For the 6^th year in a row, SPEC and Kits House have partnered to bring local and sustainably grown food to the community. Starts June 23, and runs every Thursday from 3 to 7PM at the corner of Vine and 7^th Ave in Kitsilano. Come and enjoy good food and support your local farmers. Check out last year’s 3 minute video of the market.

It has been a fruitful, and veggieful, year at the school gardens!

Thanks to the School Gardens Program, we have seen that the best way to get kids excited about eating vegetables is to have them grow them! This year, with the support of our generous donors, 12 schools across Vancouver were able to take part. Students, from kindergarten to grade 12, got into the garden to ...continue on SPEC blog

 

An "Intern"ational Perspective on Earth Day with SPEC
 

As an intern at SPEC, I´ve received so much information about everything environmental. And there is something important I would like to share with you. Monsters are real. ...continue on SPEC Blog 

SPEC at Car Free Day
 

▪ Sat & Sun, June 18 – 19: Volunteer Opportunity: Lead a Green Team and help make this a zero waste event. Locations include West End and Main Street. 
Sign up online, and email SPEC member Eyal directly to make sure you are working with him and other SPEC volunteers: drlebeltcm@gmail.com  

 

▪ Sunday, June 19, noon to 7p.m. Main street location: Volunteer Opportunity: Zero Waste Committee Outreach: Participate and share your passion with others during the festival. To get involved e-mail us at zerowaste@spec.bc.ca

Fun Learning Opportunities!
 

▪ Sat, June 11, 9am to 5pm Open Source Circular Economy Day 

Free Register

LOCATION: The HiVE, #210 - 128 W Hastings St, Vancouver

The SPEC Elders Circle is a new initiative within SPEC that’s rooted in the belief that elders and society have much to gain by...continue on SPEC Blog

▪ To TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for their grant to support environmental education at our summer food market.

▪ A big thank you to our individual donors for making our Spring Fundraising Campaign a success, in which $9,500 was raised and matched by a dedicated SPEC supporter.  There is still time to help us reach $10,000, give today!

▪ Thurs, June 23, 3 – 7 PM 
Westside Community Food Market Launch 
Starting June 23, every Thursday, enjoy local and sustainable produce, baked goods, live music, and other yummy goodies.
Vendors and volunteer opportunities available: e-mail oliver@spec.bc.ca
Location: corner of 7th and Vine in Kitsilano
 

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▪ Thurs, June 23, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
SPEC Elders Circle: Reclaiming Elder Wisdom, Launch event
   ▪ Take in inspirational presentations
   ▪ Share your ideas for reclaiming elder wisdom
   ▪ Identify topics of interest for future salons and activities

Light supper provided! 

Volunteer opportunities available: e-mail elders@spec.bc.ca
Location: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House: corner of 7th and Vine, Kitsilano

More information at www.spec.bc.ca/elderscircle
All elders and those who care about elders’ issues are welcome. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Taxi vouchers are available.

RSVP here to help with planning: email elders@spec.bc.ca or call 604-736-7732.

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