[getsmart-l] From COG: - Fall Announcements, Courses and Events

[John O'Gorman]

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Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 6:15 PM
Subject: COG - Fall Announcements, Courses and Events


Announcement

 

Organic (not certified) Farm for Sale

Lot 32, Concession 5, Hope Township, 5503 Dunn Road

20 km north of Port Hope.  Soil is sandy loam, stone-free.  Ideal for market gardening.  Includes house, barn, outbuildings.  Asking price $280,000 - negotiable.  $150,000 loan available.  Patricia Lawson 905-885-5396


Courses

 

Fall 2007

2007 Organic Courses with NSAC (Online) 

Composting and Compost Use* ENVS 2002

Principles of Organic Horticulture HORT 2001

Transition to Organic Agriculture* AGRI 2000

Agricultural Ecosystems AGRI 1000 (NEW course)

This course is an introduction to agriculture and food systems. It will help you understand the application of science to agriculture as well as the integrated nature of agriculture and food systems in both regional and global contexts.

Global Seminar- Rural Sustainability SPEC 4013 (NEW course)

The Global Seminar is a learning community comprised of students and faculty from around the world who study key global issues of Sustainability pertaining to the environment and food systems.

Info and registration:  www.nsac.ca/cde call the registry at 1-888-700-6722 (toll free)

 

November 23 & 24

Transition to Certified Organic Farming

Elmira, ON

Cost:  $150 includes course materials & lunches 
Offered by Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and Canadian Organic Growers www.cog.ca
Register and info:  Karen Maitland  519-822-8606 info at efao.ca 
Considering certified organic farming?  This course is specifically designed for practicing farmers who are considering organic certification.  Space is limited - register now!


Upcoming Events

 

Saturday, September 22

Urban Heirloom Harvest Fest

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Withrow Park Farmers Market

Withrow Park (south of Danforth between Logan and Carlaw)

A celebration of heirloom fruits and vegetables.  Talk to the growers, buy some and surprise your family, eat something different for lunch, great family event.  

 

Saturday, September 8

Grand Opening of New Horizons Community Garden

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tom Riley Park (Central Park south)

Bloor/Islington, Bloor entrance

COG member Miodrag Zakonovic is also a member of the Multicultural Association of Bosnian Seniors and their Friends, who initiated this new community garden.  Come and tour the garden, taste Bosnian food, win a prize!  

 

Sunday, September 9

COG Niagara Tour 

10:00 am -12:00 pm

Tree and Twig Heirloom Vegetable Farm

84039 Regional Road 45 (just west of Wellandport Road on Creek Road), Wellandport

Info:  Linda Crago  905-386-7388 or email treeandtwig at sympatico.ca

 

Sunday, September 9

Slow Food Guelph Harvest Dinner 

2 pm - 7 pm

Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Hwy 6, Guelph

Menu: Open spit roasted locally raised pork, produce from the Centre's demonstration water efficient garden, selection of Ontario wines and craft beer and dessert prepared from the Ignatius harvest.

Mike Shook, FarmStart Program Manager, will give a tour and demonstrate water efficient gardening techniques. Rob Case, Guelph International Resource Centre, will be available to discuss the use of rain barrels.

Cost: $55.00 Members $65.00 Non-Members

Tickets: Online: (Paypal) or email Reservations: res at slowfoodguelph.ca .

 

Saturday, September 8:  9:30 am - Kingsville

Wednesday, September 12:  7:00 pm - Essex

Native Plant Propagation Workshops 

The workshop is a great opportunity for anyone who has ever wanted to grow their own native trees, shrubs or wildflowers from seed. Through discussions, demonstrations and handouts you can learn how to collect, prepare and grow native seeds. Whether you are considering growing native plants as a hobby or a business venture, this workshop is for you.

Cost:  $25 per person. Seating is limited to the first 30 registrants.

Info and registration:  519-259-2407 or www.naturalizedhabitat.org

 

September 11 - 13 

Outdoor Farm Show 

8:30 am -o 5:00 pm

744906 Oxford Rd, Woodstock

Cost:  Adults $15.00, Youth (6-15) $5.00, Children (under 6) FREE

Second-Day Wristband Available at Info Booths for $5

Info:  www.outdoorfarmshow.com

 

September 13 - 16

Fall Home Show

Automotive Building, Exhibition Place

Cost:  $12 adults

www.fallhomeshow.com

      Inspire your creativity with hands-on workshops including floral design, entertaining for large groups, décor and design, scrapbooking, landscaping and more!  
      
      
     
      Find solutions to your home design, decorating and renovation question at Design Talks by RENO & decor magazine and Destination Renovation by BILD. Learn holiday recipes, styling tips and the latest home trends at the Entertaining Stage, walk away with great buys and designer items at the Home + Style Exclusive Access Sale.  Shop this season's must have products with more than 250 retailers. 

      COG will have a booth at this show.  Volunteer to help us at the booth informing people about organics.  A great way to see the show free and help spread the word about the benefits of organic eating and gardening.  If you can volunteer, email Elizabeth at echrumka at sympatico.ca.  

