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2016-17 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students – deadline May 5, 2017
The deadline for the 2016-17 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students is May5th! Farm Management Canada (FMC) and the Canadian Association of Diploma in Agriculture Programs (CADAP) have once again partnered to offer the 2016-17 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students, designed … Continue reading
Volunteer Opportunity: WIF Photo Contest Coordinator – deadline April 30, 2017
The BC SPCA’s annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest runs July 15 – September 15, 2017. We need a team of 2 dedicated volunteers to make this contest a success. Do you love B.C.’s diverse wildlife? Are you passionate about wild animals and … Continue reading
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Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative
Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) The Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative will help fund internships for post-secondary graduates and high school students working in the agriculture industry. These internships would include activities or projects … Continue reading
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Bee Identification Workshop – June 17, 2017
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City Beet Farm Tour & Compost Tea Workshop with Vancouver Urban Farming Society – Apr 29, 2017
City Beet Farm Tour & Compost Tea Workshop with Vancouver Urban Farming Society Saturday April 29th | 2:00 to 3:30 pm 19th Ave. and Manitoba St., Vancouver Cost: $10 ($8 for VUFS Members) Get your springtime soil in shape and … Continue reading
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2017 Summer Soil ID Course: Southern Vancouver Island – May 23-25, 2017
This course is suitable for students, soil professionals and any other soil enthusiasts. Upon completion of the course, the participants will know how to do soil texturing, dig soil pit for description and interpretation purposes, differentiate and describe soil horizons … Continue reading
UBC Forward Food Summit – May 31, 2017
When: May 31, 2017 | 9:00AM – 4:00PM Where: Ponderosa Commons Ballroom 2075 West Mall, Vancouver, BC Join UBC Food Services, Humane Society International/Canada and the Vancouver Humane Society for the Forward Food Summit at the University of British Columbia … Continue reading
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March For Science – Apr 22, 2017
March for Science in Vancouver if happening this April 22!! This is a non-partisan event where researchers and the public can express the important role science plays in our lives, as well as our support for science-based policy. There are over … Continue reading
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Volunteers needed for Let’s Talk Science: UHill Earth Day BBQ – Apr 22, 2017
Let’s Talk Science – University Hill Elementary Earth Day BBQ! What: Volunteer with Let’s Talk Science for University Hill Elementary’s Annual uHill Elementary Earth Day BBQ! The Earth Day BBQ is an opportunity for the community to come together and … Continue reading