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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T110000
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SUMMARY:Organic gardening session 5 May 25
DESCRIPTION:“Organic Gardening and Wellness Group” \nContent: Session 5 – \n(i) Interactive Planting Plan & transplant care\n(ii) Pollinator garden\n(iii) Compose tea\n(iv) Healing effects of honey and bee products\n(v) Practice session on transplant – 2:30 pm at 3088 Kennedy Road \nDate & Time: May 25 (Saturday)\, 11 am to 1 pm Venue: 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\nLanguage: Cantonese (Bilingual notes)\nFees: Sprouts members $5/session\nNon-members: $7/session\nRegistration：905-940-3688 (Markham Wesley Centre) Email: poon1000@gmail.com
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/organic-gardening-session-5-may-25/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sprouts Food & Health Coop":MAILTO:info@sproutscoop.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T130000
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SUMMARY:Organic Gardening Session 6: Prepare soil for transplant\, companion plants\,...
DESCRIPTION:Description\nSprouts Food and Health Co-op and Markham Wesley Centre co-organize:\n“Organic Gardening and Wellness Group” Session 6:\n(i) Prepare the soil for transplant (base fertilizers)\n(ii) Plan the garden – companion plants\, crop rotation\, Co-cropping\n(iii) 5 best edible plants in containers\n(iv) Process of transplantation – hardening\n\nDate & Time: May 11 (Saturday)\, 11 am to 1 pm\nVenue: 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\nLanguage: Cantonese (Bilingual notes)\n\nFees: Sprouts members $5/session\nNon-members: $7/session\nRegistration：905-940-3688 (Markham Wesley Centre)\nEmail: info@sproutscoop.ca or click the link below:\n\nIt is 12-session program from germination to harvest (March to October)
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/organic-gardening-session-6-prepare-soil-for-transplant-companion-plants/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T130000
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CREATED:20190422T160005Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Gardening Session 3 - seeds\, labels and home-made organic pesticide
DESCRIPTION:Sprouts Food and Health Co-op and Markham Wesley Centre co-organize: \n“Organic Gardening and Wellness Group” Session 3: \nContent: \n(i) Types of seeds (e.g. heirloom\, hybrid\, treated etc) \n(ii) Understand Labels (free run\, free range\, local etc) \n(iii) How to prepare home-made organic pesticides \n(iv) Vertical tower\, soil and germination (Cont’d) \nDate & Time: April 27 (Saturday)\, 11 am to 1 pm \nVenue: 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham \nLanguage: Cantonese (Bilingual notes) \nFees: Sprouts members $5/session \nNon-members: $7/session \nRegistration：905-940-3688 (Markham Wesley Centre) \nEmail: info@sproutscoop.ca \nIt is 12-session program from germination to harvest (March to October)
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/organic-gardening-session-3-seeds-labels-and-home-made-organic-pesticide/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sprouts Food & Health Coop":MAILTO:info@sproutscoop.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T130000
DTSTAMP:20261031T041250
CREATED:20190326T181931Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Gardening Session 2 - Preparing indoor/outdoor growing bed
DESCRIPTION:Sprouts Food and Health Co-operative is pleased to offer the\n“2019 Organic Gardening and Wellness Group”\nSession 2 \nTopic: Prepare your outdoor/indoor garden (base fertilizer)\, ginger sprouting\, seed germination etc \n  \nDate: April 13\, 2019 (Saturday). \nTime: 11 noon to 1 pm \nVenue: 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham \nLanguage: Cantonese (Bilingual notes and ppt) \n  \nFees *** Please pay at door \nFees: Sprouts members $5/session ($50 for remaining 11 sessions) \nNon-members: $7/session \n  \nRegistration：call 905-940-3688 (Markham Wesley Centre) or register here \nEmail: info@sproutscoop.ca \nIt is 12 sessions program from germination to harvest (March to October) \n \n\nReserve Seats Now\n 
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/organic-gardening-session-2-preparing-indoor-outdoor-growing-bed/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sprouts Food & Health Coop":MAILTO:info@sproutscoop.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T130000
DTSTAMP:20261031T041250
