F2S Conference: Field Trips Now Open To Everyone + Final Program Agenda
Angelina Sharma
We are hosting two field trips on Wednesday, May 17th to showcase local food organizations across Greater Vancouver and Squamish areas. These trips are no longer exclusive to conference goers. We’re opening the invite to everyone!
The standalone cost is $75 plus GST including multiple location visits, lunch, and transportation via chartered school buses. Register by May 9th to join us.
More details at https://f2sbcconference.ca/field-trips
Native Plants and Indigenous Pedagogies
Activities include a guided plant walk and land-based learning at Strathcona Gardens with Environmental Youtah Alliance. Followed by a visit to Suwa’lkh School hosted by Fresh Roots to learn about their student-led forest restoration work and land reciprocity.
School Farms
Field trip highlights school farms, food production best practices, and engagement with local farmers. Stops include Vancouver Technical Secondary's Schoolyard Market Garden, Loutet Farm, and Squamish farm. These locations promote outdoor learning, student-led growing and teaching, and sustainable food production. Hosted by: Fresh Roots, Edible Garden Project, and Squamish Climate Action Network.
Learn more at: https://f2sbcconference.ca/field-trips
Final Program Launched!!
Get ready to dig into the details of the "Planting the Seed" F2SBC23 Conference taking place from May 18th to 19th on the 2nd floor of the UBC Nest. We're excited to reveal the full program agenda, packed with inspiring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. It's time to plan your days and choose your favourite sessions to make the most of this Farm to School BC event.
Social Event (Now included in Conference Registration)
We are now opening up the social event to ALL conference attendees (included in registration). Stay back after the closing remarks on Day One and join us for the post-conference networking and social event on May 18th from 4 to 6 pm in the Great Hall. Relax and debrief with other conference attendees with appetizers and refreshments. Learn more.
Volunteers (University students encouraged to apply)
We are in search of volunteers who can assist us in making this conference a success. Special call-out to university undergrad and master’s students involved in food systems. Exchange a total of eight hours of work spread over the two days for a complimentary registration to the conference. Learn more.
Visit f2sbcconference.ca/program to learn more!
| Angelina Sharma (she/her) Surrey Region Community Animator, Farm to School BC a program of the Public Health Association of BC |
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