Events
Community events are the heartbeat of a strong local food culture. In coming together, we can share and celebrate food, learn from each other, and foster more connectedness within our community.
Upcoming Events
- Mon, Aug 15TofinoDrop in and join us as we weed, water, prune and plant to take care of the school garden while the kids are away on summer holidays!
Past Events
- Thu, Aug 11TofinoDrop in and join us as we weed, water, prune and plant to take care of the school garden while the kids are away on summer holidays!
Sun, Aug 07UclueletOne excellent way of learning about growing food is to see the designs of other gardeners. Come explore 6 amazing edible gardens in Ucluelet with us on Sunday August 7, 1-4:30 pm.
Sun, Jul 31TofinoShowcasing the incredible potential for local food growing on the west coast and inspiring individuals to start or improve their own backyard gardens.
Sat, Jun 11TofinoHandy-person's volunteer day! Bring your drill and bring your skills to help TCFI dismantle some old garden beds that can no longer be used.
Sun, May 22Wickaninnish Community School GardenOn Sunday May 22 we are pleased to have the knowledgeable and experienced Vancouver Island horticulturalist Connie Kuramoto coming to teach us about propagation from cuttings. What plants work well from cuttings, and how? Come participate and learn this valuable and useful plant skill.
Sat, May 07Wickaninnish Community School GardenAre you interested in getting your hands dirty while learning about gardening in our community? Join us on Saturday May 7 to help out in the school garden. We will be meeting monthly, and then ramping up to a weekly community gardening day when school is out in the summer.
Sat, Apr 30Gaia GroceryTCFI staff and board members have been busy growing seedlings to share with our community as a fundraiser for our programs. Basil! Cabbage! Lettuce! Tomatoes! Nasturtium, and more! Come down to Gaia Grocery on April 30 and May 1 for the spring seedling sale!
Sat, Mar 05Wickaninnish Community School & OnlineJoin us in preparation for the growing season! Our annual Seedy Saturday event will include a seed swap & sale at the Wickaninnish Community School Garden, a virtual presentation from seed saving expert Bob Wildfong, and a virtual film screening of the award-winning documentary Modified.
Sat, Feb 12TofinoIn this engaging demonstration, instructor Connie Kuramoto will share her expertise about the tools and techniques required to confidently prune your own fruit trees.
Sun, Jan 30Wickaninnish Community School GardenThis workshop is for anyone who wants to get the most out of the growing season and be ready with hardy, healthy seedlings come Spring!
