What's On: Ecology, Gardening and Environmental Events
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Until Monday, May 12
Stargazing: The Buckhorn Observatory presents “the Galaxies of Virgo” on clear nights at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. at the Observatory (254 County Rd. 507). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve, call (705) 657-7718 to reserve a spot. For more on outdoor events, click here.
Until Friday, May 30
Commuter Challenge: The city of Peterborough, Peterborough Green-Up and the County-City Health Unit present Shifting Gears, a Workplace Transportation Challenge at Workplaces throughout Peterborough. Interested individuals and workplaces can sign up to walk, bike, bus or carpool in May -- try it once, try it all month - and be eligible for great prizes! For more information or to register, call (705) 745-3238.
Until Monday, June 30
Art Book: The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust (ORMLT) is looking to create an art book which will showcase paintings of the moraine by community artists. The book will be made available at art exhibitions, environmental events. Preference will be given to artwork representing designated ORMLT properties. There is a registration fee of $30 for the opportunity to have work published in the book. Deadline for registration is Monday, June 30. Deadline for submissions is August 25. For more information, email moraine-art@sympatico.ca.
Thursday, May 8
Workshop: The Ecology Park hosts a workshop on Backyard Composting
from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Ecology Park (Ashburnham Dr. south of Lansdowne, Peterborough). Participants are invited to start the season on the right foot with this refresher for experienced composters or how-to for the novice. Making your own compost is the most sustainable way to build healthy soil. Instructor Paula Anderson will demonstrate the A-Z of backyard black gold. For more information call (705) 745-3238.
Friday, May 9
Season Opening: Gardens Plus opens its gardens and greenhouses for the season. Regular hours are Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday – Monday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. Gardens Plus specializes in low maintenance perennials with an extensive stock of Hosta, Daylilies and more. Gardens Plus is located at 136 County Rd 4, Peterborough. For more information, call (705) 742-5918.
Saturday, May 10
Lecture: Hotner's Greenhouse & Garden Centre presents an Organic Lawn Care Talk from 1 - 3 p.m. at Hotner's Greenhouse & Garden Centre (1550 Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough). Phil Bull from Turf Revolution will offer information on everything you need to know in order to achieve and maintain a healthy lawn using environmentally friendly products and practices. For more information call (705) 748-9456.
Plant Sale: The Peterborough Horticultural Society hosts a Plant Sale from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., at St. Alban's Anglican Church (567 Monaghan Rd.; corner Monaghan and Cameron Sts., Peterborough). This event runs rain or shine, and promises a great selection of perennials, herbs, shrubs, magazines and garden decor items, as well as hardy plants at great prices. For more information call (705) 743-9215.
NEW THIS WEEK
Plant Sale & More: The Peterborough Historical Society hosts a Spring Plant Sale, breakfast, and offers sharpening services at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough). The breakfast includes pancakes, sausages and tea or coffee at a cost of $4 for adults; $2 for children under 10 years of age. The sale runs rain or shine, and promises a fine selection of perennials, herbs, annuals and house plants. Bring scissors, shears, and knives for professional sharpening at a reasonable cost. For more information call (705) 743-9710.
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Information Session: Environment Haliburton presents Uranium: Impact on Haliburton County from noon - 4 p.m. at Sir Sandford Fleming College, Haliburton Campus. Speakers will include: John Kittle - Overview of uranium issues and opposition in eastern Ontario, Linda Harvey (retired MD) on health issues, John Hudson on effects on First Nations, Dave Burton with an analysis from the perspective of local government, Valerie Hunnius on the Paudash Lake experience, environmental impacts and clean up, and lawyer Michael Swinwood on a possible class-action lawsuit. Admission is free.
Sunday, May 11
Wildflower Walk: The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority hosts its annual Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Ganaraska Forest Centre (Cold Springs Camp Rd., just west of Elizabethville). Visitors can enjoy a guided and informative walk through the forest while identifying spring flowers such as trillium, trout lily, wild ginger and marsh marigold. Everyone is welcome. The walk will be held rain or shine and tea will be served afterwards. The cost for this event is $10 per family, $5 per adult or $3 per child, student or senior. Pre-registration is required and appreciated. To register call (905) 797-2721 or email education@grca.on.ca.
Tuesday, May 13
Meeting: The Lakefield and District Horticultural Society hosts its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakefield Marshland Centre (Deyncourt St., Hague Point, Lakefield). Toni Sinclair will speak on demystifying flower shows, in which members display specimen flowers and plants as well as create themed arrangements. For more information call Norma Walker at (705) 877-1082 or Brenda Ibey at (705) 748-0046.
Thursday, May 15
Workshop: The Ecology Park hosts a workshop on Choosing the Right Tree
7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Ecology Park (Ashburnham Dr. south of Lansdowne, Peterborough). Participants will receive guidance on choosing the right tree for the right place, and be prepared for the plant sale with this personalized exploration of tree personalities and preferences. For more information call (705) 745-3238.
