Volunteer with FernFest!

Nada Saad Experience ­FernFest 2025 as part of the team! Every year, we’re blown away by the incredible energy and community spirit that comes together to celebrate Fernwood, the arts, and everything in between. As always, FernFest wouldn’t be possible without our...

Portraits of Fernwood: The people’s art project

>> Chris Caicedo Carbonell Every day, we pass familiar faces—people we recognize but seldom know. We rarely ask their stories, yet their presence becomes part of our shared landscape. This quiet recognition inspired Portraits of Fernwood, our local contribution...

Youth Jam: A space to grow through music

>> Kady Savard The Youth Jam grew out of my early experiences in the music scene. As a young, uncertain singer, I found confidence through Musical Youth Victoria, a grassroots initiative led by Randy Austin and Geoffrey Bucove. It offered local artists...

Welcome to ­Fernwood ­Neighbourhood House Salma

Salma is Fernwood NH’s new Director of Community Programs My name is Salma Ihsan and I am pleased to be joining the Fernwood ­Neighbourhood House as the Director of Community ­Programs. I first came to the island to attend UVic and quickly fell in love with this...

Play Streets are back!

Kim Ashbourne Free family fun monthly until September! Play Streets kicked off this year on Mother’s Day with a potluck and the ever-popular cardboard village-making extravaganza. Kids used appliance boxes to make a pizza shop, art gallery, secret passage ways, and so...

Meet Eyefinery

A boutique experience rooted in community Located in the heart of Fernwood, ­Eyefinery Optical Studio may be one of the tiniest optical boutiques in the world, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in personalized service and distinctive style. Owner and optician...