BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Embark Sustainability Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Embark Sustainability Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201802 CREATED:20260221T233353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T234155Z UID:10000900-1772805600-1772812800@www.embarksustainability.org 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 CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability,Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GW-2026-banner.avif GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201802 CREATED:20241119T192802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T193407Z UID:10000639-1743076800-1743082200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Learning Garden Cohort DESCRIPTION:Learning Garden Cohort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our cohort program\nGetting 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. \nEach 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. \nRegister at the start of the semester to join us! Visit our opportunities page to see if applications are open. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply for this programApplications for this program open at the beginning of each semester. Check our opportunity pages for more information: \n VISIT OUR OPPORTUNITIES PAGE URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/learning-garden-cohort-2/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability,Learning Garden,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-4.webp GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20240718T220645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T190406Z UID:10000531-1729771200-1729776600@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Learning Garden Cohort DESCRIPTION:Learning Garden Cohort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our cohort program\nGetting 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. \nEach 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. \nRegister at the start of the semester to join us! Visit our opportunities page to see if applications are open. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply for this programApplications for this program open at the beginning of each semester. Check our opportunity pages for more information: \n VISIT OUR OPPORTUNITIES PAGE URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/learning-garden-cohort/2024-10-24/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Embark_Sustainability-Learning_Gardens_Burnaby.jpg GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20240718T220645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T190406Z UID:10000530-1729166400-1729171800@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Learning Garden Cohort DESCRIPTION:Learning Garden Cohort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our cohort program\nGetting 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. \nEach 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. \nRegister at the start of the semester to join us! Visit our opportunities page to see if applications are open. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply for this programApplications for this program open at the beginning of each semester. Check our opportunity pages for more information: \n VISIT OUR OPPORTUNITIES PAGE URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/learning-garden-cohort/2024-10-17/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Embark_Sustainability-Learning_Gardens_Burnaby.jpg GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20240718T220645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T190406Z UID:10000529-1728561600-1728567000@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Learning Garden Cohort DESCRIPTION:Learning Garden Cohort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our cohort program\nGetting 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. \nEach 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. \nRegister at the start of the semester to join us! Visit our opportunities page to see if applications are open. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply for this programApplications for this program open at the beginning of each semester. Check our opportunity pages for more information: \n VISIT OUR OPPORTUNITIES PAGE URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/learning-garden-cohort/2024-10-10/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Embark_Sustainability-Learning_Gardens_Burnaby.jpg GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20240718T220645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T190406Z UID:10000528-1727956800-1727962200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Learning Garden Cohort DESCRIPTION:Learning Garden Cohort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our cohort program\nGetting 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. \nEach 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. \nRegister at the start of the semester to join us! Visit our opportunities page to see if applications are open. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply for this programApplications for this program open at the beginning of each semester. Check our opportunity pages for more information: \n VISIT OUR OPPORTUNITIES PAGE URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/learning-garden-cohort/2024-10-03/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Embark_Sustainability-Learning_Gardens_Burnaby.jpg GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240926T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20240718T220645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T190406Z UID:10000527-1727352000-1727357400@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Learning Garden Cohort DESCRIPTION:Learning Garden Cohort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our cohort program\nGetting 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. \nEach 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. \nRegister at the start of the semester to join us! Visit our opportunities page to see if applications are open. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply for this programApplications for this program open at the beginning of each semester. Check our opportunity pages for more information: \n VISIT OUR OPPORTUNITIES PAGE URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/learning-garden-cohort/2024-09-26/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Embark_Sustainability-Learning_Gardens_Burnaby.jpg GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20240523T165757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T170329Z UID:10000124-1718985600-1718992800@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Chill & Paint DESCRIPTION:Summer Solstice Chill & Paint\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\, June 21\, 20244:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n SUB Learning Garden – 3rd Floor Student Union Building\, around the back of the main entrance \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 🌼🌞Celebrate the longest day of the year with us by relaxing in our beautiful Learning Gardens\, sipping on refreshing strawberry lemonade\, and unleashing your creativity. \nThis year\, we have a special project: our garden bench is in need of a makeover\, and we’re coming together to give it some TLC. Bring a friend\, enjoy the summer vibes\, paint to your heart’s content and leave your artistic mark on our garden. RSVP now and we can’t wait to see you there!