NEW THIS WEEK
Presentation: Safe And Green Energy (SAGE) Peterborough presents Renewable Is Doable: a How-To Guide for Getting Ontarians off Coal and Nuclear at 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St., Peterborough). Dr. Keith Stewart, Climate Change Campaign Manager with the World Wildlife Fund will present.
Saturday, May 17
Plant Sale: The Lakefield and District Horticultural Society hosts its Annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m. – noon. This plant sale is growing every year with more plant donations, more volunteers sharing tips with customers and good 'ol camaraderie! This year promises to be bigger and better yet with a terrific selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and maybe even some trees and shrubs. Come to the Lakefield Cenotaph early for the best selection. Just over the bridge in Lakefield. Funds raised help the Society to beautify the Village.
Plant Sale: Wayside Academy hosts a Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the school (575 Centre line at Woodland, Peterborough ). This is the Academy’s 2nd annual plant sale, and is expected to include a wide variety of plants, shrubs, herbs, soil and manure as well as BBQ and other food. Craft and garden items will be on sale as well. For more information call (705) 876-1275.
Sunday, May 18
Plant Sale: The Ecology Park hosts its popular Spring Plant Sale from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Ecology Park (Ashburnham Dr. south of Lansdowne, Peterborough). This is billed as a great place to buy native plants, trees, shrubs, heirloom vegetables and ecologically friendly annuals and perennials. Also a great opportunity to support all Ecology Park programs. For more information call (705) 745-3238.
Thursday, May 22
Presentation: Trent University and the David Sheperd Family lecture series presents Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on "Our Environmental Destiny" from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough). Presented in association with the International Association for Great Lakes Research. Tickets start at $20. For tickets or more information visit the Memorial Centre online box office or call (705) 743-3561.
Sunday, May 27
Fundraiser: Camp Kawartha hosts a Green in Motion Fundraiser with registration at 9:30 a.m. and a start time of 10:30 a.m. beginning at the pavilion atop Nichols’ Oval in Peterborough. Participants of all ages are invited to use any form of human-powered transportation (bike, rollerblade, walk or run) to raise money to send a child to camp. The event offers a Half Marathon (30km), Heart-in-Action (10km), Muscles-in-Action (5km), or “I can do it” (1km) route along the Rotary trail. The event runs rain or shine. Refreshments and prizes will be awarded. Camp Kawartha is charitable organization offering environmental education, and outdoor camping experiences for children and youth. For more information email info@campkawartha.ca or call (705) 652-3860 or 1-866-532-4597.
Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1
Workshop & Presentation: The Gaia Centre for Eco-Spirituality and Sustainable Work presents “Heal with the Earth,” beginning Friday at 7 p.m. at the Centre (1032 Cameron Lane, Haliburton). Facilitator Rebekah Hart, a graduate of the McGill School of Environment and a Canadian intern of Johanna Macy will lead participants in an exploration of concepts from Deep Ecology and Systems Theory. This workshop is especially for those looking to “carve a pathway through the pain, disillusionment, anger or sorrow of ecological destruction, and finding there-in a key to our power.” The workshop fee is $139. For more information call (705) 754-2427.
Saturday, May 31
Perennial Workshop: Gardens Plus hosts a workshop on “Best Blooming Perennials, Foliage and Containers too,” beginning at 9 a.m. at Gardens Plus (136 County Rd 4, Donwood). This is the first in a series of workshops, with proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. The cost is $7.50, and participants will be entered into a draw for a perennial of value of at least $9.95. Registration fees will be donated by Gardens Plus to the Breast Cancer Society. Groups welcome. For more information or to register, call (705) 742-5918.
Sunday, June 1
Workshop: The Ecology Park hosts a workshop on Growing a Vegetable Garden from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Ecology Park (Ashburnham Dr. south of Lansdowne, Peterborough). Master Gardener Mary Witalis will lead participants in an exploration of the benefits of home vegetable gardening, including: saving money, fabulous tasting food, and reducing energy consumption at the same time (aka reducing global carbon). For more information call (705) 745-3238.
Saturday, June 7
Garage / Plant Sale: The Old Millbrook School Family Center & Millbrook Garden Club presents its 3rd Annual Community Garage and Plant Sale from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Old Millbrook School (1 Dufferin St., Millbrook). There will be a bake table, lunchtime BBQ, and much more. This is a rain or shine event. Vendors wanted. Spots are $20 in advance, $25 the day of. For more information call the Family Center at (705) 932-7088.
Tuesday, June 10 & Wednesday, June 11
NEW THIS WEEK
Flower Show: Bobcaygeon hosts the Cedar Ridge Gardens Iris Showing. For more information, call (705) 738-1159.
