Events in Vancouver : 2026 Seeding Stewardship Fair

🌱 2026 Seeding Stewardship Fair: Get Involved, Get Inspired

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community while supporting Vancouver’s green spaces? The 2026 Seeding Stewardship Fair is a free, family‑friendly event that brings together residents, community groups, and environmental organizations to celebrate and strengthen stewardship across the city.

Hosted by the City of Vancouver Green Infrastructure team, this drop‑in fair invites people of all ages to explore how they can take part in caring for neighbourhood parks, gardens, rainways, and public spaces.

🌿 Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

  • Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • Location: Riley Park, 50 East 30th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

  • Cost: Free (registration encouraged)

🌎 What to Expect

The Seeding Stewardship Fair offers something for everyone—whether you’re new to environmental volunteering or already involved in local initiatives. Visitors can:

  • Explore information booths from the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board, and local non‑profit organizations

  • Learn about environmental stewardship programs and opportunities across the city

  • Take part in hands‑on activities designed to protect and enhance community spaces

  • Meet fellow community members who are passionate about sustainability

🛠️ Activities & Highlights

Throughout the day, participants can join guided activities and interactive experiences, including:

  • 🌱 Planting in the Riley Park Rain Garden

  • 🚶‍♀️ A community clean‑up and walking tour

  • 🎨 Face painting for kids and families

  • đź’§ Learning about healthy waterways with TRACKER, the mobile water‑pollution lab

  • 🧑‍🌾 A visit to the Riley Park Farmers Market

🤝 Who You’ll Meet

The fair features a wide range of stewardship and community organizations, including neighbourhood houses, park stewardship groups, environmental programs, and gardening networks—all eager to share how you can get involved.

🌱 Why Attend?

The Seeding Stewardship Fair is a great opportunity to:

  • Discover ways to volunteer locally

  • Learn more about urban ecology and sustainability

  • Connect with neighbours who care about the environment

  • Find simple, practical ways to make a positive impact close to home

Whether you’re curious, committed, or just looking for a fun weekend activity, this event offers an inspiring way to grow your connection to Vancouver’s natural spaces.

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Learn more and sign up on Eventbrite.

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