April 2018
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Vic High Learning Farm Launching Farming engagement through education
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ic High’s farm is seeing an expansion to a 5,000 square foot plot, just in time for the change in season. The farm, which is run in conjunction with farmer Jesse Brown of Mason Street City Farm and Victoria High School has received a lot of community support, grants, and donations from local, provincial and national organizations such as Farm To School BC, the Public Health Association of BC, Farm to Cafeteria, Whole Kids Foundation, and the City of Victoria. The Vic High Learning Farm Launch will take place on Monday, April 9th at 10:00am with a welcome blessing by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, Vic High student drummers, speakers, and a planting of the first crop—beans around the perimeter of the farm. The new plot will offer faculty and students at Vic High a chance to approach the farm from a multitude of different subjects and discipline. This will allow students to learn a hands-on approach to farming techniques, as well as learning the applications of farming, with respect to the curriculum. “In all aspects, food is so important for youth to connect to,” says Eden Murray, Vic High Student and Youth Food Action Coordinator with the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Round Table Society. “I think it’s really important for youth to learn about farming, but I think it’s important for them to engage in their food systems in a diversity of ways,” she adds. Given an aging farming workforce, and a shift in the need for sustainable urban agricultural practices, the farm could offer a link for a younger generation of students to engage in farming techniques
The new Vic High Learning Farm is launching on Monday, April 9th at 10:00am, located to the north of Vic High. Photo: Mila Czemerys
and dialogue surrounding food systems moving forward. “The more we’re able to educate people, give them the skills and resources to be able to grow their own food and be food secure and sovereign, the more we’re going to have a vibrant food culture within the city,” says Aaren Topley, Capital Region Farm To School Animator with Farm To School BC, an organization that links schools and students to their local food systems. “These programs are really important because I think a lot of students don’t realize that farming is something they want to do,” says Topley. “Whether students want to become a farmer through this program, or they just want to learn how to grow food in their backyard, or know where their food comes from; I think all are really important skills.” The need to recognize this at an early age and provide students with skills in farming techniques and food systems at
the high school level can provide a link for future urban farming initiatives and a more engaged food-conscious community. Brown, of Mason Street City Farm, was directly involved in facilitating the expansion of the farm. He is working to coordinate with classes and teachers on ways the farm can educate students through applied learning while also overseeing the overall function of the farm. “Urban farming is a hot topic these days,” says Brown. “I think it’s great for students to be able to be introduced to farming through urban agriculture, because there’s a buzz about it, and it’s visible.” This visibility will hopefully lead to a student population that is aware of the need for sustainable urban agricultural techniques moving forward. This will take the shape of the Garden Club at Vic High, classroom sign-up for accessing the farm’s learning potentials, and offering individuals the chance to sign-up or work
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the farm outside of school in a volunteer or employment opportunity. The marriage between students and schools, local farming organizations, government-funded food system programs, and community involvement will hopefully bring about a change in the way youth engage with urban agriculture. The food from the farm will be used for a weekly salad bar at Vic High and could be used to feed the community, given how the project evolves in the future. “It’s important for youth to have access to all these aspects of food and growing because we’re human beings and we need to eat and engage with our community. Food is such a good way to connect to the land and connect to the community,” says Murray. With that being said, the farm is expected to act as a happy medium between education, farming practices, and community involvement, all in an urban landscape.
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One child in six under five years old is living in a family with low-income In terms of how often Fernwoodians move, only 42% of us were in the same location in 2016 as we were five years earlier, meaning there is still a lot of turnover in the neighbourhood over a five year period. This is likely related to the fact that 65% of households in Fernwood live in rented accommodations. We’re not an overly wealthy neighbourhood. Nearly two-thirds of economic families in Fernwood are at or below the median Canadian income, while only
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community we serve. FernFest is Friday, June 22nd and Saturday, June 23rd. FernFest caters to every member of our community, from families to seniors and all the creatives in between, this festival is known for its big heart. One of the most beautiful parts is that it takes a community of dedicated individuals to put it on. There is a diversity of commitments and roles during the festival and we’d love to have you on our team!
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Bartenders (Must have Serving It Right) • Drink Ticket Agents • Artisan Market Crew • Hospitality • Green Team • Food Crew (Food Safe an asset) • Media (Photography, Social Media) • Fernwood Bites Crew If you are interested in any of the above positions please register online at
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For seniors in Fernwood (65 years old and older), the comparable figure is one senior out of twenty. For us at Fernwood NRG, all of these statistics help us determine the right mix of services to offer, and how to target the areas of greatest need in our neighbourhood. But no matter who you are or what your means, we can help you connect with your neighbours through activities at the community centre, or during our upcoming summer events.
