#esquimalt — Public Fediverse posts

A proposed development for a private property on Admirals Road will result in the removal of 33 #GarryOak trees. The #Esquimalt #Climate Organizers have started a petition to prevent this from happening.

This petition asks the #EsquimaltCouncil to deny the current #development permit for the property and require it to be redesigned to allow for the #preservation of the Garry Oak and #DouglasFir #ecosystem. The removal of these #trees would have a large negative impact on #habitat and hydrology for the community, and will require 66 #replacement trees elsewhere as per Esquimalt’s #TreeProtection bylaw.

Please sign the #petition
https://c.org/kgxpP2yfLd

#SignPetition #ClimateAction #Ecological #VictoriaBC #YYJ #ViewRoyal #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CapitalRegionalDistrict #SaveTheTrees #biodiversity

Over the past year, the #LifeCycles team has been taking a deep dive into reimagining what the #SeedLibrary can be. With the help of many dedicated volunteers, we’ve spent significant time sorting and organizing seeds, and we’re excited to share what’s coming next.

By the end of February, #seed #donation bins will be launched at each of #GreaterVictoriaPublicLibrary branches. The Seed Library at the Broughton branch in downtown Victoria, which will both collect and distribute seeds, is expected to be fully functional by March.

We are also shifting how #seeds are accessed at the #library to make them more #accessible and increase their reach. The Seed Library will function more like a Seed Box - prioritizing ease of access, because we believe that access to seeds—especially amid rising food costs—is an important part of local #foodsecurity.

Alongside this, we are planning to continue the Seed Library’s core work of growing out heirloom and locally adapted varieties so they remain accessible in our region. As these seeds become available, we will put these seeds into rotation in the Broughton Branch Seed Library.

Alongside this, we are planning to continue the Seed Library’s core work of growing out heirloom and locally adapted varieties so they remain accessible in our region. As these seeds become available, we will put these seeds into rotation in the Broughton Branch Seed Library.

We’re also planning two #SeedWorkshops this year — a beginner workshop in the spring and a more advanced workshop in the summer. More details coming soon!

#Volunteer opportunities - come help us!

We have two remaining seed-sorting shifts and we would love your help:

Monday, January 19, 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Monday, January 26, 1:00–3:00 pm

Shifts take place at our Esquimalt office (808 Viewfield Rd, Unit A). Snacks are provided! You can sign up through the Gleaning Hub under Join → Shifts
https://gleaning.lifecyclesproject.ca/

#VolunteersNeeded #FreeSeeds #SeedsSharing #SeedsForCommunity #SeedsSovereignty #DonateSeeds #SortSeeds #Nonprofit #VictoriaBC #Saanich #Esquimalt #VicWest #ViewRoyal #OakBay #Langford #Colwood #Metchosin #Sooke #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #SeedsForTheRevolution

Took a friend to the #JapaneseGardens in Esquimalt-Gorge Waterway Park. They'd never been there before & really enjoyed it 😊

#GorgePark #WalkInThePark #YYJ #Lekwungen #Wsanec #Esquimalt #ViewRoyal #YYJparks #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Saanich #PacificNorthwest #PNW #UrbanParks #VictoriaBC #GardenWalk #waterlily #lilypads #ponds #duckweed #nature #landscaping

Please boost 🙌

Our local #IndigenousMusicFestival is back! It's happening on the fields of Hampton Park behind the Victoria Native Friendship Centre again. Come on out for one or both nights & support #IndigenousMusicians at this open air #MusicFestival Enjoy some #IndigenousDancers performances. Buy #NativeArts & #NativeCrafts & #IndigenousFood at the vendors/food trucks zones. Family friendly, all ages, #cultural #CommunityEvent.

https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-community/community-services/events-and-festivals/indigenous-music-festival.html

#Wsanec #Saanich #Songhees #Esquimalt #Lekwungen #CoastSalish #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #NativeCulture #NativeMusic #CulturalEvent #Concert #LiveMusic #ConcertsInThePark #OutdoorConcerts #OpenAirMusic #CulturalMusic #NativeMusic #SaanichParks

All through Summer we are prepping for revival of our free community #SeedsLibrary - will update as things come together. I'm back at HQ on Monday afternoon.
Plan on a soft launch this Fall & a hard launch next Spring. We have millions of locally donated seeds to still sort, package & organize.

#LifeCycles #YYJ #Esquimalt #FoodSecurity #SeedsSaving #CommunityWork #FreeSeeds #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #Seeds #VictoriaSeedLibrary #YYJSeeds #FreeForThePeople #PlantAGarden #GrowFood #GrowHerbs #GrowFlowers #GrowPlants #CommunityPartnership

Me with Ella(in the middle) & one of 4 volunteers who showed up to help us with seeds sorting & packaging today 😊

Prepping for revival of our free community #SeedsLibrary - which I'll keep you all updated on as things come together.

#LifeCycles #YYJ #Esquimalt #FoodSecurity #SeedsSaving #CommunityWork #FreeSeeds #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #Seeds

Our #SeedsSorting station at #LifeCycles HQ in #Esquimalt 🙂

#YYJ #FoodSecurity #Seeds

The #fire is burning very steady now. I brought my big #WhiteSage #SmudgeStick - it's more like a baton - to honour the ancestors fire 🔥

#Indigenous #Esquimalt #NativeCulture #BCFirstNations #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #BritishColumbia #Cultural #SilentSunday

Beau working with Tyler, from #Esquimalt #FirstNation - crafting the maple branches for day 2 of men's group healing event. These will be used to mount the salmon we will be cooking over the fire this morning.
Beau & I are heading out to meet Tyler soon to build fire, butterfly & mount the salmon & other related preparation work.

It's a gorgeous day in Esquimalt & #Songhees territories. Sunny & warm morning!

#Indigenous #maple #woodcrafting #wood #NativeCulture #BCFirstNations #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #BritishColumbia

Come enjoy the upcoming Esquimalt Lantern Festival, next month! Come visit & make lanterns at the maker station at lantern festival. I'll be manning that station from 6pm-8pm

The #Esquimalt #LanternFestival is taking place on Friday, September 13 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

This is a #FreeEvent and #AllAges are welcome to attend. There will be #LiveMusic, roaming #puppets, #FoodVendors, #FacePainting and #LanternMaking. Attendees are also encouraged to wear #costumes and bring their own lanterns.

Location: Esquimalt #GorgePark, #KinsmenGorgePark / #GorgeWaterwayPark - Japanese Pavilion area.

https://do250.com/events/2024/9/13/esquimalt-lantern-festival-tickets

#LekwungenTerritory #SongheesTerritory #SaanichParks #Wsanec #Saanich #Arts #FamilyFriendly #CommunityEvent #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VictoriaArtsCouncil #PublicArtEvent #CreativeEvent #ArtsAndCuelture #VisualArt #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

#LifeCyclesFruitTreeProject Friday morning, #fruits sorting team, #photos #slideshow 😊

https://youtu.be/Rq74mOpXLrY?si=jNsXaZ797kDEJzaY

Learn more & get involved with helping with local food security.
https://lifecyclesproject.ca/our-projects/fruit-tree-project/

#CommunityWork #HelpingHands #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #LekwungenTerritory #YYJ #Volunteers #FoodForCommunity #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Food #WorkingTogether #Grassroots #BuildingCommunity #ConnectingCommunityWithFood #FoodSecurity #VolunteerWithUs #Cascadia #Teamwork #PacificNorthwest #PNW #LifeCyclesSocietyProject #Nonprofit #HelpingCommunity

Please come out & join me & my friends at the 4th annual #IYAḴT #Indigenous #MusicFestival! It will be great fun! Bring your friends & family!

A #free 2 night event for Indigenous & non-Indigenous folks. Celebrate #IndigenousPerformers from across #VancouverIsland who will be performing folk, rock, hip hop & more.
Craft & food vendors on site as well.

Location: #HamptonPark

Friday, July 26 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

6:00-6:15pm Welcome & #Esquimalt
#Drummers & Dancers
6:15-6:45pm A.N.S.W.E.R Drum Group
7:00-8:00pm OTR (Off the Reservation)

Saturday, July 27 from 4:00 to 8:00pm

4:00-4:20 Welcome & #Lekwungen #TraditionalDancers
4:30-5:30 Gary Petterson
5:45-6:30 Paint the Town Red
6:50-8:00 Myc Sharratt

#Wsanec #Saanich #IndigenousMusicians #IndigenousTalent #IndigenousLed #NativeMusicians #YYJevents #YYJFreeEvents #SaanichParks #FamilyFriendly #AccessibleEvent #AllAges #InclusiveEvent #VictoriaBC #IndigenousEvents #TourismBC #TourismVanvouverIsland #IndigenousCulture #VancouverIslandEvents #VanIsle #CoastSalish #PacificNorthwest #PNW #FirstNations #YYJ #NativeCulture #Grassroots #CommunityCulture #IndigenousBC

#Skateboard #ObstacleCourse mastered.

#SkateboardPhotography #SkateboardCompetition #PastWork #FromMyArchive #WorldInMyEyes #MyPerspective #CanonPhotographer #Sports #adrenaline #BoardSports #SkateOrDie #SkaterBoy #Skateboarding #vicwest #esquimalt #VictoriaBC #yyj #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #UrbanSports #Action #movement

#PastWork Shooting at #VeeDub #skateboarding #competition at #VicWest #SkatePark in #Esquimalt #VictoriaBC

#AdrenalineSports #SkaterBoy #Skateboarders #UrbanSports #AlternativeSports #SkateOrDie #Skateboards #PNW #PacificNorthwest #Flipkick #Action #SportsPhotography #ActionShots #WorldInMyEyes #MyPerspective #CanonPhotographers #YYJPhotographers #SkateboardPhotography #Photography #WomenPhotographers #monochrome #BlackAndWhite

#MonochromeMonday
#Skateboarder coming off a #jump 👍 Caught them in #midAir 🤘
Past #VeeDubCompetition sponsored by #VansSkateboarding #OffTheWall #CoastlineSurfAndSport & cities of #VictoriaBC & #Esquimalt

#SkaterBoy #yyj #AdrenalineSports #Skateboarding #SkateComp #UrbanSports #ActionShot #SportsPhotography #SkateboardPhotography #BoardSports #VicWest #SkatePark #SkateOrDie #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #monochrome #BWPhoto #ActionPhotography #adrenaline #BCSkateboarding

#FromMyArchive

Shirtless #skateboarder at #VicWest #skatepark in Summer.

#SkaterBoy #VictoriaBC #yyj
#Esquimalt #skateboard #SkateboardPhotography #UrbanSports #monochrome #ActionShot #Summer #VancouverIsland #vanisle #PNW #PacificNorthwest #adrenaline #BoardSports #SportsPhotography #skateordie #WorldInMyEyes #MyPerspective #MyPhotography #monochrome #BlackAndWhite #Sports

Some #skateboarding #rail #action ✌📷

#FromMyArchive #skaters #SkateTricks #aerial #boardSports #ActionPhotography #ActionShots #BlackAndWhite #Adrenaline #SkateboardPhotography #Skateboarding #SkateOrDie #SkaterBoy #CanonPhotographers #MyPerspective #MyPhotography #VicWest #VictoriaBC #yyj #Esquimalt #SkateboardingIsNotACrime #Skaters #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #SkateComp #monochrome #SportsPhotography

Getting some air in the #Skatebowl ✌

#SkateboardPhotography #skater #Skateboarder #ActionShot #sports #ActionPhotography #CanonPhotographers #FromMyArchive #VicWest #VictoriaBC #yyj #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #Esquimalt #PNW #PacificNorthwest #SkaterBoy #SkateOrDie #SkatePhotog #UrbanSports #monochrome #BlackAndWhite #MyPhotography #WorldInMyEyes #MyPerspective #Canon5d #MonochromeMonday