      Saturday, September 15

      Organic CSA 

      2:00 pm

      Moondance Organic Gardens, 8285 5th Line, Angus

      Kim Keckes brings a special perspective to the growing organic vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and perennials with her 11 years of hospital Horticulture Therapy programming. At Moondance Organic Gardens, Karen and her family operate a busy CSA, sell field grown perennials, and offer a series of health and healing workshops. 

      Info:  www.moondanceorganicgardens.ca 
       

 

Saturday, September 15

Dr. Brian Clement, Director of Hippocrates Health Institute

7:30 - 10:00 pm

Trinity St. Paul's

427 Bloor St. West, Toronto

Cost: $35

Info:  Erika or Dan 416-428-1039; erika at powerofraw.com

Dr. Clement's lecture will be based on his recent book "Longevity: Enjoying Life Without Limits".  "Longevity in and of itself is not the goal, rather it is living well throughout your life that matters most."

 

Saturday, September 15

COG PWW Tomato Tasting and Diversity Gardens Tour 

10:00 am - 2:00pm

Diversity Gardens, Waterloo

Join us for our heritage tomato tasting and cast your vote for your favourites.  Park your car at 1528 Notre Dame Drive, and follow the signs to enter the garden.

 

Sunday, September 16

COG Ottawa's Feast of Fields 

noon - 2:00 pm

under the trees in Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa

This is a culinary feast of food grown organically by local farmers and prepared by some of Ottawa's top chefs. Meet both farmers and chefs, enjoy music, food and friends in a beautiful outdoor setting. Support the Ottawa chapter of Canadian Organic Growers in its efforts to promote sustainable food systems.

Tickets available at most health food stores beginning August 1st.

Info:  613-244-4000 or email feastoffieldsottawa at yahoo.ca 

 

Sunday, September 16

Feast of Fields

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Everdale Organic Farm

Hillsburg, ON

Cost:  $100

Info and tickets:  905-859-3609 or www.feastoffields.org

Do you like gourmet food, wine and beer? Want to be spoiled by the region's top chefs, wine makers, and food artisans? Are hand-made chocolate treats, organic ice cream & delicious pastries your kind of thing? Would you enjoy all of this in a beautiful outdoor setting at one of Canada's leading ecological centres while hobnobbing with organic farmers?

 

Monday, September 17

Harvest Celebration of Local Foods with a Focus on the Importance of Minerals  

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Toronto Sprouts

720 Bathurst St., Toronto

Cost:  $60 + GST

Info:  Erika 416-428-1039; erika at powerofraw.com

This workshop will introduce the living foods lifestyle and is the first of an 8 part lecture series.  Each workshop can be taken individually as well. Participants will receive a course binder based on the Hippocrates Principles of Health philosophy, receiving additional material and recipes with each workshop. Each workshop includes both a lecture and food preparation demonstrations, including an outstanding raw food meal. 

 

Saturday, September 22

Community Forum: Is Bottled Water Safe?

noon - 4:00 pm

Scadding Court Community Centre

707 Dundas St. West, Toronto

Sponsored by the Polaris Institute

Zoe Maggio: zoe at polarisinstitute.org Tel: (613) 237-1717 ext 104

This forum will feature three knowledgeable panellists discussing the social, health and environmental impacts of the bottled water trend as well as the importance of supporting public tap water systems.  Panellists are: Zoe Maggio, Polaris Institute, Martina Rowley, Environmental Communicator, Tim Maguire, Vice-President CUPE local 79.  There will be two community action workshops aimed at developing one to two practical steps that can be taken by community members to help curb the growing bottled water trend.    

 

Saturday, September 22

Carrot Fest

10 am - 4 pm

Everdale Organic Farm

Hillsburg, ON

Info:  lynn at everdale.org or call 519-855-4859 x 101

It's a Celebration of carrots, food, and farming culture.  It will be a day for all to come enjoy healthy food and exciting games.  This will be a lighthearted day full of fun at the farm.

 

Saturday, September 22

Prince Edward County Saturday Workshop Series starts on September 22

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

184 Morrison Point Road, Milford ON K0K 2P0

Info:  Erika 416-428-1039; erika at powerofraw.com

Combine a weekend in the beautiful County with a on day workshop. Experience the set up of a raw fooders kitchen.

  

Saturday, September 22

Real Horsepower 

10 am - 3 pm

Meeting Place Organic Farm, Lucknow

Bring a bag lunch

Info and RSVP:  Tony McQuail, 519-528-2493

 

Sunday, September 23

Foodlink Local Food Showcase 

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Victoria Park in downtown Kitchener

Our 4th annual local food showcase will feature 20 local chefs and their farm partners. This is a unique opportunity for you to taste an array of delectable creations and meet the farmers who grow our food. 

Cost:  $55 each or $500 for a block of ten tickets

Info and tickets:  www.foodlink.ca

 

If you are not a member of COG, consider joining us.  Membership is only $40/year.  You get our magazine, The Canadian Organic Grower, four times a year, plus access to our free mail order library, e-news about the latest in organics, and you support COG's mission for the integrity and viability of organics.  See www.cog.ca for more details and to join.  

 

 

 
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