Workshops, Tours and Events
Site Tours
Interested in visiting the Sandown Centre? We offer 1-2 hour guided tours! We will take your group through the 83-acre site, including the farming area, meadow, forest, and a visit to the historic Garry oak.
Get outside, onto the land, and learn more about what we are doing at Sandown.
Contact us for more information and to book a tour.
You can also take a virtual tour of Sandown.
This map was created by Tenaya Lynx & Amber Heard, students of UVic SOSC 300 class of Spring 2023.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Beltane Faire
May 4th 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Fireweed Farms, Green Muse Herbs, Viritidas Apothecary and more for an afternoon amongst the herb gardens.
~Local Vendors
~Floraphile Friendly Medicines
~Fresh Cut Flowers
~Herb, Veggie and Flower Starts
~Succulent Botanical Soda Bar
~Fresh Flower Crown Crafting
~Seasonally Inspired Treats
~Live music
The Regenerative Home Gardener
This four-part, hands-on course takes place in our on-site teaching garden. Whether you are just starting out, or are a seasoned gardener wanting to learn regenerative land care skills, this course has something for everyone.
1. May 27, 2024 5:00 - 8:00pm
2. June 24, 2024 5:00 - 8:00pm
3. July 29, 2024 5:00 - 8:00pm
4. August 26, 2024 5:00 - 8:00pm
Click to learn more about the course content and to register!
Annual Spring Plant Sale!
Saturday May 18th 10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us on-site for our Annual Spring Plant Sale. Shop direct from the farmers, take a tour of the land, and get ready for an abundant gardening season!
The farmers will have a diverse selection of plant starts, including veggies, fruits, culinary herbs, flowers and medicinal plants.
Monthly Invasive Species Pulls
Join us on the first Sunday of the month, to help remove invasive English ivy from the forest.
10:00am - 2:00pm
May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, and November 3, 2024.
Please email stewardship@sandowncentre.com to RSVP
