MARCH APRIL MAY ONGOING

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Saturday, March 13

Seed Exchange: Urban Tomato and partners present Seedy Saturday! Peterborough's Annual Seed Exchange from 1 - 4 p.m. at St. James Church (221 Romaine St., Peterborough). All are invited to come trade and/or buy local organic heirloom seeds, learn about exciting food and gardening projects in the community and gain the tools, skills and resources needed to get growing. Tickets are free with donations for local food banks encouraged.

Workshop: The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre presents a Workshop Passive Solar Design from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., just south of Trent University, Peterborough). Guest speaker Melanie Scott with Solares Design Build, Inc., interior designer and past student of the SBCD program will present. Suggested donation $5. Participants are also asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate. Please call (705) 750-8416 to RSVP.

Lecture: Camp Kawartha Environment Centre presents Passive Solar Design from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., just south of Trent University, Peterborough). Want to learn how to take advantage of free heating from the sun and lessen your dependence on fossil fuels? Join sustainable design consultant Melanie Scott as she discusses the time-tested fundamentals of passive solar design for residential construction. Please confirm your attendance in advance by calling (705) 652-3860. Tickets are by donation with a suggestion of $5.

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Saturday, March 13 - Sunday, March 21

Sugar Bush: Wheeler's Maple Syrup Sugar Camp presents March Break Maple Festival from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 1001 Highland Line, Lanark Highlands (McDonalds Corners). Bring the kids to see how maple syrup is made at the sugar bush. Sleigh rides, taffy-on-snow and artisans in the Museum on weekends, tours, nature trails, heritage displays, pancake meals, and maple products for sale. Open to the public daily from February 16– mid-April. For more information call (613) 278-2090.

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Thursday, March 18

Lecture: Camp Kawartha Environment Centre presents Picking Plants from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., just south of Trent University, Peterborough). Want to know more about identifying, picking, preserving and preparing the vegetables, weeds and herbs found around the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre and your home? Join Dr. Zobel to discover more about local plants their varied uses. Interested parties are asked to RSVP by calling (705) 652-3860. Tickets are free. For more information call (705) 652-3860.

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Wednesday, March 24

Meeting: The Peterborough Horticultural Society presents Monthly Meetings from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough). Back by popular demand, Paul Zammitt of the Toronto Botanical Gardens will be speaking about container planting and what's hot for the this year. For more information call (705) 743-9215.

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Saturday, March 27

Lecture: The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre presents a workshop on Environmental Education from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., just south of Trent University, Peterborough). Jacob Rodenburg, Executive Director of Camp Kawartha will present. This is a free workshop, but please call (705) 750-8416 to RSVP. Participants are also asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation.

Celebration: The Peterborough Astronomical Assn celebrates Earth Hour from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Armour Hill (accessible from Museum Dr., 300 Hunter St. East, Peterborough). For more information call (705) 295-6158.

Lecture: Camp Kawartha Environment Centre presents Stepping Towards Green: Pratical Teaching Techniques from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., just south of Trent University, Peterborough). If you work with youth this workshop is for you. Join Jacob Rodenburg, an environmental educator for over 20 years, as he explores strategies to reconnect youth to nature. Weather permitting this lecture will be followed by a hike. Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for donation. Contact allison@campkwartha.ca to confirm your attendance. For more information call (705) 652-3860.

Sugar Bush: The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority presents Maple Syrup Day from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Ganaraska Forest Centre (10585 Cold Springs Camp Rd., Campbellcroft). Tour the sap collecting route, visit the sugar shack, and hear tales of traditional maple syrup making around a campfire. Then settle in for a pancake feast, face painting and story telling. You might even meet some interesting characters from long ago who will enlighten you on this sweet tradition. Tickets are $20 family; $8 adult; $4 child, student or senior.

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Saturday, March 27 & Sunday, March 28

Sugar Bush: The Waring House and Prince Edward County Maple Producers hosts the 9th annual Maple in the Country from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. events located throughout the county. Over five thousand visitors and locals enjoy the sweet treats of March in this self-directed, two-day celebration, with pancake breakfasts, tours of maple bushes, sugar shack demonstrations, music, dancing, shopping, fine dining, family activities, and so much more. For more information call (866) 845-6644.

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Saturday, March 27 - Wednesday, April 21

Sugar Bush: Waverley Brook Farm hosts Sugar Shack tours from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 1632 Old Donald Rd. (Haliburton). Come visit the farm during the end of March-April Monday to Saturday for the ultimate maple syrup experience. Nestled at the foot of the sugar bush, the Sugar Shack billows steam out the top, while sap is being boiled into maple syrup. For more information call (613) 278-2090.

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Saturday, April 3 & Sunday, April 4

NEW THIS WEEK
Sugar Bush: The Norwood Lions Club and Linlor Farm presents 9th Annual Maplefest from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Linor Farm is located 30 minutes east of Peterborough, on the 4th line of Asphodel, south on County Road #2. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, fresh maple syrup,taffy on snow, tours and trails. Activities for the kids include pony rides, face painting,"goofy golf" and play area. You can even try operating a backhoe. An Easter egg hunt will be held both days at 1:30pm. Tickets are adults $4; students $2; under 12 free; meals are extra. For more information call (705) 696-3511.

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Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11

Exhibition: The Peterborough Horticultural Society & Area Master Gardeners & Northumberland Master Gardeners The Peterborough Garden Show from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough). This show will feature 150 vendors and exhibitors, garden displays, garden lecturers, demonstrations, judged flower competition. April 9th 6-9 pm, April 10th 10-6pm, April 11th 10-4. Tickets are $5.

