The Crisp Celebrates Pender Island Growers & Makers
On October 5 and 6, there will be a number of agriculture-related and arts activities, as well as some apple-themed food and locally-made products for sale. There will be a chance to visit an orchard, hear about cider-making and explore the natural wonders of Pender Island with members of the Pender Island Conservancy. Click below for a downloadable schedule. More details below.
SATURDAY
Visual Artists will be featured between the main floor and upstairs.
Vendors and Non-Profit displays till 3pm. Scheduled Sip 'n Paint or Draw or Print (10 per session)
Visual Artists
Margaret Alpen, Kathleen Theriault, Claudia Lorenz, Joanne Green, Gillian Turner, Wendy Gardner, Stefani Williams, Monica Bennett
Main Floor Workshops
10:00 – 11:15 TAL ENGEL "What does it Take to Grow an Old Growth Forest?"
11:25 – 12:05 CONNIE SEARS "Fruit Nutrition"
12:15 – 1:45 BOB & VERNA DUNCAN. "Growing Citrus Trees"
1:50 – 2:30 CHRIS & GABRIELLE "When is a Weed not a Weed?
3:00. VISIT JULIE WILMOTT'S APPLE ORCHARD. Meet outside the Hall
Cider Sermon & Tasting w/ Matthew
Matthew Vasilev, owner, cider maker and self accredited pomologist at Twin Island Cidery, Saturday, October 5th, 4:45. 30 spaces available - $15 person. Please rsvp to info@twinislandcider.com
Sunday
Sunday Forest Walk and Talk with Tal & Erin – Vulture Ridge Nature Reserve