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Public Health Association of BC promotes health, wellbeing and equity for all British Columbians through leadership in public health.

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The Public Health Association of BC is seeking an Indigenous Garden Coordinator as part of the Community Garden Roots Program. For full details and to apply by April 22 go here:
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World Health Day is on 7 April 2025. This years’ campaign, Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures, urges governments & the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal & newborn deaths, & prioritize women’s longer-term health & well-being. #HealthForAll.

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Shredding dry leaves over your garden bed can improve soil fertility, suppress weeds, and reduce soil erosion!

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CGR features many garden sustainability tips. Get the latest dirt, check out our blog post on upcycling materials!

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March 31 is the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. #TransVisibility

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Collecting rainwater in barrels can provide a free and sustainable source of water!

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With 1 in 5 students affected by bullying, chances are that you or someone you know is being impacted. This Pink Shirt Day, let’s do what we can to elevate the voices of all, and take a stand against bullying. #PinkShirtDay

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CGR features many garden sustainability tips. Get the latest dirt, check out our blog post on DIY compost!

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CGR features many garden sustainability tips. Get the latest dirt, check out our blog post on DIY natural pesticides!

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When green spaces can exist amidst bustling urbanized areas, an opportunity arises for increased connection, wellbeing, and value for the planet!

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While progress has been made, Indigenous peoples, & racialized & religious minority communities in Canada continue to face racism & discrimination. The International Day for the Elimination of Racism is a call to action to eliminate racial discrimination, injustice, & hate.

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Community Garden Roots strives to support gardeners on their journey to put roots down in their new communities by providing the opportunity to grow fresh and culturally appropriate foods that remind them of home.

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Two-Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Awareness Day is March 20, aday to honour the diversity and brilliance of Two-Spirit & Indigenous queer/trans identities across Turtle Island. Let’s unite in celebration and advocacy! #2SpiritDay #TwoSpirit2025 #IndigenousLGBTQ

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Empowering the next generation with confidence in agricultural practices and climate resilience is crucial as they will lead the way in shaping the future of our evolving food systems.

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Community gardens support pollinators that are essential to food production.

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Community gardens provide a safe space for neighbours to gather and learn from one another.

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Thank you to our federal and provincial governments for their incredible leadership on this significant public health strategy. #CdnPoli #BCPoli

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“Disruptive action changes the way things are for the better of everyone else.” #PHABCCon24

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Thank you to our federal and provincial governments for their incredible leadership on this significant public health strategy. #CdnPoli #BCPoli

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Eating locally grown produce reduces your carbon footprint.

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#communitygardens #SustainableLiving #LocalFood #GrowYourOwn #HealthyEating #GardenToTable #NeighborhoodGarden #GardeningForAll #UrbanGardening #EcoFriendly