At this time, events are being scheduled but may change without much notice depending on current covid-19 restrictions. Please check with the organizer for any you are interested in to get the most uptodate information.
April 15 Duane Hewitt presents the Health Benefits of Growing and Consuming Mushrooms 715 Centre Rd., Waterdown. Refreshments at 7 pm, communication update then speaker presentation at 7:30 pm First-time guests get in free. Have a garden-related question? We can help. Become a member for only $17 per year. Great speakers, informative newsletters, discounts, workshops, […]
Virtual Presentation: Pollinators and the Plants They Favour Monday, April 20 at 7:00 PM (Zoom) Pollinators play an essential role in healthy ecosystems and in our food supply. Bumble bees, solitary bees, flies, butterflies, and moths are among the most familiar pollinators, and in Canada more than one‑third of our food crops depend on bees […]
We will have guest speaker Lee Ann Smith at our regular monthly meeting who will talk to us about Wildscaping: Wild planting in a Strong Design.
On behalf of the GB&AHS, and our President, Rita DoCanto, come join us on April 22nd, earth day at 5pm, at the Grand Bend Legion on Ontario Street for a wonderful selection of refreshments and delectables. Cucumber sandwiches, smoked salmon, scones and sweet treats, along with an amazing assortment of teas. For added excitement, there […]
Growing Roses Made Easy with Edna Caldwell and Joanne Rachfalowski
https://www.gardenpartytoronto.com/about-the-garden Christine Hughes and Louis Gris, from The Garden Party, will speak about the giving garden, which is dedicated to sharing healthy food with local people in need. It is sustained by a diverse group of volunteers committed to cultivating and nurturing community, stewardship and learning through gardening. It is located in the west end […]
Guest speaker: Lindsay Vasseur on 'Starting Your Own Cutting Garden' Celebrating our 105th Anniversary!
Join us for a interesting evening on the topic of 'Mushrooms - Wild & Wonderful' with Julia Tchervova and John Caswell. Mushrooms are far more than just food. They are ecological engineers, chemical innovators, and one of the most misunderstood kingdoms of life. Let’s explore their hidden world together. John and Julia would like to […]
In-person presentation by Matthieu Morin, Food, Plant and Animal K9 Officer, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Join 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 […]
“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 […]
