We are building a movement that reimagines food systems in Greater Victoria.
At the root of our movement is the relationship between healthy food, healthy communities, and a healthy planet. Through sustainable projects and volunteer opportunities, we empower people by sharing our food knowledge and practices in the community.
Currently Happening
Buy Our Homemade Pies
Support our programming by ordering a homemade, frozen pie made with local apples and blueberries.
Lending Library
Thanks to support from the CRD’s ReThink Waste Grant & the Government of Canada’s Local Food Infrastructure Fund, we’ve launched a Lending Library!
Bear Hill Farm Pilot Project
We’re really excited to officially announce a 5-year project to reactivate underused agricultural land
Join a Workshop at Welland!
We run workshops year-round. Sign up on our Eventbrite to join us for a workshop at Welland Community Orchard!
Hats and Shirts Available
Support our programming and sport some snazzy Lifecycles’ merch
Community Sharing Day!
Join us for our free, annual harvest celebration and enjoy the abundance of the season.
Annual General Meeting
Join us Online on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM PDT to discuss our progres and future plans
Our Projects
Fruit Tree project
Rescuing surplus produce from local farms and redistributing it to the community through a volunteer-run network.
Welland Community Orchard
Gather, harvest, and learn at one of Canada’s largest community orchards, nearly 200 fruit trees, including many rare varieties.
Victoria Seed Library
Partnering with the Greater Victoria Public Library to share seed-saving education and access to a wide range of seeds.
Farm Gleaning
Rescuing surplus produce from local farms and redistributing it to the community through a volunteer-run network.
Bear Hill Farm Pilot Project
A five-year project to reactivate underused agricultural lands for food production in the capital region.
Community Food Program
Offering practical food and garden education for over 25 years, alongside advocacy for healthy local food systems and food justice.
The LifeCycles Newsletter
Updates from our work across our projects.