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.
Do you LOVE living in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere? Are you interested in helping local wildlife? Have you noticed any nesting turtles on your property?
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.
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 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.