May 23, 2009
Woodlot Tour – Sebringville, ON
Tour of the Eric Eberhardt property near Sebringville – view naturalized areas, plantation, woodlot restoration, an easement established with the Thames Talbot Land Trust and a recently installed geothermal heat source.  For more information, call Steve Bowers 519-482-3661 or e-mail <steve.bowers@ontario.ca>.

May 24, 2009
Spring Walk at Fireman’s Park – Niagara Falls, ON
Join Rick Young and Joyce Sankey of the Niagara Falls Nature Club and discover paw paws and butternuts along with other uncommon Carolinian tree species. Dress appropriately & bring your binoculars!  For more information, call Glenn Robbins at 905-892-2385.  Time:12:00 noon.

May 29, 2009
Sparrow Workshop: Those Little Brown Jobs – Guelph, ON
This workshop will help you identify and study 19 species of sparrows found in Ontario. An information booklet and a descriptive tape of sparrow songs will be provided. Fee: $50.00. To register, call 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

June 5, 2009
What’s Happening in our Biodiversity Hotspots – Vineland, ON
This workshop is for everyone with an interest in protecting species at risk in their community. Join community teams from biodiversity hotspots across Carolinian Canada to discuss recovery successes, linking local plans to a zone-wide effort for species at risk, habitat restoration guidelines and more. For more information call 519-433-7077.

June 17, 2009
Nurture Nature Series: Bats – Bancroft, ON
Come learn about bats at this is workshop.  This workshop is one of a series of workshops and demonstrations on a variety of natural resources themes. For more information, call Bancroft Area Stewardship Council at (613) 332-3940 ext. #260

June 18, 2009
About Trees – Guelph, ON
Do you want to learn more about trees — including the ones in your own backyard? Learn about fall colour, aging, and disease resistance.  Fee: $25.00. To register, call 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

June 20, 21 & 27, 2009
Trail Design and Construction – Lindsay, ON
Fleming College will be holding three day workshop in the design and construction of a variety of recreational trails.  Content includes trail standards, configuration, and master planning as well as trail construction and maintenance techniques.   Course Number: NATR063. For more information, call 1-866-353-6464.

July 4, 2009
What Tree Is That Anyway – Cookstown, ON
Learn how to identify different species of trees, shrubs, and a few plants. Pre-registration required. For more information, call the Dufferin County Forest Manager (705) 435-1881.  Time: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $5.00

July 8, 2009
Dragonflies and Damselflies Shorebirds Workshop – Guelph, ON
Learn about these beautiful creatures, their fascinating lives and see why they are an important part of our local ecosystems. Fee: $50.00. To register, call 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

July 13, 2009
Cut Inspection Day – Grey County, ON
The Grey Woodlot Association will hold a workshop on doing a “cut inspection” of a harvest area. For more information, call Carl Sadler (519) 376-3076 ext 231. Location: TBA.  Time: 10:00 a.m.

July 15, 2009
Nurture Nature Series: Species at Risk – Bancroft, ON
This workshop will feature a discussion on species at risk.  It is one of a series of workshops and demonstrations on a variety of natural resources themes. For more information, call Bancroft Area Stewardship Council at (613) 332-3940 ext. #260.

July 15, 2009
Identification and Biology of Butterflies – Guelph, ON
This workshop has been designed to educate you on butterflies and help you develop your identification skills. We will focus on butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration and creating and maintaining butterfly habitat. Fee $50.00. To register, call 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

July 16–18, 2009
Ontario Maple Producers Summer Tour, Conference & AG Meeting – Perth, ON
This year’s summer tour includes visits to local maple syrup operations and maple orchards. Presentations and workshop topics include maple grading, cooking with maple syrup, fundamentals of building a maple business, and preparing value-added products for hobby producers. For more information, contact Marion Dodds at 613-256-4045 or by e-mail <springdale@storm.ca>.

July 22, 2009
Shorebirds Workshop – Guelph, ON
Using plumage, shape, size, calls and behaviour, we will learn to identify all of those confusing sandpipers, plovers, phalaropes, turnstones, knots, godwits and whimbrels. To register, call 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

July 25, 2009
Edible Wilds Workshop – Lindsay, ON
Fleming College will be holding a hands-on course were you will learn how to identify native edible wild plants and discover their many uses.  Course Number: NATR015.  For more information, call 1-866-353-6464.

August 6, 2009
Nurture Nature Series: Wildlife CSI – Bancroft, ON
This popular workshop will provide participants with an interactive hands-on look at a wildlife crime scene investigation.  For more information, call Bancroft Area Stewardship Council at (613) 332-3940 ext. #260.

August 19 & 20, 2009
Hastings Farm Show – Belleville, ON
Remember to visit the woodlot management section of this popular eastern Ontario farm show.  Don’t forget to stop by the OWA exhibit to say hello.  For more information, call (613) 395-5177

August 22, 2009
Annual Tree Growers Information Day & Bus Tour – Strathroy, ON
This is the 22^nd annual woodlot tour hosted by the Lambton woodlot owners Association and the St Clair Region Conservation Authority.  For a complete Itinerary and registration contact Donald Craig at <dcraigtreeman@sympatico.ca>.

