Nature Canada, FABN and the Aquarium presents THE MESSENGER: an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the compassionate people who are working to turn the tide. The film takes viewers on a visually stunning journey revealing how the problems facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet and ourselves.
Wondering if you can make a difference in tackling our climate emergency? You can! By changing the way you manage your land and soil, you can become part of a global regeneration movement that is drawing carbon out of the atmosphere, sequestering it in soil and regenerating ecosystem health.
The inaugural meeting for the Friends of the Cataraqui Trail will take place on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Sydenham Branch of the Kingston-Frontenac Public Library, 4412 Wheatley St. in Sydenham.
Transition Brockville presents its second Green Drinks event, Sunday, May 26, 1:30 p.m., at the organic King's Lock Craft Distillery, 5 Newport Drive, Johnstown – just east of Prescott on County Road 2. Sample distillery spirits; socialize over $5 cocktails/spirits and cheese samples; learn about the cooperation between the distillery and organic partner Upper Canada Creamery: and tour the distillery. To help organizers plan, please confirm attendance at info@transitionbrockville.com by May 24.
Master Gardener, Mary Ann Van Berlo, will explain garden design basics to keep in mind when creating or renovating an existing garden. All welcome. $2 guest fee.
Chris Magwood, founder of the Endeavour Centre (endeavourcentre.org), will present the latest information on energy efficient building and materials, illustrated with photos of many innovative green homes and their construction. Chris is obsessed with making the most energy efficient, beautiful and inspiring buildings without wrecking the whole darn planet in the attempt. He is an award-winning designer and teacher, as well as an active speaker. Learn all about the Zero House project, and how building more of them could help us turn the corner on climate change.