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Service blog has moved
We’re amalgamating some of our blogs and are now posting our Service announcements on the Leadership blog. All of our previous Service posts are included in the Leadership blog, and you can see them by clicking on the categories on … Continue reading
Plant Sale at UVic Needs Volunteers May 1, 2011!
The Friends of Finnerty Gardens at the University of Victoria are having their annual plant sale on Sunday, May 1 in the main gym at the University. They are looking for assistance from 6-8 people during the day. From 9:15 … Continue reading
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Haliburton Farm and Hot Dog Wednesday – April 2011
I know this is still a month away, but as we are leaving on Wednesday for Spring Break, I wanted to put this out to you now! On Wednesday April 6th we will be going to Hot Dog Wednesday from … Continue reading
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Plant Sale at U Vic on May 1st, 2011
The Friends of Finnerty Gardens at the University of Victoria are having their annual plant sale on Sunday, May 1 in the main gym at the University. They are looking for assistance from 6-8 people during the day. From 9:15 … Continue reading
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Memories of Haliburton Farm
On Saturday, February 12th, 14 SMUS students ventured out to Haliburton Farm to volunteer. Dayna Fitzgerald reports on the day: When we first arrived at Haliburton, Elmarie gave us a bit of history about the farm such as how long … Continue reading
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Haliburton Farm – Help on an Organic Farm
All are warmly welcomed at Haliburton Farm the second Saturday of each month starting February 12th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The farm is located at 741 Haliburton Road. Bring a lunch to share. Volunteers rotate with 5 experienced certified organic … Continue reading
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Barnacles Spotted on Mt. Tolmie!
A group of 20 students from the Barnacle Boarding House spent two hours pulling broom on a crisp and sunny Saturday morning. They joined Dave Lock from the Mt. Tolmie Conservancy Association, which has been working on the area for 17 years. They carefully removed the … Continue reading
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Can you dig it? Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre
This is a unique opportunity for volunteers to provide environmental education! You will be given the opportunity to teach about the benefits and practicalities of composting, organic gardening and living sustainably within a variety of educational settings, including preschool, elementary and … Continue reading
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Tree Appreciation Day – November 7th
Saanich Parks - 17th annual Tree Appreciation Day is being held on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm. This year they will be planting native trees and shrubs at Cuthbert Holmes and Mount Douglas Parks. Community and school groups … Continue reading
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Youth Steering Committee Member – The Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is looking for Youth to join a steering committee that guides sustainability initiatives in schools around the Victoria area. There are meetings once every two weeks, and as much or as little commitment outside of this as … Continue reading
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