| Input Welcome on the Regional Food System Update | Input Welcome on the Regional Food System Update | <div class="ExternalClass7A16A8FAC7C542818769F8E3502B5E04"><p>Metro Vancouver is updating the 2011 Regional Food System Strategy — a guiding document for a sustainable, resilient, and healthy food system.</p><p>We’re seeking input from those involved throughout the regional food system including growers, packaging, distribution, retail, businesses, farmers, and community-based organizations. What has changed in your sector over the past 10 to 15 years? What are your perspectives on the current issues, challenges, and successes as we look to the future?</p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2499 | Online | 9/11/2024 7:00:00 AM | 12/1/2024 7:55:00 AM |
| Public Engagement — The Solid Waste Management Plan Update | Public Engagement — The Solid Waste Management Plan Update | <div class="ExternalClass719938691B224F8C9EBE11E81C5BA44B"><p><strong>We want to hear from you!</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver is updating the solid waste management plan and we’d like your input.</p><p>The updated plan will help support Metro Vancouver’s broader goals of creating a livable and sustainable region — promoting innovation, collaboration, and shaping our collective waste management actions over the next decade and beyond.</p><p>Public input on the priorities for the future of waste management is vital and will inform future actions and strategies.</p><p><strong>Find out more and give input</strong></p><ul><li>Watch a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvzeGDoz0c0" target="_blank">video</a></li><li>Attend a community event — view the full list on the <a href="/services/solid-waste/solid-waste-management-plan-update" target="_blank">project web page</a></li><li>Complete the <a href="https://metrovancouver.civilspace.io/en/projects/solid-waste-management-plan-update/engagements/solid-waste-management-plan-update-idea-generation/sections/1?_gl=1%2a1260o8r%2a_ga%2aNzMwODYyNTE0LjE3MDg5ODg0NDg.%2a_ga_GKFPPTV5X1%2aMTcyNDk2OTU3MC4xNzguMC4xNzI0OTY5NTg1LjAuMC4w" target="_blank">questionnaire</a></li></ul><p>The feedback period is open until <strong>Friday, November 8</strong>.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2500 | Online | 9/16/2024 7:00:00 AM | 11/9/2024 7:00:00 AM |
| Forest Bathing | Forest Bathing | <div class="ExternalClass942C3CFA5AB848528CE9F18008C15F48"><p>Step into nature, take a deep breath of fresh forest air and let your body relax. Awaken your senses and experience the Japanese practice of forest bathing in this urban park oasis.</p><br>Ages 19+<br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per youth/adult 65+ <br>Registration required<br><br>Note: date change from Sept 21th to Sept 20th<br></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2473 | | 9/20/2024 4:30:00 PM | 9/20/2024 7:00:00 PM |
| Rainforest by Night | Rainforest by Night | <div class="ExternalClass21EEF6FC9494432A9BAAD42F666D65CC"><p>Experience a west coast rainforest beneath the moon when owls, salamanders, and beavers are active.</p>Ages 6+<br><br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per child/youth/adult 65+<br>Registration required<br></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2467 | | 9/21/2024 2:00:00 AM | 9/21/2024 4:00:00 AM |
| The Secret Life of Trees | The Secret Life of Trees | <div class="ExternalClass942C1643021B4C4DADA7FB6357CE6754"><p>Are trees able to smell? Do trees talk to each other? Come on this guided hike to uncover some of the mysteries and surprising facts about these forest giants.</p>Ages 19+<br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per adult 65+<br>Registration required<br></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2471 | | 9/24/2024 4:30:00 PM | 9/24/2024 7:00:00 PM |
| Winged Woodworkers | Winged Woodworkers | <div class="ExternalClassF12FD9A78B38490D968E2C15573397B4"><p>Woodpeckers are essential home builders for many forest creatures. Learn more about these hammer heads of the forest and search for their excavations.<br><br></p><strong>NEW TIME! 8 am - 10 am</strong><br><br>Ages 9+<br>$10 per adult, $5 per child/youth/adult 65+<br>Registration required<br></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2481 | | 9/28/2024 3:00:00 PM | 9/28/2024 5:00:00 PM |