Extension (Non-Community-Specific) Events Calendar

Extension Events Calendar

Extension Events Calendar
July 2008 August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 Links to Other Calendars

July 2008

Event:	Incredible Edible Tours
Description:	Join this tour from a rooftop in downtown Vancouver to a family owned farm on Westham Island to learn more about who is putting food on your table, and how. Included: transportation, a delicious lunch featuring regional ingredients, a knowledgeable, engaging and fun tour guide, at least 3 incredible in-depth farm tours, and farm gate opportunities. Tickets: $80 each
Date:	Sunday July 20 2008 (9:30am to 4:30pm)
Location:	4th Ave & Vine St in Vancouver (North East corner near 2285 W 4th Ave, Capers Whole Foods Market), Vancouver, BC
Telephone:	604-730-0450
Email:	admin@ffcf.bc.ca
Website:	http://www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca

Event:	South Island Grains Field-Day
Description:	First Stop: 10:00 am Location: 4659 William Head Rd, Metchosin. (Field is approx 2 km from Metchosin store. Parking on Lane beside field at 4659 William Head Rd.) Second Stop: 1:00 pm Location: Mike Doehnel Saanich (Traveling either north or south on the Pat Bay highway turn east onto Island View Road then immediately after Michell Farm Market turn right onto Lochside Trail. Continue on for ½ km - will be on your left before the Lochside Trail and Martindale Road intersection.) We'll start at a 10 acre field of conventionally-grown, hard red spring wheat, move to a nearby property with both modern and heritage (Red Fife) varieties of wheat, then drive to a second site in Saanich to inspect a variety of grains. A further option is to visit Sharon Remple's small plot heritage wheat planting. Cost: no charge; refreshments provided by Farm Credit Canada. RSVP Tom Henry
Date:	Friday, July 25 2008
Location:	4659 William Head Rd, Metchosin & Saanich, Victoria, BC
Telephone:	Tom Henry, 250 478 0588 or Sue Gordon, Ministry of Agriculture and Lands 250 746 1210
Email:	tomhenry@smallfarmcanada.ca or Sue.Gordon@gov.bc.ca

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August 2008

Event:	Hawthorn Agroforestry Demonstration Farm Trial
Description:	Hawthorn Farm Tour and speakers including: • Jim Strausz - General Manager, Strauss Herb Company - The Value of Having a Local Supplier. • Jeanette Lee - Introduction to the West Kootenay Herb Growers Cooperative / Hawthorn Agroforestry Farm Trial. • George Powell - Agroforestry Industry Development Initiative - Overview of Agroforestry. • Paula Brown - Program Head, NHP Research Group, British Columbia Institute of Technology - Hawthorn Chemical Analysis and Evaluation. • Tim Dickinson - Senior Curator, Royal Ontario Museum; Associate Professor, University of Toronto - Crataegus Species. • (Hawthorn) Identification/Genotyping of Native Southern Interior Hawthorn Species
Date:	August 1, 2008, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Location:	Royal Canadian Legion, 234 Granby Drive, Edgewood, BC
Telephone:	To register call Jeannette Lee, West Kootenay Herb Growers Cooperative at 250 269-0038
Email:	d_sawyer@columbiacable.net
Website:	http://www.woodlot.bc.ca/agroforestry/hawthorn.htm

Event:	Penticton PEACHFEST
Description:	PEACHFEST is an annual, South Okanagan Valley tradition to celebrate the peach harvest in Penticton, British Columbia. This five day extravaganza features live entertainment, a wide variety of food & merchandise vendors, parades, and various competitions.
Date:	August 6th-10th 2008
Location:	Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton, BC
Telephone:	Mark Grimm at 250-488-0584
Email:	info@peachfest.com
Website:	http://www.peachfest.com/

Event:	Okanagan Summer Wine Festival
Description:	Experience an intimate weekend at Silver Star Resort with wine education, arts, music and mile high outdoor recreation.
Date:	August 7- 9, 2008
Location:	Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon, BC
Telephone:	250-861-6654
Email:	info@TheWineFestivals.com
Website:	http://www.thewinefestivals.com

