Events
Harvest Time!
Saturday September 13, 2025 (1:00 pm – 2:00pm)
Join us on Saturday September 13th as we come together to celebrate our harvest of 2025! This event is a great opportunity to meet fellow gardeners in the North Shore community and learn about fruit and vegetable harvesting techniques.
This year we are joined by local fruit and vegetable gardeners who will be taking us through their home gardens, and sharing knowledge on topics such as:
- Proper harvesting techniques
- Preparing your garden for Fall and Winter
- Preservation methods for fruits and vegetables
This hybrid event will be held both in-person and virtually (via Zoom). Please email us at greencityfarmsociety@gmail.com to RSVP!
North Arm Farm Tour
Saturday July 5, 2025 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
North Arm Farm (map)
Come join us in Pemberton on Saturday July 5 at 2pm for a tour of North Arm Farm!
North Arm Farm is a 60 acre working farm located in Pemberton, B.C. The Farm has seasonal u-pick, a cafe, berries, and lots of farm animals! We plan to leave Vancouver at approximately 12:00pm, travelling in multiple vehicles from the North Shore to Pemberton. If you would like to carpool – or if you have a vehicle and are able to provide rides for others – please let us know.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Community Reforestation Workshop
Friday May 2, 2025 to Saturday May 3, 2025
Help us to grow Vancouver’s urban forest canopy!
Come join us in West Vancouver on Friday May 2 for our annual Community Reforestation Workshop! Our team is once again seeking to plant 100 trees across Metro Vancouver. Please email us at greencityfarmsociety@gmail.com to RSVP and receive your free tree today.
This workshop will feature an informational session led by local botanists, followed by a live tree planting demonstration. Lots of snacks and refreshments will be provided, too!
2024
Maplewood Farm Tour
Saturday September 21, 2024 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Come join us in North Vancouver on Saturday September 21 at 2pm for a tour of Maplewood Farm!
Home to over 200 domestic animals and birds, Maplewood Farm strives to provide a unique experience, incorporating enjoyment, education and a recollection of the rural heritage of this 5 acre setting.
We plan to meet at the front gates at 2pm. Please shoot us an email if you plan to join. Hope to see you there!
Tree Giveaway 2024
May – July 2024
Our annual Tree Giveaway event is back! Our goal for this year is to plant 100 trees across Metro Vancouver. Please email us at greencityfarmsociety@gmail.com to receive your free tree today, and help us to grow B.C.’s urban forest canopy.
We have three categories of trees to select from. When ordering a tree please inform which category or species you prefer.
a) Fruit bearing trees (Crabapple, Apple, Fig, Pear, etc.)
b) Native, non-fruit bearing trees (Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Bigleaf Maple, Dogwood, etc.)
West Vancouver Community Clean Up Day
Sunday March 10, 2024 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Come join our team on Sunday March 10th from 2PM – 4PM as we clean up the neighbourhoods of West Vancouver! We are very excited to take this opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to building a green and healthy community.
Our team will meet at the Ambleside Butterfly Garden at 2PM. We will spend an hour collecting litter in Ambleside before travelling to Dundarave, where we will conclude the clean up. We will provide garbage bags, disposable gloves, hand sanitizer, trash grabber sticks, as well as an assortment of snacks and beverages. Please email us at info@greencityfarmsociety.com to RSVP!
Cover Cropping and Vegetable Production – Live Webinar
Thursday February 22, 2024 (5:30 pm – 7:00 pm)
We will be joining FarmFolk CityFolk and the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund for a virtual tour of the Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm. This Live Webinar will provide an in-depth look into beneficial farming practice of cover cropping. Hope to see you all there!
Annual General Meeting 2023
Thursday January 18, 2024 (6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
The 2023 Annual General Meeting for Green City Farm Society will be held on Thursday January 18, 2024. An invitation has been provided to all members, and of course guests are also welcome! Please contact us if you would like to attend in-person, or alternatively, we can also provide the Zoom link to the meeting.
Urban Farm Tour – Loutet Farm
Saturday May 25, 2024 (11:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Loutet Farm (Rufus Avenue and East 14th St, North Vancouver)
Join us on Saturday May 25 for a super fun tour of Loutet Farm! Loutet Urban Farm is run by the North Shore Neighbourhood House through the Edible Garden Project with the goal of creating a socially, economically and environmentally self-sustaining not-for-profit enterprise.
At the end of the tour we will explore the many awesome vendors of the Loutet Farm Community Market
2023
Workshop – Overwintering Your Garden
Saturday September 16, 2023 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Gleneagles Community Centre (map)
Please join us at Gleneagles Community Centre on Saturday September 16 for an in-person workshop! In this workshop we will learn from Dave and Sasha, two of our local gardening experts, on best practices for overwintering your garden.
The workshop will take place at Gleneagles Community Centre Community Garden, one of three Allotment Gardens hosted by the District of West Vancouver.
