Author name: Sarah Atherton

GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that happens every year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s a day for Canadians, charities, and businesses to come together to “do good stuff” and celebrate the joy of giving. Please consider donating to LEPS to support local restoration and stewardship initiatives. Visit Canadahelps.org or click on the […]

Eating locally helps us, as Langley residents, reconnect with our locally grown and raised food and rediscover Langley as the agricultural bounty that we sometimes forget. Langley Township and City are very lucky to encompass our popular farm gate stores, where you can purchase berries, meats, fish, cheese, locally sourced organic breads, and even wine, beer and

Langley Eats Local challenges you to spend one week sourcing as much of your food as possible from local farmers and producers! The Challenge ends at the free annual Langley Eats Local celebration Wednesday, August 14th at the Langley Community Farmers Market (12-6 pm at KPU Langley), however, our week of local eating will run

The bake-off is scheduled and my mouth is already watering! Everyone is welcome to bring a blackberry treat to share so long as you promise when you were picking the blackberries you destroyed the blackberry bush in the process (or at least knocked it back enough that it is managed and not spreading). Dishes need

The nomination forms are ready for you to nominate an environmental hero for 2019! There are three categories: – youth – individual – organization/business A hero is an individual or organisation you feel is making a positive impact on our environment in Langley. Nominations close April 19, 2019. Nomination forms are available here.

Food waste is a big concern in Canada, after all, the average Canadian wastes approximately 170 kilograms of food per year. Food waste happens at all points along the food chain, including at the consumer level.  The holidays can be especially difficult as we enjoy copious amounts of delicious foods. Leftovers are great the day

The Township of Langley and LEPS is proud to present the 171h annual WaterWeeks Festival. WaterWeeks is an annual series of environmentally related activities that encourage residents of all ages to participate in the protection and enhancement of our environment. This year’s events will take place from September 23 to October 13. The community will be

We tend to take our farmers a bit for granted here in Langley. “Of course I can get u-pick fresh blueberries right down the street,” we think. “Naturally I’ve been to the farm where I get my salad greens, and obviously there’s goat’s milk gelato five minutes away.” So once in a while it’s good

Join us for “Septic Sense”, a free seminar on septic maintenance. Tuesday July 31, 7:00-9:00pm at George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 – 42 Ave, Langley Presented by the Township of Langley and Langley Environmental Partners Society. Septic Sense provides an introduction to private septic system. Guest expert Dean Scovill leads this free, two-hour seminar on