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[OPIRG-EVENTS] FW: Gardening seminars... part two!
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Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 16:10:25 -0400
From: "Wellman, Mari" <Marie.Wellman@ottawa.ca>
Subject: FW: Gardening seminars... part two!
> During August and September the City is hosting another round of seminars,
> aimed at educating residents about gardening without using chemical
> pesticides. There are many interesting topics - so tell your neighbours
> or bring a friend! The seminars are free - to register call Bridgette
> Brown at 580-2424 ext. 28510 or e-mail at Bridgette.Brown@ottawa.ca.
>
> Pesticide-free lawn care and white grub management
> Early fall is a good time to apply nematodes: learn about maintaining your
> lawn and how to manage white grubs this season!
> Monday, August 11, 2003
> Orléans Client Service Centre
> 255 Centrum Blvd., Room 306
> 7-9 p.m.
>
> Pesticide-free lawn care and white grub management
> Early fall is a good time to apply nematodes: learn about maintaining your
> lawn and how to manage white grubs this season!
> Wednesday, August 13, 2003
> Nepean Sportsplex
> 1701 Woodroffe Avenue
> Hall C&D
> 7-9 p.m.
>
> Xeriscaping
> Learn about drought-resistant plants that help conserve water in your yard
> and create lovely landscapes.
> Wednesday, August 20, 2003
> Kanata Client Service Centre, 580 Terry Fox Drive
> 4th floor meeting room
> 7-9 p.m.
>
> Alternative groundcovers
> This seminar will discuss different ground covering plants that can be
> used as an alternative to grass in your yard, with a focus on
> drought-tolerant plants.
> Monday, August 25, 2003
> Goulbourn Municipal office, Council Chambers
> 2135 Huntley Road
> 7-9 p.m.
>
> Landscaping Alternatives - escaping the lawn!
> This discussion about alternative landscapes will give you some different
> ideas for your garden. Try some drought tolerant plants!
> Wednesday, August 27, 2003
> Ben Franklin Place
> 101 Centrepointe Drive
> Room 1A
> 7-9 p.m.
>
> Landscaping Alternatives - escaping the lawn!
> This discussion about alternative landscapes will give you some different
> ideas for your garden. Try some drought tolerant plants!
> Thursday, September 11, 2003
> Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre
> 345 Richmond Road
> Town Hall
> 7-9 p.m.
>
> Pesticide-free lawn care and natural insect control
> Learn about organic lawn care practices as well as how to deal with insect
> pests in the lawn and garden: ants, chinch bugs, earwigs etc.
> Wednesday, September 3, 2003
> Walter Baker Sports Centre
> 100 Malvern Drive
> Room 202
> 7-9 p.m.
>
> Organic pest management for ornamental plants (shrubs, perennials and
> annuals).
> Take care of your ornamental plants without using pesticides. Learn how
> to care for them and manage pest problems.
> Wednesday, September 10, 2003
> Metcalfe Client Service Centre
> Council Chambers
> 8243 Victoria Street
> 7-9 p.m.
>
> Composting
> Compost is a great organic matter to add to your garden. This seminar will
> help make your home composting easy!
> Monday, September 15, 2003
> City Hall, Honeywell Room
> 110 Laurier Avenue West
> 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
>
> Fall lawn and garden care - getting ready for winter
> Learn about garden maintenance for the fall: prepare for the winter and
> thereby reduce disease, insect and winter damage.
> Wednesday, September 17, 2003
> Ben Franklin Place
> 101 Centrepointe Drive
> Room 1A
> 7-9 p.m.
>
> Séminaires en français :
> Entretien des pelouses sans pesticides et idées nouvelles d'aménagement
> paysager
> Entretenez votre jardin sans utiliser de pesticides et discutez d'idées
> nouvelles qui pourraient changer l'allure de votre cour.
> Le mardi 19 août 2003
> Centre récréatif Jim Durrell, 1265, chemin Walkley
> Salle Ellwood
> De 19 h à 21 h
>
> Entretien de la pelouse et du jardin en automne - se préparer pour l'hiver
> Apprenez comment entretenir votre jardin en automne : préparez-le pour
> l'hiver et réduisez ainsi les risques de maladies, d'apparition d'insectes
> et de dommages hivernaux.
> Le lundi 8 septembre 2003
> Centre du service à la clientèle d'Orléans
> 255, boulevard Centrum, salle 306
> De 19 h à 21 h
>
> _________________________
> Bridgette Brown
> City of Ottawa
> Community Coordinator
> Pesticide Reduction Strategy
> (613) 580-2424 ext. 28510
> 2 Constellation Crescent, 4th Floor
> Nepean, ON
> K2G 5J9
>
>
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