Calendula Salve Workshop 2
Date & time : Tuesday Sept 1st from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Place: Groundswell Greenhouse
Price: Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Limited to 10 participants.
About Calendula Salveđź’›
Calendula salve is a useful homemade herbal balm. Calendula (Pot-Marigold) is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties. It can be used topically for soothing minor cuts and scraps, bug bites, and dry skin. Calendula salve is made using calendula blossoms, olive oil, and beeswax.
Join Fiona at Groundswell Greenhouse, who will take you through all the steps in the salve making process, from the sunny bright flowers to a jar of creamy salve. Leave with the knowledge on how to make some at home as well as your very own jar of salve.
Learn also about other flowers you can use for this purpose and how they can also benefit your garden.
Gardens & Farm Tour 2026
12:30 pm on Saturday Sept. 5
Members: Free
Join Groundswell for a free for members Gardens and Farm tour!
Visit a garden site in Wilmer, a farm south of Invermere and Groundswell’s very own Greenhouse and Gardens. Learn about gardening on a south facing slope, raised beds, different irrigation options, and all things gardening in the Valley. Close out the afternoon with a visit to the Groundswell gardens and greenhouse.
The 1st garden tour starts at 12:30 pm, 2nd farm tour at 2:00 pm & 3rd garden tour at 3:30 pm. Please be on time! Sign up and we will send you a map and more information about each site.
Please come prepared for the weather. We recommend bringing snacks, and water.
Want to join, but not a member?
Get your membership here:
https://groundswellnetwork.ca/membership-payment-page/
Calendula Salve Workshop
Date & time : Tuesday August 18, from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Place: Groundswell Greenhouse
Price: Members: $20 Â Non-members: $25
Limited to 10 participants.
About Calendula Salveđź’›
Calendula salve is a useful homemade herbal balm. Calendula (Pot-Marigold) is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties. It can be used topically for soothing minor cuts and scraps, bug bites, and dry skin. Calendula salve is made using calendula blossoms, olive oil, and beeswax.
Join Fiona at Groundswell Greenhouse, who will take you through all the steps in the salve making process, from the sunny bright flowers to a jar of creamy salve. Leave with the knowledge on how to make some at home as well as your very own jar of salve.
Learn also about other flowers you can use for this purpose and how they can also benefit your garden.
About Fiona: Fiona has had a deep love of plants and gardening since childhood. She grew up tending to a community garden she shared with her neighbours- planting vegetables from seeds, foraging for native plants, and cultivating a love for the natural world. She feels most at home surrounded by trees, moss, or a beautiful garden. Fiona worked in outdoor education for several years and currently studies Landscape Architecture at the University of Guelph. She hopes to use her degree to create spaces like Groundswell, where plants and community thrive.
Groundswell Network Society — Invermere, BC
Project-based, paid per event
About Groundswell
We’re a community-rooted non-profit growing food, skills, and connection in the Columbia Valley. From our greenhouse to our permaculture gardens and seasonal gatherings, everything we do is about helping people reconnect — with the land, with food, and with each other.
The Role
We’re looking for someone who loves bringing people together and creating meaningful, well-run community experiences.
As our Event Coordinator, you’ll take the lead (and support where needed) in planning and delivering Groundswell’s seasonal events — from early ideas through to the day-ofexperience.
This is a flexible, contract role with compensation provided per event, based on scope and complexity. Timing will shift with the seasons and event calendar.
What You’ll Do
- Support planning and coordination of Groundswell’s annual events (Plant Sale, Solstice gatherings, Harvest Fest, etc.)
- Help shape event flow, logistics, and timelines so everything runs smoothly
- Coordinate vendors, volunteers, facilitators, and community partners
- Create events that feel inclusive, welcoming, and well-organized
- Be present on event days to support delivery and troubleshoot as needed
- Collaborate with Communications to ensure events are well promoted
- Support setup, flow of activities, and takedown
- Gather feedback to improve future events
You Might Be a Great Fit If You
- Have experience in event planning or coordination
- Are organized and calm under pressure
- Can balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail
- Communicate clearly and work well with diverse groups
- Enjoy community-focused, grassroots environments
- Care about sustainability, food, and community connection
Bonus points if you’ve worked in non-profits or similar spaces before.
Compensation
This is a contract, project-based role. Compensation is provided per event as a flat fee, based on scope, complexity, and available budget. Work is seasonal and aligned with Groundswell’s programming.
