Gardening for Pollinators and Other Wildlife
Gardening for Pollinators and Other Wildlife
About the Workshop
Did you know that your garden can become a life-supporting ecosystem that can help reverse the trajectory of climate change? We’ll explore who pollinators are and why they need our support. We’ll discuss planting native plants and other techniques to create habitat for both pollinators and other wildlife.
About the Instructor
Sage Kosa was raised in the mixed hardwood, deciduous forests of Connecticut. Her first training and work were in the field of architecture before transitioning into horticulture. She owns and operates Kindred Gardens, a garden design, install, care, consulting, and coaching business. As an educator and practitioner, she is passionate about supporting local gardens and gardeners and creating gardens that function as healthy, balanced ecosystems.
Date and Time
Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Location
UBC Farm
Cost
- General: $35.70 (includes GST)
- Students and Seniors: $29.40 (includes GST)
Pollinator Picnic
Pollinator Picnic
At the UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
Saturday, June 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the hardworking heroes of our food system — pollinators! From bees and butterflies to birds and bats, these tiny creatures play a big role in bringing fresh food to our tables.
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How to Make Chai: Spiced Indian Tea
How to Make Chai: Spiced Indian Tea
About the Workshop
Join us for a cozy and aromatic journey into the heart of chai. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to make authentic chai and explore the fascinating history and cultural roots of this beloved drink. We’ll dive into the medicinal properties of the key spices in chai through the lens of Ayurveda, and explore regional variations from across India. You’ll leave with a recipe sheet, a deeper appreciation for this beverage, and the skills to craft a personalized cup of chai that supports your unique mind-body constitution. Perfect for chai lovers, curious cooks, and wellness enthusiasts. [Vegan and non-vegan options available]
About the Instructor
Muneera Wallace is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Health Coach with over 20 years of experience. She combines traditional Ayurvedic medicine with modern coaching methods to create personalized, sustainable strategies for health and resilience. Through her practice, Radiant Living Vancouver, she offers consultations, retreats, group programs, and workshops for individuals and teams seeking holistic well-being.
Date and Time
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location
UBC Farm
Cost
- General: $48.30 (includes GST)
- Students and Seniors: $41.95 (includes GST)
Grow Your Own Food
Grow Your Own Food
About the Workshop
Interested in growing food, but not sure where to start? This session will provide practical, accessible help in the rewarding endeavour of growing your own food at a variety of scales- from pots up to large gardens and growing annual and perennial food plants. You can’t get a much lower carbon footprint on your meal than harvesting it right outside your door!
About the Instructor
Sage Kosa was raised in the mixed hardwood, deciduous forests of Connecticut. Her first training and work were in the field of architecture before transitioning into horticulture. She owns and operates Kindred Gardens, a garden design, install, care, consulting, and coaching business. As an educator and practitioner, she is passionate about supporting local gardens and gardeners and creating gardens that function as healthy, balanced ecosystems.
Date and Time
Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location
UBC Farm
Cost
- General: $42.00 (includes GST)
- Students and Seniors: $34.65 (includes GST)
Growing Microgreens Year-Round
Growing Microgreens Year-Round
About the Workshop
Microgreens are vibrant, nutrient-packed greens that add flavor, texture, and color to your meals. Whether you enjoy them as a fresh snack or incorporate them into salads, smoothies, and soups, microgreens are a versatile addition to your kitchen. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to grow your own trays of microgreens at home—year-round.
You’ll discover the key differences between sprouts and microgreens, explore a variety of seeds suitable for growing microgreens, and learn how to troubleshoot common growing challenges. During the workshop, Yael will guide you through the process of preparing your own microgreens tray, which you will take home and continue growing. You’ll also receive expert tips and tricks for successfully growing microgreens in any season.
About the Instructor
Dr. Yael Stav completed her PhD in Sustainable Design from QUT in Brisbane, Australia. She is an entrepreneur and a project manager, with a passion for vertical vegetation, urban agriculture, green buildings and sustainability education.
Date and Time
Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location
UBC Farm
Cost
- General: $45.15 (includes GST)
- Students and Seniors: $37.80 (includes GST)
June 19, 2025
Spring Foraging
Spring Foraging
About the Workshop
How would you survive without a grocery store? Chef Robin Kort will teach you how to find wild spring treasures; edible trees like evergreens, delicious wildflowers, introduced edibles like pineapple weed, turkey tail mushrooms and native species like wild licorice roots that you can find in coastal forests and meadows. This workshop will cover everything you need to know to safely gather, prepare and cook unique flavours found only in nature. This is an identification walk only (no picking) and includes a sampling of wild edibles and an open discussion with wildcraft expert Robin Kort.
About the Instructor
Your instructor chef Robin Kort is a cookbook author and sommelier who has had a lifetime of finding and cooking delicious BC coastal wild plants and mushrooms. She is excited to share her collected culinary research with you, connecting the dots from wilderness to plate and revealing delicious secrets from the forest to sea. Her advice is to gently follow the seasons and harvest what is offered; shoots leaves in spring, summer seaweeds, flowers, fish and fruit, fall roots and mushrooms, and in winter seafood. Take the utmost care to pick only what is abundant, share what you gather and leave the rest for other beasts.
Date and Time
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location
UBC Farm
Cost
- General: $42 (includes GST)
- Students and Seniors: $34.65 (includes GST)