Events
Trees Ontario is hosting a free workshop in partnership with the Ontario Forestry Association, the Leeds County Stewardship Council, the Grenville Land Stewardship Council and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, where you'll learn about Ontario's 50 Million Tree Program, the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, tree planting techniques and other subsidy programs.
Location: Brockville Rowing Club, 1 Ferry Street, Brockville
More info: Landowner Workshops
Never, right? That’s what the residents of Walkerton thought too. Attend a fascinating talk by Bruce Davidson of the Concerned Walkerton Citizens. Bruce will tell the story of Walkerton in a way that will make you think about what needs to be done to protect our local drinking water.
. Thursday, February 11, 2010
. 8:00 p.m.
. Davies Hall, St. Lawrence College, Kingston
Eco Farm Day is an annual conference tailored to the interests of organic farmers and market gardeners in Ontario and Québec. Each year, we have new opportunities for people to connect throughout the organic sector for commerce, business development, and personal pleasure. A gala dinner on Friday evening features our guest speaker, Wayne Roberts, a renowned ecological activist, author, and grass roots organizer. The Saturday portion of Eco Farm Day again features Wayne Roberts for the opening plenary session plus many interesting concurrent workshops and a trade show. The organic lunch is a hit every year with people sometimes calling it the highlight of the weekend. The trade show will be open to the public on Saturday afternoon.
Eco Farm Day is an annual conference tailored to the interests of organic farmers and market gardeners in Ontario and Québec. Each year, we have new opportunities for people to connect throughout the organic sector for commerce, business development, and personal pleasure. A gala dinner on Friday evening features our guest speaker, Wayne Roberts, a renowned ecological activist, author, and grass roots organizer. The Saturday portion of Eco Farm Day again features Wayne Roberts for the opening plenary session plus many interesting concurrent workshops and a trade show. The organic lunch is a hit every year with people sometimes calling it the highlight of the weekend. The trade show will be open to the public on Saturday afternoon.
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The recent economic turmoil in the province has led many to discuss the future of our traditional industry and how it must change to be competitive in the 21st century. But given the global nature of the economic downturn, the way the world economy is evolving, the way our society is changing (i.e. increasingly diverse and with a growing number of seniors), the questions Ontario faces go beyond business and industry. Ontario needs to change in ways that transcend economics, health care, education and communities. With our "Reinventing Ontario" series, TVO wants to launch a discussion on the ways in which Ontario needs to change to be a great place in which to live, learn and work in the coming decades.
The Green Energy Act, the Feed in Tariff Program (FIT), advantages for Eastern Ontario businesses and homeowners, and key considerations such as determining if your roof is suitable, finding solar contractors, and getting started.
Location: Rideau Canal Museum, 12 Beckwith St. N, Smiths Falls (http://www.rideau-info.com/museum/)
Please note that parking immediately adjacent to the museum is limited, so allow a few extra minutes to park on Main, Chambers or Beckwith Streets, or in the lot by the lock.
A new campaign has targeted March 11 as the day students and workers on Canadian campuses take back their taps and fountains. Bottled Water Free Day is a joint project of the Canadian Federation of Students, Sierra Youth Coalition and Polaris Institute and looks at how free access to water becomes more difficult as public drinking fountains and other infrastructures are not being maintained or designed in new buildings. Bottled water corporations are moving in to corner the market, replacing public infrastructure with private vending machines.