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one-third are above the median. Similarly, only 4% of families in Fernwood are in the top 10% income bracket for Canada as a whole. Of more concern though, is people living on very low income, especially when they have children. According to the commonly cited Low-Income Cut-Off measure, one child in six under five years old is living in a family with low-income.
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According to the 2016 Census, the population of Fernwood grew 3.8% from 2011 to 7,302 people. The Census does not follow the City’s neighbourhood boundaries precisely so this is a somewhat smaller number than the roughly 10,000 people you might hear people mention. Nonetheless, the two census tracts analyzed here cover the area inside Cook Street, Bay Street, Shelbourne/Begbie to Fernwood Road and then down to Fort Street, and Fort Street—which covers most of what folks consider to be Fernwood. Among the roughly 7,300 of us, there were 865 children under 15 which was slightly more than in 2011 (835). At the other end of life’s path, there were 870 folks 65 years old and older, versus 680 in 2011. From this, it might seem like Fernwood is getting older, and it is, but not by much. The median age changed from 34.0 years old in 2011 to 35.1 years old in 2016, which is a modest difference. We’re still a lot younger than the City of Victoria overall, where the median age was 42.7 in 2016.
At the time of the Census, the unemployment rate for Fernwood residents was 5.2%. This was approximately the same as the rate across the CRD in 2016. One thing that stands out in Fernwood (perhaps because of our age structure) is that our labour force participation rate is just over 75%, which compares favorably with the overall BC rate of 68.5% in 2016.
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neighbourhood democratically with a maximum of openness, inclusivity and kindness;
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We are committed to developing the skills, capacity, self-worth, and excellence of our neighbours and ourselves;
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We are committed to focusing on the future while preserving our neighbourhood’s heritage and diversity;
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Fernwood Bites: Local fare in an urban square ›› Mila Czemerys You may have heard rumors of a magical place where you can roam freely tasting delicious canapÊs and cocktails to your heart’s content with your friends and neighbours in the outdoors while being serenaded by soulful music. This is no fantasy; it’s Fernwood Bites! On June 24th, 2018, Fernwood Bites will fill beautiful Fernwood Square with the best food and drink Southern Vancouver Island has to offer. On this Sunday afternoon in June, from 5:30-8pm, Fernwood Square will host the likes of Cook Culture, Northern Quarter, Stage Wine Bar, The Salt and Pepper Fox, Fernwood Pizza Co., Aubergine Speciality Foods, Fernwood Inn, The Livet, Toque Catering, Parachute Ice Cream,
Guests are free to taste their way through all the delicious food & drink at Fernwood Bites. Photos: Liz Rubincam
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 11th at 10:00am at FernwoodBites2018.eventbrite.ca Varsha Indian Kitchen, Dak, Hot & Cold CafÊ, Discovery Coffee, Yonni’s Doughnuts, Wildfire Bakery, Origin Gluten-free Bakery, plus Phillips Brewing and Malting Co., Ampersand Distilling Co., Tod Creek Cider, Victoria Distillers, Sea Cider, Hoyne
Brewing Co., Moraine Estate Winery, Volcanic Hills Winery, Howling Bluff Winery, Category 12 Brewing, Unsworth Vineyards, Cultured Kombucha, Merridale Cider, Phillips Soda Works with Kid Sister Ice Cream, and so many more! Each place
will be there to delight your senses with a sample of their tasty fare. Every year, for the last nine years, Fernwood NRG has hosted Fernwood Bites as a fundraiser for all the programs and work we do in Fernwood supporting this community. This is your chance to show your support for affordable housing, family, youth, and seniors support programs, food security projects, and arts & cultural events
like the Pole Painting Project and FernFest. All funds raised directly support Fernwood NRG’s work. Don’t miss out on Fernwood Bites— it has sold out every year since it began. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 11th at 10:00am PST. Tickets are $75 and are allinclusive—you don’t have to choose, you can try everything. Thank you so much for your support! Tell your friends.