CREATED:20190227T215717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T223956Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: 2019 Organic Gardening Group - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Sprouts Food and Health Co-operative is pleased to offer the\n“2019 Organic Gardening and Wellness Group Workshop Series“\nDate: March 23 to October 14\, 2019 (Saturdays). Meeting bi-weekly mostly on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month starting March to October. A total of 12 meetings. The dates are listed below which may subject to change due to speaker availability. \nDates are: March 16 (GM food and Organic food – a separate event)\, March 23\, April 13\, April 27\, May 11\, May 25\, June 8\, June 22\, July 13\, July 27\, Aug 17\, Sept 14\, Sept 28\, Oct 14 \nTime: 11 noon to 1 pm (We may share and try out healthy food/snacks) \n  \nThe topic for March 23 (session 1): Basics of growing your own organic food\, and growing ginger and turmeric\nCapacity: 40 seats (first come first serve) \n  \nVenue: Workshops are conducted at two venues: \n(a) 22 Ensa Park Drive\, Markham (Markham Wesley Centre) \n(b) 4077 Highway 7\, Markham (Sheridan Nurseries). 10% discount coupon for in-store purchase is offered to participants when the workshops are conducted at the nurseries. \n  \nPurpose: To learn about organic gardening\, share experience and harvest\, learn about healthy recipes and healthy living knowledge \nContent: We walk through the growing cycle with participants starting in Spring\, from choosing the seeds\, preparing the backyard or small containers\, germinating the seeds\, transplanting the seedlings\, enriching the soil\, controlling weeds and bugs\, collecting seeds\, harvesting\, decomposing to prepare for winter to finally enjoying the harvest together. \n  \nLanguage: Mainly Cantonese\, English interpretation upon request. Language may vary depending on speakers. (Translation available upon request) \nFees: Sprouts members – $5/session\, $55 for the whole program (12 sessions). $50 if pay before March 23 for the whole program. \nNon-members – $7/session\, $75 for the whole program. \nSprouts membership fee: $5 for a lifetime. \n  \nEmail: info@sproutscoop.ca for more information. In addition to registering at Eventbrite\, you may also call 905-940-3688 for registration and information. \nSorry\, we may not be able to entertain refund\, but you can find a replacement. \n  \nReserve Seats Now \n 
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/workshop-2019-organic-gardening-group-session-1/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Markham Wesley Centre":MAILTO:info@sproutscoop.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T130000
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SUMMARY:Talk Event: Genetically modified foods and organic food - Helen Poon
DESCRIPTION:To kick off the 2019 Organic Gardening and Wellness Group\, Sprouts Food and Health Coop proudly presents a talk on:\nTopic: Genetically Modified (GM) Food and Organic Food: Impacts on Our Health\nDuring the talk\, we will elaborate on the following: \nKey themes: What are genetically modified (GM) foods and what are their impacts on our health and the earth? What are organic foods and what are their impacts on our health and the earth? What are the GM foods in Canada? How can we grow our own organic food? \n  \nSpeakers: Helen Poon (Ed.D.)\, Chair\, Sprouts Food and Health Co-operative \nDate: March 16\, 2019 (Saturday) 11 am – 1 pm \nLanguage: Cantonese (English interpretation upon request) \n*** Introduction on how to join “Organic Gardening Group” after the talk \n  \nFee: Sprouts member – free\, non-member: $5 \nSprouts membership fee: $5 for the lifetime \nInquiries: info@sproutscoop.ca \n  \nReserve Seats Now\n  \n 
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/talk-event-genetically-modified-foods-and-organic-food/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Markham Wesley Centre":MAILTO:info@sproutscoop.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T123000
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SUMMARY:Talk Event: Olive Oil: Benefits\, Quality\, Myths\, and Facts - Dolores Smith
DESCRIPTION:Sprouts Food and Health Co-op and Markham Wesley Centre offer a talk on olive oil as follows:\nTopic: Olive Oil: Benefits\, Quality\, Myths\, and Facts\n1. Why is olive oil important worldwide?\n… health impact\, sustainability\, natural\, carbon sequestering\n2. What is quality – International Oil Council Standards\n… why are different agricultural and production techniques important for quality?\n3\, How olive oil is promoted… and\, how to protect yourself\n4. Common myths\, including temperatures for cooking\n5. Q&A and olive oil sampling \nDates (2 dates\, please register the earlier date first\, we will open the second date later):\n(1) March 2\, 2019 (Saturday) 11 – 12:30 pm\n(2) May 3\, 2019 (Friday) 11 – 12 noon \nVenue: Markham Wesley Centre (22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham)\nLanguage: English (with bilingual notes\, Cantonese translation upon request)\nSpeaker: Dolores Smith\nDolores Smith Has A Background In Health Promotion And Completed Diverse Courses Specifically For Professionals In The Olive Oil Sector\, And Visited Many Producers. She Has Attended Symposia Through The American Oil Chemists Association And European Lipids Association\, As Well As Numerous Trade Shows Profiling Olive Oil From All Producing Countries In The Old And New World Over Her 10 Years Spent In The Olive Oil Sector. She Has Authored A Variety Of Magazine Articles And Has Been The ‘reference’ Distributor Contacted To Provide Background Information For A Number Of Articles Appearing In Quench (previously Tidings)\, A National Food And Wine Magazine. \n  \nDisclosure: Dolores is an olive oil importer.\nFees: Free (for Sprouts and Wesley Center members)\,\n$2 for non-members (pay at the door).\nRegistration：905-940-3688 (Markham Wesley Centre)\nEmail: info@sproutscoop.ca \n  \nReserve Seats Now\n  \n 
