics/Guided Studies CONS 449 – The Literature of Forests, Environment, and Place – in January of 2025! 

*Can be assigned as Restrictive Elective or other requirement with special permission from APBI Program Coordinator (apbi.advising@ubc.ca).

More information here: https://blogs.ubc.ca/writingplace/2024/04/03/new-course-the-literature-of-forests-environment-and-place-cons-449/

CONS 449: The Literature of Forests Environment and Place – Syllabus

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Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Society Seeking Board Members

The Vancouver Fruit Tree Project (VFTP) is a volunteer run, community based, registered charity that has been tackling local food waste and food insecurity in Vancouver since 1999.

They are looking for individuals with an interest and/or experience in the following areas:

  • Fundraising
  • Event Planning
  • Community Partner Development
  • Food Security
  • Policy Analysis & Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Technology/IT

They are looking to fill the position of:

  • Member at Large

How To Apply

To express interest in the VFTP board please email them with a little bit about yourself, your skills and experience as it relates to the role, and why you are interested in joining the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Society Board.

Any questions and to express interest, please email: board@vancouverfruittree.com

Please indicate you saw this posting at FoodWork.

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Calgary Foundation Agriculture Awards – Online Applications Open

The deadline for the Calgary Foundation Agriculture Awards is fast approaching!

Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies seeks to attract and encourage horse-oriented students to pursue post-secondary education so they are better prepared for leadership and excellence in the equine industry. Multiple awards valued between $1,000-2,000, applied directly to tuition.

Friends of the Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation Award supports applicants entering second year or beyond in an Agriculture or Agriculture-related program, demonstrating community involvement and good academic standing. One or more awards valued at approximately $1,000, applied directly to tuition.

Dr. Scott Rairdan Memorial Agriculture Award supports applicants in any year of study in the field of agriculture when an emphasis on Animal Science, Agribusiness or Veterinary Medicine, demonstrating leadership and active participation in extra-curricular activities. One or more awards valued at $1,500 minimum, applied directly to tuition.

Smillie Family Education Award support applicants in their first or second year of study in a program that can lead to a career in agriculture, education, or health care, demonstrating leadership and volunteerism in school and the community. Two awards valued at $2,000 each, applied directly to tuition.

For full award descriptions and to apply, please visit https://calgaryfoundation.org/student-awards/undergraduate-students/.

The deadline to apply is June 1st at midnight.  

To access the Student Awards Online Portal, select ‘Apply Now’ under the award listings on the awards webpage. If there are any questions, please contact studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org.

Best of luck!

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Little Mountain Neighbourhood House’s (LMNH) Food Hub Volunteer Opportunity

Little Mountain Neighbourhood House (LMNH) is recruiting volunteers for our Food Hub! The LMNH’s Food Hub is working to create a local, decolonized, community-led food system. Our Food Hub focuses on two priorities; growing food and feeding our community.

We are currently recruiting volunteers for one of the Food Hub’s food security programs, The Yard Garden Harvest Project.

The Mission: The program aims to deepen connections within the community of Little Mountain Neighbourhood by engaging with members through access to their land or labour while growing food and distributing it to those who face financial barriers. As a part of growing this healthy produce, the program provides community members with a chance to create meaningful connections, contribute to the wellbeing of our community through volunteering and learn and practice sustainable farming.

We Offer Volunteers:

  • Short garden shifts that include tasks such as planting, harvesting and watering produce. Garden shifts are around 2 – 4 hours long and are a great way to meet and connect with new people!
  • Long-term leadership roles that can be hands-on in the garden or remote. Leadership roles are a great way to gain meaningful work experience that will challenge you as well as give you key skills that can be applied to leadership positions in the future.
  • Opportunities to become a mentor or mentee for those involved in leadership roles
  • Volunteer and community events that will include games, prizes and updates about the impact of the project
  • Reference letters for engaged and commit volunteers
  • A certificate for volunteer hours committed

How to Get Involved:

Please see the attached volunteer handbook for more information.

YGHP Volunteer Handbook 2022

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