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Psych & Soul musical showcase at The Met in North Park Coming up on June 8th & 9th, feast your ears on eight bands over two nights at one church just around the corner
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n 3 short years, Vinyl Envy—at 1717 Quadra Street—has quickly become a community hub for local music and live performance! New and used record store by day, live music venue by night. Started by Michael Cline and joined shortly after by local music scene cultivator Matt Andrade, Vinyl Envy is a unique performance space designed for music-lovers of all ages. “Our city is budding with musical talent and every week I’m amazed at the number of talented musicians located in and around Victoria,” said Cline. “So it got us thinking, how can we showcase a few bands we’ve worked with that really stood out and curate a show with them in a unique space?” It’s with that in mind that Cline and Andrade co-curated Psych and Soul. Supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, Psych & Soul Weekend is an electric weekend of live psychedelic and soul music on Friday, June 8th & Saturday, June 9th! The show is open to people of all ages ($25 for one night, $40 for two nights, and $5 for kids) and will take place at The First Metropolitan United Church at 1932 Balmoral Road (conveniently located beside the record shop). Friday is Psych Night and will feature Moths & Locusts, from Nanaimo, BC, a textural and spacey psych-rock 4 piece, along with local Victoria-based psychpop quartet, Scars & Scarves, Poor Baby ( Vancouver, BC) and Victoria’s own Cartoon Lizard (who have performed to support both Fernwood’s own FernFest and
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This first ever Psych & Soul Weekend, organized by Vinyl Envy, is happening this June 8th and 9th at The First Met United Church, 1932 Balmoral Road. (Top Right) Moths & Locusts from Nanaimo, BC. (Bottom Left) Carter & the Capitals from Edmonton, AB. (Bottom Right) The Leg-up Program from Victoria, BC. Photos courtesy of Vinyl Envy.
Gift of Good Food Fundraiser). There will be visual effects to go along with music, whose elements will remind you of the pop/ psych of the 60’s and modern-day psychedelic rock. Saturday is Soul Night and will feature The Leg-Up Program (Victoria’s one-ofa-kind soul funk orchestra!) Carter & the Capitals (Edmonton, AB), who along with
local favourites, The Party On High Street will bring their own funk/soul vibe to the church, and Grapefruit is Impossible, a local 6 piece collective who will add a dash of hip-hop/soul to the show. “We’re very excited to be able to organize a full weekend showcase of live music in another unique space and to introduce Victoria residents to some
incredible musicians that are right here in our own backyard,” said Andrade. “Bringing talented local bands together with great touring bands is our way of showing support for the local music scene. It’s what gets us up in the morning.” The event will be announced soon with tickets available at Vinyl Envy or online at psychandsoul.ca.
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Flower subscription back for a second year ›› Kathryn Juricic There is something just utterly magical about fresh cut flowers. The way their scent fills a room, the endless possibility of colour combinations, and the mood that only a vase full of fresh cut blooms can create. An indulgence? Absolutely. But for those of you like myself, flowers are one of the ways I like to “treat myself ”—flower therapy if you will. Last year, Fernwood was one of the pick-up locations and growing sites for City Fields Flower Farm, an urban multisite flower farm that grows blooms in backyards across Victoria. As a “buy local” enthusiast, co-founder Anne Lomas developed an appreciation for locally grown flowers. “When I learned that more than 75% of our cut flowers in Canada come from overseas, I started to include them in my vegetable garden...by the end of the season I had expanded my garden to include as many flowers as I could.” City Field’s blooms are also spray-free and compost fed. Specializing in dahlias for their long vase life, extended bloom period, and foolproof growing reputation, City Fields’ has expanded their selection to bump up the
magic factor and also help local florist access blooms that are otherwise hard to import. This season will feature the introduction of whimsical nigellas, delectable Iceland poppies, and dramatic lupines to name a few. Borrowing from community-supported agriculture (CSA) principles, City Fields Flower Farm offers a subscription service where clients subscribe in advance of receiving the blooms. This method allows farmers to have some start-up funds to invest in supplies needed for the upcoming season. Prices range from $15-$30 a bouquet, wholesale and special orders are also available. Last year, the Fernwood pick-up location sold-out of subscriptions. Partnering with local businesses to act as a pick-up locations for the bouquets also seemed like a perfect fit. Businesses get the benefit of increased foot traffic, cross promotion opportunities, and the bouquets make the space more beautiful. “It was a small win-win for supporting our local economies.” says Lomas, “We are excited to be working with Parsonage Cafe this year, offering our blooms at the same 1301 Gladstone location as last year”. For more information, check out cityfieldsflowerfarm.com.
