Become a Member

By joining as a member, you help build a resilient Sunshine Coast and get awesome perks.

Our members are the heart of One Straw.

Through the support of our members, we’re building a strong, connected local food system, that not only protects, but helps to regenerate our natural world.

Proceeds from membership help to create inclusive food programs and projects, community gardens, events, and support education and research. By joining, you’re an important part of building a connected, resilient community.

Memberships are valid for one year. All proceeds go towards supporting our programs.
Current membership rates:
Individual | 20$
Family | 30$
Business | 50$
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What you get as a member

Retailer Discounts

You get deals at select Sunshine Coast retailers

The inside scoop

Newsletters, news, updates, info & resources from One Straw

A vote & a voice

Guide our direction as a Society, vote on Society changes, elect directors, and give input

Tool Lending Library

Member Discount to our Farm-n-Food Tool Library

Advance notice and pre-sales

First dibs on many One Straw Society events and workshops

Event & Workshop discounts

Get a percentage off workshops, series and select One Straw events

Free vendor fees

All farm, garden and food vendor members can sell for free at our market events

Community

Connect with likeminded locals at our meetings

Local Discounts

At our One Straw Society partners

With your One Straw Society membership card
deluxe landscape & Garden center

10% discount on all plants

Quality Garden & Pet

10% discount on plant seedlings, seeds, and fruit & nut trees

Sunshine Coast Nursery

10% off edible plants (veggies, fruit, nuts and herbs)

Salish Soils Inc

10% discount on soils (compost and garden mixes), mulch, and cedar chips

Shaggy Jack's Food Market

5% off produce & bulk dry goods

More than just the perks, by joining us you’re being the change you want to see in the world.

You’re helping to:

  • Support healthy natural resource management on the Sunshine Coast
  • Empower the growth of sustainable agriculture
  • Encourage ecological stewardship of farm lands, fisheries, forests, and watersheds
  • Grow a healthy local economy
  • Foster open communication, capacity building, and participation within the community

What better way to thank this beautiful place you call home?

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Check out our Membership Guide for full details of what a One Straw Membership entails!

Become a Member

Anyone can become a member! You can be as involved or hands-off as you like. Your membership helps support our work to make the Sunshine Coast food system more resilient.