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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-17/
LOCATION:808 Viewfield Rd\, Victoria\, BC V9A 4V1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-18/
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SUMMARY:Welland Orchard Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and lend a hand with taking care of Welland Orchard. Learn about fruit tree care\, creating pollinator habitat and more! Snacks\, refreshments and tools provided. You can find out more and register for this shift on the Gleaning Hub or by emailing welland@lifecyclesproject.ca
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/welland-orchard-work-party-22/
LOCATION:1215 Stancil Ln\, Victoria\, BC V8Z 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LifeCycles Event
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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-19/
LOCATION:808 Viewfield Rd\, Victoria\, BC V9A 4V1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-20/
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SUMMARY:Welland Orchard Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and lend a hand with taking care of Welland Orchard. Learn about fruit tree care\, creating pollinator habitat and more! Snacks\, refreshments and tools provided. You can find out more and register for this shift on the Gleaning Hub or by emailing welland@lifecyclesproject.ca
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/welland-orchard-work-party-23/
LOCATION:1215 Stancil Ln\, Victoria\, BC V8Z 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LifeCycles Event
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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-21/
LOCATION:808 Viewfield Rd\, Victoria\, BC V9A 4V1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T104500
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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251026T130000
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SUMMARY:Welland Orchard Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and lend a hand with taking care of Welland Orchard. Learn about fruit tree care\, creating pollinator habitat and more! Snacks\, refreshments and tools provided. You can find out more and register for this shift on the Gleaning Hub or by emailing welland@lifecyclesproject.ca
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/welland-orchard-work-party-24/
LOCATION:1215 Stancil Ln\, Victoria\, BC V8Z 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LifeCycles Event
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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-23/
LOCATION:808 Viewfield Rd\, Victoria\, BC V9A 4V1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-24/
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UID:5691-1762164000-1762171200@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Welland Orchard Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and lend a hand with taking care of Welland Orchard. Learn about fruit tree care\, creating pollinator habitat and more! Snacks\, refreshments and tools provided. You can find out more and register for this shift on the Gleaning Hub or by emailing welland@lifecyclesproject.ca
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/welland-orchard-work-party-25/
LOCATION:1215 Stancil Ln\, Victoria\, BC V8Z 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LifeCycles Event
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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-25/
LOCATION:808 Viewfield Rd\, Victoria\, BC V9A 4V1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251109T130000
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SUMMARY:Welland Orchard Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and lend a hand with taking care of Welland Orchard. Learn about fruit tree care\, creating pollinator habitat and more! Snacks\, refreshments and tools provided. You can find out more and register for this shift on the Gleaning Hub or by emailing welland@lifecyclesproject.ca
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/welland-orchard-work-party-26/
LOCATION:1215 Stancil Ln\, Victoria\, BC V8Z 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LifeCycles Event
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UID:6180-1762852500-1762856100@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-27/
LOCATION:808 Viewfield Rd\, Victoria\, BC V9A 4V1\, Canada
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UID:6181-1762857900-1762861500@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-28/
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UID:5693-1763373600-1763380800@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Welland Orchard Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and lend a hand with taking care of Welland Orchard. Learn about fruit tree care\, creating pollinator habitat and more! Snacks\, refreshments and tools provided. You can find out more and register for this shift on the Gleaning Hub or by emailing welland@lifecyclesproject.ca
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/welland-orchard-work-party-27/
LOCATION:1215 Stancil Ln\, Victoria\, BC V8Z 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LifeCycles Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T091500
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DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
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UID:6182-1763457300-1763460900@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-29/
LOCATION:808 Viewfield Rd\, Victoria\, BC V9A 4V1\, Canada
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UID:6183-1763462700-1763466300@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Fruit Sorting
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URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/fruit-sorting-30/
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SUMMARY:Soil Testing Science With The City of Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Welland Orchard Coordinator River Stevens will be teaching this workshop in partnership with the City of Victoria as a part of their recreation programming. You can register via the link below.  Soil Testing Science This workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to understand soil tests\, both how to take accurate samples and how to interpret the results. We’ll also cover how to amend and care for your soil\, with a special focus on the soil food web and holistic management. Learn about the difference between soil structure and texture\, what the cation exchange capacity of soil means\, and the best strategies for improving your soil health!  
