We did come and enjoy the music, food, people and the festival this weekend. It was awesome! The music was great, food was incredible and we left with a fistful of information and a gratifying feeling about being part of something good.
At the festival, WeGo Solar has set-up a hand wash station for practical and educational purposes. It will be situated in the Village near the portable toilets. It’s great to be able to wash your hands in hot water and not have to use the stinky hand gel. And it’s really cool to look [...]
Archive for June, 2009
It’s all about the Moukisac
I’ve got it planned. I saw the video on U-Tube and this is just the thing I need. I realize we are all trying hard not to use plastic bags in our everyday lives and I need a place to put my mushrooms, grapes, and other smaller items that can’t fly solo in my shopping cart.
Here is a description from their website :
Moukisac® is a 6 in 1 compact reusable shopping bag system.
Made in Canada and created by Vancouver designer Moukie…
Festival Program in Times Colonist on July 2
Slow Food Movement & Great Music Come Home under Blue Sky
On July 2, the 3 page festival program will be published in the Times Colonist. If you already subscribe to the Times Colonist or will be picking up the newspaper on Thursday, please remove the program and bring your copy to the festival. We have [...]
Green Commitment grows at Organic Islands
Did you know that most of the festival is solar powered?
Most locations at the festival are powered by a solar power station. EA Energy Alternatives solar power station and educational display is powering the main stage and exhibits in The Village. Another EA power station will be service the half-acre Children’s Village and Storytellers Stage. [...]
Interview on CFAX gardening show
On C-FAX today Jeff DeJong will be interviewing festival director, Debra Morse, on his gardening show at 11 am. Tune into 1070 AM.
Epoch Times reports on green business growth
Joan Delaney of The Epoch Times, the world’s largest independent newspaper, interviewed me and the marketing directors of Level Ground Trading and Nature’s Path Foods (both festival sponsors) while researching her article on the growth of green business in Canada and quoted us as follows:
Green business is “not just about ‘let’s stop buying this stuff and let’s start buying green stuff’—we want to buy less stuff” — Deb Morse, festival director …
The Green Muze reports on the Power of One
I was somewhat taken by surprise when Valerie Williams, Green Muze editor on Saltspring Island, called me an ‘eco rock star’ during the course of our recent interview. Here is an ‘excerpt’ of the article and interview with link to the Green Muze site which describes itself as “part news agency, part magazine, part advocacy group, and unquestionably idealistic”
Ticket Giveaway A British Columbia Channel 12
On Thursday evening – June 25th – during weather report on ‘A’ British Columbia, Channel 12 there will be a ticket give away. Maybe it’s your lucky day to win free tickets to the festival.
Upcoming Exhibitor Events
Each day I hear about what Organic Islands Exhibitors are doing to create a more sustainable, organic future and I get VERY excited! So I am inviting all exhibitors to use this blog to announce their upcoming events. Respond to this post and include details about your event. In coming months you’ll have the opportunity to post your event in the Organic Islands Newsletter which goes out to 5,000+ subscribers.
THIS JUST IN: MR. ORGANIC’s SUMMER CAMP — starting JULY 20th
I found out about Summer Camps for Children and Young Entrepreneurs hosted at Van Treight Farms by Mr. Organic aka Dave Friend. Mr. Organic is offering an introductory special — for 5 days only $90. Camps start on July 20th. For more info. contact: 250-655-9156 or 250-704-6602, email: davefriend(AT)friendlyorganics.ca.
Volunteers are the best!
Volunteers are the best! Last year they gathered for the Volunteer Orientation, about 75 lovely people, with Jen Cizman, Volunteer Manager, and the rest of the Organic Islands Team to find out about festival plans, and tour the gardens. This dedicated group has already been helping out in the office, at the farmers’ markets, and with postering. We’ve had the pleasure of working with Heather Fisher (Children’s Village Coordinator)…
