EVENTS: ONLINE AND IN-PERSON
WORKSHOPS
NOVEMBER 19
FoodSafe Level 1 Certification Course
For more information and to register, click the event title above.
HEALTHY FOOD PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 18
Young Cooks After-School Program
For more information and to register, call the Cumberland Recreation Centre at 250-336-2231 or visit in-person at 2665 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland.
NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 29
Young Cooks After-School Program
For more information and to register, call the Cumberland Recreation Centre at 250-336-2231 or visit in-person at 2665 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland.
URBAN AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS
OCTOBER 5 – OCTOBER 26
Paid Youth Training in Regenerative Agriculture
In this four-week program, youth aged 15-25 will meet with LUSH Valley’s Urban Agriculture team each Wednesday to learn the practices and principles of regenerative agriculture and permaculture design. For more information and to apply, visit the Opportunities page of our website.
POLICY & ADVOCACY
OCTOBER 7
In partnership with the Comox Valley Social Planning Society and the Comox Valley Community Health Network, LUSH Valley Food Action Society is hosting two All Candidates Forums with a focus on the Social Determinants of Health. For more information, click the event title above.
OCTOBER 19
Social Enterprise Conversation
Executive Director, Maurita Prato will be participating in a candid conversation about the experiences, challenges, and benefits of leading an organization. There will be opportunities to listen, learn, network and connect. To register, click the event title above.
FRESH NEWS BLOG
Bunny Shannon Legacy Fund Established
LUSH Valley Food Action Society and Comox Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) are very pleased to announce the establishment of the Bunny Shannon Legacy Fund, in memory of one of our community’s most passionate advocates. Elizabeth “Bunny” Shannon was passionate about...
Back by popular demand: Autumn Subscriptions to the Good Food Box
Following the success of our first-ever Subscription to the Good Food Box this Summer is LUSH Valley’s Autumn Good Food Box Subscription, starting August 25th. This 10-week program offers convenient & consistent access to fresh, local produce during the delicious...
SECOND ANNUAL FARM TO TABLE FUNDRAISER
LUSH Valley's second annual Farm to Table Fundraiser is happening Sunday, September 18! This event will showcase the rich, abundant flavours of the Comox Valley through a series of dishes prepared by the Chefs of LUSH Valley & The Farmer's Kitchen Food...
