• Water Kefir Workshop

    The GC/ICAN Food Security Team is hosting a Water Kefir workshop by Kathie Landry from 1-2pm on Friday, February 24, 2023. Participants will learn how to make this nutritious, probiotic beverage which is ready in just three days. The workshop is by donation. To register and receive instructions for picking up your complete kit prior […]

    by donation
  • Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

    811 Smith Road 811 Smiths Road, Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

    Come learn and share information about Rainwater Harvesting Systems, set-ups, fittings and pumps. Snacks and tea. RSVP 250-202-4496 Kris Wellstein, ICAN Practical Water Solutions Team  

  • Five Composting Systems, and Recycling at Home

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    ICAN is pleased to partner with Comox Strathcona Waste Management to present an upcoming workshop on Thursday May 18th from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, at the Quadra Community Center, Room 3 (upstairs).  "Five Composting Systems, and Recycling at Home" - 20 people maximum, FREE.  Please pre-register with mariscurrie@gmail.com. Learn Bokashi and worm composting - and […]

    Free
  • Glass Jar Reuse Repurpose Recycle (GJRRR) Day

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    October 22 – Quadra Community Centre If you would like to help on GJRRR Day email mariscurrie@gmail.com 10am – 2pm Drop off clean jars (in boxes) including canning jars Pick up jars for reuse or repurpose Donations to ICAN gratefully accepted but not necessary

    Donations to ICAN gratefully accepted but not necessary
  • Gluten-Free Bread Workshop

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    The GC/ICAN Food Security Team invites you to a Gluten-Free Bread Making workshop at the QCC with Amelia of Cast Iron Bakery - 3 to 4 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 BRING measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon, rubber spatula, loaf pan, whisk, small bowl, medium bowl, soup pot and a cloth to cover […]

    by donation
  • Learn how to make your own rich, moisturizing hand/face/body lotion!

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    Learn how to make your own rich, moisturizing hand/face/body lotion! Saturday, February 10th, from 10:30-11:30 am at the Quadra Community Centre. Use only five ingredients, more economical than store bought, and take home a jar for yourself! Donations are welcome. Register at:  quadraicansociety@gmail.com or if you have any questions.

    by donation
  • Community Engagement Session

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    You are Invited to A Community Engagement Session with ICAN February 11th - 11am - 3pmQuadra Island Community CentreLunch provided Let’s brainstorm solutions and plan next steps to help Quadra become more resilient and self sufficient in the face of ecological challenges What is important for us to work on now? Please join us! For […]

  • Water Sustainability on Quadra Island

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    A progress report on a WeWaiKai / ICAN Water Security Team Project to monitor water resources on Quadra. Saturday March 9 at 11am in the Q.I. Community Centre.

  • Rug Weaving Workshop

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    With Connie Cooper Bring 3 t-shirts in colours you'd like to put together into a weaving. You will learn a technique for rug making and go home with a placemat. Workshop is by donation. To register email quadraicansociety@gmail.com  

    By donation
  • Composting Workshop & DIY Worm Bin Demo

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    Hosted by the Garden Club / ICAN Food Security Team, along with Lindsay Easton, Community Educator, Comox Strathcona Waste Management, and Joyce McMenamon, owner of SpeediBin and Fresh Earth Products. To register contact icanfoodsecurityteam@gmail.com

  • Torn to Treasure Upcycling Space

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    Coming up next Tuesday and open to all generations of makers. We'll put the kettle on and create a cozy space to get crafty. Hopefully the first of many "upcycling" events. Follow up event on March 29th to help motivate you to finish what you start on the 18th. See you there! On the menu: […]

    By donation
  • Live Lightly Sock Recycling at the Market

    ICAN Live Lightly and Smartwool Canada are collecting donations of clean socks for recycling Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10-2 Quadra Farmer's Market Look for the ICAN booth and donate your hole-y, lonely, old, or itchy socks (any material), and they will be recycled into new ones by Smartwool Want more info? Contact: icanlivelightly@gmail.com