Family Farms Day
September 14 2025
11:00 AM-3:00 PM
No cost
Alberni Valley Food Security Society has partnered with Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District for this annual event.
This is an excellent way to learn more about local agriculture and meet farmers in the Alberni Valley. A variety of urban and rural sites participate in the self-guided tour, and we have 8 fantastic sites planned for 2025:
Coleman Meadows Farm
6670 Coleman Road
Arrowvale Farm
5955 Hector Road
Morning Star Woollens
9010 Bryson Road
Rages Farm
7685 Mackenzie Road
Eden Tree Farm & Garden
6220 Karen Place
Hupacasath Community Farm
4890 Beaver Creek Road
The Tiny Farm
2253 Cameron Drive
Shelter Farm
725 Franklin River Road
Many sites have farm fresh products available for sale so don't forget to bring a cooler and cash to stock up on delicious local food. We also have an annual recipe book and children's activity book available at all sites.
Check out the event brochure below and if you have any other questions about this year's event contact us or check out our Facebook page.
February 7 2026
- entry is by donation -
Alberni Valley Food Security hosts an annual Seedy Saturday. Come and participate in this community event to purchase your seeds and plants for the upcoming gardening season. AVFSS will have our own table with program and project information plus an adjoining children's table.
There is also a seed exchange, presentations, and opportunities to win prizes.
For additional event information email our Seedy Saturday coordinator
A special feature of Seedy Saturday is the Seed Exchange table. This is a great way to support local seed quality, diversity and accessibilty. We encourage everyone to participate and you can learn more about it by clicking below
Annual
Pruning Workshop
Early Spring 2026
Location & Date TBA
Learn how to care for the health of your nut or fruit trees and vines by minimizing damage, preventing disease and increasing their life and productivity,
Join pruning instructor, as they demonstrate pruning techniques on a variety of fruit trees and vines. The cost is $30 with a discount available for Alberni Valley Food Security Society members.
Participants are asked to bring their own pruning tools (hand and bypass pruners if possible), gloves, snacks & water, and a paper and pen if they would like to take notes. A washroom will be available on site.
For more information and to register click the link below to email our admin team:
