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GreenUP and Nourish, with support from the Community Fruit Group, are hosting four fruit tree planting and skill sharing events to establish mini food forests in local neighbourhood parks and community gardens, and community members are invited to participate.
In Northcrest Ward the planting takes place Sept. 26, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Ptbo/Nogo Urban Farm, located at Christ Lutheran Church, 463 Highland Rd.
The event includes the following itinerary: sign in at 4 p.m.; welcome, introductions and details on the Urban Farm Project at 4:10 p.m.; mini workshop on pruning at 4:20 p.m.; planting time at 4:35 p.m.; and tidy up at 5:30 p.m.
During the planting time, there will be a brief safety reminder and instructions on how to plant the trees, followed by the planting, watering, painting the trunks, mulching, putting on tree guards, labelling the tree, and installing signs with project details and how to get involved. During the tidying time participants will learn about when to water, how to prepare for winter and when to do spring pruning.
Other planting and skill sharing sessions will take place at St. Luke’s Community Garden, Sept. 19 (young fruit tree care), Keith Wightman Park, Sept. 20 (pruning basics), and Reid/McDonnel Park, Sept. 27 (preserving fruits). Depending on the location, plantings will include five fruit trees (mostly apple varieties), berry bushes, kiwi vines and an assortment of perennials. This project is made possible by partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank.
Planting sessions take place rain or shine, but if there is thunder and lightning they will be rescheduled.
Register in advance. For further details and to register visit greenup.on.ca.
Environment Centre
The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre, 2505 Pioneer Rd., is hosting a belated 10th anniversary celebration Sept. 30 from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m.
The number of attendees will be limited. RSVP if you wish to attend.
Can’t make it in person? You can still help celebrate. Do you have a story about your experience at the Environment Centre you would like to share? Email it to craig@campkawartha.ca. Donations to support the centre and their programming are also welcome. Visit campkawartha.ca/donate/.
Family paint night
Family Paint Night is back at Lavender and Play, 1434 Chemong Rd. for parents and children four years and up. Come and learn to paint, step by step with instructor Cayla Friday at 6 p.m. The class is all about fun, creativity, and spending time together. No artistic talent required. Paint and learn together with your child. You will both bring home a masterpiece.
Spaces are limited. Pre-registration is required. Payment must be provided in advance to hold your spot. Event is non-refundable but can be transferable.
The cost is $49 plus HST per parent/child. An extra person can be added for $20.
For information or to register visit lavenderandplay.ca/collections/fall-classes.
Market and drum social
The First Peoples House of Learning (FPHL) and The Trent Central Student Association (TCSA) host the first Indigenous Artisan Market and Drum Social Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the Bata Podium at Trent University. The market features Indigenous makers from across Turtle Island and a youth drum circle from Curve Lake First Nation.
CFUW meets
University Women’s Club (CFUW) of Peterborough, after a summer break, meets Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Northminster Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. The Club fosters education, lifelong learning, advocates for women’s equality and human rights, and is open to all women who share these ideals. The group meets the fourth Tuesday from September to May.
For information on how to join CFUW visit cfuw.org. Direct questions about membership to cfuwpresident@gmail.com.
Source: thepeterboroughexaminer.com
