We were proud to sponsor Farm to School BC’s first provincial conference!
May 18-19, 2023
Earth Day 2022 Storytelling & Planting Activity Livestreams
Plant a Seed is thrilled to celebrate Earth Day with special livestreams for virtual audiences of thousands of primary grade students across Canada, featuring readings of Plant a Seed & See What Grows, a children’s book by Roland Gahler. After the storytelling on April 21, Mark Cullen, Canadian gardening expert, will share a planting activity with the youngsters; while Master Gardner, Brian Minter, will share his planting fun on April 22. Quebec-based gardener and educator, Yves Gagnon, will provide a reading of the book in French and his kid-friendly activity on April 22.
You’ll find the Zoom links to each event in this Plant a Seed blog.
Check back for upcoming events!
Apple Donations for Schools 2021
In October and November 2021, Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation was able to share wonderful and nutritious donations of organic apples from Natural Factors Farms with public and private schools across the Lower Mainland. Thank you to Natural Factors for this generous donation and the opportunity to promote Plant a Seed’s Seeds of Inspiration educational program:
8,000+ pounds of fresh apples
50+ schools from North Vancouver to Maple Ridge
15,000+ Students enjoyed fresh organic apples!
2019 Women’s Health Show
When: Sat March 30 and Sun March 31, 2019
Where: Anvil Centre, New Westminster
Plant a Seed is pleased to support the Women’s Health Show presented by Women’s Voice Magazine! FREE admission with registration
Enjoy two days of engaging lectures, informative natural health retailers, and fantastic prizes! Natural health and wellness experts will be sharing their expertise on women’s health topics from healthy aging, stress management, hormone support, and weight control. Stop by the Whole Earth and Sea booth to learn more about their products – partial proceeds from each purchase of a Whole Earth and Sea product goes to support Plant a Seed and its programs. Thank you to Whole Earth and Sea, Natural Factors and Women’s Voice Magazine for their support!
Happy Anniversary, Brix Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre!
Our friends from Brix Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre celebrated their 10th year anniversary in Kelowna, BC last Fri. Nov. 16, 2018. They raised funds for the Foundation that will help support our educational programs and school gardens.
Thank you for a successful event and congratulations on your dedication to service, health and well-being to your community!
For more on Brix Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, please visit their website: http://www.brixfamilychiropractic.com/
or follow them on Facebook, Twitter or on Instagram @BrixWellness.
2019 Women’s Health Show
When: Sat March 30 and Sun March 31, 2019
Where: Anvil Centre, New Westminster
Look for us at the 2018 Women’s Health Show presented by Women’s Voice Magazine! Free admission with registrationWe’ll be at the Fairmont Hotel Vancou
Kootney Coop
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Vancouver Health Show
When: Sat. Nov. 4 to Sun. Nov. 5, 2017
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, East Facility Hall B
Join us at the 2017 Vancouver Health Show! We’re pleased to be the event’s Charity of Choice and Coat Check sponsor. This two day consumer event is for the health conscious individual. The event will showcase health products, services, health experts, demonstrations, seminars and food sampling!
Here’s more – If you donate a pack of seeds at the time of your ticket purchase at the door, you’ll receive a $5.00 discount on the entrance fee!
Donated seeds will be given to school gardens across Canada.
Save the date! Help us grow and stay healthy.
For more information, please visit: https://www.healthshows.com/vancouver-info-17
Lifestyle Markets & Lifetime Organics
Attention all gardeners in the Vancouver Island and Delta, BC areas! Your $5.00 purchase of non-GMO organic seed packs from Lifestyle Markets and Lifetime Organics help support the Foundation. Buy now as they come in limited quantities.
Kootney Coop
Thank you to our friends from Kootenay Coop and their wonderful customers who helped us raise funds during their Earth Day celebrations! Kootenay Coop offered reusable shopping bags made from 100% recycled plastic bottles for $2 each and Kootenay Coop matched the it with a donation to the Foundation.
Fundraising Gala
When: Friday, February 5, 2016
Where: Fairmont Waterfront hotel in Vancouver
Guests were welcomed to the Gala by the energetic Langley Ukulele Ensemble, and then entertained by the smooth tones of the Max Zipursky Trio during dinner. Our host, Roland Gahler and auctioneer, Marc Bergevin got the fundraising rolling with a fast-paced Live Wine Auction during the reception, while acrobatic painter, Amanda Shaztka created her unique style of aerial artistry overhead. Throughout the evening guests bid generously on the many Silent Auction items – from wines and hockey tickets, to vacations and one-of-a-kind experiences. A spirited Live Auction featuring original artwork rounded out the evening’s festivities.