SPEC is Hiring - Summer Intern

SPEC is seeking a returning student to join our team for the summer as Urban Agriculture Facilitator. The right candidate will assist with our Urban Farmer Field School, School Gardens Project and the Westside Community Food Market. See the Job Posting for a full description, eligibility and application details. Deadline for applications: May 17th 4pm.

Urban Farmer Field School 2013

We are happy to announce the start of the SPEC|YWCA Urban Farmer Field School's second season. The program has been expanded this year to feature several additional courses and urban garden tours. View the full details on the UFFS web page or browse courses by clicking on Events.

Support SPEC Through Your Business

SPEC recently became part of the 1% for the Planet community. 1% for the Planet is a growing global movement of more than 1000 companies that donate 1% of their sales to a network of more than 3000 approved environmental organizations worldwide.

Vancity Supports Restaurant Waste Reduction

We are happy to announce that, thanks to support from Vancity, SPEC will be working with partners such as The Tiffin Project and the Styrofree Challenge to help reduce take-out container waste at local restaurants. Learn more at spec.bc.ca/Green-2-Go.