Fill your home with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from City Fields Flower Farm on a weekly or biweekly basis. Photo courtesy of City Fields Flower Farm
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SD61 seeks input on Vic High ›› Lisa McPhail The Greater Victoria School District is planning for seismic upgrades to Vic High School. Opened in 1914, the high school has an H-1 seismic ranking, the highest level of priority need. The Ministr y of Education has supported the seismic upgrades and the school district must submit seismic options to the Ministry for final funding approval. The school district is seeking community input to inform decision-making by the Board of Education. “Vic High has been an important institution in our community for over 100 years, and it’s essential that we hear from our community before we make decisions
about how to best support student learning for the next 100 years,” notes Board Chair Edith Loring-Kuhanga. “The Board of Education will consider all of the input received from stakeholders and community later this Spring.” There are a number of considerations when planning for upgrades to a high school including educational needs, capacity and student enrolment projections. Other considerations include operating and capital costs, heritage, environment, community values, and community amenities. A range of options exist, including a full seismic upgrade and modernizing of electrical and mechanical systems, building a new high school, or retaining the exterior facade and rebuilding the interior.
Two open houses will be held in April to provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about the options and provide input about what’s important to them when planning for the future. Further consultation with community stakeholders and an online survey will also occur in April. All input will be presented to the Board of Education before considering options. Open Houses will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 9am–noon in the Vic High gym and on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 5-7pm in the Vic High gym. Once a decision is made, planning will take one year and then construction will occur over two school years. All options will require students to be accommodated at SJ Willis during construction.
Fernwood Ball Hockey Bash Register your team! Join the ball hockey fun on June 2nd behind the Fernwood Community Centre
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Spring Soil Prep
The first annual Fernwood Ball Hockey Bash will be taking place on Saturday, June 2nd at the Fernwood Community Centre and William Stevenson Park. The event was a successful application through the City of Victoria’s My Great Neighbourhood Grant Program, organized by Melissa Reid and Ross Currie in conjunction with the Fernwood NRG. Bring those sticks, throw on those sneakers and get your team registered! The tournament will feature three divisions: competitive, recreation, and family. Registration is free and open to anyone wishing to participate, capping at seven teams per division. The ball hockey bash will be a round robin format with each team getting a minimum of three games in the regular season, with a chance for more games in the playoffs. Team’s should have a minimum of 6 players and one goalie on their team. Individuals wishing to register, can do so without a team. Stay tuned for a Facebook event co-hosted by the Fernwood NRG in the near future with details on registration and how to get involved. We’re looking forward to an action-packed day of ball hockey, friendly competition, and good times on the pavement!
›› Alysha Punnett Happy spring gardening season, everyone! Many of you will be under way in your gardens already, but here’s a few tips to get your garden started off right. Cover Crops
Now is the time to chop your cover crops if you haven’t already. For backyard gardeners, it can be difficult to dig in all that lovely green organic matter. I suggest placing some of it in your compost bin to cut down on the amount you’ll be digging in to your soil. If you’ve planted a legume cover crop, turn the remainder of the tops and the roots into your soil and allow to decompose for a week or two. This allows all the nitrogen that has been fixed to be released back into the soil, making it ready for your first spring planting. Compost and Manures
Harvest your backyard composter and spread 1-2 inches over your beds a week or two before planting. It is good to do
The Compost Education Centre’s organic vegetable teaching gardens. Photo: Alysha Punnett
this in advance of planting as it allows the microbes from the compost and your garden soil to interact and create a new ecosystem ready to support your plants. You can also prepare beds with the same amount of well-aged manure. Chicken and horse manure should be aged for at least 3 months in order to not “burn” plants from their high nitrogen content. If you don’t have that kind of time, llama or alpaca
manure can be used fresh. Often local manures can be found for cheap through a UsedVictoria search. In the spirit of spring and soil, The Compost Education Centre would like to invite you to our annual fundraiser For the Love of Soil! April 11th at the Fernwood Inn: beer, good eats, a sweet silent auction and live music, yahoo! Tickets and more info can be found on our Eventbrite page.
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We’re here for families at the Fernwood Community Centre
›› Shonna Bell Fernwood NRG Family Programming at the Fernwood Community Centre offers dynamic and supportive programming for a diversity of people: children, families, youth, seniors, students, we’ve got you covered. We love seeing new faces and staying connected with our community through our Family Dinner, Student Dinner, Senior’s Lunch, Family Resource Program, Best Babies Program and Kindergym– of course we love the little humans that brighten our days through Out of School Care and our new Youth Program. Above all of this, we’re excited to announce even more programming through the Fernwood Community Centre for our neighbourhood! The Family Programs team is now offering a Free Fernwood Legal Clinic, Free Tax Clinic, and Summer Camps.
