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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Phragmites

Posted on June 1, 2021 by frymic

Title: Introduction to Phragmites Best Management Practices

When: June 8 and June 15, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
OR June 10 and June 17 6:00 – 8:30 PM EST

Cost: $107.10 ($10 discount if a member of OIPC)

Hosted/Sponsored by: Ontario Invasive Species Council

Topic Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-phragmites-best-management-practices-tickets-151243957749

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-phragmites-best-management-practices-tickets-151243957749

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Common Buckthorn

Posted on May 20, 2021 by frymic

Title: Introduction to Common Buckthorn Best Management Practices

When: May 27 and June 3, 6:00-8:00 PM EST

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

Hosted/Sponsored by: Ontario Invasive Species Council

Topic Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-common-buckthorn-best-management-practices-tickets-151233448315

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-common-buckthorn-best-management-practices-tickets-151233448315

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Spring Wildflowers of the Beaver Valley

Posted on May 15, 2021 by frymic

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the spring so far! Jim Coles (BGWA Director) found the below video. The video is hosted by Dr. Stew Hilts and discusses numerous spring ephemerals found within the Beaver Valley.

If you are itching to get your fill of wildflowers, this is a great video for you!

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Horses of Sable Island

Posted on May 12, 2021 by frymic

Title: The Horses of Sable Island – presented by Marg Gaviller

When: May 13, 7:00-9:00 PM EST

Cost: free

Hosted/Sponsored by: Owen Sound Field Naturalists

Topic Details: https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/event/marg-gaviller-the-horses-of-sable-island-plus-the-journey-back-to-newfoundland/

Registration: https://zoom.us/j/99868506909?pwd=ZFFvZTVxQW9EaVJtblFUQzBiVEo4dz09

Passcode: 303500

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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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