🌱🎨 \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 Event Accessibility\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, plot renters\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nThis event will be held outdoors in the SUB Learning Garden\, located on the third floor of the Student Union Building\, on the back side of the main entrance. \nAccessibility details include: \n\nFully wheelchair accessible and shaded\nWe aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.\nWe cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.\nSome light physical activity will take place at this event (gardening)\, but we can provide assistance from our volunteers! \nAs an attendee\, you are free to opt-in and opt-out of activities as suit your needs throughout the event\, including exiting and re-entering the event space.\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 our Programs Manager at programs@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 Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@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/summer-solstice-chill-paint/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability,Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ESS-Summer-Solstice-Website.png GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230531T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20230508T202641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T202641Z UID:10000117-1685545200-1685554200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Learning Garden Anniversary: A Decade of Growth DESCRIPTION:Join us for a once-in-a-decade celebration as our Burnaby Learning Garden marks its remarkable 10th anniversary since opening its learning landscape in 2013! \nTake a break and step into vibrant greenery with fresh soil and exquisite fragrances as we take you on a journey through the Garden’s past\, present\, and future. Get ready to be transported to a world of fond memories and cherished moments as we share stories of the Garden’s impact and history. \nBut that’s not all! We invite you to join us in building the Garden’s future as we look ahead to the next decade and beyond. Experience the magic of the Burnaby Learning Garden like never before and hear from those who have nurtured deep relationships with the plants\, soil\, and people of the Garden. This is an afternoon you won’t want to miss! \nThroughout this celebration you can expect: \n🥗 Food and beverages + fresh produce from the gardens! \n🌱 Live gardening and crafty activities for all ages \n🎁 Giveaways \n💚 Live performances\, and personal stories – WOW! \n  \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT \nThis event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. These lands that were never surrendered\, transferred or relinquished have provided Embark Sustainability an opportunity to nourish our community through its wind\, rain\, sun and soil. As settlers it is our responsibility to ensure decolonization is centred in all we offer\, and we look forward to exploring those efforts with you throughout this event as we reflect on the history of these gardens\, as well as the history of this sovereign Indigenous territory. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY \nThis Embark Sustainability event is open to all our community members\, SFU students and staff\, plot renters\, the UniverCity community\, and Embark Sustainability members\, past and present. \nThis event will be held outdoors in Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, located on the south side of TASC1. \nAccessibility details include: \n\nDue to terrain\, this space is not always accessible using a wheelchair or mobility aids. Please contact programs@embarksustainability.org for more details.\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. However\, we can provide written instructions and a copy of the facilitator’s script.\nSome light physical activity will take place at this event (gardening)\, but we can provide assistance from our volunteers!\nAs an attendee\, you are free to opt-in and opt-out of activities as suit your needs throughout the event\, including exiting and re-entering the event space.\n\nWe aim to make our events accessible to as many as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you\, or if you have any questions\, please contact us at programs@embarksustainability.org. \nMasks optional – this event engages outdoor spaces; activities are distant from each other so there will be opportunities for distancing. \n  \nCOMMUNITY AGREEMENT \nBy registering to attend this event or events\, 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. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/learning-garden-anniversary-a-decade-of-growth/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability,Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Artboard-1celbration.png GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220921T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20220830T171545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T190634Z UID:10000095-1663763400-1663768800@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Autumn Equinox: Rhythms of the Garden DESCRIPTION:The sun is the main source of energy and heat for life on earth. Join us to reconnect with nature through your senses\, celebrate the bountiful harvest we enjoy during the autumn equinox\, and learn how to garden successfully within the cycles of the sun and other elements. \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. \nACCESSIBILITY\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nThis event will be held outdoors in Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, located on the south side of TASC1. \nAccessibility details include: \n\nDue to terrain\, this space is not always accessible using a wheelchair or mobility aids. Please contact programs@embarksustainability.org for more details.\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. However\, we can provide written instructions and a copy of the facilitator’s script.\nSome light physical activity will take place at this event (gardening).\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.\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\, or if you have any questions\, please contact us at programs@embarksustainability.org. \nCOMMUNITY AGREEMENT\nBy registering to attend this event or events\, 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 SECURE YOUR SPOT URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/autumn-equinox-rhythms-of-the-garden/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Equinox_FBTwit.png GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220322T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20220121T003340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T211827Z UID:10000079-1647950400-1647959400@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Soil\, Seed\, and Care Gardening Workshop DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability has several in-person gardening workshops available this spring! Join us throughout the spring semester to learn more about garden care and growing your own vegetables in our Learning Gardens or at home. Please note that these events are free and open to Embark members only\, which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nSoil\, Seed\, and CareTuesday March 22nd 12:30pm – 2:00pmLocation: Burnaby Learning Garden\, located on the south side of TASC1 \nLearn how to best care for your young garden as we enter the growing season. \n \n SECURE YOUR SPOT URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/soil-seed-and-care-gardening-workshop/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Plots-and-Workshops-2022-eventbrite.png GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220204T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20220121T002337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T211452Z UID:10000077-1643976000-1643985000@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Gardening 101: Garden Plot Rental Info Session DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability has several in-person gardening workshops available this spring! Join us throughout the spring semester to learn more about garden care and growing your own vegetables in our Learning Gardens or at home. \nGardening 101: Garden Plot Rental Info Session \nFriday February 4th 12:30pm – 2:00pm \nLocation: Burnaby Learning Garden\, located on the south side of TASC1 \nDiscover what it takes to grow a vegetable garden and learn how you can get started through Embark Sustainability’s Learning Garden plot rentals. \n \n SECURE YOUR SPOT URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/gardening-101-garden-plot-rental-info-session/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Plots-and-Workshops-2022-eventbrite.png GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210603T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210603T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20210519T235248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T235248Z UID:10000073-1622727000-1622731500@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Food Rescue DESCRIPTION:Food Rescue is back! From June 3rd until August 5th (inclusive)\, Food Rescue will take place on Thursdays\, 1:30 – 2:45 pm at Embark’s Learning Garden. \nWe will not be distributing on July 1st due to the holiday! \nAs getting to the space might not be easily accessible by wheelchairs\, please send us a message on Facebook to arrange an alternative and get the produce to you near Cornerstone. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-4/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Artboard-1Newsletter-FR-Embark.jpg GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200611T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200611T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20200604T164315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T164315Z UID:10000064-1591882200-1591885800@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Food Rescue DESCRIPTION:Food Rescue is back and we’ve made some changes to keep our community safe! On Thursdays\, starting June 11th\, come on over to Embark’s Learning Garden (map) to pick up some FREE produce\, from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. The imperfect fruits and veggies that we rescue from Nesters Market will already be bagged up for you to pick up – no contact needed! Help us reduce food waste and find out more about program and the precautions we’re taking at https://www.embarksustainability.org/programs/food-rescue/ URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/food-rescue-3/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Artboard-1FR-TWIRL-EMBARK.png GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191010T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20191001T221350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191006T040143Z UID:10000011-1570710600-1570716000@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Urban Foraging Workshop DESCRIPTION:An exclusive event that will bring you closer to a First Nations perspective\, focused on their wisdom and edible\, and medicinal qualities.\nAbout this Event\nWinter and mid-terms are closing in. Leave your stress behind you and join us at the Learning Garden for a workshop that will nurture your soul. Together with Lori Snyder\, we’re inviting you to explore the intersection of nature and city landscape\, as we learn about plant identification\, harvest times\, what specific plants offer\, and how to incorporate this knowledge into a modern lifestyle. An exclusive event that will bring you closer to a First Nations perspective\, focused on their wisdom and edible\, and medicinal qualities. \nPlease remember to dress appropriately since this is an outdoor workshop – rain or shine\, we’ll still be outside. \nInstructor Bio: \nLori Snyder is a Metis herbalist\, educator\, mother\, story-teller\, and instructor who shares the wisdom and traditions of her indigenous Tsuu T’ina roots. Assinboine\, Cree\, Ojibwe\, and Nipissing Nations blend with her Scottish\, French\, and Celtic ancestry. \nLori offers workshops on foraging for food and medicine to different communities around Metro Vancouver\, Coast Salish territories. \nAcknowledgments \nThis event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular\, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh\, Musqueam\, Skwxwú7mesh\, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work\, live\, and play. \nEmbark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nAccessibility \nThis event is not wheelchair accessible. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/urban-foraging-workshop/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshop GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190822T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190822T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20190812T180535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T180535Z UID:10000024-1566477000-1566484200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Winter Gardening: Extend the Season DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a workshop where you will learn about year-round gardening – What it takes and How to do it! Gain the skills you need to grow crops during winter. Embark’s Garden Coordinator\, Pablo Vimos\, is opening up our garden for anyone interested in extending the season and gaining hands-on experience. \nOur facilitator Pablo has over 10 years of gardening experience\, is a Master Gardener\, ecologist\, and facilitates learning garden sessions for students of all ages. \nCome join us for a day of sprouting wellness and leave with reference materials and vegetable seeds to nourish! \n\nAcknowledgments \nThis event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular\, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh\, Musqueam\, Skwxwú7mesh\, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work\, live\, and play. \nAccessibility\n \nThis workshop will take place on SFU Burnaby campus. Please be aware that this is a hands-on workshop and some light manual labour is required. \nFeel free to let us know if you foresee any barriers to participating in this event so that we can properly address them. \nThis event is not wheelchair accessible. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/winter-gardening-extend-the-season/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshop GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190801T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190801T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T201803 CREATED:20190710T205423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T130416Z UID:10000021-1564662600-1564666200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Sharing our Harvest DESCRIPTION:At Embark we believe food should be free and accessible to all\, especially with the organic veggies grown in our campus garden plots. On Thursdays we will be sharing our harvest with the SFU community\, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at our Burnaby Learning Garden. Stop by\, grab some veg\, and make sure to BYO bag/container! URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sharing-our-harvest/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Food Rescue GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR