Intro to Soil Blocking
April 27 2025 -12:30PM
Beaver Creek Community Hall
8505 Beaver Creek Road
No cost
Join the Alberni Valley Food Security Society at the 2025 Homestead Market on April 27th. The market runs from 10am-2pm and features an outstanding line up of vendors focused around self-sufficiency, entrepreneurship, local food and knowledge sharing. AVFSS will be there with information on our latest projects and upcoming programs, plus the opportunity to connect with the community
AVFSS will also be presenting an 'Intro to Soil Blocking' at 12:30pm. Join us and learn about some of the benefits of this practice, including:
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sustainability
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root health
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space efficiency
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increased yield
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resilient transplants
Come on out and visit AVFSS plus the many others participating in this community event.
Family Farms Day
September 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, held each September in our community.
This is an excellent way to learn more about local agriculture and meet some farmers in the Alberni Valley. A variety of urban and rural sites participate in the self-guided tour and often have farm fresh products available for sale. We also have an annual recipe book and children's activity book available at all sites.
We had a great time at the 2024 event and can't wait for next year. If you have any questions for next year's event contact us below or checkfor other updates check 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:
