by Admin | Aug 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Bringing delicious soup & good times to you! Sunday, October 6, 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. After a SOUP-er successful event in 2018, we’re bringing back Farm Fresh Soup Fest for the second year. We invite you to the heart of the Comox Valley’s agricultural region for a...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
For our first farm glean of the season at Cameron Family Farm in late June, 25, volunteers harvested 330 pounds of garlic scapes in two hours! After a successful first season in 2018, LUSH Valley is pleased to continue with its Farm Gleaning Program for the 2019...
by Admin | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
LUSH Valley is being supported by the Comox Valley Regional District to create a regional Food Policy Council and we are looking for community collaborators. What is a Food Policy Council? Food Policy Councils (FPCs) are comprised of individuals from all aspects of a...
by Admin | Jul 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Andrea Cupelli and Maurita Prato The core issues and underlying root causes of food security are intertwined with issues of poverty, inadequate or precarious housing and other barriers which block access to healthy and culturally appropriate food. On the other end...
by Admin | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Come to our AGM to hear more about LUSH Valley’s 2018-19 year, and what new initiatives are in the works. Tour our beautiful Share the Harvest Community Garden, hear about LUSH Valley’s 2018-19 year, and learn about several new and exciting initiatives. We...
by Admin | Jun 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday June 12th, Maurita Prato, Executive Director of LUSH Valley, and Andrea Cupelli, Coordinator of the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness, are teaming up to present their draft action plan entitled ‘Closing the Loop on Food Security –...