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SUMMARY:Community Civic Improvements
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help with Williamstown and Lancaster community civic improvements. \nHelp with planting\, weeding\, watering in public places to beautify our towns. Williamstown bridge boxes\, Glen Gordon Park\, Village entrance signs\, Lancaster library garden and children’s garden at the Nor’ Westerner’s Museum… Contact Mary Regan 613-931-3285 to participate
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/community-civic-improvements/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T183000
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SUMMARY:Sharp My Knife
DESCRIPTION:Sharp My Knife from Rockwood will be coming to Dublin Street United Church to sharpen your secateurs and other garden tools. \nYou tools will be sharpened while you enjoy hearing Dr. Andrew Peregrin’s talk  and you can pick up your sharp tools after the meeting.  \nPayment is cash only 
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/sharp-my-knife-2/
LOCATION:Dublin Street United Church\, 68 Suffolk Street\, West\, Guelph\, N1H2J2
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Horticultural Society":MAILTO:guelphhort@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series - Sean Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join Roselands and Sean Smith of CrookedFarmz for an enlightening discussion on Soil Health and Microbial Life.
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/speaker-series-sean-smith/
LOCATION:North Runnymede United Church\, Toronto\, 33 Pritchard Ave\, Toronto\, M6N 1T4
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T210000
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SUMMARY:A Team Approach to Protecting Canada's Biosecurity:  how a detector dog and his handler work together on this important  issue
DESCRIPTION:In-person presentation by Matthieu Morin\, Food\, Plant and Animal K9 Officer\, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)  \nJoin us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) works to protect Canada’s environment and agriculture.  In this unique presentation\, a CBSA officer– partnered with a highly trained detector dog– will demonstrate how they work together to prevent the introduction of invasive pests\, plant diseases and prohibited soil or plant materials at our borders.  Learn about the critical role these canine teams play in protecting our gardens\, farms and ecosystems from biosecurity threats and discover what you can do to support this vital mission.  \nMatt Morin\, an experienced Food\, Plant and Animal K9 Officer with expertise in the subject of importation of food and plants\, has over 15 years experience sharing his knowledge with various audiences.  Over these past several years\, he has delivered  demonstrations and educational talks to a wide range of audiences\, including the public at universities\, high schools\, fairs and other community events as well as internal stakeholders at CBSA. His experience and engaging presentation style have helped raise awareness about the importance of biosecurity and the role of border services in protecting Canada’s agriculture and environment. 
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/a-team-approach-to-protecting-canadas-biosecurity-how-a-detector-dog-and-his-handler-work-together-on-this-important-issue/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, Ottawa\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, K2C 1X6
CATEGORIES:Society Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Horticultural Society":MAILTO:info@ottawahort.org
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SUMMARY:Schomberg Horticultural Society – Kristen Martyn Backyard Birds
DESCRIPTION:“20 Things You Didn’t Know About Backyard Birds” by Kristen Martyn. Kristen is a Birder and Naturalist whose passion for wildlife led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology as well as a post-graduate program in Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism Management.  Kristen is an avid birdwatcher\, who has birded all over North America\, the Caribbean\, Central and South America\, Australia and Southern Africa. She has spent countless hours leading birding tours\, birding in the field and taking birding trips. It will be a delight to get her insights into the birds we see in our own yards.   https://kristenmartyn.com/ \nDoors open at 7pm  – presentation starts at 7:30pm \nFree to members\, $ 5.00 at the door for guests – refreshments\, flower show\, door prizes \n 
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/schomberg-horticultural-society-kristen-martyn-backyard-birds/
LOCATION:Schomberg CommunityHall\, 325 Main Street\, Schomberg\, L0G1T0
CATEGORIES:Community Event,District,Flower & Vegetable Show,Grow With Us!,Guest Speaker,Society Meeting,Workshops
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SUMMARY:BRAMPTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY April 2026 Speaker Event
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Charli Dobbin\nTopic: Roses: What\, Why\, How\, & When?
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/brampton-horticultural-society-april-2026-speaker-event/
LOCATION:Flower City Lawn Bowling Facility\, 8910 McLaughlin Rd S\, Brampton\, L6Y 4Z5
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brampton Horticultural Society":MAILTO:bramhort@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T213000
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SUMMARY:General Meeting\, Mini Flower Show and Guest Speaker Dr. Andrew Peregrine
DESCRIPTION:General meeting and Mini flow Show followed by our quest speaker Dr. Andrew Peregrine talk entitled ” Lyme Disease: What is Happening in Ontario.” \nThis talk will review the ticks that can be found on dogs and people in Ontario\, identification and strategies to reduce the risk of infection \nNote – Only Guelph Horticultural Society members are eligible to enter the flower shows.  \n 
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/general-meeting-mini-flower-show-and-guest-speaker-dr-andrew-peregrine/
LOCATION:Dublin Street United Church\, 68 Suffolk Street\, West\, Guelph\, N1H2J2
CATEGORIES:Flower & Vegetable Show,Guest Speaker
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