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What we are learning about pollinators?
While pollinators are essential to agriculture and biodiversity, changes in land use and weather patterns are threatening native populations, posing serious threats to food security.

Chantelle Matthews
Apr 193 min read
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Get to know: Stephanie, School Program Manager
Passionate about nature and nurturing sustainable communities, Stephanie likes to immerse herself in hands-on projects that make a positive impact.

Chantelle Matthews
Apr 161 min read
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Cultivating Connections: School farm hosts Ministers
Community-driven agriculture plays a crucial role in fostering food security, sustainability, and education. Recently, we had the...

Chantelle Matthews
Apr 81 min read
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Twelve Ways To Celebrate Earth Day
Will you plant a tree? Reduce your energy consumption? Support ethical brands? Whatever you choose, know that your actions matter.

Chantelle Matthews
Apr 43 min read
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Meet the Team: Marie-ève
Marie-ève started with arts & photography in Québec & continued on to the film industry in Vancouver.

Chantelle Matthews
Apr 12 min read
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Squamish Seedy Saturday headed for Howe Sound Secondary School
On March 1 from 10am-2pm prospective gardeners can head to Howe Sound Secondary School to learn all about seed-saving and more

Chantelle Matthews
Feb 121 min read
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Get to know: Shannon Friday - Zero Waste Coordinator
Before Squamish, Shannon lived in Wellington. In addition to founding a theatre company, Shannon worked as the manager of a TimeBank.

Chantelle Matthews
Feb 112 min read
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Building a Successful School Farm with Krystle tenBrink
Learn from our experience as we share insights into building a thriving school farm.
✔ Developing a shared vision and realistic operational

Chantelle Matthews
Jan 311 min read
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Get to know: Harriet Jarvis - Downtown School Farm Manager
Originally from England and with a background in environmental science, Harriet now embraces an off grid lifestyle here in Squamish.

Chantelle Matthews
Jan 222 min read
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The Circular Economy Trailblazer Program Recap
Squamish CAN recently wrapped up the Circular Economy Trailblazer Program, marking a major milestone in Squamish's sustainability journey.

Chantelle Matthews
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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Squamish opinion: The art of seed saving and its impact on food variety
'By preserving varieties, we are keeping seeds alive for future generations.' "...it was with some interest I recently attended a talk at...

Chantelle Matthews
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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Love Local. Love Good Food
More than just an abundant place to live, Squamish is where passionate entrepreneurs and local ingredients come to life. Our community is fi

Chantelle Matthews
Aug 9, 20244 min read
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Downtown Squamish School Farm to host a public open house
On Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the school farm will be hosting an open house where the public can take a tour from...

Chantelle Matthews
Sep 21, 20231 min read
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Gallery: Squamish Climate Action Network hosts workshop
Squamish Climate Action Network holds workshop at the school farm between Howe Sound Secondary and Squamish Elementary.

Chantelle Matthews
Sep 21, 20221 min read
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'We are proud': New Squamish community farm offers sustainable farming for the region
Three businesses have come together with the Squamish Climate Action Network (CAN) to create a one-acre community farm in Squamish.

Chantelle Matthews
May 6, 20221 min read
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Act on construction and demolition waste: Squamish CAN tells district
The Squamish Climate Action Network is encouraging the District of Squamish to take immediate action on construction and demolition...

Chantelle Matthews
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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