#esquimalt — Public Fediverse posts

We partnered with #SpinnakersBrewPub to create a Backyard Blend Hard Apple Cider. Part of our value added products collaborations with local businesses from local #gleaned #RescuedFruits. This is from the last time #LifecyclesProjectSociety collaborated with Spinnakers to create an #alcoholic backyard blend #cider. This is no longer available at Spinnakers. You may be able to still find this Backyard Blend in other BC stores. They sell another blend that is in cans - using fruits we've gleaned from all around the community.
We are working on creating a new hard cider blend, with Spinnakers.

These value added products & collaborations with local businesses helps our #nonprofit to stay afloat. We depend on public & private grants, public donations, a huge team of volunteers & collaborations with small local businesses to keep running to help cultivate communities & keep on contributing to local food security.

https://lifecyclesproject.ca/
https://www.spinnakers.com/

#VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #VicWest #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Collaborations #LocallyMade #LocallySourced #FoodSecurity

We're hoping to partner with #SpinnakersBrewPub again to create more #AppleCiderVinegar - value added products from local #gleaned #RescuedFruits. This is from the last time #LifecyclesProjectSociety collaborated with Spinnakers to create this product. The limited edition supply sold out!

https://lifecyclesproject.ca/
https://www.spinnakers.com/

#VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #VicWest #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Collaborations #LocallyMade #LocallySourced #FoodSecurity

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

We are just one week away from Let’s Get Quizzical: Trivia, #Bioblitz & Food by the Gorge, happening on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM at #GorgeEsquimaltPark - right outside the Gorge Nature House.

This exciting, #free #FamilyFriendly event is packed with activities for all ages:

🧠 Sustainable Smarts #Trivia – Three rounds of engaging trivia with fantastic #prizes from local favourites like HAVN, Axe & Grind, and Quazar’s Arcade + some of Esquimalt's finest, Warm Gift Shop, Errant Empire, and 4Cats Esquimalt!

🌿 Bioblitz #CommunityScience – Join guided walks and help document local plants, bugs, birds, and more on iNaturalist.

🐞 #BugWalk & #PlantWalks – Led by the #GWAS team to connect you with the biodiversity of our beautiful #GorgeWaterway.

🎟️ Passport to Science Wrap-Up – Explore hands-on science with our friends from Passport to Science, Victoria Bug Zoo, Centre of the Universe, and more!

And, of course… delicious food all day long:
🍦 Hazel’s Ice Cream – Serving cold treats and smiles.
🌯 Greek on the Street – Flavour-packed eats and street-side classics.
🥗 Naked Dressings – Fresh, healthy bites made with love.

Whether you are coming for the science, the food, the trivia, or simply to enjoy the community atmosphere, there is something for everyone. So, choose your favourite method of Active Transportation and come get quizzical on Saturday, August 30!

Support Your Local #NatureHouse
This #fundraiser helps support much-needed improvements to the Gorge Nature House, enabling us to continue providing #environmental #education and #CommunityPrograms for years to come.

Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come celebrate the Gorge with us!

Learn More →
http://triviabythegorge.eventbrite.com

Unable to make the event but still want to support the cause?
No problem – Donate today!
https://www.gorge.ca/donate?link_id=14&can_id=885c887d51f4f2992844bbc18a1523b7&source=email-one-week-until-lets-get-quizzical-trivia-bioblitz-food-by-the-gorge&email_subject=_-one-week-until-lets-get-quizzical-trivia-bioblitz-food-by-the-gorge-_&&

#Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Nature #HandsOnLearning #CitizenScience #YYJParks #AllAges #InclusiveEvents #AccessibleEvents #FreeEvent #FunAtThePark #Naturalists #LearnAboutNature #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding

#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

#Gunnera tinctoria, commonly known as Chilean Rhubarb or Giant Rhubarb. I love their massive #foliage 😍

#Saanich #YYJ #Esquimalt #Songhees #leaves #Garden #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #Summer #botanical #landscaping #Plants #nature #InterestingPlants #VictoriaBC

#NatureTrails / #Footpaths around Saxe Point Park in #Esquimalt.

#YYJ #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #UrbanPark #UrbanForest #trails #nature

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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

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

We will be showing all of our ribbon skirts, along with past ribbon skirt workshop participants, at the joint #TruthAndReconciliation special evening event, co-hosted by #SNIWWOC & #KWENCH on September 30th.

Event Info:

SNIWWOC will be hosting our annual Truth and Reconciliation event at KWENCH bringing #community members together for an evening of #education, #togetherness, and #remembrance for Truth and Reconciliation in #VictoriaBC on September 30th 2024, 5:30-7:30pm PST.

#JoinUs to learn about the sacred #Indigenous practice of #RibbonSkirt making and the significance it holds within the Indigenous community. You will have the unique opportunity to view these beautiful skirts made by BC Indigenous/Indigenous BIPOC individuals, and learn about the importance of continuing these traditions.

You will also have the privilege to #WitnessTestimony from #ResidentialSchoolSurvivors, the ones who did not make it as well as for honoring all #IndigenousCommunities.

Truth and Reconciliation, also known as #OrangeShirtDay, is a reminder of what was done in #Canadian history that impacted the #IndigenousPeople, and continues to impact generations of Indigenous communities. On this day we highlight how the conversation needs to be continued as a step for #healing and #reconciliation.

SNIWWOC would like to take this time and day to #honor the people and their #culture that was lost. You will hear from a variety of #IndigenousSpeakers, #CommunityElders, and be witness to #SacredKnowledge, in the #SafeSpace that we will hold for all that would like to be part of this experience.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone, celebrating and giving a voice for those who could not. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/truth-and-reconciliation-tickets-1002649079387

#EveryChildMatters #NativeExperiences #Lekwungen #Songhees #Esquimalt #Wsanec #FirstPeoples #CulturalEvent #YYJ #VancouverIsland #CommunityEvent #CommunitySharing #CommunitySupport #IndigenousLed #decolonization

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