North Arm Farm Tour
Saturday July 22, 2023 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
North Arm Farm (map)
Come join us in Pemberton on Saturday July 22 at 2pm for a tour of North Arm Farm!
North Arm Farm is a 60 acre working farm located in Pemberton, B.C. The Farm has seasonal u-pick, a cafe, berries, and lots of farm animals! We plan to leave Vancouver at approximately 12:00pm, travelling in multiple vehicles from the North Shore to Pemberton. If you would like to carpool – or if you have a vehicle and are able to provide rides for others – please let us know.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tree Giveaway 2023
May – July 2023
Our annual Tree Giveaway event is back! Our goal for this year is to plant 100 trees across Metro Vancouver. Please email us to receive your free tree today, and help us to grow B.C.’s urban forest canopy.
We have three categories of trees to select from. When ordering a tree please inform which category or species you prefer.
a) Fruit bearing trees (Crabapple, Apple, Fig, Pear, etc.)
b) Native, non-fruit bearing trees (Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Bigleaf Maple, Dogwood, etc.)
AGM 2022
Sunday January 15, 2023, (6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
The 2022 Annual General Meeting for Green City Farm Society will be held on Sunday January 15, 2023. An invitation has been provided to all members, and of course guests are also welcome! Please contact us if you would like to attend in-person, or alternatively, we can also provide the Zoom link to the meeting.
2022
Celebrating Our Harvests
Saturday September 10, 2022 (2:00 pm – 4:00pm)
Join us on Saturday September 10th as we come together to celebrate our harvest of 2022! This event is a great opportunity to meet fellow gardeners in the North Shore community and learn about fruit and vegetable harvesting techniques.
This year we have a line up of six local fruit and vegetable gardeners who will be taking us through their home gardens, and sharing knowledge on topics such as:
- Proper harvesting techniques
- Preparing your garden for Fall and Winter
- Preservation methods for fruits and vegetables
This hybrid event will be held both in-person and virtually (via Zoom). Please email us at info@greencityfarmsociety.com to RSVP!
Tree Giveaway 2022
May – June 2022
GCFS will provide live tree saplings for free to local residents in the Metro Vancouver region. GCFS will deliver the trees and provide guidance on tree care. Our volunteers may also be available to help select a location and plant a tree. With the consent of property owners, GCFS may return to harvest produce from fruit-bearing trees. The produce will then be distributed to local meal centers to serve individuals facing food insecurity.
Communities Served
The trees are available free of charge to local residents, schools, and non-profits in Vancouver and the North Shore. Priority is given to those facing food insecurity, or those living in areas that have faced significant loss of urban forests.
West Vancouver Community Clean Up Day
Sunday March 6, 2022 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Come join our team on Sunday March 6th from 2PM – 4PM as we clean up the neighbourhoods of West Vancouver! We are very excited to take this opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to building a green and healthy community.
Our team will meet beside the Propeller Fountain in Horseshoe Bay at 2PM. We will spend approximately an hour collecting litter in Horseshoe Bay before travelling to Eagle Harbour, where we will conclude the clean up. We will provide garbage bags, disposable gloves, hand sanitizer, trash grabber sticks, as well as an assortment of snacks and beverages. Please email us at info@greencityfarmsociety.com to RSVP!
AGM 2021
Saturday January 29, 2022 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
The 2021 Annual General Meeting for Green City Farm Society will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022. An invitation has been provided to all members, and of course guests are also welcome! Please contact us for event details.
2021
Maplewood Farm Tour
Saturday November 26, 2021 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Maplewood Farm (map)
Our team is planning to visit Maplewood Farm in North Vancouver on Saturday, November 6 (date not yet confirmed) to see urban agriculture in action. If you are interested in joining please send us an email! Unfortunately due to Covid-19 we have limited capacity for this event, so please let us know soon.
Don’t forget to bring some fruits and veggies to feed the bunnies!
Winter Fresh Veggies
Tuesday October 19, 2021 (5:00 pm – 6:00pm)
Do you have vegetables growing in your garden this fall? In this virtual workshop we will learn how to get the most out of our vegetable gardens over the autumn and winter. We are fortunate to be joined by a team of gardening experts who will guide us through the following:
- Preparing the home vegetable garden for fall and winter
- Caring for plants over the colder months
- Starting seeds indoors in late winter
If you are interested in joining this session please send us an email and we will provide the Zoom link and access password. Hope to see you there!
Ambleside Butterfly Garden Tour
Sunday May 16, 2021 (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
1460 Argyle AvenueWest Vancouver, BC, V7T 1C2Canada (map)
Join us on Sunday, May 16th to explore the beautiful beautiful gardens of Ambleside! We will meet by Crema Cafe (15th & Belleve Avenue) at 4:00p.m., where we will supply coffee and tea. From there we will do a self-guided tour of the Butterfly and Community Gardens in Millenium Park. We hope to see you there!
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