This is a call out to all Welland volunteers who are interested in doing some weeding and winter clean up at the Orchard! Now that we've had a some rain, it's going to be easier to get some of those pesky weeds out of the ground! We will be mainly focusing on the weeds and … Continued
Celebrate Tree Appreciation Day in Beacon Hill Park. Join City staff and local experts for a fall celebration of all things trees. Participate in tree tours, tree planting and moth banding demonstrations, kids’ nature activities, apple pressing, a tree health clinic and more.
We have a Membership Orientation for the Victoria Seed Library coming up! It's at 7:00pm on zoom, so if you're interested in becoming a member, make sure to check out the eventbrite page and register for free!
The Victoria Seed Library is hosting a seed show and tell! Come learn about seed saving, reserve or donate some seeds from our collection, and get some seeds from our community seed bin! We'll be in the courtyard of the Greater Victoria Public Library, excited to sow the seeds of knowledge! If you want to … Continued
We know that taking shears to your favourite fruit tree can be intimidating, however proper pruning is essential to maintaining tree health. Join local pruning expert Tim Fryatt at Welland Orchard as he shares his knowledge at our interactive winter pruning workshop. Tim will walk you through the basics of pruning and provide a live … Continued
During the workshop, you’ll learn thoughtful organic pest management tips to help mitigate pests such as tent caterpillars, codling moth and leaf rollers.
Spring seed swaps are starting up! Join us at the central branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library every Saturday until May 13th (except April 8th) to sign out seeds, check out the collection, and chat with fellow seed savers in the community. We'll have our table set up from 10:30am to 12:30pm. If you'd … Continued