February 14 2026 10AM - 2PM
Echo Centre
4255 Wallace Street
- entry is by donation -
Alberni Valley Food Security Society is proud to host our annual Seedy Saturday — a vibrant community gathering to kick off the gardening season. Come join us to connect with fellow gardeners, purchase seeds and plants, and celebrate local growing.
AVFSS will have a table featuring our programs and current projects, along with a neighbouring children’s table offering activities for young (and young at heart) attendees. The event also includes a seed exchange, engaging presentations, and chances to win great prizes.
There are many ways to take part in this community celebration. Use the links below to volunteer, apply as a vendor, or reach out to our events coordinator for more details.
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
March 1 2026 - 1:00pm
Location Details to Follow Registration
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, Lonnie Olsen in demonstrated pruning techniques on a variety of fruit trees and vines. The cost is $40 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.
AVFSS AGM
March 4 2026
Doors Open 6:30pm- Meeting Begins 7:00pm
Alberni Valley Museum - 4255 Wallace St.
The Alberni Valley Food Security Society (AVFSS) invites community members to attend our 2026 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 4. Doors will open at 6:30 PM, with the meeting beginning promptly at 7:00 PM.
The AGM provides an opportunity to hear program updates, contribute input, and learn about AVFSS’s focus areas and priorities for the year ahead. We value community participation and strive to create a welcoming and engaging space while working collectively toward our vision for local food security.
Annual memberships are $10 per individual or $20 per household, with all dues directly supporting local food security programming. Those who are unable to attend the meeting are welcome to join or renew their membership by clicking below and filling out the membership form under 'Join Us'.
Family Farms Day
September 20 2026
11:00 AM-3:00 PM
No cost
Alberni Valley Food Security Society partners with Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District for this annual event held in September.
Family Farms Day 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 day of festivities.
We are always interested in including new sites that illustrate unique agriculture, big or small in the community. Feel free to reach out if you know fo a property that might be a fit for next year's event.