Event:	Western Apiculture Society Annual Conference
Description:	Annual conference with presentations, exhibits and tours for beekeepers, researchers and sightseers!
Date:	August 17-21, 2008
Location:	Victoria Holiday Inn, 3020 Blandshard Street, Victoria, BC
Telephone:	Mark Pitcher at 250-658-8319
Website:	http://groups.ucanr.org/WAS/Conference%5FInformation/

Event:	Incredible Edible Tours
Description:	Join this tour from a rooftop in downtown Vancouver to a family owned farm on Westham Island to learn more about who is putting food on your table, and how. Included: transportation, a delicious lunch featuring regional ingredients, a knowledgeable, engaging and fun tour guide, at least 3 incredible in-depth farm tours, and farm gate opportunities. Tickets: $80 each
Date:	Saturday, August 23, 2008 (10am to 5pm)
Location:	4th Ave & Vine St in Vancouver (North East corner near 2285 W 4th Ave, Capers Whole Foods Market), Vancouver, BC
Telephone:	604-730-0450
Email:	admin@ffcf.bc.ca
Website:	http://www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca

Event:	Rangeland Management School
Description:	This full day workshop is targeted at building producers capacity to take to the field what they learned in the Rangeland Management Workshop - Principles of Rangeland Management. The morning session will be held in a classroom setting reviewing key aspects of plant growth and time and timing of grazing as well as introducing the concept of the Grazing Response Index (GRI).The afternoon portion of the workshop will be spent in the field putting the GRI into practice.
Date:	August 25, 2008
Location:	AAFC Research Station, 3015 Ord Road, Kamloops, BC
Telephone:	BC Cattlemen’s Association @ 250- 573-3611
Email:	bfrance@kamloops.net

Event:	Rangeland Management School
Description:	This full day workshop is targeted at building producers capacity to take to the field what they learned in the Rangeland Management Workshop - Principles of Rangeland Management. The morning session will be held in a classroom setting reviewing key aspects of plant growth and time and timing of grazing as well as introducing the concept of the Grazing Response Index (GRI).The afternoon portion of the workshop will be spent in the field putting the GRI into practice.
Date:	August 27, 2008
Location:	Pioneer Complex, 351 Hodson Road, Williams Lake, BC
Telephone:	BC Cattlemen’s Association @ 250- 573-3611
Email:	bfrance@kamloops.net

Event:	Rangeland Management School
Description:	This full day workshop is targeted at building producers capacity to take to the field what they learned in the Rangeland Management Workshop - Principles of Rangeland Management. The morning session will be held in a classroom setting reviewing key aspects of plant growth and time and timing of grazing as well as introducing the concept of the Grazing Response Index (GRI).The afternoon portion of the workshop will be spent in the field putting the GRI into practice.
Date:	August 29, 2008
Location:	Elks Hall, 474 E. Victoria Street, Vanderhoof, BC
Telephone:	BC Cattlemen’s Association @ 250- 573-3611
Email:	bfrance@kamloops.net

Event:	Feast of Fields: Farmland Forever
Description:	Feast of Fields is an annual fundraiser of Farm Folk/City Folk, a local organization devoted to promoting local agriculture. It gives a chance for members of the public to learn about and connect with a local, sustainable food source. Hundreds of foodies will gather at the UBC to experience this agrarian gem and sample some of the freshest and most delicious seasonal products of regional harvests. The proceeds gained from this event go towards supporting Farm Folk/City Folk's work in creating a sustainable food system in BC. Tickets are $80 and are now available online at the website and available for purchase at all Choices Markets as of July 1st
Date:	August 30, 2008
Location:	Rebagliati Park, 4540 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC
Telephone:	1-888-730-0452
Email:	info@ffcf.bc.ca
Website:	http://ffcf.bc.ca/feast/home.html

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September 2008

Event:	Feast of Fields: Farmland Forever
Description:	Feast of Fields is an annual fundraiser of Farm Folk/City Folk, a local organization devoted to promoting local agriculture. It gives a chance for members of the public to learn about and connect with a local, sustainable food source. Hundreds of foodies will gather at the UBC farm to experience this agrarian gem and sample some of the freshest and most delicious seasonal products of regional harvests. The proceeds gained from this event go towards supporting Farm Folk/City Folk's work in creating a sustainable food system in BC. Tickets are $75 and are now available online at eplyevents.com/feast-tickets and available for purchase at all Choices Markets as of July 1st
Date:	September 7- 2008
Location:	University of British Columbia Farm, 6182 South Campus Road, Vancouver, BC.
Telephone:	Sher Hackwell, event coordinator at 604-738-9770 or 1-888-730-0452
Email:	sher_h@telus.net
Website:	http://ffcf.bc.ca/feast/home.html

