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SUMMARY:Sooke Seedy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Spring into Sooke Seedy Saturday -It’s Time to Grow!  Join us for a day of seeds\, sustainability and common connection. This family-friendly local food growing event showcases seed and plant vendors\, seed exchange\, wild harvesters\, food artisans\, educational displays and kids’ activities.   $5 suggested donation.  
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/sooke-seedy-saturday/
LOCATION:Sooke Community Hall\, Shields Road\, Sooke\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T130000
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SUMMARY:How Birds Help: Gardening with Reciprocity
DESCRIPTION:Learn how common backyard birds can help you become a better gardener. \n\n\n\nExplore the role that birds play in our ecosystem and how we can mimic conditions in our gardens to form a reciprocal relationship with our winged neighbours.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/how-birds-help-gardening-with-reciprocity/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T150000
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. \n\n\n\nYOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:\n\n\n\n\nnative plant identification\n\n\n\nan overview of the cultural history & ecological benefits of native plants\n\n\n\na tour of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary native plant gardens\, and\n\n\n\nan introduction to the CRD’s water conservation program\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required for these in person workshops and costs $5.\n\n\n\nThis covers the cost of a packet of locally grown native seeds. In-person workshops have a maximum enrollment of 30 participants. \n\n\n\nSlots fill quickly – enroll today!
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/native-plant-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary\, 3873 Swan Lake Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251226T224614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T224635Z
UID:8240-1771668000-1771686000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Salt Spring Seedy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/salt-spring-seedy-saturday/
LOCATION:Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute\, 351 Rainbow Road\, Salt Spring Island\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20260127T211058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T211104Z
UID:8430-1771668000-1771682400@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Penticton Seedy Saturday 2026
DESCRIPTION:Penticton Seedy Saturday is back for 2026! \n\n\n\nOkanagan Master Gardeners will be there with an advice clinic table\, and we’d love to see you. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Penticton Seniors’ Centre2965 South Main Street\, PentictonFree parking. Free admission. Donations welcome. \n\n\n\nHosted by Okanagan Seed Savers\, this community event includes guest speakers\, seed libraries\, a seed swap table\, seed vendors\, and lots of local gardening knowledge. It’s a great way to kick off the gardening season. \n\n\n\nWe are also involved in most Seedy Saturday events across the Okanagan this spring\, helping support seed sharing\, local food\, and resilient gardens across our region. \n\n\n\nIf you’re in the Penticton area\, come say hello and bring your gardening questions. \n\n\n\nVendor registrationhttps://tinyurl.com/Pentictonseedy26
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/penticton-seedy-saturday-2026/
LOCATION:Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre\, 2965 South Main Street\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, V2A 5J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251226T215041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T215235Z
UID:8234-1771635600-1771689600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Plant ID and Culture with Jane Tice
DESCRIPTION:If you are a new gardener\, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge\, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part will be out in the gardens to view the plants for that month. Dress for the weather and bring something to take notes.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/plant-id-and-culture-with-jane-tice-2/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20260220T002702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T002706Z
UID:8579-1771588800-1771599600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. \n\n\n\nYOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:\n\n\n\n\nnative plant identification\n\n\n\nan overview of the cultural history & ecological benefits of native plants\n\n\n\na tour of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary native plant gardens\, and\n\n\n\nan introduction to the CRD’s water conservation program\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required for these in person workshops and costs $5.\n\n\n\nThis covers the cost of a packet of locally grown native seeds. In-person workshops have a maximum enrollment of 30 participants. \n\n\n\nSlots fill quickly – enroll today!
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/native-plant-workshop/
LOCATION:Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary\, 3873 Swan Lake Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20260122T173008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T173809Z
UID:8412-1771160400-1771167600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Winter Fruit Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on apple and pear tree pruning in the winter. What is the intention and desired outcome for pruning at this time of year and how does one decide where to prune and how much? All will be revealed under the expert instruction of Gordon Mackay\, who will also provide tips on how to train younger fruit trees after planting\, and discussing important tips to consider when working with older trees.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/introduction-to-winter-fruit-tree-pruning/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251226T223856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T004636Z
UID:8236-1771066800-1771084800@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Seedy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/victoria-seedy-saturday/
LOCATION:Crystal Gardens\, 713 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251228T212452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T212456Z
UID:8260-1770458400-1770465600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Free In-Person Workshop: Composting Basics
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms!
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-in-person-workshop-composting-basics/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20260116T013531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T013535Z
UID:8388-1770145200-1770150600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Horticultural Society is hosting a Zoom meeting on February 3\, 2026\, from 7:00-8:30 pm. Our speaker is Dr. Ross Bayton\,  director of  Heronswood Garden in Kingston\, Washington\, author of several gardening books\, and former editor of BBC Gardener’s World Magazine. His topic is “Heronswood’s Renaissance: Building for Ferns and a New Future.” He will discuss the cultivation\, reproduction and diversity of ferns in the history of Heronswood and for our own gardens in the Pacific Northwest. Only $5:00 for non-members!  To register and for more information\, visit www.vichortsociety.org.  
