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Quinte West Seedling Giveaway
Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens 8 Couch Crescent, Quinte West, ON, CanadaThe City of Quinte West's free seedling giveaway in partnership with Quinte Conservation takes place at Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens in Trenton. Come early for best selection, and bring a bucket or container to safely transport your seedling home.
Seedling Giveaway in Belleville
Belleville Market Square Pinnacle Street, Ontario, CanadaThe Community Trees seedling giveaway is back in Belleville on May 4th! Take home up to five free bare-root seedlings. The event starts at 9 am and continues while quantities last. Supplies are expected to go quickly, so be sure to get there early!
Spring Bird Migration Outing
Northumberland County Forest 101 Beagle Club Rd, Harwood, Harwood, Ontario, CanadaMigration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. Visit the Northumberland County Forest for this outing with seasoned birders. Limited to 40 participants.
Greenhouse Open House in Cobourg
Cobourg Municipal Greenhouse 501 Thompson Street, Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaTo celebrate the beginning of this year’s gardening season, staff would like to welcome all residents to tour the Cobourg Greenhouse to see what flowers will be planted in this year’s municipal gardens.
May in Motion: Discover the Wonders of Nature
2429 County Rd 24 Castleton, Ontario 2429 County Rd 24, CastletonLiving Ways Foundation is thrilled to announce our next Cherishing Our Planet, May in Motion, guided by Rick Beaver of Alderville First Nation. How do Ontario nature lovers approach the month of May after a winter that wasn’t? Spring is advancing early this year. For many months in a row now, the climate has been warmer than ever. How is life responding? Join us in May for a memorable stroll through a season in transition.
Cobourg Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Columbus Community Centre 232 Spencer Street E., Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaGardeners know that the selection of locally grown plant material offered by Cobourg Horticultural Society members is worth lining up for. There will be shrubs, trees, house plants, perennials, annuals, herbs, canna lily and dahlias bulbs, and a number of native plants, not generally available at commercial nurseries.
Biodiversity in The County
Old Picton Fire Hall 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for this presentation by Sheila Kudja about biodiversity in the County. Learn about the upcoming “bio blitz”: what it is, how it helps us understand the County better, and how you can get involved.
Sounds in Nature Forest Bathing
Westben Centre 6698 County Road 30 North, Campbellford, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a guided nature walk and soothing forest bathing in the Mary West Nature Reserve led by Ewa Bednarczuk from the Nature Conservancy of Canada, with surprising forest guest artists. We meet at the Westben Campfire. Reservations required.