Food Program
The Galiano Community Food Program works to build community and food security on our small island. We hold community potlucks, weekly Soup and Bread lunches and monthly Games Nights, plus organize Gleaning, Frozen Meals for Seniors, a Garlic Coop, Cheese Club, Workshops, School Garden Programs and much more.
Club Parks & Programs
The Galiano Club owns and maintains the South Community Hall, as well as over 830 acres of parkland on Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada including Bluffs Park, Mount Galiano and the Community Forest. The Club runs the Community Food Program, is the home of the Galiano Players Theatre, hosts the Annual Blackberry Festival and Christmas Market. The Galiano Club was founded in 1924.
Community Hall
The Hall is a hub of the Galiano community and many of our local events are held there on an ongoing basis. It is also a favourite place for concerts, dances, weddings, plays, exhibitions, lectures, etc. The kitchen has convection ovens, industrial sinks, counters and cupboards and all manner of conveniences, and we’re quite proud of it.
Community Hall
The Hall is a hub of the Galiano community and many of our local events are held there on an ongoing basis. It is also a favourite place for concerts, dances, weddings, plays, exhibitions, lectures, etc. The kitchen has convection ovens, industrial sinks, counters and cupboards and all manner of conveniences, and we’re quite proud of it.
Club Parks & Programs
The Galiano Club owns and maintains the South Community Hall, as well as over 830 acres of parkland on Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada including Bluffs Park, Mount Galiano and the Community Forest. The Club runs the Community Food Program, is the home of the Galiano Players Theatre, hosts the Annual Blackberry Festival and Christmas Market. The Galiano Club was founded in 1924.
Food Program
The Galiano Community Food Program works to build community and food security on our small island. We hold community potlucks, weekly Soup and Bread lunches and monthly Games Nights, plus organize Gleaning, Frozen Meals for Seniors, a Garlic Coop, Cheese Club, Workshops, School Garden Programs and much more.
Latest Blog Posts
Solstice Community Dinner by Nancy McPhee
The mid-point of the winter is marked by the winter solstice – the time when the sun stands still, marking its southern most point in the sky. The next day’s sunrise finds the light increasing, the sun rising higher on the horizon. It is a time of rebirth and renewal.
Ancient celebrations of winter solstice have roots in community and survival. In our part of the world, people were preparing to survive through the lean months from January to April. Food was stored, preserved and rationed. The anticipated growing season was celebrated with […]
Hunting Prohibited in Club Parks
Hunting Prohibited in the Bluffs, on Mt Galiano and in the Community (Heritage) Forest
This is a reminder to all that HUNTING is not permitted in the Heritage Forest, Bluffs Park or on Mount Galiano. Please pass this message on so that the people who walk in the Forest can do so safely. Thank you for your cooperation. For safety in general during hunting season, everyone walking in Galiano’s forests should try to wear clothing that makes you visible.
Exploratory Workshop on Broom Compost
Let’s explore what we can do with one of Galiano’s peskiest plants. UBC students working with the Food Program, have been researching uses of Broom, and will be sharing what they’ve learned with us.
Nov 10th from 2:30pm to 4pm at Sunshine Farms.
Garlic Coop 2012/2013 – Land Prep and Planting – Nov 8th
T
he fifth year of the Garlic Coop began planting today…. with 900 Persian Star.
But we’re not even half way there… Lots more to plant and share. Let us know if you would like to join in.
Next work party will be Thurs, Nov 8 at 1:30pm at the end of Morgan Rd.
Community Kitchen – Homemade Pasta – Monday Nov. 12th
Nothing beats the taste of fresh, homemade pasta. Now you can learn to make your own. If you have a pasta machine, bring it, if not we have one to share.
We’ll make pasta to take home, plus have a simple supper with our fresh pasta, and easy sauces.
Please bring a couple of containers to take home food, and a $15 to $20 contribution.
Please RSVP – we are limited to ten people.
RSVP to Alison at galianofoodprograms@gmail.com
Food Forests by Janice Oakley
Attending a hands on workshop in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island last month was one of the most invigorating weekends both mentally and physically, that I have experienced. Richard Walker has spent 30 years engaged in the practical study and implementation of permanent sites for growing food and together with the enthusiasm of farmer Lyn Wytenbroek they invited 25 of us to dig in, literally, and put years of planning in to action. The idea behind Food Forestry is recreating a natural relationship between trees with edible nuts and fruit, shrubs with berries and herbaceous culinary plants and medicinals. […]
Upcoming Club Events
Upcoming Food Program Events
