ICAN

Learn to Grow Microgreens
2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Quadra Community Centre, 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC
Quadra ICAN & the Quadra Island Garden Club present:
A LEARN Food Security Workshop
Learn to Grow Microgreens
A HANDS-ON Workshop with Aaron Quesnel
February 8, 2025 10-11:30 at the Community Centre
LEARN:
• to grow microgreens &
• to start peas for your garden
BRING:
• garden gloves
LEAVE WITH:
• a nested microgreens tray planted and ready to grow
• 3 bags of different seed types
• a spray bottle to water your crop &
• a mini greenhouse with pea starts
TO REGISTER: Email: quadraicanfoodteam@gmail.com
COST: By donation
Though Aaron will be joining via YouTube, we will be there in-person
planting alongside you and helping guide the session.

Appreciation Luncheon
2025-03-01 11:30 - 14:30 | Quadra Community Centre, 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC
ICAN IN ACTION:Celebrating 5 years of Community Action & the people behind it!

Appreciation Luncheon

Saturday, March 1stQuadra Community Centre11:30am – 2:30pm
Everyone is invited!

Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and celebrating the amazing people who make ICAN possible!

What to expect:– A warm & hearty meal– Games & prizes– ICAN Updates: Celebrating 5 Years of Community Action&– A fascinating presentation by Lunabelle Loiseau-Tremblay, BSc Biology on local plants & pollinators!

ICAN Members: Join us at 11:30am for a General MeetingPublic luncheon begins at noonFollowed by lively presentations!

Curious about ICAN? Join us for a meal, connect, and learn how we’re making a difference together!

RSVP not required, but appreciated for food planning!https://bit.ly/ICAN-RSVP
Questions? Contact us at quadraicansociety@gmail.com.

Notice & Agenda for Quadra ICAN's 2025 Annual General Meeting
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Quadra Community Centre, 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC
Quadra Island Climate Action Network Society (Quadra ICAN)
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Quadra Community Centre – Yoga Room & via Zoom
Join via Zoom here

Join us for ICAN’s 2025 Annual General Meeting!
This is your chance to connect with the Quadra Island Climate Action Network, hear what we’ve been working on this past year, and help shape the year ahead. Highlights include presentation of the 2024 financial statements, reports from the Board and Editor, and the election of new directors.
Who can attend:
– All ICAN members in good standing are entitled to vote.
– The general public is warmly welcome to attend as observers.
– Not yet a member? You can join at the meeting and gain voting rights immediately.

Agenda

Welcome & Introductions
Confirmation of Quorum (per bylaws: double the number of current directors holding seats on the Board)
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Approval of Minutes of the 2024 AGM
President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report (financial statements)
Other Reports – Editor’s Report & Operations Report
Board Elections – including nominees Jill Peacocke and Hayley Gendron
Questions from the Floor & Discussion
Adjournment

All Quadra ICAN members are warmly invited to attend.
As per the Quadra ICAN Society Constitution and Bylaws, voting is by show of hands or oral vote unless a secret ballot is requested. Proxy voting is not permitted.

How to Join by Zoom
Members who cannot attend in person are welcome to join via Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81855043393
Voting members participating by Zoom will have full voting rights during the meeting.

Supporting Documents (for member review)
2024 AGM Minutes
2024 Financial Report – to be added shortly

Fire Cider
2026-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Quadra Community Centre, 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC
Warm your soul with Fire Cider! This is an immune-boosting midwinter delight – come learn how to make your own bottle.
Sun Feb 8, 10 am, at QCC
Presented by: Anita Murdoch

Gardening Basics with Elise Boulanger, Strathcona Community Food Hub
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Quadra Community Centre, 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC
A hands-on workshop from 10 am to 12 pm on Sunday, March 29 at the Quadra Community Centre.

Bring your gardening gloves and be prepared to do some planting.
Learn – how + what to plant on Quadra
Proper watering techniques
How to use materials you already have to boost the soil health.
Take home – a planted tray for your garden.

