Community Events for Sustainability and Food Security in Edmonton

OFRE events

Join us for hands-on workshops and engaging events in Edmonton, from food preservation and tree care to community fruit gleans and sustainability discussions. There's something for everyone passionate about local food and a greener future.

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From pickled beets to sourdough bread and home made butter—join us for hands-on homesteading classes that turn seasonal chaos into pantry calm (and maybe jam).

Hands-On Homesteading Classes in the Heart of Edmonton

Discover the Joy of Seasonal Skill-Building

At Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton (OFRE), our events invite you to reconnect with the time-tested skills that turn backyard harvests into pantry staples. If you're wrangling crabapples, eyeing your neighbour’s rhubarb jungle, or wondering what to do with six zucchinis the size of baseball bats—we've got a workshop for that.

From fermentation adventures to zero-waste preserving techniques, every OFRE event is built on hands-on learning, community connection, and the power of local abundance.

Grow, Harvest, Preserve: What to Expect

Our workshops cover the full cycle of seasonal food resilience:

  • Urban homesteading basics like water bath canning, root cellaring, and dehydration for long-term storage

  • Food preservation for all skill levels—from jams and jellies to fermented foods for gut health

  • Garden-to-jar solutions for zero-waste cooking, including creative ways to use scraps, gluts, and gleaned produce

  • Backyard fruit tree care and seasonal orchard maintenance (yes, we’ll help you tackle that apple maggot situation!)

  • Family-friendly and beginner-welcoming sessions taught by local food leaders and preservation pros

Empowering Edmontonians Through Food Literacy

We believe food security starts with food knowledge. That’s why OFRE events blend practical skills with community-building:

  • Affordable, accessible workshops designed for busy urban dwellers

  • Classes tailored to Edmonton’s climate and Zone 3 harvest rhythms

  • A warm, welcoming space to learn, share, and grow—no pressure, just pickles

Whether you’re preserving your garden’s bounty, rescuing fruit from a neighbour’s tree, or learning to stretch your food dollars, you’ll leave each event with new skills and deeper roots in Edmonton’s food community.

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