SPEC School Gardens Program Updates for 2023

[Sharlene Singh]

Hello Everyone, 

Happy 2023! 

Here's an update on some initiatives/resources that are available through SPEC School Gardens Program this winter season. 

Garden Site Assessments

We are once again offering a garden site assessment service for schools seeking to start a school garden or seeking to improve an existing garden space. The price for a site assessment with a report is $150. Please contact me directly. 

Volunteer Opportunity - School Gardens Program Assistant 

Please share this posting with those that may be interested. The SPEC School Gardens Program is seeking 8-9 enthusiastic volunteers to assist with our various schools in Vancouver and Richmond to support food/ecoliteracy lessons. Volunteer shifts are flexible and organic gardening knowledge/skills are preferred. The deadline for volunteer applications is January 27, 2023 

Link to --> Volunteer Position Description 

Teaching Resources 

Find updated teaching resources on the Neighbourhood Nature School portion of our website including Snow Geese & Agriculture, Backyard Birds of BC, Seed Germination Testing, and the Winter Scavenger Hunt.  

Monthly Team Meetings (Food, Waste, Energy & Transportation)

Looking to learn more about SPEC's work and volunteer your time, skills to some of our incubator projects and initiatives? Join a monthly online team meeting. Visit the events calendar for upcoming meeting dates/times.

Fundraising Drive 

SPEC is currently fundraising for our programs and services, especially the School Gardens Program to reach more underserved neighbourhoods. Make a contribution to our climate champions fundraiser.  

Kind regards,

Sharlene Singh (She/Her)

School Gardens Program Coordinator 

E: shar...@spec.bc.ca 

W: spec.bc.ca/school-gardens

 

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