Our annual Summer Social was a wonderful success! Attendees enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day exploring the grounds at Paradise Plants in North Courtenay, including the very entertaining cedar hedge maze.
More than 200 people connected with fellow gardening enthusiasts and visited booths hosted by our community partners. Guests also enjoyed informative presentations by guest speakers Arzeena Hamir from Amara Farms and Jen Alton from Comox Valley FireSmartTM Collaborative.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to the following community partners who joined us. These organizations were invited to help foster community relationships centered around gardening and environmental sustainability:
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Campbell River and Area Bonsai Club
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Comox Valley Bee Keepers Association
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Innisfree Farms & Botanic Garden
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Lake Trail Community Education Society
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Lush Valley Food Action Society
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Master Gardeners
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MARS Wildlife Rescue
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North Island Rhododendron Society
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“Slice King” tool sharpening
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Yoga with Catherine
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Comox Valley Youth Climate Corps
Finally, a huge thank you to our incredible volunteers and organizers. Your hard work made this lovely day in the garden possible!
Photos below have been altered/blurred for privacy purposes.
Submitted by Lorna Doucette.
