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Pollinator Friendly Gardens Presentation

Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle St., Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Quinte Conservation is thrilled to partner with the the Belleville Public Library to bring you 'Pollinator Friendly Gardens', a free information session that highlights the importance of pollinators and teaches you how to create a pollinator-friendly garden.

Free

Birding from the Balcony to Saving Bird Lives

Cobourg Public Library 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, Ontario

In this presentation, Ted Cheskey will discuss the transition from car-dependent listing to birding from the balcony. Ted is doing his part to save bird lives in his yard and in his country. He is a life-long birder and naturalist. Along his life’s trajectory, he has spent about half of his professional career as a nature educator and half in conservation work, with a focus on birds.

Free

Cultivating a Heritage Landscape

Glanmore National Historic Site 257 Bridge Street E., Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Just ahead of Earth Day 2024, Glanmore is offering this special presentation, "Cultivating a Heritage Landscape". Join landscape architect Victoria Taylor to discover how heritage, community and landscape stewardship play a role in the restoration of the gardens around Glanmore and gain inspiration you can apply to gardens of your own.

$8.00

Quinte Conservation Earth Day Event

Quinte Conservation Main Office 2061 Old Hwy 2, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

In partnership with the newly formed Quinte Urban Forest Network, Quinte Conservation is hosting screening of a pre-recorded discussion by Douglas Tallamy. Douglas delves into his book “The Nature of Oaks” and speaks to why "keystone" species are crucial to any ecosystem and why oak trees spectacularly fill that niche in so many places.

Free

Quinte West Seedling Giveaway

Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens 8 Couch Crescent, Quinte West, ON, Canada

The 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.

Free

Seedling Giveaway in Belleville

Belleville Market Square Pinnacle Street, Ontario, Canada

The 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!

Free

Spring Bird Migration Outing

Northumberland County Forest 101 Beagle Club Rd, Harwood, Harwood, Ontario, Canada

Migration 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.

$25.00

Greenhouse Open House in Cobourg

Cobourg Municipal Greenhouse 501 Thompson Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

To 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.

Free