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/talk-event-olive-oil-benefits-quality-myths-and-facts-dolores-smith/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180722T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180722T170000
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SUMMARY:Visit to Whole Village on July 22
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about Eco-villages?\nHave you wondered what life looks like living in an eco-village?\nWant to have a taste of eco-village life in person?  \nSprouts is organizing a visit to Whole Village on July 22. \n\nWhole Village is an intentional community and co-operative farming ecovillage that aspires to model and support resilient\, just\, and regenerative systems. 11 families live on the 191 acre property attempting to reduce their ecological footprint\, grow food\, and share ideas with others about regenerative agriculture and preparation for climate change. Whole Village offers discussion about their development and tours of their eco-house and farm. \nDownload the flyer here!\nEng_Whole Village visit_July 22_2018 \nDetails: \nDate: July 22\, 2018 (Sunday) \nDeparture Time: 11:00 am\, Bus will leave at 11:15 am Sharp \nDeparture Place: Unionville Go Train Station. Please park your car at the Station Parking Lot. \nReturn Time: Leave the Village at 4 pm \nFees: $30.00 (members); $35 (non-members) \nCapacity: 45 people \nDeadline: Friday July 20 at 5 pm \nActivities: Tours of the eco-house and farm\, learn about the Eco-village concepts and Permaculture \nA light snack will be served at the Village. Please bring your own food and beverages for the trip. \n*Seats will be confirmed upon receipt of payment only. Please e-transfer the payment to:\npoon1000@gmail.com and the security answer is Wholevillage.\nAlternatively\, you can pay in advance at our Sprouts’ workshops. \nFor any enquiries\, contact: poon1000@gmail.com
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/visit-to-whole-village-on-july-22/
LOCATION:Whole Village\, 20725 Shaws Creek Rd\, Caledon\, Ontario\, L7K 1L7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T120000
DTSTAMP:20261031T041250
CREATED:20180216T235458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T235458Z
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SUMMARY:How to prepare your organic garden?
DESCRIPTION:Preparing your organic garden/backyard – soil and raised bed\, organic seeds (Seeds final order). \n  \nCantonese (Mandarin & English translation upon request)
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/how-to-prepare-your-organic-garden/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T130000
DTSTAMP:20261031T041250
CREATED:20180216T235713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T235713Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Garden and Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:Sharing of gardening experience and knowledge\, planning for community garden\, if any.
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/organic-garden-and-wellness-group-2/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T120000
DTSTAMP:20261031T041250
CREATED:20180216T235322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T235322Z
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SUMMARY:How to choose seeds?
DESCRIPTION:There are many kinds of seeds in the market. The talk explains the difference between Traditional seeds (treated)\, organic/non-GM seeds (untreated)\, and heirloom seeds. Organic heirloom seeds and starter plants can be ordered during the talk. \nCantonese (Mandarin & English translation upon request)
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/how-to-choose-seeds/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T130000
DTSTAMP:20261031T041250
CREATED:20180216T235201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T235201Z
UID:266-1521288000-1521291600@sproutscorp.com
SUMMARY:Organic Garden and Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:Purpose of the group (for people interested in organic garden\, share experience and knowledge\, share seeds and harvest\, share healthy recipes)\, TOR\, interested topics (to confirm the topics in the table)\, format\, fees \n  \nSui Wah Poon has been an amature horticultuer for years. He had attended online courses offered by The Royal Horticulture Society and the Edinburgh Gardening School and attained Horticulture Studies Level II. Sui Wah had been an Arts teacher in high schools before retirement.
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/organic-garden-and-wellness-group/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T120000
DTSTAMP:20261031T041250
CREATED:20180216T234943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T234943Z
UID:263-1521284400-1521288000@sproutscorp.com
SUMMARY:GMO vs Organic Food: Introduction of Organic Gardening
DESCRIPTION:What is GMO and what is hybrid crops? Impacts of GMO. Why choose organic food? How to choose organic food?\nBasics of growing your own organic food (Growing time for different plants/veggie)\nOrganic Seeds and Starter Plants Pre-order
URL:https://sproutscorp.com/event/gmo-vs-organic-food-introduction-of-organic-gardening/
LOCATION:Markham Wesley Centre\, 22 Esna Park Drive\, Markham\, ON\, L3R 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning
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