NOPC Work Party Wednesdays
Wed, May 20
|4122 E Vernon Rd
Join this Work (& Play) Party every Wednesday to support three permaculture projects at the SAP: The Food Forest, Three Sisters Garden, and Hedgerow project.
Time & Location
May 20, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
4122 E Vernon Rd, 4122 E Vernon Rd, North Okanagan, BC V1B 3H7, Canada
About the event
Join in on the creation of three permaculture projects on the site. RSVP on Facebook.
In the Food Forest, hundreds of plants representing over one hundred species can be viewed on a hillside crisscrossed with meandering pathways. When mature, the food forest will offer the community herbs, berries, fruits, and nuts of all kinds, both native and non-native, interspersed with flowers to thrill pollinators and people alike.
The Three Sisters Garden showcases an ancient indigenous growing technique that combines the three complementary plants: corn, beans, and squash. Amongst the ‘sisters’ can be found marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, pumpkins, and amaranth. School children are involved in all aspects of this garden project, from working the soil to planting, watering, harvesting, and food preparation.
The Hedgerow Project is full of hidden gems. As the project matures, you will find permaculture guilds throughout the agricultural park. Do you recognize a plant you discovered in…