Monday July 21, 2025 | LANGFORD, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
The Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society (UFRIS) is pleased to be planting the seeds for many decades of good food-growing habits in Langford, the broader west shore region, across Greater Victoria, and beyond.
At Porcher Park Community Garden in Langford nearly three dozen households who don’t have their own yard space are growing vegetables and fruits in raised garden beds. As well, food is donated to the local food bank or other food network support groups.
Upcoming events:
August 2025 Public Tours of Porcher Park Community Garden.
Short tours (15 to 20 minutes) at PPCG, 828 Wren Place, Langford. On these dates (times to be announced — volunteer tour leaders please sign up by emailing to info@urbanfoodresilience.ca ).
- WEEK ONE: Tuesday August 5, Thursday August 7, Saturday August 9
- WEEK TWO: Tuesday August 12, Thursday August 14, Saturday August 16
- WEEK THREE: Monday August 18, Wednesday August 20, Sunday August 24
- WEEK FOUR: Wednesday August 27, Saturday August 30.
Sunday September 28: Porcher Park Community Garden Potluck
A meet-and-greet for active gardeners and interested residents of Langford will be held on Sunday September 28 at Porcher Park Community Garden. Drop-in from 11 am to 3 pm.
Event details will be posted on the UFRIS Events Page, the City of Langford Events Page, and in the Island Social Trends Events news section.
On that day, there will also be forms for signing up for Winter Season garden plots.
Volunteers welcome:
Anyone who would like to volunteer to host a tour or organize the potluck, please write to info@urbanfoodresilience.ca.
About UFRIS:
The Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society (UFRIS) has a mandate to facilitate the availability of natural growing spaces in urban areas.
One of the UFRIS projects is to operate the City of Langford’s community garden at Porcher Park.
Community gardens allow for people without yards to have a space to grow fresh produce for their household, as an opportunity for optimal nutrition and household economic resilience.
The community garden at Porcher Park also grows food for donation to the community.
Gardening at Porcher Park is a good opportunity for youth and for seniors, as well as families who bring their children to learn about growing food.
UFRIS is a non-profit society. Sponsors and donors welcome, to help fund UFRIS operations and projects.
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