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/soil-testing-science-with-the-city-of-victoria/
LOCATION:Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre\, 2275 Quadra St\, Victoria\, BC V8T 4Z5\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
CREATED:20250512T223210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T233159Z
UID:5694-1763902800-1763910000@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Welland Orchard Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and lend a hand with taking care of Welland Orchard. Learn about fruit tree care\, creating pollinator habitat and more! Snacks\, refreshments and tools provided. You can find out more and register for this shift on the Gleaning Hub or by emailing welland@lifecyclesproject.ca
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/welland-orchard-work-party-28/
LOCATION:1215 Stancil Ln\, Victoria\, BC V8Z 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LifeCycles Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
CREATED:20251107T233203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T205914Z
UID:6803-1764594000-1764601200@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Sorting
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a seed sorting session at the LifeCycles Warehouse to help package our seed donations for the seed library revival! We’d love to see you there! Please sign up on the Gleaning Hub!!  \nPlease reach out to info@lifecyclesproject.ca if you have any questions!
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/seed-sorting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
CREATED:20251107T233204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T210212Z
UID:6804-1765198800-1765206000@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Sorting
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a seed sorting session at the LifeCycles Warehouse to help package our seed donations for the seed library revival! We’d love to see you there! Please sign up on the Gleaning Hub!!  \nPlease reach out to info@lifecyclesproject.ca if you have any questions!
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/seed-sorting-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
CREATED:20251107T233205Z
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UID:6805-1765962000-1765969200@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Sorting
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a seed sorting session at the LifeCycles Warehouse to help package our seed donations for the seed library revival! We’d love to see you there! Please sign up on the Gleaning Hub!!  \nPlease reach out to info@lifecyclesproject.ca if you have any questions!
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/seed-sorting-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
CREATED:20260105T181702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T181658Z
UID:6958-1767780000-1767787200@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Sorting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/seed-sorting-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
CREATED:20260105T181717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T181658Z
UID:6959-1768816800-1768824000@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Sorting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/seed-sorting-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
CREATED:20251201T210359Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Fruit Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Learn about dormant season fruit tree pruning with live demos at the beautiful Welland Community Orchard\n\n\nWorkshop Description\nThis workshop will cover an introduction to the basics of dormant season pruning for a range of fruit trees and vines\, with a particular focus on apples. It will also include demonstrations of pruning techniques on one of the many trees at Welland. \nIn this session you will learn: \nHow to select and care the tools you might need including secreatures\, pruning saws\, orchard ladders and more \nThe 3 primary different types of pruning cuts\, and when\, why and how to use each one \nHow to prune fruit trees and vines in a way that supports plant health\, increased fruiting and shapes future growth \nOur goal is to send you home feeling confident to prune in your own backyard to promote a beautiful\, productive and healthy harvest. \nBe sure to come dressed for the elements as this workshop will be held outdoors. \n \nGetting here\nAs there is limited parking available at the orchard\, please bike\, walk\, bus or carpool if possible. We are located right on the galloping goose\, and you are welcome to bring bikes into the orchard to lock them up safely. \nIf you are driving\, there are 8 parking spots located at the end of stancil lane\, 1 of which will be reserved as accessible for the duration of the workshop. Please be mindful of our neighbours and do not park in the large driveway on the south side of the street. Additional parking can be found along the street on High St and Eaton Ave. \n \nAbout the Instructor\nRiver (they/them) works for Lifecycles Project as the Welland Orchard Coordinator\, as well as running their own landscaping business\, Nightingale Gardens. They are passionate about increasing the resilience of urban and suburban landscapes through utilising plants native to these territories\, increasing food security through integrating edible perennials and fruit trees into the landscape\, and helping to increase connections to land through making gardening more possible and accessible. \nHow to Register for this Event\nThis workshop is in person only. