# Event Details - **Event Name**: Renfrew Ravine Food Forest Planting Session with Leona Brown - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Tend the food forest and plant with us! No experience is needed and everyone is welcome.About this EventThe Renfrew Ravine Food Forest is a community-engaged natural space tended by community volunteers. In the summer, the forest comes alive with thimbleberries, salmonberries, and more. Come & forage with us, enjoy time outside together!Join facilitators Leona Brown and Maria Preoteasa to learn about food forests, plant native species, tend to the land, and connect with other foragers in the community. We'll also work with the land, removing the thick cover of invasive blackberries to make room for a diversity of food and medicine plants.At Food Forest sessions, we tend the food forest while we discuss our connection to the land. We learn about the importance of food sovereignty through native plant ecosystem stewardship, and the roles of a food forest in a community.At many of these gatherings, we forage for edible plants, and get to taste them as well as learn about their traditional uses!About the FacilitatorLeona Brown is the lead Facilitator and Indigenous Advisor for the Renfrew Ravine Food Forest. She is a Gitxsan and Nisga’a mother of 3 children, of the Fireweed House and the Killerwhale Clan. Leona is an Indigenous Independent Cultural Facilitator and an Indigenous Co-Creator for the Vancouver Urban Food Forest Foundation.Be PreparedThis event is best for those age 14+, but all ages are welcome. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.Wear weather-appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty & sturdy closed-toed shoesBring a full water bottleSnacks will be provided, as well as edible plants.Tools will be provided. Feel free to bring some if you have (gardening gloves, hand trowels, knee pads/mat to kneel on if you have one)There are 12 sessions each year. You can choose to attend one or all of the sessions, that's up to you!This is a free event. Donations are appreciated.AccessibilityThe Renfrew Ravine Food Forest is adjacent to the Colour-Me-Local Dye Garden, which is an unpaved grass garden located in the northwest corner of Renfrew Ravine Park. Wheelchairs may require assistance on the uneven ground.There is free parking in the neighbourhood.Washrooms are not available on site, but can be found at the Renfrew Public Library located a 5-minute walk away (~300 meters).There are benches and chairs available.If you need help getting to the site or have other questions about accessibility, please email connect@stillmoonarts.ca.This event will include a range of activities, including some that are that are less labour intensive, like discussion, berry picking & preparation, an enjoying the beautiful forest and birdsong.About Renfrew Ravine Park Food ForestThe Renfrew Ravine Park Food Forest, located on the West Side of the Renfrew Ravine, is a community-engaged initiative focused on planting, maintaining, harvesting, processing and using plants known for their edible and medicinal uses. This initiative is a collaboration between Indigenous Advisor and Cultural Facilitator Leona Brown, Still Moon Arts Society, and the community.About Still Moon Arts SocietyStill Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/18fc4830-c041-11f1-a7fc-234fb0b806ca-rimg-w1200-h377-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/renfrew-ravine-food-forest-planting-session-with-leona-brown/100002002101279823 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Festivals, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Colour Me Local Dye Garden - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Colour Me Local Dye Garden - **lat**: 49.248983 - **long**: -123.0442403 - **full address**: Colour Me Local Dye Garden, 3958 Renfrew Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Renfrew Ravine Food Forest Planting Session with Leona Brown - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a8938154b25135fa597af8800ff9cc710ded9c6f0d30b77eecb0ba83b710d2df-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790349324 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Renfrew Ravine Food Forest Planting Session with Leona Brown being held? - **A:** Renfrew Ravine Food Forest Planting Session with Leona Brown takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Colour Me Local Dye Garden, 3958 Renfrew Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Renfrew Ravine Food Forest Planting Session with Leona Brown? - **A:** Renfrew Ravine Food Forest Planting Session with Leona Brown is organized by Still Moon Arts Society. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Still Moon Arts Society's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Still Moon Arts Society a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Still Moon Arts Society has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Renfrew Ravine Food Forest Planting Session with Leona Brown is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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