Over the past year, the #LifeCycles team has been taking a deep dive into reimagining what the #SeedLibrary can be. With the help of many dedicated volunteers, we’ve spent significant time sorting and organizing seeds, and we’re excited to share what’s coming next.

By the end of February, #seed #donation bins will be launched at each of #GreaterVictoriaPublicLibrary branches. The Seed Library at the Broughton branch in downtown Victoria, which will both collect and distribute seeds, is expected to be fully functional by March.

We are also shifting how #seeds are accessed at the #library to make them more #accessible and increase their reach. The Seed Library will function more like a Seed Box - prioritizing ease of access, because we believe that access to seeds—especially amid rising food costs—is an important part of local #foodsecurity.

Alongside this, we are planning to continue the Seed Library’s core work of growing out heirloom and locally adapted varieties so they remain accessible in our region. As these seeds become available, we will put these seeds into rotation in the Broughton Branch Seed Library.

Alongside this, we are planning to continue the Seed Library’s core work of growing out heirloom and locally adapted varieties so they remain accessible in our region. As these seeds become available, we will put these seeds into rotation in the Broughton Branch Seed Library.

We’re also planning two #SeedWorkshops this year — a beginner workshop in the spring and a more advanced workshop in the summer. More details coming soon!

#Volunteer opportunities - come help us!

We have two remaining seed-sorting shifts and we would love your help:

Monday, January 19, 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Monday, January 26, 1:00–3:00 pm

Shifts take place at our Esquimalt office (808 Viewfield Rd, Unit A). Snacks are provided! You can sign up through the Gleaning Hub under Join → Shifts
https://gleaning.lifecyclesproject.ca/

#VolunteersNeeded #FreeSeeds #SeedsSharing #SeedsForCommunity #SeedsSovereignty #DonateSeeds #SortSeeds #Nonprofit #VictoriaBC #Saanich #Esquimalt #VicWest #ViewRoyal #OakBay #Langford #Colwood #Metchosin #Sooke #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #SeedsForTheRevolution

From a tiny egg on a milkweed leaf to a butterfly that can travel over a thousand miles, the monarch’s life is full of transformation and obstacles.

Most never make it to adulthood—but those that survive help produce the next generation. 🦋🌿

#nature #monarchbutterfly #lifecycles #naturerabbithole

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Sylosis Unveil Killer European/U.K. Tour with Revocation, Distant, and Life Cycles
Should be a killer tour. Sylosis Unveil Killer European/U.K. Tour with Revocation, Distant, and Life Cycles .

https://www.metalsucks.net/2025/07/14/sylosis-unveil-killer-european-u-k-tour-with-revocation-distant-and-life-cycles/

#Sylosis #Revocation #Distant #LifeCycles #EuropeanTour #UKTour #Metal #BritishMetal #Tour2026 #MetalTour

These are the 2 #RaisedBeds at #WellandCommunityOrchard. We're growing food in them to expand on more community food security at the orchard. Currently, we're growing beans, dill, peas, basil, lettuces, tomatoes & cucamelons.

The raised beds are high enough that disabled people, like me, can easily work at them.

#ViewRoyal #Saanich #YYJ #FoodSecurity #FoodPlants #vegetables #FoodGarden #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #Summer #botanical #food #GrowFood #gardening #CommunityProject #LifeCycles

Some of the folks who attended the #printmaking #workshop at #WellandCommunityOrchard 😀
With some of their original creations.

#LifeCycles #YYJ #Art #Community #workshop #DIY #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #CreativeArt #Crafts #HandsOnLearning #ViewRoyal #FamilyFriendly #AllAges #BlockPrinting

#WellandCommunityOrchard #workparty.
We added more enriched soil to vegetable garden beds, pruned tomato plants, sowed more food/herbs plant seeds, added 2 new fig trees, weeded out lots of bindweed & harvested sour cherries. Some new #volunteers came out to help this weekend 😀🙌👩‍🌾👨‍🌾❤️

#LifeCycles #YYJ #ViewRoyal #Saanich #FoodSecurity #CommunityOrchard #CommunityWork #FreeFruits #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #CommunityPark #VictoriaBC #Volunteering #teamwork #DiverseTeam