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather\, as the workshop will be hosted outside in the orchard. \nThis workshop is available on a sliding scale basis. Please pay in alignment with your financial privilege to help us continue to offer tickets in this way. \nLifeCycles Project Society is always working to learn more about\, and breakdown\, barriers that may exist in accessing our programming. We understand providing sliding scale tickets is by no means an exhaustive look at systems of oppression that exist for people. We welcome your ideas and feedback as we work to continue learning. \nPlease contact us if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else and work to process your refund. \nYou can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 383-5800 or via email by contacting welland@lifecyclesproject.ca \n \nAccessibility\nAccess from the parking area off Stancil Lane is through a latching unlocked gate. There is a gravel/dirt path sloping downward from the gate that leads to a wide flat grassy area with picnic table seating. If you are coming from the Galloping Goose entrance\, which also has a latching unlocked gate\, you will find a gravel/dirt path that slopes upward to the wide flat seating area. The steepness of the path varies throughout the Orchard and is steepest at the top of the Orchard closer to the Stancil Lane entrance\, and at the bottom between the Galloping Goose trail and the Orchard entrance. The pathway from the Galloping Goose to the entrance to the Orchard has several sharp turns. \nThe Orchard has a single-stall gender-neutral composting toilet facility on site with ramp access and transfer bars which will be open during the workshop. The composting toilet is located below the flat area and toward the Galloping Goose entrance. Hand sanitizer is available inside the toilet. \nThe workshop will be held outside rain or shine\, please dress appropriately for the weather. The seating provided is picnic benches. Please feel free to bring a cushion or your own folding chair\, a limited number of cushions are available at the orchard. \nThere is access to potable water on site. Please bring your own water bottle. \n \nEvent Image Photo Credit: Que Bahn
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/winter-fruit-tree-pruning-2/
LOCATION:Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard\, 1215 Stancil Lane\, Victoria\, BC\, V8Z 1R6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
CREATED:20260105T181722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T183156Z
UID:6960-1769432400-1769439600@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Sorting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/seed-sorting-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184117
CREATED:20251201T210401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T181301Z
UID:6855-1770544800-1770555600@lifecyclesproject.ca
SUMMARY:Mature Fruit Tree Restoration and Enhancement
DESCRIPTION:Bring your fruit tree pruning skills to the next level with this more advanced pruning workshop focusing on restoration of older trees\n\n\nWorkshop Description\n \nDo you have a basic understanding of fruit tree maintenance and one or more older fruit trees that leave you bewildered on where and why to begin pruning? This 3 hour workshop on mature fruit tree restoration and enhancement may be for you. \nTopics include: \n\nIntroduction to advanced pruning tools\, safe pruning practices\, and working safely from orchard ladders\nUnderstanding fruit tree form\, branch and branch attachment strength\, fine branching density\, and optimizing branch distribution for bearing fruit\nIntroduction to young branch training\n\nBe sure to come dressed for the elements as this workshop will be held outdoors. \n \nAbout the Instructor\nRyan Senechal (he/him) is an arborist and educator based in Saanich who has a particular interest in the care of heritage fruit trees. His approach to fruit tree education is hands-on\, blending industry best practices\, scientific and professional literature\, and experiential learning. Ryan’s professional background is as a lecturer of Urban Forestry at the University of British Columbia\, and as a Consultant at Darryl Clark Arboriculture. Ryan has been actively maintaining heritage fruit tree restoration projects locally for over 15 years. \n \nGetting here\nAs there is limited parking available at the orchard\, please bike\, walk\, bus or carpool if possible. We are located right on the galloping goose\, and you are welcome to bring bikes into the orchard to lock them up safely. \nIf you are driving\, there are 8 parking spots located at the end of stancil lane\, 1 of which will be reserved as accessible for the duration of the workshop. Please be mindful of our neighbours and do not park in the large driveway on the south side of the street. Additional parking can be found along the street on High St and Eaton Ave. \n \nHow to Register for this Event\nThis workshop is in person only. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather\, as the workshop will be hosted outside in the orchard. \nThis workshop is available on a sliding scale basis. Please pay in alignment with your financial privilege to help us continue to offer tickets in this way. \nLifeCycles Project Society is always working to learn more about\, and breakdown\, barriers that may exist in accessing our programming. We understand providing sliding scale tickets is by no means an exhaustive look at systems of oppression that exist for people. We welcome your ideas and feedback as we work to continue learning. \nPlease contact us if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else and work to process your refund. \nYou can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 383-5800 or via email by contacting welland@lifecyclesproject.ca \n \nAccessibility\nAccess from the parking area off Stancil Lane is through a latching unlocked gate. There is a gravel/dirt path sloping downward from the gate that leads to a wide flat grassy area with picnic table seating. If you are coming from the Galloping Goose entrance\, which also has a latching unlocked gate\, you will find a gravel/dirt path that slopes upward to the wide flat seating area. The steepness of the path varies throughout the Orchard and is steepest at the top of the Orchard closer to the Stancil Lane entrance\, and at the bottom between the Galloping Goose trail and the Orchard entrance. The pathway from the Galloping Goose to the entrance to the Orchard has several sharp turns. \nThe Orchard has a single-stall gender-neutral composting toilet facility on site with ramp access and transfer bars which will be open during the workshop. The composting toilet is located below the flat area and toward the Galloping Goose entrance. Hand sanitizer is available inside the toilet. \nThe workshop will be held outside rain or shine\, please dress appropriately for the weather. The seating provided is picnic benches. Please feel free to bring a cushion or your own folding chair\, a limited number of cushions are available at the orchard. \nThere is access to potable water on site. Please bring your own water bottle.
URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/mature-fruit-tree-restoration-and-enhancement/
LOCATION:Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard\, 1215 Stancil Lane\, Victoria\, BC\, V8Z 1R6\, Canada
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