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I was 15 when I first started learning about climate change and the Kyoto Protocol. It was an exciting time, albeit slightly frightening. If my... 9 weeks 8 hours ago

CGC in the News

CGC was a finalist in the Real Estate Foundation's Land Awards.
CGC was a finalist in the Real Estate Foundation's Land Awards. We told them about our Edible Neighborhoods Project and they liked what they heard. This video was played at the awards ceremony in Vancouver on November 4th, 2011.

Press Releases

Oct 21, 2011
For Immediate Release:  June 13, 2011 Did you know that adding local wild edibles to our diets can feed us much-needed vitamins, minerals and enzymes? Wild edibles, which can include berries, mushrooms, greens and flowers, are free for the...

Our Publications

Buy Local, Buy Fresh Map Front Side Our ground breaking initiative. This map showcases a number of the local farms that in the Cowichan Valley. You can download a pdf copy here or you can get your own paper copy by coming into our...
Buy Local, Buy Fresh Map Back Side Our ground breaking initiative. This map showcases a number of the local farms that in the Cowichan Valley. You can download a pdf copy here or you can get your own paper copy by coming into our...
Emergency Food Services: Chemainus This map shows the location and contact information of emergency food service providers in Chemainus.
Emergency Food Services Map: Duncan This map shows the location and contact information of emergency food service providers in Duncan.

Resources

Over the past few years we have made a few connections, read some great information and heard about amazing organizations. We want to share these links with you.

Here is a list of a few random resources click here to randomize this list

Founded in 1990, the Islands Organic Producers Association is a non-profit association of organic growers on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Filed under: Other Organizations
Local eco-friendly Cowichan recyclists to manage your recycling.
Filed under: Green Service Companies
The Certified Organic Associations of BC (COABC) is an umbrella association for certification bodies which provides certification accreditation and...
Filed under: Other Organizations
Find great tips on growing food, check out the tips section.
Filed under: Educational Food Resources