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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/rood-rescue/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/rood-rescue/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability,Food Rescue
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SUMMARY:Community Kitchen: Savouring the Moments
DESCRIPTION:Community Kitchen: Savouring the Moments\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Date & Time\n						Wed\, May 28\, 20255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Location\n						SUB Community Kitchen\, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nGet ready to Savour the Moments at our first community kitchen of the summer! Amaka Azode is bringing vibrant Nigerian flavours to the table to tell us a story about the significance of food in bringing people together to form deep connections and create long-lasting memories. By delving into the emotional and social aspects of sharing a meal\, we’ll uncover the countless ways in which food can act as a bridge between cultures\, generations\, and personal histories. Come out and enjoy a special space to share your own stories and experiences about memorable meals or special gatherings! \nWe’ll be making: \n\nJollof Rice: A flavorful rice dish cooked in a tomato sauce with spices\, served with Chicken\, Plantain and Coleslaw on the side.\nPepper Soup: A spicy\, broth-based soup made with meat and a variety of spices\, known for its medicinal properties.\nPuff Puff: a snack and dessert made from a simple dough of flour\, sugar\, yeast\, and water\n\nPlease be mindful of dietary restrictions. Jollof is vegetarian\, and Puff Puff is vegan\, but some side dishes and Pepper Soup are not. \nAGENDA \n\nIntroductions and Housekeeping \nCooking\, Games and Colouring \nEating and Discussion \nWrap-up and Clean-up\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen\, all are welcome! This event is first-come first-serve until we reach capacity\, so we encourage you to register and arrive 10 minutes early. Thanks and see you there!✨ \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Land Acknowledgement\nThis event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT THE FACILITATORS\nAmaka Azode (she/her)Amaka is a first-year Master of Engineering Science student. Her love for cooking is deeply connected to the vitality of food in Nigerian celebrations\, where dishes are often exchanged during special occasions like weddings and holidays. She believes that sharing a meal with each other not only nourishes us but also strengthens our connections and showcases our diverse heritage.  \nAmaka looks forward to bringing dishes like jollof rice and small chops (puff-puff) to this gathering to celebrate the joy of community while savouring the moment! \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Accessibility\n\n\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members. \nThis event will be held indoors at the SUB Community Kitchen\, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include: \n\nAttendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event\, including exiting and re-entering the event space.\nSome appliances and counter areas of this room are not accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids. The dining/lounge area is accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.\nWe aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.\nUnfortunately\, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. We will be providing written recipe instructions.\n\nWe aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Health & Safety\nParticipants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Community Agreement\nBy registering to attend this event\, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others\, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers. \nEmbark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race\, ethnicity\, place of origin\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for this Event\nget reminders & event details now
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/community-kitchen-savoring-the-moments/
LOCATION:SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Kitchen,Embark Sustainability,Food Justice
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SUMMARY:Garden Workshop: On the Way to Full Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Garden Workshop: On the Way to Full Bloom\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Date & Time\n						Fri\, Mar 6\, 20262:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Location\n						Burnaby Learning Garden (Maggie Benston Field via Science Rd.) \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our Gardens Manager\, Pablo Vimos\, for a hands-on workshop on the best tips and tricks for indoor seed-starting! If you want to enjoy fresh\, homegrown produce this spring\, look no further. This experience will guide you through four methods of seeding cool crops like broccoli\, cabbage\, cauliflower\, kale\, lettuce\, pak choi\, and spinach. Plus\, you’ll leave with: \n\nStarted seeds to nurture at home  🌱\nPrinted guides with step-by-step instructions 📖 \nExtra seeds to keep your garden growing 🎁\n\n\nAGENDA \n\nRegistration\nWelcome & Land Acknowledgment\nSeed Starting Approaches\nGarden Planning\nHands-on activities\nWrap up & Closing\n\nThis workshop is open to all experience levels and physical abilities\, so come ready to dig in\, learn\, and set yourself up for a thriving garden season! \nSpots are limited\, so sign up now to kickstart your garden with confidence! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Land Acknowledgement\nThis event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT THE FACILITATORS\nPablo Vimos (he/him)\nPablo is an organic master gardener with a degree in Landscape Ecology. He has been managing Embark gardens for a decade\, facilitating hands-on activities on how to grow food\, plant and maintain gardening beds\, and build wildlife habitats. He loves sharing his knowledge to help others start their gardening journey.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Accessibility\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members. \nThis workshop will be held outdoors at the Burnaby Learning Garden (Maggie Benston Field\, via Science Rd.)\, SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include: \n\n\n\nEasy access from Science Road.\nIf weather conditions are poor\, this workshop will be held indoors at the Embark Studio\, room #1310 of the SUB\, SFU Burnaby.\nAll materials will be provided to participants.\nUnfortunately\, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.\n\n\n\nWe aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Health & Safety\nParticipants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Community Agreement\nBy registering to attend this event\, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others\, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers. \nEmbark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race\, ethnicity\, place of origin\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Pablo\, Embark Sustainability’s Garden’s Manager at gardens@embarksustainability.org.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for this Event\nGET REMINDERS & EVENT DETAILS NOW
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/garden-workshop-06-03-2026/
LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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