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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Garlic Mustard

Posted on May 2, 2021 by frymic

Title: Introduction to Garlic Mustard Best Management Practices

When: May 4 and 11, 6:00-8:00 PM EST

Cost: $54.06 ($10 discount if you are a member of the OIPC)

Hosted/Sponsored by: Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC)

Topic Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-garlic-mustard-best-management-practices-tickets-152010342025

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-garlic-mustard-best-management-practices-tickets-152010342025

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Lyme Disease

Posted on April 27, 2021 by frymic

Title: Lyme Disease and the Climate Change Connection

When: May 17, 7:00 PM EST

Cost: free

Hosted/Sponsored by: Georgian Bluffs CAT

Topic Details: https://greybruceclimateaction.ca/events/id:86da89a0fe76e3093e2271f3a578862a

Registration: bit.ly/3dM7hzx

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Traditional Knowledge and Western Science

Posted on March 9, 2021 by frymic

Title: Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Western Science

When: 18 March 2021 7-8:30 PM

Cost: free

Hosted/Sponsored by: Royal Botanical Garden

Topic Details: https://www.rbg.ca/events/speaker-series-bringing-traditional-knowledge-and-western-science/

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/speakers-series-bridging-traditional-knowledge-and-western-science-registration-128272631895

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Woodlot Conference Goes Virtual

Posted on March 5, 2021 by frymic

The Grey Bruce Woodlot Conference is back in 2021! The event is taking place virtually this year over two nights (March 23 and 24). Presentation topics will include a novel approach to controlling buckthorn on your property, as well as different perspectives on managing private woodlots(landowner and consultant).
For more information about the event, please go to https://gbwc.blog/. To register email info@gbwc.blog.

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Wildlife Fire

Posted on February 17, 2021 by frymic

Title: Wildlife Fire – Prevention and Mitigation Strategies

When: 24 FEBRUARY 2021, 12-1pm

Cost: free

Hosted/Sponsored by: Eastern Ontario Model Forest (Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference)

Topic Details: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/45/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-wildlife-fire-prevention-and-mitigation-strategies

Registration: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/45/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-wildlife-fire-prevention-and-mitigation-strategies

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Tree Marking

Posted on February 10, 2021 by frymic

Title: Tree Marking for Woodlot Owners

When: 17 FEBRUARY 2021, 12-1pm

Cost: free

Hosted/Sponsored by: Eastern Ontario Model Forest (Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference)

Topic Details: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/44/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-tree-marking-for-woodlot-owners-webinar

Registration: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/44/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-tree-marking-for-woodlot-owners-webinar

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Wildlife Trees

Posted on February 3, 2021 by frymic

Title: Wildlife Trees in Your Woodlot

When: 10 FEBRUARY 2021, 12-1pm

Cost: free

Hosted/Sponsored by: Eastern Ontario Model Forest (Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference)

Topic Details: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/43/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-wildlife-trees-in-your-woodlot-webinar

Registration: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/43/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-wildlife-trees-in-your-woodlot-webinar

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Gypsy Moth

Posted on January 29, 2021 by frymic

Title: Gypsy Moth Outbreak 2020

When: 03 FEBRUARY 2021, 12-1pm

Cost: free

Hosted/Sponsored by: Eastern Ontario Model Forest (Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference)

Topic Details: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/42/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-gypsy-moth-outbreak-2020-webinar

Registration: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/42/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-gypsy-moth-outbreak-2020-webinar

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Trees & Climate Change

Posted on January 16, 2021 by frymic

Title: Let’s Talk Trees

When: Jan 21, 7:30PM (EST)

Cost: free

Hosted/Sponsored by: Climate Action Team Grey-Bruce

Topic Details: https://greybruceclimateaction.ca/events/id:86da89a0fe76e3093e2271f3a578862a

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85706236274

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Aquatic Species

Posted on January 13, 2021 by frymic

Title: Aquatic Species at Risk in the Great Lakes

When: Jan 18, 7:00-8:00PM

Cost: free

Hosted/Sponsored by: The Coastal Centre/Green Goderich/Metro Toronto Zoo

Topic Details: https://www.lakehuron.ca/upcomingevents

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdOqurT4uEtY-rg7Wkckl1KIgi9rCCwFI

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