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/victoria-horticultural-society-special-presentation/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251226T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T214914Z
UID:8232-1769864400-1769875200@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Plant ID and Culture with Jane Tice
DESCRIPTION:If you are a new gardener\, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge\, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part will be out in the gardens to view the plants for that month. Dress for the weather and bring something to take notes.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/plant-id-and-culture-with-jane-tice/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251228T211923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T220701Z
UID:8258-1769851800-1769862600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Grow the Best Garden: In-Person 5 Part Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Compost Education Centre for a 5 part “Grow the Best Garden” series that will lead you from planning\, to soil\, to planting\, to harvesting success! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a series that explores a wide variety of incredibly important gardening topics\, from planning and planting\, to harvest and seed saving! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener\, this series will be certain to offer you tips and tricks\, strategies and tools for growing your best garden ever.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/grow-the-best-garden-in-person-5-part-workshop/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251228T211442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T220610Z
UID:8254-1769711400-1769720400@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Grow the Best Garden: Online 5 Part Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Compost Education Centre for a 5 part “Grow the Best Garden” series that will lead you from planning\, to soil\, to planting\, to harvesting success! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a series that explores a wide variety of incredibly important gardening topics\, from planning and planting\, to harvest and seed saving! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener\, this series will be certain to offer you tips and tricks\, strategies and tools for growing your best garden ever.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/grow-the-best-garden-online-5-part-workshop/
LOCATION:This is an online course
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251030T153258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T153302Z
UID:8011-1765587600-1765641600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Plant Identification and Culture Workshop with Jane Tice
DESCRIPTION:If you are a new gardener\, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge\, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part will be out in the gardens to view the plants for that month. Dress for the weather and bring something to take notes.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/plant-identification-and-culture-workshop-with-jane-tice-2/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251030T152928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152932Z
UID:8009-1764421200-1764432000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Plant Identification and Culture Workshop with Jane Tice
DESCRIPTION:If you are a new gardener\, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge\, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part will be out in the gardens to view the plants for that month. Dress for the weather and bring something to take notes.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/plant-identification-and-culture-workshop-with-jane-tice/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251109T005238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T005243Z
UID:8025-1764140400-1764189000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Uplands Park - Education Talk on Biodiversity and Free Plants!
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity Begins at Home \n\n\n\nWylie Thomas talks about Biodiversity loss as accelerating globally\, with scientists \n\n\n\nwarning it could rival past mass extinctions. Here in Oak Bay\, however\, each of us \n\n\n\ncan take meaningful action. By planting native species from our local Garry Oak \n\n\n\necosystem\, into our gardens\, we can support biodiversity while creating landscapes \n\n\n\nmore resilient to climate change—better adapted to longer summer droughts and \n\n\n\nrising temperatures. \n\n\n\nWylie will talk for an hour\, then plants will be given to all who want them to help \n\n\n\nbiodiversity
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/friends-of-uplands-park-education-talk-on-biodiversity-and-free-plants/
LOCATION:Windsor Park Pavilion\, 2451 Windsor Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250729T212017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T212023Z
UID:7545-1763805600-1763812800@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Free Workshop: Yard Free Composting
DESCRIPTION:We’ll cover options that are available for composting without a yard. Surprisingly\, there are many\, and we’ll discover the benefits and drawbacks to each so you can determine the system that is right for your life & home. We’ll learn about: \n\n\n\n-countertop electric food dehydrators & “composters” \n\n\n\n-private food scrap pick up\, municipal food scrap pick up & proper use of greenbins \n\n\n\n-bokashi composting \n\n\n\n-worm composting
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-workshop-yard-free-composting-2/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251030T152352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152529Z
UID:8004-1762283700-1762290000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:The Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation: Exploring the World of Sinningias (Gloxinia) with Bryan Emery
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on Nov. 4\, 2025 from 7:15 to 9:00 PM at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St).   \n\n\n\nOur speaker is Bryan Emery\, who will address the topic “Exploring the world of Sinningias (Gloxinia) beyond the ‘Florist Gloxinia’ \,“including their use in gardens and containers. Bryan is the owner of Bryan’s Plants\, a specialty plant nursery in Victoria.  \n\n\n\nOnly $5:00 at the door for non-members! For more information\, visit www.vichortsociety.org. 
