by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 7, 2016 | Editorial, Village Vibe
Sensitive and thoughtful neighbourhood-scaled development improves life for everyone ›› Lee Herrin Ben lives on Yukon Street with his daughters in Fernwood NRG’s affordable family housing. Harry lives across the street, in one of the beautiful character houses that...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 7, 2016 | Buzz, Village Vibe
From NiMBY to loving our neighbourhood in four easy stages ›› Harry Pettit Stage 1: FEAR Oh my God! The Fernwood NRG is proposing to build a monster house across the street from our adorable 1890s heritage home. Over our dead bodies! They want to house six...
by Geeks on the Beach | May 16, 2016 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
>> Margaret Hantiuk This time of year, with fruit trees beginning to bloom and as we are planting our veggie gardens, it is a good time to think of our gardening allies: the ones we take for granted because they do their jobs freely, and without supervision. I...
by Geeks on the Beach | May 12, 2016 | Events
The Victoria Tool Library is seeking donations of gently used and nearly new tools and equipment to help us start their library! Drop off your donations at Fernwood Community Centre on Sunday, May 29th anytime between 9:30am and 1:30pm. They welcome all good-condition...
by Geeks on the Beach | May 6, 2016 | Events, News
Can you feel the excitement building?? FernFest is just around the corner! Celebrating its 21st year !!! We’re looking for passionate, creative, and dedicated volunteers to join our amazing team and make this the biggest and best FernFest yet. We’ve got a wide range...