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Free Workshop Schedule (Limited spots available. Pre-register for free to save your spot. Drop-ins also welcome). See below for full description of each workshop, what to bring, and what you will learn!

🛠️ 4:00pm – Can I Fix My Shoes? Or Should I Just Accept Defeat? with Kumpfy Shoes

Got a pair of beloved shoes hanging on by a thread (literally)? Before you say your tearful goodbyes, let’s see if we can bring them back to life! We'll cover common shoe catastrophes—floppy soles, wobbly heels, tragic scuffs—and figure out whether they can be saved. Bring a sad pair of shoes, boots (or jacket even) for a quick check-up, and let’s see if a miracle is in your future.

✂️ 4:30pm – Upcycle Pants into Summer-Ready Shorts with Fyne Products
Ready to give your old pants a breezy new life? Join us for this cozy, hands-on (or eyes-on!) workshop where Melissa from Fyne Products will walk you through the art of transforming well-loved pants into stylish shorts — perfect for spring and summer wear.
🧵 Want to cut your own on the spot? Bring a pair of pants and we’ll supply the tools.

👀 Prefer to watch and learn for later? Come hang out, sip something nice, and soak up the know-how.

🚴 5:30pm – How to Patch an Inner Tube with Community Cruisers

Learn how to patch an inner tube. Watch or bring your own! First 20 people to attend, get a free patch kit!

👑 6:00pm – Trash Pageant! starring Ms. Wiebe & her incredible Grade 5s
The Trash Pageant (originally performed and created by Precipice Theatre of Banff, and for which I have permission to adapt) addresses Canmore's waste problem. Sixty percent of what goes into Canmore's garbage is NOT trash! The contestants of the Trash Pageant explain how they can be recycled, repurposed, reused, and/or composted.
6:30pm - Preserve, Revive & Regenerate: Rethinking Your Grocery List
Join the Bow Valley Food Alliance for an interactive session exploring how to preserve food, revive cultural traditions, and regenerate better practices for the planet. We’ll share practical food-saving tips, simple preservation methods, and ideas to reduce waste — all grounded in our vision for community-based food systems and food sovereignty. The session will include a seed exchange and a chance to gather ideas from participants on how to take these practices further.
What to Bring: This is primarily a learning-focused session, but if participants bring a small jar, we’ll help them fill it with salt, oil, and mixed herbs to take home.

🌱 7:00pm – Worms at Work! Make Your Own Home Compost with Shannon Ripley & Yarrow Environmental
Curious about composting with worms? Join this hands-on workshop to learn how to set up your very own worm composter at home! We'll cover the basics of vermicomposting and why it's a great complement to Canmore’s organics program — especially for gardeners looking to harvest nutrient-rich worm castings. Participants will have the option to make their own worm composter during the session (worms provided!), or simply come to watch and learn. Perfect for green thumbs, curious minds, and anyone interested in low-waste living! 🌱

7:30pm - Winter Wind Down: Clean like you mean it! (Elements Patagonia Banff)
As winter winds down, it's time to give your outdoor gear the attention it deserves before it goes into hibernation for the warmer months. Proper care now will not only extend the lifespan of your equipment but also ensure it's ready for action when the cold weather returns. From jackets to gloves, here's how to protect your gear from deterioration and keep it in peak condition.

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