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August 21, 2010
The Dirt on Bugs – Ballantrae, ON
York Region is hosting a workshop looking for bugs. Hike with a Bug Expert and talk about Monarch butterflies, dragonflies, the Asian long horned beetle, the emerald ash borer and other creatures. For more information, call 905-830-4444 ext. #5256.
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August 21, 2010
The Glengarry Wood Fair & Auction – Dunvegan, ON
Come and celebrate the 2nd Annual Glengarry Wood Fair and Auction demonstrating the importance of the wood industry...past and present! Highlights include the lumber and log auction, demonstrations of wood art and display from wood artisans. For more information, visit www.woodfair.ca or call RobinFlockton at 613-525-2483
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September 10, 2010
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 osprey. To register, call the Arboretum at the University of Guelph at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.
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September 11, 2010
25 Years of Stewardship and Other Good Stuff – Clinton, ON
Learn about 25 years of stewardship efforts on the Ginn farm and view the results, including impacts on water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and forestry products. For more information, call Steve Bowers at 519-482-3661. |
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September 14–16, 2010
Canada Outdoor Farm Show – Woodstock, ON
Don’t forget to stop in at the OWA display in the conservation tent, located just across from the Wood-Mizer display.
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September 14, 2010
Forestry Bus Tour – Southampton, ON
A bus tour to explore and learn about the diverse forests of the Bruce Peninsula (a box lunch is included). Tour begins in Southampton, with pick up available in Sauble Beach, Hepworth & Wiarton. Time: 9:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre by calling 866-318-8889. |
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September 18, 2010
Fall Forest Festival: Wetlands Can Be Wonderful – St. Ann’s, ON
Enjoy a barbeque, social and a fall walk. The festival will begin with a walk through the family’s woodlands and wetlands where you will be able to view woodland restoration and wetland rehabilitation projects plus see in action a small light weight mini-skidder. For more information, call Lorraine & Paul Brown 905-386-1035. |
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September 21, 2010
Preserving our natural Features – Belleville, ON
Mark Stabb from the Nature Conservancy of Canada will focus his presentation of conservation easement, ecogifts and other conservation options and funding opportunities. For more information, call Jim Pedersen 613-478-6875.
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September 24, 2010
Shrub Identification – Guelph, ON
Using an easy to use key for shrubs and a half outdoor excursion are featured as part of this workshop focusing on southern Ontario’s native and naturalized shrubs. To register, call the Arboretum at the University of Guelph at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358. |
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September 25, 2010
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.
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October 1 or October 2, 2010
Mushroom Tour – Guelph, ON
This all-day workshop will focus on developing your fungal identification skills followed by a guided walk in the wooded areas of the Arboretum. To register, call the Arboretum at the University of Guelph at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358. |
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October 2, 2010
Algonquin Park Logging Exhibit Bus Tour
The Quinte chapter is planning a fall visit (via luxurious highway coach) to Algonquin Park to visit the parks’ logging museum and visitor centre. The bus will leave from Madoc at 9:00 a.m. Cost $30. Final date for reservations is July 30, 2010. For more information or to register call Gerry Michaud at 613-478-1336. |
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October 2, 2010
Renfrew County Outdoor Woodlot Conference – Petawawa, ON
This year’s conference will be held at the Petawawa Research Forest (PRF), located on highway 17 north of Petawawa. The PRF is home to more than 75 years forestry research in silviculture, forest ecology, fire research, and tree breeding and genetics. Plan on attend this year event. |
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October 5, 2010
Bats – White Nose Syndrome – Belleville, ON
Ecologist Amy Cameron will discuss various bat species found in Ontario and how white nose syndrome is affecting bat populations. For more information, call Jim Pedersen
613-478-6875. |
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October 8, 2010
Tree Identification – Guelph, ON
This workshop will help you refine your skills at identifying trees in Ontario. To register, call the Arboretum at the University of Guelph at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.
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October 12, 2010
Sustainable Forestry: Looking back and looking forward – Southampton, ON
Part of the Transforming the Forestry Sector: Setting new directions for community forestry in Bruce and Grey Counties forestry related presentations. Speaker TBD. Purchase your tickets at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre by calling 866-318-8889. |
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October 15, 2010
Reptile Workshop – Guelph, ON
This workshop will help you improve your identification skills and learn about the natural history of Ontario’s snakes, turtles and lizards. To register, call the Arboretum at the University of Guelph at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358. |
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October 16, 2010
Forest Fish and Fungi – Ballantrae, ON
York Region is hosting an educational walk with an ecologist and forester to a stream and learn how and why we protect aquatic forest resources that provide habitat for brook trout. For more information, call 905-830-4444, ext 5256. |
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October 20–23, 2010
Sugaring 2010: Progress and Potential – Woodstock, ON
The AG meetings of the International Maple Syrup Institute and the North American Maple Syrup Council will feature technical research and maple industry presentations, equipment manufacturer / dealer trade show, tours of maple syrup operations and related local attractions. For more information, call Dave Chapeskie at (613) 658-2329. |
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October 23, 2010
Maple Syrup Producers Tour – Woodstock, ON
The Perth/Huron chapter will tour the Robinson sugar camp near St. Helens (including their steam operated boiling system) and woodlot. The event is part of the AG meeting of the North American Maple Syrup Council (see above). For more information, call Steve Bowers at 519-482-3661. |
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October 25, 2010
Chainsaw Training – Lindsay, ON
This course is based on the competency and safety standards developed by the Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace Association. The first day is spent in the classroom learning chainsaw use, maintenance and safety techniques followed by two days in the bush practicing these methods. To register, call 1-888-269-6929.
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November 13, 2010
Niagara Chapter AG Meeting: Sex in the Forest – Vineland, ON
Following the business portion of the AG meeting featured guest speaker, Dr. Peter Kevan will speak on sex in the Carolinian forest or in woodlot terms “tree pollination”. For more information, call Vince Goldsworthy (905) 934-7053. |
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November 20, 2010
It’s For the Birds! – Ballantrae, ON
York Region is hosting a workshop on how natural plantings can provide backyard shelter and food for winter birds. For more information, call 905-830-4444, ext 5256. |
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December 1, 2010
Niagara Chapter Christmas Potluck & Social – Stevensville, ON
Come join us at the wonderful to celebrate the beginning of winter and the Christmas season. This is our 2nd potluck and it will only be a success like last year if our members, families & friends get involved. For more information, call Georgina Peters 905-957-3801.
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February 28, 2011
Chainsaw Training – Lindsay, ON
This course is based on the competency and safety standards developed by the Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace Association. The first day is spent in the classroom learning chainsaw use, maintenance and safety techniques followed by two days in the bush practicing these methods. To register, call 1-888-269-6929.
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