Educational

Transition Brockville Green Drinks at King's Lock Craft Distillery

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.

Buildings and their role in causing and reversing climate change

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.

Lyme disease info-night

Lyme disease is becoming alarmingly common as the ticks that carry it have expanded their range throughout southern Ontario. On February 7, learn what you need to know when the Hastings Stewardship Council hosts the second event in their 2019 Winter Speaker Series - Lyme disease info-night. Dr. Brenda Tapp is a naturopathic doctor and the clinic director of the Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine.

Woodlands, Wetlands and Citizen Science with Dr. Dianne Saxe

Dr. Dianne Saxe is the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), a watchdog over Ontario’s environmental, energy and climate performance. She is also a Certified Environmental Law Specialist. In November, 2018, Commissioner Saxe released her 2018 Environmental Protection Report, Back to Basics. On February 14 from 7 to 9 pm - hosted by Hastings Stewardship - Dr. Saxe will focus on the loss of forests and wetlands and the growing importance of citizen science. Wetlands and woodlands continue to be damaged by agriculture and development.

DigiMarCon Canada 2019 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition

DigiMarCon Canada 2019 is your chance to hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry, gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level, and network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere.

March Break Nature Camp - Registration Open

Register for a Week of Wickedly Wonderful Winter Fun

GO WILD for Winter!

Our FAB Nature Camp Program is hosting it's first ever, GO WILD for Winter - March Break Nature Camp! Imagine all of the excitement, adventure, and discoveries from summer, set in a winter landscape. That is EXACTLY what we have in store for you. This March Break, join us as we learn new outdoor survival skills, explore winter photography, build toboggans and have a race of "Winter snakes".


Dates: March 11-15th

Location: Lansdowne Community Centre

GO WILD for Winter - March Break Nature Camp

GO WILD for Winter!

Why save all that energy and outdoor fun for the summer? Canada is fortunate to have 4 seasons and we plan to make the best out of each one!

FAB Nature Camps will be hosting our first ever, GO WILD for Winter - March Break Nature Camp! Imagine all of the excitement, adventure, and discoveries from summer, set in a winter landscape. That is EXACTLY what we have in store for you. This March Break, join us as we learn new outdoor survival skills, explore winter photography, build toboggans, and have a race of "Winter snakes".