Mapping South Quadra Island Aquifers

Quadra Community Centre Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

Dr. Jerome Lesemann and students Vancouver Island University Fall term 2022 Saturday, December 10 Quadra Community Centre 12:30 pm Nearly 500 wells draw water from Quadra Island Aquifers, but we know little of their extent, how much water they hold, or how fast water from above recharges them. This current fall term, Dr. Lesemann's hydrogeology […]

A LEARN Food Security Workshop – Sourdough

Have you wanted to use sourdough to get more nutrition from wheat, or reduce sugar, salt and yeast from your diet? The Garden Club/ICAN Food Security Team present Making the Most out of your Sourdough. Rena Patrick will lead you through the process in two zoom meetings. Part One:  7:00 -7:30 pm, January 25, 2023. You […]

Water Kefir Workshop

The GC/ICAN Food Security Team is hosting a Water Kefir workshop by Kathie Landry from 1-2pm on Friday, February 24, 2023. Participants will learn how to make this nutritious, probiotic beverage which is ready in just three days. The workshop is by donation. To register and receive instructions for picking up your complete kit prior […]

by donation

Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

811 Smith Road 811 Smiths Road, Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

Come learn and share information about Rainwater Harvesting Systems, set-ups, fittings and pumps. Snacks and tea. RSVP 250-202-4496 Kris Wellstein, ICAN Practical Water Solutions Team  

Five Composting Systems, and Recycling at Home

Quadra Community Centre Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

ICAN is pleased to partner with Comox Strathcona Waste Management to present an upcoming workshop on Thursday May 18th from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, at the Quadra Community Center, Room 3 (upstairs).  "Five Composting Systems, and Recycling at Home" - 20 people maximum, FREE.  Please pre-register with mariscurrie@gmail.com. Learn Bokashi and worm composting - and […]

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Glass Jar Reuse Repurpose Recycle (GJRRR) Day

Quadra Community Centre Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

October 22 – Quadra Community Centre If you would like to help on GJRRR Day email mariscurrie@gmail.com 10am – 2pm Drop off clean jars (in boxes) including canning jars Pick up jars for reuse or repurpose Donations to ICAN gratefully accepted but not necessary

Donations to ICAN gratefully accepted but not necessary

Gluten-Free Bread Workshop

Quadra Community Centre Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

The GC/ICAN Food Security Team invites you to a Gluten-Free Bread Making workshop at the QCC with Amelia of Cast Iron Bakery - 3 to 4 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 BRING measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon, rubber spatula, loaf pan, whisk, small bowl, medium bowl, soup pot and a cloth to cover […]

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Learn how to make your own rich, moisturizing hand/face/body lotion!

Quadra Community Centre Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

Learn how to make your own rich, moisturizing hand/face/body lotion! Saturday, February 10th, from 10:30-11:30 am at the Quadra Community Centre. Use only five ingredients, more economical than store bought, and take home a jar for yourself! Donations are welcome. Register at:  quadraicansociety@gmail.com or if you have any questions.

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Community Engagement Session

Quadra Community Centre Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

You are Invited to A Community Engagement Session with ICAN February 11th - 11am - 3pmQuadra Island Community CentreLunch provided Let’s brainstorm solutions and plan next steps to help Quadra become more resilient and self sufficient in the face of ecological challenges What is important for us to work on now? Please join us! For […]

Water Sustainability on Quadra Island

Quadra Community Centre Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

A progress report on a WeWaiKai / ICAN Water Security Team Project to monitor water resources on Quadra. Saturday March 9 at 11am in the Q.I. Community Centre.

Rug Weaving Workshop

Quadra Community Centre Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

With Connie Cooper Bring 3 t-shirts in colours you'd like to put together into a weaving. You will learn a technique for rug making and go home with a placemat. Workshop is by donation. To register email quadraicansociety@gmail.com  

By donation

Composting Workshop & DIY Worm Bin Demo

Quadra Community Centre Quathiaski Cove, BC, Canada

Hosted by the Garden Club / ICAN Food Security Team, along with Lindsay Easton, Community Educator, Comox Strathcona Waste Management, and Joyce McMenamon, owner of SpeediBin and Fresh Earth Products. To register contact icanfoodsecurityteam@gmail.com