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.
We invite you to volunteer with CHS and plant native trees in MacLeod Park, Cannington! Working with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Township of Brock a wide selection of native trees and shrubs will be planted within the park. All tools and trees provided - just bring a friend and dig in! […]
All CHS Youth members are welcome to attend this hands on free workshop - discover the important role compost plays in growing great plants! How to make it, what it does to the soil and why it's important to your plants. Mary Beerman takes you through the steps to making compost in her own backyard […]
Learn how to ‘feed your soil’ with compost! Balanced soil and biology are the key to natural sustainability. Presenters Nicole Brouwer and John Montague will explain the basics on organic compost and why it's so important, drawing from over 30 years of experience and the work done at The Glen Roads Organics. A leader in […]
Get outside and learn with us! A summer hike has been set with Lydia Wong, “Exploring Native Plants & Pollinators”. Lydia is a PhD candidate working with Dr. Jessica Forrest at the University of Ottawa. Her research explores the impacts of warming and drying climates on wild bees and wasps. Lydia will lead a hike […]
Cannington Horticultural Society welcomes Kate and Phil Collins – proud owners of Foggy River Farm. A small-scale regenerative herb farm and forest garden near Uxbridge, Ontario. How does one decide what herbs to plant and where? Come out and learn from our guest speakers. Phil holds a bachelor of landscape architecture from the University of […]
Start up workshop for the season! Calling all youth ages 6 to 17 - get a head start on spring planting with this "Winter Sowing Workshop" plus a Nature Journaling lesson. Free for all CHS Youth Members. Register for this workshop by emailing: Location: Nourish and Develop Hub, 16 York St. Cannington Time: 5:30 […]
Learn the art of drawing plants and flowers with us. Hands on workshop geared for youth ages 6 to 17. Open to all registered CHS Youth Members. Great for learning how to illustrate plants and flowers for your garden journals. To register or learn more contact us at:
The Cannington Horticultural Society is thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone in 2025 – our 50th anniversary! To commemorate this special occasion, we warmly invite you to our "Golden Garden Party" in MacLeod Park, Cannington. We have a delightful afternoon planned with various activities, demonstrations, engaging talks, and refreshments. Please join us as we recognize […]
You are warmly invited to the September meeting. Join us as guest speaker, Stephanie Smith explores the topic of 'Hugelkultur Gardening & Sustainability'. Stephanie is an enthusiastic vegetable gardener with a unique approach. She grew up with a large, traditional half-acre vegetable garden that provided much of her family's food. For years, she tried to […]
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 […]
