You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Blueberry Commons in qathet (Powell River), BC, in collaboration with Vancouver Island University! The 16 acres of gardens, forest and meadows have a long farming history in the community. For more than 50 years the Clancy family grew berries, fruit and vegetables and raised animals as an integral part of the Wildwood farming scene. Today, they have nearly an acre of blueberry crop, and a thriving 2 acre market garden that supplies food to the local community. Join us for an evening of learning and connecting, and stay for a potluck meal!
WHEN: Friday, August 30, 2024 | 4-7pm
LOCATION: Tla’amin Territory. 6619 King Ave, qathet (Powell River), BC.
PARKING: Please drive in slowly past the house and follow the arrows down to the farm field. Park by the fence where the parking signs are.
REGISTER: This event is free, but please register on Eventbrite to help us plan:
ROUGH SCHEDULE:
4pm: Introductions & refreshments
4:30pm: Farm Tour
5:30pm: Potluck dinner
7pm: Depart
WHAT TO BRING:
- Please dress for the weather with farm-appropriate clothing and footwear.
- If you are able, please bring a dish to share potluck-style! Please include a little card with ingredients for folks with food sensitivities.
- Bring your own plate, cutlery, cup, and water bottle.
- We may need a few more chairs so bring a lawn chair or blanket if you have them
SHARE: Planning on joining us? Invite your friends and share this page with them!
ACCESSIBILITY: If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch with us at community@youngagrarians.org
About Blueberry Commons
At present, there is a renovated farm house on the property, which has become home to one of our families. Farm infrastructure includes: workshops, chicken coop, field sheds, three greenhouses and a well. There is about three quarters of an acre of mature blueberry plants, and a variety of fruit trees are scattered throughout the property. There are about two and a half acres of forest, plenty of blackberry bushes to tame and wide open meadows. From the top of the upper field we can enjoy a partial view of the ocean, amazing sunsets, and a maze of trails starting at our doorstep to lead us further out into wild forest.
Website: blueberrycommons.ca/the-farm
Facebook: facebook.com/blueberrycommons
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This event is free and open to everyone! Supervised children are welcome
- Please leave furry friends at home
- Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms
- Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently
- Please do not bring alcohol or recreational substances to this event
- Please share this event with anyone who may be interested!
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- We welcome cancellations at any time – you can do so through Eventbrite, through the link in your registration confirmation email, or by contacting community@youngagrarians.org. Please let us know if you aren’t able to attend
- Questions? Email Michi at community@youngagrarians.org