Free Fernwood Legal Clinic
If you are faced with an issue that may require the services of a lawyer or have questions you would like to ask a lawyer, pertaining to Family Law, book an appointment through the Fernwood Legal Clinic—for free! Thirty minute appointments are available for booking on Tuesdays from 11am-1pm at the Fernwood Community Centre. Assistance is available for anyone on topics including: adoption, the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program, Special or Extraordinary Expenses (daycare, medical, sports etc.), spousal support, assisting with court forms, child support, family safety, Ministry of Children and Family Development, property, debt and pension division, and referrals to community resources. To book an appointment, email maya@fernwoodnrg.ca or call 250-3811552 ext.120. Free Income Tax Clinic
Tax time can bring about not the greatest feelings but Fernwood NRG is here to help! The Family Programs team is working with an accountant to ease the Income Tax process. If you have an indi-
vidual income under $30,000 or two incomes under $40,000, all you have to do is bring in your forms (T4s, etc.) to the Fernwood Community Centre, fill out a form of ours and we’ll do the rest! This program is free. For more info, email maya@fernwoodnrg.ca or call 250-3811552 ext.120.
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Summer Camp
The Fernwood Community Centre is excited to offer week-long summer camps for kid’s ages 5-12. Join for outdoor adventures, sports, arts and crafts, themed days, movies, and exploring our own community garden and orchard. Out trips include beach days, Beacon Hill Park, Crystal Pool, cultural events around the city, and much more. Camps run Monday through Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm from July 2nd until August 24th, 2018. Summer Camps are $195 per 5 day week and $175 per 4 day week. Summer camp fees are eligible for childcare subsidy. For more information or to sign-up, please call 250-381-1552 ext.107, or email shonna@fernwoodnrg.ca.
›› Mila Czemerys For the month of April, for every #levidrome tweeted—up to 500—$1 will be given to the Gift of Good Food 2018 campaign which will provide fresh fruits and veggies to a family facing poverty in Greater Victoria. Simply tweet a levidrome with the #levidrome! For example: “stop-pots #levidrome” or “drawer-reward #levidrome.” Get creative! You can include photos, make art, come up with some good ones and you can make a difference!! Thanks for your support of local families, new words, and fun.
FERNWOOD NRG SUMMER PROGRAMS M A Y - A U G U S T 2 0 18 MONDAY Parent Child Mother Goose*Register, free Fernwood Family Dinner $2/drop-in Nuu Chah Nulth Drumming (Closed Group)
11:00am – 11:45am 5:00pm – 7:00pm 7:30pm – 10:00pm
TUESDAY Bi-Polar Babes: females 25+ Register w/ info@stigmafreezone.com 7:00pm – 8:30pm Lucid Sleep Waking Visions Apr 17 - June 26, bi-monthly, register 7:00pm – 8:30pm
WEDNESDAY Best Babies (Postnatal)* Good Food Box Pick-up Fernwood Student Dinner Narcotics Anonymous
Register, free Order at thegoodfoodbox.ca $5/drop-in Drop-in
11:00am – 2:30pm 1:00pm – 8:00pm 6:00pm – 8:00pm 7:00pm – 8:00pm
THURSDAY Family Resource Program Best Babies (Prenatal) *
Drop-in, by donation Register, free LGBTQ Narcotics Anonymous Drop-in Karma Yoga Class $5 donation/drop-in, $2 mat rental
9:30am – 11:30am 11:00am – 2:30pm 7:00pm – 8:00pm 7:00pm – 8:00pm
FRIDAY Family Resource Program Drop-in, by donation 9:30am – 11:30am Seniors’ Lunch (55+) $4/drop-in 12:00pm – 2:30pm Metaphysical Meetup Group 2nd Friday/month, register with MeetUp 7:00pm – 9:00pm
SATURDAY Kindergym
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10:30am-12:30pm
Holiday closures on May 21, June 22, July 2, and August 6. *Register for in-house programs at the Fernwood Community Centre front desk.
SPECIAL EVENTS Plant Propagation - April 7 Planning your Veggie Garden - April 14 Intro to Permaculture - April 28/May 19 How to Grow & Use Medicinal Plants - May12/13 Fernwood Ball Hockey Bash - June 2 FernFest 2018 - June 22 & 23 Fernwood Bites 2018 - June 24, 5:30-8pm
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