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  • ICAN Food Recovery Meeting

    The ICAN Food Recovery meeting is 7pm on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89953072000

  • “Aquifers and Aquitards, Long Rains and Long Droughts: Quadra Island’s Water Cycle is … Complicated. Implications for Gardeners”

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    Free for members/$3 for guests INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: Quadra Climate: Normal and Extremes The Sunshine Coast and Discovery Islands region exhibits extreme seasonality of precipitation, with the least coming when it is most needed for gardening.  Of course, there is an upside to this due to long sunshine hours supporting plant growth during the […]

  • Canning 101

    The GC/ICAN Food Security Team present another LEARN Food Security workshop. Canning Basics will be held from 10am to noon on October 22, 2022. Learn the fundamentals of water bath canning in a hands-on workshop. Instructors Tara Taylor and Kathy Young have many combined years of food growing and preservation to share with our community. […]

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  • Growing Soil Sprouts

    ICAN and the Quadra Island Garden Club are pleased to present another LEARN Food Security workshop. From 1:30 to 2:30 pm on Sunday, November 27th, at the south end, Sandy McCairns will lead you through the process for growing Soil Sprouts. All you need is sunny windowsill. No grow lights needed. You will take home […]

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  • Mapping South Quadra Island Aquifers

    Quadra Community Centre 970 W Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC

    Dr. Jerome Lesemann and students Vancouver Island University Fall term 2022 Saturday, December 10 Quadra Community Centre 12:30 pm Nearly 500 wells draw water from Quadra Island Aquifers, but we know little of their extent, how much water they hold, or how fast water from above recharges them. This current fall term, Dr. Lesemann's hydrogeology […]

  • A LEARN Food Security Workshop – Sourdough

    Have you wanted to use sourdough to get more nutrition from wheat, or reduce sugar, salt and yeast from your diet? The Garden Club/ICAN Food Security Team present Making the Most out of your Sourdough. Rena Patrick will lead you through the process in two zoom meetings. Part One:  7:00 -7:30 pm, January 25, 2023. You […]

  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • GJRRR Day Glass Jar Reuse Repurpose Recycle Day 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

    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 […]

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