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Vancouver Dairy Nutrition Symposium, Nov 17
Monday, November 17, 2014 Vancouver Convention Centre The main focus of dietary guidelines throughout the world is on nutrients, especially with respect to obtaining sufficient amounts of essential nutrients while limiting others. This “nutrient-focused” approach to dietary guidance has largely … Continue reading
UBC Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch
It’s that time of year again, time for squash, pumpkins, pies, and jack-o-lanterns. Stock up on all your pumpkin needs at the UBC Farm until November 1st! Our U-Pick Pumpkin Piles are now open. We have many varieties and sizes … Continue reading
New Farms, Big Success Vancouver Screening, Oct 25
Vancouver Screening featuring three rock star farmers: Kristin Kimball – author of “The Dirty Life” and farmer of Essex FArm Jean-Martin Fortier – author of “The Market Gardener” and farmer of Les Jardins de la Grelinette Lauren Rathmell – greenhouse … Continue reading
UBC Animal Welfare Judging Team Fundraiser
Please help support UBC and LFS in our first ever participation at the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Competition, http://www.awjac.org/, at Michigan State University! They are a team of 5 undergraduate students and 2 coaches, who are devoted to improving the lives of … Continue reading
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Common Energy Presents: Herb Harvest Booth! Oct 27, 28, 29
Come join Common Energy at their Herb Harvest Booth! Make your own FREE potted kitchen herb using recycled containers (or pick up a pre-made one) and learn how you can take care of it! We’ll have a contest at the … Continue reading
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Tagged herbs, sustainability, ubc sustainability initiative
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Common Energy Presents Pumpkin Pooloza! Oct 23
Pumpkin Pooloza! Pumpkins Galore! Common Energy, a sustainability group on campus, wants to show you how to use all parts of this iconic symbol of harvest season and Halloween. It’s easy and tasty to reduce food waste, it just takes … Continue reading
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APBI Information Session, Oct 27
APBI Information Session: 5-7 pm, Monday October 27 at Agora Cafe in MacMillan Meet your fellow peers while learning about opportunities to extend your academic experience! Speakers include: GoGlobal Exchange, Orchard Garden, APBI 497/498/499 (Directed Studies, Essay, Thesis), UBC Farm, … Continue reading
LFS|US & AMS Food Bank collaboration – Food Drive! Oct 20-31
Feeling thankful and want to give back? LFS|US and AMS Food Bank are collaborating to host a Food Drive from Oct 20-31! All proceeds will go towards the AMS Food Bank. We will be giving away small prizes in recognition … Continue reading
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The Langley Sustainable Agriculture Foundation Workshop, Nov 8
The Langley Sustainable Agriculture Foundation presents The Future of Food & Farming Workshop Featuring renowned farmer, author and speaker, Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms. Date: Saturday, November 8th Time: 8:30 am – noon Place: Langley Events Centre, 7888 200 St., … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, farming, food, sustainable, sustainable agriculture
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The Great Bear Wild Tour, Oct 24
Date: Friday October 24th at 7pm Location: Canadian Memorial United Church, 1825 W 16th Ave (near 16th and Burrard) Cost: Free! Join conservationist and photographer, Ian McAllister, for an unparalleled, multimedia exploration of our endangered Great Bear Rainforest. The Great Big … Continue reading