Saturday, June 14
Perennial Workshop: Gardens Plus hosts a workshop on “Best My Top 25 Low Maintenance Perennials and Why,” beginning at 9 a.m. at Gardens Plus (136 County Rd 4, Donwood). This is the second in a series of workshops, with proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. Participants are invited to learn how to garden with ease using perennials that allow gardeners to enjoy their gardens not just work in them. The cost is $7.50, and participants will be entered into a draw for a perennial of value of at least $9.95. Registration fees will be donated by Gardens Plus to the Breast Cancer Society. Groups welcome. For more information or to register, call (705) 742-5918.
Sunday, June 15
Workshop: The Ecology Park hosts a workshop on Trees in the City from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Ecology Park (Ashburnham Dr. south of Lansdowne, Peterborough). Arborist Matt Logan will show participants how to tell if a tree is happy or struggling, and how to provide the best growing conditions for tomorrow's green giants. For more information call (705) 745-3238.
Monday, June 16
NEW THIS WEEK
Nomination Meeting: The Peterborough Federal Green Party Association hosts a nomination meeting to select new federal candidate at 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St., Peterborough). Everyone is most welcome to attend the meeting. To qualify to vote, participants must be federal Green Party members at least two weeks previous to this meeting. For more information, email ptbogreens@gmail.com. Those interested in running for the position, or who know a strong candidate, call James Burrett (CEO) at (705) 876 9052, or John Knight (Organizing Chair), at (705) 745-2154.
Saturday, June 21
NEW THIS WEEK
Festival: The GAMIING Centre for Sustainable Lakeshore Living presents a Summer Lakeshore Festival at the Centre (1884 Pigeon Lake Rd., between Lindsay and Bobcaygeon). Celebrate the natural environment and learn about what each person can do to reduce their footprint. The event will include displays, a native plant nursery (orders accepted), info on lakeshore habitat management, a lead exchange program for fishing and hunting, and much more. An organic food court will include fresh wild edible finger food, locally brewed beer and wine, and home-made lemonade. Entertainment will feature: Robin Tench with Steve Clarke, Houndog Steve and Catfish Charlie, Jaz and Amanda, Swing Bridge, the Paddling Puppeteers, and BobCajun. Admission is by donation. For more information email info@gamiing.org or call (705) 799-7083.
Sunday, June 22
NEW THIS WEEK
Garden Tour: The Art Gallery of Peterborough hosts the 17th Annual Garden Tour fundraiser from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Six beautiful gardens to be viewed, four in Peterborough, and two in Omemee. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the tour. For tickets and information call (705) 743-9179.
Thursday, June 26 – Monday, July 7
Hosta Fest: Gardens Plus hosts its annual 'Hosta Fest,’ with over 250 varieties for show and sale. Gardens and greenhouses are open Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday – Monday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. Gardens Plus is located at 136 County Rd 4, Peterborough. For more information, call (705) 742-5918.
Saturday, June 28
Perennial Workshop: Gardens Plus hosts a workshop on “All about Hosta” beginning at 9 a.m. at Gardens Plus (136 County Rd 4, Donwood). This is the third in a series of workshops, with proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. The cost is $7.50, and participants will be entered into a draw for a perennial of value of at least $9.95. Registration fees will be donated by Gardens Plus to the Breast Cancer Society. Groups welcome. For more information or to register, call (705) 742-5918.
Wednesday, July 9 – Thursday, July 31
Daylilies Festival: Gardens Plus hosts 'Daylilies in Bloom,’ with over 550 varieties for show and sale. gardens and greenhouses open Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday – Monday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. Gardens Plus is located at 136 County Rd 4, Peterborough. For more information, call (705) 742-5918.
Saturday, July 12
Perennial Workshop: Gardens Plus hosts a workshop on “A-Z about Daylilies” beginning at 9 a.m. at Gardens Plus (136 County Rd 4, Donwood). This is the fourth in a series of workshops, with proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. Participants will learn why Day lilies are called the perfect perennial. The cost is $7.50, and participants will be entered into a draw for a perennial of value of at least $9.95. Registration fees will be donated by Gardens Plus to the Breast Cancer Society. Groups welcome. For more information or to register, call (705) 742-5918.
Sunday, July 13
Workshop: The Ecology Park hosts a workshop on the Natural Garden from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Ecology Park (Ashburnham Dr. south of Lansdowne, Peterborough). The Ecology Park’s Cathy Dueck will lead participants in an exploration of the fundamentals of natural pest control, gardening with native plants, and creating healthy soil. The workshop will include a tour of the park’s gardens. For more information call (705) 745-3238.
Sunday, July 27
Workshop:The Ecology Park hosts a workshop on xeriscaping from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Ecology Park (Ashburnham Dr. south of Lansdowne, Peterborough). Lack of water is a limiting factor for many gardeners, yet it makes sense for all gardeners to use this precious resource wisely. Participants will learn how to select water-thrifty plants and make the most of every drop of water. For more information call (705) 745-3238.
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