by Geeks on the Beach | Aug 11, 2022 | Buzz, Village Vibe
›› Sarah Murray, NPNA Summer has finally arrived in Victoria, and with it the heat warnings and hot days are changing how we spend time in our homes, our workplaces, and our neighbourhoods. Two online resources were unveiled this year about the impacts of heat islands...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 19, 2022 | Buzz, Village Vibe
We have a lot to celebrate these days ›› Sarah Murray, NPNA The first six months of 2022 has given us so much to celebrate! The Multicultural Festival at Royal Athletic Park on May 8 was a resounding success. Folks of all ages danced to the live music, shopped from a...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 19, 2022 | Garden Gleanings
›› Kayla Siefried, Compost Education Centre Sometimes I reflect on the additional benefits of gardening, beyond the yummy foods my family and I get to eat, and the ecosystem services that are provided for pollinators and soil building. Today, I’m reminded what a joy...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 7, 2022 | Artist's Aside, Buzz, Events, Village Vibe
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, from 11am to 4pm. The Fernwood Art Stroll is a collection of neighbourhood artist and artisans who gather annually to plan an unjuried studio tour to show the public their wares. This is a chance to meet...
by Geeks on the Beach | May 4, 2022 | Buzz, Events, Garden Gleanings
We’re excited to host another year of Get Growing, Victoria!, an amazing program that supports communities in need with free seedlings and garden materials from the City of Victoria’s Parks Department. The intention of the program is to support City of Victoria...
