The Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society (UFRIS) is pleased to be planting the seeds of many decades of good food-growing habits in Langford, the broader west shore region, across Greater Victoria, and beyond.
Coming up:
- Thursday May 15. PORCHER PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN OPENING DAY. For people who grow food! The 2025 summer growing season starts May 15 at Porcher Park, 822 Wren Place, Langford. Assigned plots were announced on May 12 and 13. We’re trying to include everyone, with a wait list as required after that. Sponsors, donors and volunteers welcome. Inquire about the garden or get your name on the email info list: info@urbanfoodresilience.ca .
- Summer 2025. Workshop on Growing Veggies in Containers. Will be held in Langford. Save the date. More info to come.
- Summer 2025. Neighbourhood Food-Growing Pod pilot project in Sooke – be part of the first high-density neighbourhood grow-at-home community pod (an emergency preparedness initiative). Email to info@urbanfoodresilience.ca or tel/text 250-588-7091. Social media: X at @UrbanFoodResil and on Facebook.
- More information to come about initiatives and projects around urban food resilience in 2025 and beyond. Add your name to our email list: info@urbanfoodresilience.ca