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/victoria-horticultural-society-special-presentation-exploring-the-world-of-sinningias-gloxinia-with-bryan-emery/
LOCATION:Ukranian Cultural Centre\, 3277 Douglas St.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20251030T153550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T153555Z
UID:8013-1761991200-1761998400@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Mason Bee Cocoon Harvest and Cleaning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you have a mason bee nesting box out this Summer and are not sure what to do next\, then this class is for you. Cleaning your nesting box and cocoons is vital for the health of the bees and an essential task for the mason bee keeper. The purpose is to save viable cocoons and safely store them over the winter away from pests and diseases. Cleaning your nesting box also prevents pests and diseases from spreading to other bees in your area.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/mason-bee-cocoon-harvest-and-cleaning-workshop/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250729T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T211833Z
UID:7543-1761991200-1761998400@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Free In-person Workshop: Composting Basics
DESCRIPTION:What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions\, and will offer instructions on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We’ll cover the 6 factors for composting success\, how to choose the best composting system for your needs and how to increase the rodent resistance of your compost pile. \n\n\n\nFree attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-in-person-workshop-composting-basics-3/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250729T211642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T211648Z
UID:7541-1761397200-1761404400@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop students will learn the main steps used in cultivating mushrooms at home using low tech methods. The lecture will include basic fungal biology\, information on tools needed to grow mushrooms\, making liquid culture\, grain spawn and preparation of straw for Oyster mushrooms and for King Stropharia. For the hands-on part\, students will be making their own straw bag with Oyster Mushroom spawn to bring home. The focus will be to introduce people to the exciting potential of growing mushrooms at home and in the garden and provide them with the necessary information to begin on their fungal adventures.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/grow-your-own-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250729T211501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T211507Z
UID:7539-1761386400-1761393600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Free Workshop: Sheet Mulching
DESCRIPTION:In situ composting\, or soil building in the form of Sheet Mulching is a fast process of building fertile soil where there isn’t any\, converting lawn landscapes into active growing gardens\, or simply adding more nutrients to existing gardens. We’ll first learn about the principles behind sheet mulching and why/how it works\, then we’ll build a sheet mulch bed in the gardens at the Compost Education Centre with a variety of organic matter. Come ready to get dirty and do some shoveling! \n\n\n\nFree attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-workshop-sheet-mulching/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250729T211333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T211339Z
UID:7537-1760781600-1760788800@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Harvesting Mason Bees
DESCRIPTION:Bring your bee houses that have been out for the growing season and we will learn how to harvest the cocoons of our native mason bees\, and do that harvesting together. We will identify any pests and parasites that we encounter\, learn how to clean the cocoons properly leaving the houses ready for the spring. We will also learn how to store the cocoons safely over the winters\, any trouble shooting and how to release the bees again in spring.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/harvesting-mason-bees/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250906T162641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T162646Z
UID:7774-1760778000-1760803200@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Orchid Society 2025 Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Admission $7 Orchid displays\, sales\, and tropical plants for sale.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/victoria-orchid-society-2025-show-and-sale-2/
LOCATION:Lady of Fatima Church\, 1635 Elk Lake Drive\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250906T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T162521Z
UID:7770-1760706000-1760727600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Orchid Society 2025 Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Admission $7 Orchid displays\, sales\, and tropical plants for sale.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/victoria-orchid-society-2025-show-and-sale/
LOCATION:Lady of Fatima Church\, 1635 Elk Lake Drive\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251007T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250915T162755Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation: How to Support our Local Birds with Ann Nightingale
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on October 7\, 2025 at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St).  The meeting will be preceded by a workshop on worm composting presented by Bethany Couture\, from Garden Alchemist (6:30-7:00 pm).  Our featured speaker (8:00-9:00 pm) is Ann Nightingale\, who is an active volunteer with Rocky Point Bird Observatory and Nature Victoria and has coordinated the Victoria Christmas Bird Count for more than 20 years. She will speak about the birds inhabiting our neighborhoods and how we can support them in a time of avian flu and climate change.  Only $5:00 at the door for non-members! For more information\, visit www.vichortsociety.org. 
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/victoria-horticultural-society-special-presentation-how-to-support-our-local-birds-with-ann-nightingale/
LOCATION:Ukrainian Cultural Centre\, 3277 Douglas St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250729T213339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T213406Z
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SUMMARY:On-line Workshop: Gardening With Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/on-line-workshop-gardening-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250729T211157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T211201Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Lichens
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces participants to noticing\, identifying\, and understanding the amazing lichens that surround us in our urban and suburban ecosystems. Build your knowledge around how to identify lichens\, what a lichen is\, common lichen species in Lekwungen Territory\, what a lichen can tell us about the environment\, lichen ecology\, and discuss the ethics of collecting fallen lichens for various uses. Will take place both indoors and outdoors with the possibility of microscope work.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/an-introduction-to-lichens/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170808
CREATED:20250729T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T211020Z
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SUMMARY:Free Workshop: Under the Microscope - Living Soils
DESCRIPTION:The soil under our feet is teeming with a web of microscopic life\, whose complex interactions support all other terrestrial life. Healthy soils feature an intact and diverse microbial food web\, which sustain nutrient cycles and maintain soil structure. Under the microscope\, together we will observe living soil microbes\, and gain an understanding of the different niches that they occupy within the soil food web. \n\n\n\nWe’ll finish by discussing the most effective ways to steward this living medium\, and come away with a inspired understanding of the intricate ways life in the soil\, supports all life on earth.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-workshop-under-the-microscope-living-soils-2/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
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