Event:	50th International Garden Centre Association Congress(IGCA)
Description:	International Garden Centre Association Congress is held annually to meet the professional development needs of garden retailers, introduce them to business models from around the globe, and to provide an opportunity to network with peers in a variety of markets.
Date:	September 7-12, 2008
Location:	Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC
Telephone:	Renata Triveri Phone: 604-523-0235 or Fax: 604-574-7773
Email:	rtriveri@telus.net
Website:	http://www.igcacongress.com/

Event:	Manure Maven Training Workshop
Description:	LEPS(Langley Environmental Partnership Society) educates and provides technical assistance to equestrian landowners and small-lot farmers throughout the Province through the Manure Maiden program, offering manure composting and pasture management workshops as well as site consultations for individual land owners. The program has generated a huge response and was expanded to serve all of BC in 2007. We are now looking to create a network of Manure Maven facilitators throughout the main regions in BC: Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, Thompson Okanagan, Kootenay Rockies, Peace River, Northwest Coast, and the Cariboo Chilcotin. We are looking for interested participants who are willing to act as a resource in their respective regions and potentially conduct workshops and site consultations on their own time, to be part of a Manure Maven network. There is a small financial incentive as you are free to charge for your workshops, site consultations, and Land Management Guides. LEPS will be available for technical support within the first year of the program.
Date:	September 9-10, 2008
Location:	Springbrooke Retreat Centre in Langley, BC
Telephone:	Andrea Lawseth, Agricultural Stewardship Coordinator, at 604-352-3515
Email:	alawseth@tol.bc.ca
Website:	http://www.leps.bc.ca/

Event:	2008 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy
Description:	The Pacific Rim Summit will provide a unique forum for interaction between businessmen, government representatives and academics. This three-day event will feature presentations on bio-energy, bio-based products, industrial biotechnology for drug discovery and production, novel applications of marine biotechnology, and nanotechnology. These presentations will examine the role of bioenergy and industrial biotechnology in securing energy supplies and building regional prosperity in the future. They will also explore the convergence of biotechnology, chemistry, agriculture and the study of marine microorganisms and how it can revolutionize nearly every aspect of the global economy. This three-day event will feature presentations on the following topics: • Sustainability of Biofuels • Climate Change • Chemicals from Renewable Feedstocks • Cellulosic and Conventional Ethanol Developments • Enzymes for Biomass Conversion • Using Industrial Biotech to Boost Competiveness • Marine Biotech for Industrial Applications • Drugs from the Sea • New Markets for Sugar • Bioplastics Production from Agriculture Feedstocks • Production of Renewable Chemicals through Biotech Routes • Biological Fuel Cells • Industrial Biotech for Drug Discovery and Production • Biotech for Personal Care Products • Biotech for Flavorings and Functional Foods • Nano-Biotech Interface
Date:	September 10-12, 2008
Location:	Westin Bayshore.Hotel, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC
Registration & Contact:	Phone: 202-962-6662 or online -- General Enquiries: phone 202-962-9200 or 202-962-9204
Email:	pacrim@bio.org
Website:	http://www.bio.org/ind/pacrim/08/Index.asp

Event:	Green Roof Infrastructure Waterproofing & Drainage 301
Description:	This is Green Roofs for healthy Cities’ third course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program. This new course will provide participants with an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It lays out technical vocabulary and materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs. For complete details of the This course is Accredited Green Roof Professional Designation Program, visit the GRHC website. Register online at the website.
Date:	Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Location:	BCIT, Room 486, 555 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC
Email:	training@greenroofs.org
Website:	http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=3996da32-7362-475c-9d01-f5df8cab149e

