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Bella Coola Farmers’ Market
The Foodshed Alliance manages the local farmers’ market on Sundays,10am-1pm, from Father’s Day in mid-June to the first weekend in October. This is the place to find fresh, local produce; scrumptious baked goods; artisan bread; unique local art and crafts; popcorn; ice cream; and specialty coffees. Check facebook for the latest event announcements.
Community Harvest - Fruit Tree Gleaning
Do you need help picking your fruit trees? We have a dedicated team of pickers who can assist with your harvest! The gleaned fruit is then split between the fruit tree owner and our community partners. We sell excess fruit, fresh or processed, at the Farmer's Market or use it to make our delicious Great Bear Cider. All proceeds are used to support the gleaning program. Register your trees today.
Learn more about Fruit Tree Care here.
Bella Coola Seed Library
Community seed libraries are important for:
collecting and distributing a variety of heirloom, rare, and culturally important and climatically-adapted seeds
protecting the genetic diversity of seeds in our food system
providing public access to seeds.
The Vancouver Island Regional Library generously donated a corner to house the Seed Library. You can take out the seeds during VIRL hours. Thanks also to West Coast Seeds and Ida Eriksen for the beautiful corn tablecloth.
Seedy Saturday
Seedy Saturday, held in late winter, is where gardeners and farmers can sell or share locally saved seeds. The event is held at Walker Island and features kids’ activities and seed saving information.
Annual Plant & Seed Swap
The Plant & Seed Swap is held in early Spring in the Lobelco Hall parking lot. This is where locals can share perennials, purchase local seeds and seedlings.
Zucchini Race at the Fall Fair
The Foodshed Alliance organises a Zucchini Race at the Fall Fair, held on the Sunday after Labour Day. You don’t want to miss this thrilling and highly competitive event where young and old vie to build the fastest zucchini in the valley.
Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year. Workshops in the past have included hydroponic gardening, tree pruning, lasagna gardening, composting, and seed bomb making. Check facebook for upcoming workshops!
Cooking Together
Cooking Together is a hands-on class for kids, youth and their favourite adult. Families come together to gain food literacy skills and share delicious meals they cooked themselves. Classes are held from late January to mid-March.
Check facebook or local bulletin boards for upcoming sessions