Workshop is by donation. To register email quadraicanfoodteam@gmail.com

Planning Meeting for Quadra Tool Library
2026-04-22 18:30 | The Clove, 671 f Plaza Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC V0P 0A8
Earlier efforts to establish a Tool Library on Quadra have so far been unsuccessful. The fundraising has started. We have raised $5000. Let’s create a new DIY Team to make a Tool Library a reality. Join our planning meeting at The Clove on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm. Free pizza! RSVP quadraicansociety@gmail.com

Second Harvest Workshop
2026-05-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 13:00
The GC/ICAN Food Security team and the We Wai Kai Nation have partnered to bring this opportunity for youth to earn a Food Safe Certificate.
The Youth Food Training Series from Second Harvest is designed to equip youth aged 14 and up with essential skills in food and nutrition, food waste awareness, and food safety.
This three-part series helps youth build life skills that support independence, confidence, and community engagement within their food environment—making it a meaningful experience whether or not they pursue work in food-related fields. This series is available virtually to make participation easy and accessible.
Workshop Dates:
May 6, 2026 4-5 pm
May 13, 2026 4-5 pm
July 13, 2026 9 am – 1 pm
July 14, 2026 9 am – 1 pm
Here’s what’s included:

Reducing Food Waste at Home – A free, 1-hour session exploring the environmental and social impacts of food waste—and how youth can be part of the solution. Includes take-home resources.
Planning Nutritious Meals on a Budget – A free, 1-hour session focused on meal planning, healthy eating, and practical tips for grocery shopping on a budget. Includes take-home resources.
Food Safety Certification – Training that ends with a recognized food handler certification upon successful exam completion—a valuable credential for jobs in hospitality, health, and food service sector and valid for 5 years.

The two sessions that lead to a Food Safe Certificate are $35/person or by application to have fees waived.

Outdoor Cooking Course
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Rebecca Spit
ICAN presents real outdoor cooking at the Spit. Learn to cook like you’re camping with a dutch oven and tube oven, and you’ll make a tasty lunch. No BBQs, hot dogs, or smores! You’ll learn real outback camping, hosted by Heather and Bruce Classen (chef from Kameleon) who’ve taught outdoor cooking for Scouts Canada.
10 am to 1 pm, Saturday, May 9 at Rebecca Spit fire pits.
Cost: $20. Let’s cook outside!
Register now, space limited: quadraicanfoodteam@gmail.com

Quadra Free Day – A Day of Giving and Receiving
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00
Mark your calendars for Quadra Free Day, a fun, community-wide event where residents can give away items they no longer need and discover useful treasures from other community members.
Whether you’re decluttering, downsizing, or simply looking to pass along gently used belongings, this is a great opportunity to share, reuse, and connect.
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Participating residences across Quadra Island.
For more information or to register your address, email jan.gladish@gmail.com

ICAN 2027 Quadra Free Day
2027-06-11 08:00 - 2027-06-13 20:00
Mark your calendars for Quadra Free Day 2027, a community-wide event where residents give away items they no longer need and find useful treasures from others. Whether you’re decluttering, downsizing, or simply looking to pass along gently used belongings, this is a great opportunity to pass them along. Please ensure all items are in good condition and ready for a second life and get out and see what others have to offer—you never know what you might find!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 11-13, 2027 Alternate date in case of rain is June 18-20, 2027
Location: Participating residences across Quadra Island.
What to Put Out
Place reusable items in a clearly visible spot on your property. Items may include:

Household (indoor and outdoor furniture, kitchenware, etc.)
Plants and gardening tools
Toys, bikes, and outdoor gear
Tools and hardware
And more

Guidelines

Place items in a safe, accessible location with room for drivers to pull over safely.
On Sunday evening, please remove any unclaimed items to help keep our roadsides tidy.

Register your address to be included on the official “clip-and-go” list of participants by May 25, 2027.
Text or call Jan Gladish Phone: (250) 204-7158 or email jan.gladish@gmail.com
Participating addresses will be published in advance so residents can plan their route for the day.
We look forward to another great year of sharing and discovery.
