Food Rescue
2025-03-20 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-03-27 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-04-03 13:30 - 14:45 (America/Vancouver) | Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Embark Sustainability’s
Food Rescue Program
We 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.
Stop 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.

Learning Garden Cohort
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Learning Garden Cohort

About our cohort program
Getting into gardening? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or you’re just getting started, joining one of our semesterly Learning Garden Cohorts is an opportunity to develop hands-on gardening and food literacy skills in community with other SFU students.
Each week you’ll gather under the guidance of our Gardens Manager, Pablo Vimos, who will support you to embrace the fun of food growing while exploring organic gardening techniques and reflecting on food justice. Cultivate your own plot, learn to recognize the inequities embedded in colonial food systems, and leave ready to advocate for just, community-centred food systems on and off campus.
Register at the start of the semester to join us! Visit our opportunities page to see if applications are open.

Apply for this programApplications for this program open at the beginning of each semester. Check our opportunity pages for more information:
VISIT OUR OPPORTUNITIES PAGE

Community Kitchen: Savouring the Moments
2025-05-28 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen: Savouring the Moments

Date & Time
Wed, May 28, 20255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

Register now

Get 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!
We’ll be making:

Jollof Rice: A flavorful rice dish cooked in a tomato sauce with spices, served with Chicken, Plantain and Coleslaw on the side.
Pepper Soup: A spicy, broth-based soup made with meat and a variety of spices, known for its medicinal properties.
Puff Puff: a snack and dessert made from a simple dough of flour, sugar, yeast, and water

Please be mindful of dietary restrictions. Jollof is vegetarian, and Puff Puff is vegan, but some side dishes and Pepper Soup are not.
AGENDA

Introductions and Housekeeping
Cooking, Games and Colouring
Eating and Discussion
Wrap-up and Clean-up

Whether 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!✨

Land Acknowledgement
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Amaka 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.
Amaka 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!

Event Accessibility

Embark 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.
This event will be held indoors at the SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

Attendees 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.
Some 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.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. We will be providing written recipe instructions.

We 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.

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this Event
get reminders & event details now

Garden Workshop: On the Way to Full Bloom
2026-03-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Garden Workshop: On the Way to Full Bloom

Date & Time
Fri, Mar 6, 20262:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

Location
Burnaby Learning Garden (Maggie Benston Field via Science Rd.)

Register now

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:

Started seeds to nurture at home 🌱
Printed guides with step-by-step instructions 📖
Extra seeds to keep your garden growing 🎁

AGENDA

Registration
Welcome & Land Acknowledgment
Seed Starting Approaches
Garden Planning
Hands-on activities
Wrap up & Closing

This 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!
Spots are limited, so sign up now to kickstart your garden with confidence!

Land Acknowledgement
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Pablo Vimos (he/him)
Pablo 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.

Event Accessibility
Embark 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.
This workshop will be held outdoors at the Burnaby Learning Garden (Maggie Benston Field, via Science Rd.), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

Easy access from Science Road.
If weather conditions are poor, this workshop will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the SUB, SFU Burnaby.
All materials will be provided to participants.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.

We 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.

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Pablo, Embark Sustainability’s Garden’s Manager at gardens@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this Event
GET REMINDERS & EVENT DETAILS NOW