August 29, 2009
1st Glengarry Wood Fair & Auction – Dunvegan, ON
The fair is designed for woodworkers, woodlot owners, foresters, loggers and many more.  The highlight of the fair will be the wood auction of lumber and logs.  For more information visit the website www.woodfair.ca  Location: Glengarry Pioneer Museum (near Dunvegan).  Time: 10:00 a.m.

September 11, 2009
Hawk Workshop: Those Magnificent Raptors – Guelph, ON
This workshop has been designed to help you develop your skills in identifying migrating hawks, falcons, vultures, eagles and ospreys. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities, you'll learn about plumage, body shape, foraging techniques, flight patterns and migration times. An information booklet will be provided. To register, call 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

September 15–17, 2009
Canada Outdoor Farm Show – Woodstock, ON
Don’t forget to stop in at the OWA display in the conservation tent located just across alley from the Wood-Mizer display.

September 16, 2009
Nurture Nature Series: Wild Edible – Bancroft, ON
Come and learn about wild edibles. This session is one of a series of workshops and demonstrations on a variety of natural resources themes. For more information, call Bancroft Area Stewardship Council at (613) 332-3940 ext. #260.

September 19, 2009
Find Mushrooms Fascinating – Alliston, ON
Learn how mushrooms grow, where they grow, how to identify them, their relationship with trees and the soil, and what species are edible. Cost: $10. Pre-registration required. For more information, call the Dufferin County Forest Manager at 705-435-1881. Time: 10:00 a.m.  Cost $10

September 19, 2009
GCWA BBQ and Woodlot Tour – Durham, ON
The Grey Woodlot Association (GCWA) will hold a BBQ at the Durham Conservation Area owned by Saugeen Conservation.  The outing will include a tour of Camp Oliver Tract a Grey County Woodlot. For more information, call Carl Sadler (519) 376-3076 ext 231. Time: 10:00 a.m.

September 25, 2009
Mushroom Foray – Guelph, ON
The workshop will begin with a presentation on fungi from the point of view of an artist, amateur mycologist and mushroom enthusiast. From slimy stinkhorns to delicate angelwings, mysterious slime moulds to the ubiquitous giant puffballs - our expert will discuss the names, myths, forms and other trivia about mushrooms. To register, call 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

September 26, 2009
Eastern Ontario Forest Fair and Log/Lumber Auction – Kemptville, ON
This event will feature a log/lumber auction and a variety of workshops and exhibits to help landowners learn more about their woodlots.  For more information about the auction, contact the Eastern Ontario Model Forest at (613) 258-8241

October 3, 2009
Renfrew County Outdoor Woodlot Conference – Wilno, ON
This annual outdoor woodlot conference is a great mix of presentations and field tours.  More details will be available later this summer.

October 16, 2009
Woodlot Tour – Grey County, ON
The Grey Woodlot Association (GCWA) will hold a landowner property tour on October 16^th.  More details will follow.  Bring your own lunch. For more information, call Carl Sadler (519) 376-3076 ext 231. Time: 9:30 a.m.

October 19, 2009
Fall Walk in the Woods – Location TBA
Mark this date on you calendar and plan to attend the Lower Ottawa Valley chapter’s fall walk in the woods. Learn about good woodlot management practices and have fun socializing with other friends of the forest. Check their website for details <http://lovowa.googlepages.com/index.html>.

November 7, 2009
Bickford Oak Woods Tour – Oil Springs, ON
This is one of the largest blocks of forest left in Lambton County.  It contains a number of rare southern species including the only Canadian record for swamp cottonwood.  For more information contact Ken Bulgin <ken.bulgin@county-lambton.on.ca>.  

November 21, 2009
Niagara Chapter AG Meeting: NPCA’s Environmental Role in Niagara – Niagara Falls, ON
This year’s featured guest speaker, Tony D'Amario, General Manager, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, will present his vision of the role and responsibilities the NPCA will have in shaping the environmental future of the Niagara Peninsula. For more information, call Vince Goldsworthy (905) 934-7053.  Time: 1:00 p.m.  Location: Niagara College.

December 5, 2009
Sawyer Woodlot Tour – Petrolia, ON
The Sawyer woodlot has plantations and natural woodlands that have been managed for over 25 years. For more information, call Bob Sawyer (519) 882-2369.

December 15, 2009
Christmas Potluck & Social – Stevensville, ON
Come join the Niagara Chapter to celebrate the beginning of winter and the Christmas season. This is our first potluck ever and it will not be a success unless our members, families & friends get involved. Please RSVP with the event organizers.  For more information, call Georgina Peters (905) 957-3801.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Location: Fort Erie Conservation Club.