Islands Region Soils 101 Workshop Series

The what, how, and why with DeLisa Lewis (Green Fire Farm, Cowichan Valley/UBC Sustainable Agricultural Landscapes Lab)

Date and time

Thursday, October 17 · 1 - 3pm PDT

Location

1810 Glamorgan Rd

1810 Glamorgan Road North Saanich, BC V8L 5S9 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

Who and Why should I plan to attend this workshop?

South Island farmers, land managers, and food growers with an interest in better understanding the unique properties of their soils.

Foundations of soil fertility management from sampling in the field to best practices for integrating the tools of soil laboratory analysis with soil management decision making.
Interactive classroom session with field demonstrations on sampling and soil texturing.
Registered participants will be eligible for a complementary soil laboratory analysis.

About the instructor:

DeLisa Lewis, PhD

Co-Owner and Lead Farm Operator, Green Fire Farm, Cowichan Valley, BC

DeLisa Lewis is co-owner and operator of Green Fire Farm, a diverse 40-acre farm in the Cowichan Valley. She has over 25 years experience as a certified vegetables organic farmer, and 17 years experience with soil health focused on farm research and field trials. DeLisa holds a PhD in Soils and Agroecology from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC, and is a research associate with Dr. Sean Smukler and the Sustainable Agriculture Landscapes Lab, supporting Islands regional field trials to better understand soil health management practices.

Funding provided under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking?

Yes, park outside the main gate 4. It is a short walk from the gate to the gazebo, where we will begin.

What should I wear?

Farm and weather appropriate clothing, including waterproof footwear and rain gear.

Is this event indoors?

No, this event is held in the field and in an outdoor gazebo.

Is this event accessible?

We will be navigating uneven terrain. Areas of the farm have tamped gravel, wood chips, and grass paths. There is an accessible porta potty.

Organized by

Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture

The Sandown Centre stewards 83 acres of working farm, wetland and forest, serving as a hub in North Saanich for best practices in regenerative agriculture. The Sandown Centre supports and engages with emerging growers, researchers, community members and regional farmers; working together to build a thriving, climate change-resilient, sustainable local food system.