Free Sustainable Workshops are back for 2024! Delta residents can register for free gardening and green living workshops to help create a more sustainable community. Our local instructors will teach you how to grow your own food, care for your garden, harvest honey, and more! Workshops are held in North Delta and South Delta starting in the spring. Workshops are free, but registration is required.
2024 Workshops are listed below, registration is now OPEN for select workshops.
Register NOW through Delta.ca/OnlineRegistration or by phone at 604-952-3000.
| Workshop | Description | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Seed Saving | Do you want to start saving your own seeds? In this Green Living workshop, Rhiannon Johnson will provide you with the knowledge needed to understand the basic principles behind seed saving and the skills necessary to begin saving seeds. Learn what seeds to save, when to harvest seeds, how to prepare them for storage, and storing them to increase their viability. Instructor: Rhiannon Johnson | Saturday, September 14 11:00 am - 12:30 pm North Delta Recreation Centre - Hall A Barcode: 40012 |
| Healthy Soil for a Great Garden! | Suitable for folks who have a gardening space, as well as for anyone who would like to start gardening, Instructor: Rhiannon Johnson | Saturday, September 14 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm South Delta Recreation Centre - Hall A Barcode: 40027 |
| Spice Your Garden up with Garlic | Garlic is easy to grow, can grow in small spaces, and tastes great homegrown! Learn how to grow garlic in your garden or containers. We'll cover different types of garlic, soil, planting, care, and what to expect. To keep your garlic healthy, we'll talk about garlic diseases and how to avoid them. You'll learn how and when to harvest the garlic bulbs and how to prepare them for storage. Instructor: Rhiannon Johnson | Saturday, October 19 11:00 am - 12:30 pm North Delta Recreation Centre - Hall A Barcode: 56359 |
| Planning and Planting Your Spring Garden | The basics of planning, preparing, and planting a bountiful Spring veggie garden, including simple techniques for starting plants indoors and in the garden, tailored to your space. We'll discuss annuals, biennials, and perennials, pollinator-friendly plants and gardens, companion planting, and permaculture. Includes a hands-on planting activity – you'll take home a pot of planted seeds to help you get a head start on your garden this spring. Instructor: Rhiannon Johnson | Saturday, October 26 11:00 am - 12:30 pm South Delta Recreation Centre - Hall A Barcode: 56363 |
Have questions? Contact the Engineering Department by phone at 604-946-3260 or by email.