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Saturday, April 10

Fundraiser: The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters presents The 21st Annual OFAH/GFC Conservation Dinner and Auction at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre (157 Elgin St. East, Cobourg). Auction prizes range from beautiful paintings, to VIA rail trips, to unique artwork at this event in support of the outdoor education program at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. Early bird tickets are available until March 10 2010, with a chance to win fabulous prizes. Tickets are $65 per person. For more information call (905) 885-8173.

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Saturday, April 17 & Sunday, April 18

Sugar Bush: Millbrook presents Maplefest. at the Kennedy Sugar Bush, 2k south of Millbrook on Country Road 10, (15 minutes south of Peterborough off 115 highway). Come to this annual Spring celebration w/ horse drawn wagon rides, modern and pioneer demonstrations of syrup making activities, pioneer games, walking trails, pony rides, petting zoo, black smith demonstrations, chainsaw challenge, musicians, and more. For more information call (705) 932-7007.

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Sunday, April 18

Fundraiser: Camp Kawartha hosts its annual Green-in-Motion Fundraiser from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., just south of Trent University, Peterborough). Bring the family and walk/run/bike along the Rotary Trail, or enjoy a leisurely nature hike in the beautiful Trent wildlife sanctuary. There will be refreshments, entertainment, and prizes. Proceeds from this fundraiser help children attend our environmentally focused outdoor education and summer camp programs. For pledge forms visit www.campkawartha.ca/greeninmotion/. For more information call (705) 652-3860.

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Saturday, April 24

Trade Fair & More: Laurie Collette and company present Green Expo from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough). The seventh annual Green EXPO will feature around 100 exhibitors. This year will also feature the most extensive Local Lunch to date! Admission is $5, free for children under 12.

NEW THIS WEEK
Exhibition: The Green expo presents EXPO 2010 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough). This event showcases all aspects of living greener: extensive exhibits, impressive line-up of presenters, children's activity area, youth challenge, workshops, and keynote addressing “Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future”. Tickets are $5. For more information call (705) 652-5159.

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Wednesday, May 5

Networking Evening: The Women’s Business Network hosts the Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada at the Women's Business Network (Peterborough). Environmentalist, writer, activist, lawyer, and the current leader of the Green Party of Canada this powerful speaker will address the issues of "Green Business Ideas, Economics, and the Environment". Please note, this night is open to men for attendance. For more information call (705) 740-6199.

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Saturday, May 15 & Sunday, May 16

Celebration: The Peterborough Astronomical Assn presents Astronomy Weekend at Armour Hill (accessible from Museum Dr., 300 Hunter St. East, Peterborough). For more information call (705) 295-6158.

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Until Thursday, March 25

Workshop: Transition Town Peterborough offers a course in Ecological Garden Design beginning at 7 p.m. at Sadleir House (751 George St. N., Peterborough). Instructor is Trent Rhode will teach about food production with an emphasis on perennial edible landscapes and exploring what it means to allow nature to do the work while increasing yields and decreasing inputs. Topics will include companion planting, basic landscape design processes, intro to soil food web and soil ecology, nutrient cycling and perennial edibles and medicinals. Scheduling is over two weeks to provide time for home study. Books are available for use. Complete course is 16 hrs. Tickets are $40; $20 for seniors and students or pay what you can. For more information call (705) 743-8032.

Workshop: The Transition Reskilling Institute hosts an Ecological Garden Design from 7 - 9 p.m. at Sadleir House (751 George St. N., Peterborough). Learn about using Ecological Principles to reduce work while increasing yield using sustainable land use systems. Complete course is 16 hrs - first evening as above; Sat. March 13th, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat. March 20th, 10 a.m. - 4:40; Thurs. March 25th, 7 - 9 p.m. There will be a field trip the afternoon of the two Saturdays. Books are available for your use. Please pre-register with Joan at 743-8032. Tickets are $40; $20 for seniors and students or pay what you can. For more information call (705) 743-8032.

Wednesdays until April 7

Film: OPIRG presents Wednesday Night Documentaries from 7 - 9 p.m. at Sadleir House (751 George St. N., Peterborough). Everyone is invited to come to this series of thought provoking documentaries on Wednesday evenings. Wheelchair accessible. This event is free, but donations are happily accepted. For more information call (705) 741-1208.

Until Thursday, April 22

Call for Submissions: Earth Day Canada welcomes applications for the 2010 Environmental Hero award. Are you Canada’s 2010 environmental hero? The most important environmental work happens at the local level. That’s why this year’s Environmental Hero award winner will receive a cash-prize of $10 000 -- $5,000 to keep and $5,000 to donate to the environmental cause of their choice. Visit earthday.ca/hometown to download a nomination form. Deadline for nominations is April 22, 2010.

Until Sunday, May 30

Opening: The Scugog Shores Heritage Centre presents We All Live Downstream: the Story of Canada’s Water from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Scugog Shores Heritage Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry). This exhibition offers hands-on exploration of the science, history and issues in Canada’s water supply. Visitors are invited to explore unique display pods, each addressing a different aspect of this important subject. Regular hours are Tues, Thurs-Sun: 10 a.m. 4 p.m. and Wed. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission is $7/Adults; $3/children 5-12; free/children 4 and under.

Until Thursday, July 1

Tree Planting: The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) seeks landowners interested in planting trees in 2010. Some funding and technical assistance is available to support landowners wishing to plant trees within GRCA jurisdiction. Benefits of planting trees include the protection of soil and water, increased habitat for wildlife, increased renewable natural resource, and enhanced property values. Schools are encouraged to consider tree planting within school yards with assistance from GRCA staff. For more information contact Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician at (905) 885-8173 x 247 or plancaster@grca.on.ca.

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