Gabriolans sure love the Commons Fall Fair!

Gabriolans sure love the Commons Fall Fair!

Over a thousand people turned up on Sunday, Sept. 17 To wow over the giant beet and other produce in the exhibition area To show off their dogs in the hugely popular dog show (where 100 or more dogs strutted their stuff) To browse and buy stuff at the many vendors’...
South Gardeners’ Social

South Gardeners’ Social

by Heather Menzies The Commons South Gardeners hosted a gathering of all the allotment gardeners associated  with the Commons last Thursday, with Pollen Heath of Watercliff Farm as guest speaker to share best practices for growing tomatoes. Twenty-four people from...
Commons in the Summer

Commons in the Summer

The Commons in summer is many things. First, there’s the joy of gardening and harvesting the first foods. In one instance, young families are passing on gardening skills and knowledge to the next generation under the guidance of Betty Kehler, part of the Commons’ farm...
Getting involved in the Commons – becoming a Commoner

Getting involved in the Commons – becoming a Commoner

  Heather Menzies | Published in the Gabriola Sounder When someone comes to the Gabriola Commons to participate in an event, they are starting to become a Commoner. If they stay to help clean up, they’ve gone one step further. They’re entering a relationship of...
Being a Commons & Relating to the Land

Being a Commons & Relating to the Land

Heather Menzies | Published in the Gabriola Sounder Like other organizations emerging from pandemic restrictions, the Commons has been reflecting on where it stands. At some recent meetings, members of its many teams agreed that the Commons is more than just a venue...

Gabriola Commons Bookings Team Call for Participant(s)

Are you interested in this Stewardship role with the Commons? The Bookings Team is looking for 1 to 2 people to join to help with: Monitoring Bookings email keeping the Calendar current Periodically convening with the full Bookings Team and the Financial Team If you...