A series of practical workshops on food security and community resilience are coming to Sooke this fall.
The District of Sooke, in partnership with the Sooke Library and the Compost Education Centre, is inviting residents to gather, learn, and connect through a free series of workshops.
Funded by the Local Government Climate Action Program, these sessions will offer tools to help households grow and share more of their own food.
All sessions will start at 10:30 a.m., at the Sooke Library. The first event takes place on Sept. 11, and will focus on advanced composting.
Then, learn about indoor sprouts and microgreens on Oct. 8, followed by yard-free composting on Nov. 13, and planning a year-round veggie garden on Dec. 11.
In addition to learning some new skills, attendees will have the opportunity to meet their neighbours and share a passion for sustainability.
Each session includes a draw for a gift basket featuring local products, offered as a thank you for attending and for “contributing to Sooke’s collective resiliency.”
“Food connects us,” says Kayla Siefried, Instructor and Education Director at the Compost Education Centre. “By building composting and gardening skills, we’re not just reducing waste or growing vegetables – we’re strengthening local food systems, supporting each other, and building a community that can thrive together.”
“When we come together in spaces like this, we create opportunities for knowledge-sharing, neighbour-to-neighbour connections, and the kind of resilience that makes communities strong,” adds Siefried.
