#esquimalt — Public Fediverse posts

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

I'll be the solo #LifeCyclesProjectSociety representative at Food Future - Capital Region - General Public W4. Hosted/facilitated by #FutureXplorations Research Group - KPU, at Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.

Join us in an unprecedented island-wide #initiative to build a resilient, #sovereign #FoodSystem rooted in #sustainability and #equity.

This is not just another project. It’s a call to action. Your voice matters. Your lived experience matters. Real change must come from the ground up—and we believe solutions must be shaped by those most impacted.

We are committed to empowering our communities and co-creating a future where everyone has access to healthy, locally-grown #food —no matter the political or economic climate.

This is your moment. Let’s come together. Let’s lead the way.

Join us. Speak up. Be part of the change.

#FreeEvent - please reserve your tickets in advance.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-future-capital-region-general-public-w4-tickets-1428937002039

#FoodSecurity #FreeEvent #FreeSamples #Nonprofit #CultivatingCommunities #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #FreeFood #agroecology #teamwork #CommunityPartners #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #CommunityWork #volunteers #Community #Sharing #Saanich #Esquimalt #ViewRoyal

When Mom takes her 2 hours afternoon nap, I'm going to ride out on my mobility scooter to distribute 100 #BoycottIsraeliApartheid stickers & #StopGenocideInGaza info leaflets. I have 500 of each to distribute, locally. I'm aiming for distribution of 100/week until they're all given out to locals around #Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #ViewRoyal #Vicwest #Colwood #Langford areas.

Please take some sort of actions to support #PalestineSolidarity ✊️❤️🍉🇵🇸🍉❤️
Everyone can do something to show your solidarity support for #Palestinians suffering starvation #genocide under occupying #Zionazis.

#FreePalestine #FeedPalestine #PeaceActivists #IsraelIsATerroristState #ZionismIsACult #SanctionIsrael #OstracizeZionists #LiberationForPalestine #PalestineSovereignty #Decolonization #TakeAction #CitizensUprising #WarSurvivorsForPeace

About 1.5 hours before we wrapped up for day 1.
https://youtube.com/shorts/srCpeJlUp8E?si=uVPk0X2rzyoCMuXa

#CommunityArt #Artists #Esquimalt #ArtHub #CreationStation #YYJArt #CreativeArtistsConnecting #ArtCollaboration

We got a lot done on day 1 of Esquimalt Lantern Festival art creating preparation 😀👍

#CommunityArt #Artists #Esquimalt #ArtHub #CreationStation #YYJArt #CreativeArtistsConnecting #ArtCollaboration

Hey folks in the #Saanich #ViewRoyal #Esquimalt #VictoriaBC #Colwood #Langford & surrounding areas around South #VancouverIsland - it's #HarvestSeason at #WellandCommunityOrchard 🍏🍎🍐🫐🍇

The community orchard park is open 24/7 to the public. We encourage locals & tourists to come by for a visit! Take a nice walk through the orchard, bring a picnic(we have tables in the orchard) & pick some fresh fruits to eat while you're there 😃

Please only pick enough fruits for you to eat. We want everyone to be able to enjoy some #FreshFruits from the community orchard! Loads of apples, pears & grapes are ready to pick & eat now. Figs will be ready very soon too!

https://lifecyclesproject.ca/our-projects/welland-community-orchard/

#FoodSecurity #FruitTrees #orchard #PickAndEat #FreeFood #Fruits #CommunityBuilding #CommunitySharing #FreeFruit

#SilentSunday
No matter how mad the world has become, taking some quiet moments to reflect & think about the many marvelous things that bring our hearts & souls some happiness, is always a winning investment 💞

#Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #water #clouds #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Scenic #Nature #landscape #GorgeTillicum #waterway #watershed #photography #YYJwalks #GetOutside

#FootpathFriday
A winding trail, through forest, to a quiet beach spot.

#Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #waterfront #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Scenic #Nature #landscape #GorgeTillicum #waterway #watershed #photography #YYJwalks #GetOutside #NatureTrails #footpath

A little #footpath that leads down to a nice beach spot, along the #GorgeWaterway.

#Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #waterfront #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Scenic #Nature #landscape #GorgeTillicum #waterway #watershed #photography #YYJwalks #GetOutside

One of a few truckloads of #driftwood dropped off at Gorge Park for the ongoing nature rewilding restoration project. This is near the estuary area of the large urban nature park; by the Gorge nature house.

#Esquimalt #Saanich #VictoriaBC #Songhees #Lekwungen #GorgeWaterwayActionSociety #NatureRestoration #NaturePark #driftwood #conservation #NatureStewardship #YYJParks #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Rewilding #PacificNorthwest #YYJ #PNW #CommunityPark #monochrome #BWphoto

From my photography work archive.

Outdoors #photoshoot with Arlene.
She's a local, natural #BlackBeauty who doesn't need much makeup at all. We had lots of fun, shooting together in #Esquimalt.

#YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PortraitPhotography #BlackWomen #Models #Muses #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #BWportrait #BWphoto #Photogs #PhotographyMuse #BlackModels #monochrome #BWphoto #DirectedShoot #POCwomen

#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

#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