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Looking for a unique kids day camp this summer? Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society's Camp Fresh Roots registration is open for the summer day camp for kids aged 4-11 years old. Everyday with Camp Fresh Roots will be filled with fun and educational activities, good food and great friends! They offer full week camps in Vancouver and Coquitlam, 3-day Midi camps and mini camps for the little ones! Learn more and register through the link below https://freshroots.ca/education/camp/

Looking for something fun to do with your kids over Spring Break? Our friends at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre are hosting an online kids gardening workshop all about starting seeds on Wednesday, March 31 at 10:00 am. This is a family-friendly program is suitable for ages 5 and up and is part of their monthly gardening series. Learn more about this and other exciting events here http://lynncanyonecologycentre.ca/Gen_public_children.html . #BCed #BCteachers #learningoutdoors City of North Vancouver North Vancouver District

GRANT OPPORTUNITY - Do you have an idea for a project to help connect people in your community? Why not apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant! This program offers a small grant of up to $500 for you to bring your community project to life. From building a food share stand to hosting a local edible plant walk and everything in between, a small Neighbourhood grant can help make your community project a reality! Learn more and apply here https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/ . Vancouver Foundation Neighbourhood Small Grants/Greenest City Grants #vfnsg

SAVE THE DATE - Celebrating Women in Science: Crop Wild Relatives in Research When: TOMORROW, Friday, March 26 Join a conversation about the work of two #scientists researching crops and their wild relatives, as we celebrate women in science during #WomensHistoryMonth. Plant science research helps identify solutions to feed a growing world population and address agricultural contributions to climate change. Dr. Allison Miller, Professor of Biology, Saint Louis University, wi...ll discuss her research on perennial crops and their wild relatives including American native grapes, their importance for the wine industry, and her lab’s efforts to identify wild plants that have the greatest potential for sustainable agriculture. Tara will share her work combining crop wild relatives, public education, and agricultural research to address climate change and sustainability issues. Learn more & sign-up here https://usbg.doubleknot.com/registrati/calendardetail.aspx