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Friends of Urban Agriculture London

Always a good place to check out ... citizens coming together to move the agenda of urban agriculture forward through raising awareness, engaging & empowering citizens, advocating for policy change and organizing specific events and actions. Check the facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1727673107521520/

Ducks in London ... Part 1 of Nature London's free series of talks

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Central Library, Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street

Raeanne Muir, a long-time volunteer with Ducks Unlimited will describe the excellent work done by that organization in preserving wetlands, an important environmental asset. Raeanne will also highlight the many species of ducks we can observe in the London area.

Series presented by Nature London (www.naturelondon.com) and the London Public Library. "The mission of Nature in the City is to contribute to the preservation and enjoyment of nature. Let's do this together by sharing information and stimulating an interest in the natural world around us."

London Environmental Book Club

Wednesday, January 16, 2019     7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
London Central Library, Stevenson and Hunt Room,  Dundas Street, London

January’s book:  Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.  Please read the first half before the meeting.

Is one of your resolutions this year to read or learn more?  Consider joining the London Environmental Book Club, which gathers the third Wednesday of each month at the Central Library.  For more information contact Skylar Franke at the London Environmental Network (LEN) at hello@londonenvironment.net

The Thames River: Its Present and Future ... Part 2 of Nature London's free series of talks

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Central Library, Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street

London’s Thames River, winding throughout the city, has had its ebbs and flows. Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s General Manager, Ian Wilcox, will describethe health, care, and future opportunities of the Thames.

Series presented by Nature London (www.naturelondon.com) and the London Public Library. "The mission of Nature in the City is to contribute to the preservation and enjoyment of nature. Let's do this together by sharing information and stimulating an interest in the natural world around us."

Groundhog Day: The History, Culture, and Biology of Hibernation ... Part 3 of Nature London's free series

Tuesday, January 129, 2019 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Central Library, Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street

Folklore and fact about groundhogs and other hibernators. Come and find out what makes Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil tick and hear all about their biology. Alan MacEachern of Western's History Department and Jim Staples of the Biology Department present.

Series presented by Nature London (www.naturelondon.com) and the London Public Library. "The mission of Nature in the City is to contribute to the preservation and enjoyment of nature. Let's do this together by sharing information and stimulating an interest in the natural world around us."

Celestial Events and the Night Skies over London ... Part 4 of Nature London's free series of talks

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Central Library, Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street

Astrophotographer Ryan Fraser will return to Nature in the City to take us on a trip to the stars. Ryan will also show us how to capture the experience through photography. Will he manage to “eclipse” the popularity of his last talk? Come and find out!

Series presented by Nature London (www.naturelondon.com) and the London Public Library. "The mission of Nature in the City is to contribute to the preservation and enjoyment of nature. Let's do this together by sharing information and stimulating an interest in the natural world around us."

London's Urban Forest ... Part 5 of Nature London's free series of talks

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Central Library, Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street

Sara Rowland, Urban Forestry Planner for the City of London, will take us out on a limb to learn about the urban forest. With a focus on climate change, Sara will consider what measures need to be employed to ensure our future City remains “liveable”. While in the midst of winter, we will reflect on assisted migration and warm afternoons enjoying the shade from the canopy of London’s trees - a treasure we need to nourish and protect.

Series presented by Nature London (www.naturelondon.com) and the London Public Library. "The mission of Nature in the City is to contribute to the preservation and enjoyment of nature. Let's do this together by sharing information and stimulating an interest in the natural world around us."

Woodland Restoration from the Ground Up ... Part 6 of Nature London's free series of talks

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Central Library, Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street

Will future generations value our natural spaces as much as we do? What can the Garden Club of London’s Woodland Restoration Project teach us about the legacy we leave behind in nature? Roseann McKay describes a memorable journey of self education, conservation, and stewardship.

Series presented by Nature London (www.naturelondon.com) and the London Public Library. "The mission of Nature in the City is to contribute to the preservation and enjoyment of nature. Let's do this together by sharing information and stimulating an interest in the natural world around us."

Seedy Saturday

Saturday, March 2, 2019        10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Carling Heights Optimist Centre, 656 Elizabeth Street, London, Ontario

An annual event organized by the London Middlesex Master Gardeners ...Seeds, garden supplies, advice and information! There will be many garden supply companies represented and seed suppliers ( organic suppliers too). Also, information about gardening generally ... and with increasing awareness of gardeners' influence on environmental issues. Some crafts and City/organization displays too. Admission:  $5.00.

Seed Swap – remember to bring seeds to swap at this event – packaged in small quantities and labelled! 

Speaker Schedule

10:30 am   “Gardening Trends for 2018”– Nancy Abra - garden trends ...  colours and plants to expect this season.

12:00 pm   “Bees – What’s the Buzz About?” –  Robert Crowhurst, beekeeper ... on current concerns about bees and what we can do.

1:30 pm  “Growing Cannabis Legally” – Julie Dorsserss ... new federal/provincial regulations, clones vs. seeds, growing outdoors, curing, uses.