2010/06/30

Wanted: Volunteers

Greenskins Lab team is seeking volunteers to erect farm fence at Loutet Park Farm. Please contact Nicci Theroux at info@greenskinslab.sala.ubc.ca for further information on how to get involved.

Date: September 2010. Exact date to be announced. Watch this space.

2010/06/15

Environmental Soil Sampling Report Received


Based on the results of the soil testing, we are pleased to announce that our area for the urban farm is free from contaminants.

We have the green light to proceed to the next stage of planning for the LOUTET PARK URBAN FARM!

2009/12/13

Loutet Park Urban Agriculture: Next Steps

File: 4230-18-02
Report: Streetscape Planner, Engineering, Parks & Environment, December 1, 2009.


Moved by Councillor Trentadue, seconded by Councillor Keating

PURSUANT to the report of the Streetscape Planner, Engineering, Parks & Environment, dated December 1, 2009, entitled “Loutet Park Urban Agriculture: Next Steps”:
THAT UBC Greenskins Lab proceed with fund raising and the development of an implementation plan for the proposed urban agriculture pilot project in an underutilized portion of Loutet Park;
AND THAT staff work with UBC Greenskins Lab to coordinate the implementation of the pilot project and that Council be kept informed of the process.

Moved by Councillor Bookham, seconded by Councillor Clark

THAT consideration of the motion be deferred until the necessary soil tests have been completed and a report back from staff has been received.


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