Event:	CanWest HORT SHOW 2008
Description:	CanWest is Western Canada's premier horticultural trade show. It is a buying show for British Columbia's nursery, floriculture and landscape products and services. Seminars and industry tours are presented to make the show a comprehensive professional development opportunity.
Date:	September 17 -18, 2008
Location:	Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Telephone:	CanWest office at 604-574-7772
Email:	hhenderson@bclna.com
Website:	http://www.canwesthortshow.com/general_show_info.htm

Event:	Feast of Fields: Farmland Forever
Description:	Feast of Fields is an annual fundraiser of Farm Folk/City Folk, a local organization devoted to promoting local agriculture. It gives a chance for members of the public to learn about and connect with a local, sustainable food source. Hundreds of foodies will gather at the vineyard to experience this agrarian gem and sample some of the freshest and most delicious seasonal products of regional harvests. The proceeds gained from this event go towards supporting Farm Folk/City Folk's work in creating a sustainable food system in BC. Tickets are $85 and are now available online at the website and available for purchase at all Choices Markets as of July 1st
Date:	September 21, 2008
Location:	Victorian Epicure Vineyard in North Saanich, BC
Telephone:	1-888-730-0452
Email:	info@ffcf.bc.ca
Website:	http://feastoffields.com/viindex.html

Event:	The Aquaculture Pacific Exchange (APE)
Description:	The Aquaculture Pacific Exchange (APE), returns to Campbell River, BC on September 25-26, 2008. Since its inception in 1997, APE has been the place the aquaculture industry gathers to learn new strategies, discover innovative solutions, exchange ideas and share best practices. The Conference will continue to offer a timely, educational and thought-provoking program to delegates, while the Trade Show will offer the products, services and solutions that are needed by the industry.
Date:	September 25-26, 2008
Location:	Strathcona Gardens, Campbell River, BC
Telephone:	Jeff Lacey at 888-454-7469 (New Brunswick)
Email:	info@masterpromotions.ca
Website:	http://www.masterpromotions.ca/aquaculture-pacific-exchange.asp

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October 2008

Event:	Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Description:	The annual fall wine festival is an experience for all who love fabulous wine accompanied by great food and unique events around the Okanagan valley.
Date:	October 2 - 12, 2008
Location:	Various locations throughout the Okanagan Valley, BC
Telephone:	250-861-6654
Email:	info@TheWineFestivals.com
Website:	http://www.thewinefestivals.com

Event:	Festival of the Grape
Description:	An outdoor one day wine tasting event featuring many of the Okanagan wineries. Grape stomp, food vendors and live entertainment.
Date:	October 5, 2008
Location:	Oliver Community park, Oliver, BC
Telephone:	Oliver and District Chamber of Commerce office at 250-498-6321
Email:	tourism@oliverchamber.bc.ca
Website:	http://www.oliverchamber.bc.ca/to_do/c_events/grapefest/grapefest.htm

Event:	Holistic Management International Conference: Paradigm Shifting for the Future
Description:	Holistic Management is an approach to managing resources that builds biodiversity, improves production and generates financial strength; it improves quality of life while enhancing the environment that sustains us all.
Date:	October 22-25, 2008
Location:	Keystone Center, Brandon, MB Canada
Telephone:	Pam Iwanchysko (204) 648-3965
Email:	pamela.iwanchysko@gov.mb.ca

Event:	Invasive Plant Research in BC: Current Projects and Future Trends
Description:	Speakers and participants at this 2-day forum will discuss: - research that is currently underway in BC and the Pacific Northwest (PNW) - research that is required to inform successful invasive plant management in BC and the PNW. - next steps for invasive plant research in BC.
Date:	October 29-30, 2008
Location:	Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, Vancouver, BC
Telephone:	Crystal Klym at 250-392-1400
Email:	info@invasiveplantcouncilbc.ca
Website:	http://www.invasiveplantcouncilbc.ca/

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November 2008

Event:	Green Industry Show and Conference
Description:	The Green Industry Show & Conference (GISC), continues to grow stronger. It is currently the largest horticultural trade show on the Canadian Prairies.
Date:	November 20 – 21, 2008
Location:	Edmonton, AB
Contact:	Valerie Stobbe at 1-800-378-3198 or 780-489-1991 and fax 780-444-2152
Email:	info@landscape-alberta.com
Website:	http://www.greenindustryshow.com/