Professional Development October 20th

by Alexa Pitoulis | Sep 25, 2017 | Stories from the Field

Are you interested in starting or using a school garden as a year-round learning ground, but don’t know how to get started? Do you need tips for working with groundskeepers and administrators? Would you like to meet like-minded teachers with whom to network and share...

South Van Harvest Festival

by Alexa Pitoulis | Sep 15, 2017 | Events

With great excitement we’re announcing our South Vancouver Harvest Festival! Taking place at the Schoolyard Market Garden at David Thompson Secondary on October 19th, we will be celebrating our local food cultures and sustainability. Together with the South Vancouver...

Marc Schutzbank named BC Business 30 Under 30

by Alexa Pitoulis | Mar 21, 2017 | Press, Stories from the Field

Check out what BC Business has to say about Executive Director Marc Schutzbank. (Photo Credit Evaan Kheraj) Marc Schutzbank, 29 by Marcie Good Life Story: Marc Schutzbank completed two bachelor’s degrees at the University of Pittsburgh, one in politics and philosophy...

Fresh Roots Recognized as Top 35 Food Organizations Globally

by Alexa Pitoulis | Nov 29, 2016 | Press

By Danielle Nierenberg and Allyn Rosenberger Food and nutrition education can empower children to make healthy choices throughout their lives, but most schools do not incorporate food education into their curricula. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found...

VSB Student Captures SOYL Program

by Alexa Pitoulis | Nov 25, 2016 | Press

Learning about Food, Sustainability, and Leadership on Schoolyard Farms by Nichole Bruce, SOYL Graduate When I accepted the placement at SOYL this summer, I didn’t quite know what to expect. Some of my friends had done it the summer before and said it was a lot...