In 2010, the beekeeping arm of the Bowen Ag Alliance, in conjunction with BowFEAST organizers, launched a campaign to highlight the value of flower blooms to island pollinators like bumblebees, mason bees and honeybees. Over the course of 2011, Bowen Islanders showed their support by making donations to our “Bee Offensive” flower bloom initiative, and [...]
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Cancelled: Intro to Beekeeping Course April 20 – 29
Now in it’s fourth year, this introductory beekeeping class is aimed at new and aspiring beekeepers. If you won’t have bees yet in April, the course should help you to decide if you’re ready to take the next step and will prepare you for bees that you may acquire by early [...]
Jan
06
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Seed Exchange and Farm to School Info Session, January 14
Seed Exchange
If you’re already planning your garden, you’ll enjoy dropping by the first of the complimentary Seed Exchange, Sales and Gardeners’ Social at BICS, in the multi-purpose room, January 14, 11am-Noon featuring seeds harvested by BICS student gardeners as part of the BICS Grow to the Market and Garden program. Bring seeds you’ve collected from [...]
Oct
06
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Got milk? BAA hosts cheesemaking workshops
BAA will host David Asher Rotsztain, a cheesemaker from Mayne Island for two short courses (level one and level two), October 26 and 27. (It is highly recommended that you attend the level 1 course if you plan to take level 2). Both classes will be held from 7 to 10:30 pm at Artisan Eats [...]
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25
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BowFEAST 2011
Coming Saturday August 20, 2011 …
All island growers welcome!
Tables $5 (kids free)
For more information, contact: elle.glave@BowenAgAlliance.ca, 604-833-4638
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May
23
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BowFEAST Farmers’ Market
Come out, rain or shine, to the second in the BowFEAST farmers’ market series: Saturday June 4, 9 am to 12 pm at BICS (note time update).
May
10
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Ruddy Garden has six plots for rent
This just in from the Ruddy Potato: they will be renting 4′x8′ garden plots for the season (May to October). Please contact Kim Howden.