A Celebration of Sustainability, Food Security, and Community!

You’re invited to Fairfield Flourish Fest, a community event bringing together local gardeners, farmers, educators, and advocates to explore creative and local solutions to food security, sustainable agriculture, and ecological restoration! Enjoy free workshops by professionals, a seed exchange, and meet leading advocates to sustainability in the CRD.

This free, family-friendly event invites everyone to connect, learn, and grow—together. Everyone welcome!

Date: Saturday, June 7th

Time: 11:00am-3:00pm

Location: Robert Porter Park (1350 Fairfield Rd)

Want to get involved? Email gardens@fairfieldcommunity.ca


Free Workshops Schedule:

All workshops are hosted in Robert Porter Park except Beekeeping 101

11:00am – Composting Basics with Compost Education Centre

12:00pm – Soil Science with Victoria Master Gardener Association

1:00pm – Beekeeping 101 with Capital Region Beekeeping Association (Garry Oak Room – 1335 Thurlow Rd.)

1:30pm – Explore Permaculture with FGCA

2:00pm – How Birds Help: Gardening with Reciprocity with Compost Education Centre


🌟 Event Highlights: 

🛠️ Hands-On Workshops 
Learn from experts on topics like food security, urban gardening, composting, permaculture, and foraging. 

🌿 Fairfield Food Forest Experience 
Take part in a guided tour within our Food Forest, led by our passionate volunteers and learn about the different benefits this space provides for the community. 

🌻 Seed Exchange 
Discover, share, and collect locally adapted and native seeds to promote biodiversity and self-sufficiency. 

🌾 Local Farmers & Plant Nurseries 
Support Indigenous businesses and local growers offering fresh plants 

♻️ Food Insecurity Initiative 
Engage with community-led advocates that tackle food insecurity through knowledge-sharing and donation opportunities. 

🎶 Live Music & Communal Picnic 
Relax and enjoy performances from talented local musicians. Blankets will be provided for you to enjoy music with friends and family. 

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious, Fairfield Flourish Fest is the perfect place to get inspired, get involved, and flourish together.