Spring 2018 Garden / Farm Conferences and Workshops

[baronrenfrew]

The New Year has passed and here's coming events:

ECSONG - Eastern Chapter Society Ontario nut growers

This free to members and non-members, please come and learn about nut trees.

I'll post more here soon.

[baronrenfrew]

Society Ontario Nut Growers

WINTER 2018 TECHNICAL MEETING

FEATURING: a day of presentations from professionals, farmers and hobbyists. Anyone wishing to speak at this day long nut growing adventure are welcomed to call Bruce Thurston at 519-740-6220. All members and visitors are welcomed to attend. The only prerequisite is an interest in nut growing. There will be a short business meeting, elections, and a motion to be voted on.

DATE: Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Please note the change of day from previous meetings held on Tuesdays.

TIME:9:30 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. meeting start

Lunch at 12:00 to 1:00

3:30 p.m. meeting over.

LOCATION: The Simcoe Experiment Station Hall, on Blue Line Rd at Highway 3, Simcoe, Ontario. From Hwy 3 on the east side of Simcoe, drive north to the open gate turn left to the parking area and side entrance.
COST: Registration at the door, $20 includes lunch. Call Bruce Thurston at 519-740-6220 to let him know how many to plan for.

[baronrenfrew]

Chainsaw operator course

https://flemingcollege.ca/continuing-ed ... w-operator

This course is a full day in class and the following weekend in the woods.
They have four dates running: Jan 21, 27, 28
Feb 25, March 3-4
April 8, 14, 15
April 23, 24, 25 price is $212

https://www.arborcanada.com/courses/Tec ... g-Cutting/
This looks like a better course and I'll probably take it. price is over $700 w tax!

[baronrenfrew]

Guelph Organic Conference and trade show January 25-28

Guelph University Centre

https://guelphorganicconf.ca

[baronrenfrew]

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont - NOFA

https://nofavt.org/events/winter-confer ... 17-19-2018

Feb 17, 18, 19
Burlington VT
this has an impressive list of workshops - the full day Monday workshop on silvopasture (treed pastures) is turning my crank; I might go just for that.

From Ottawa Burlington is as far as Guelph (my ipad map says 5 hours 2 mins to Burlington and 5 hours 3 mins to Guelph!)

here's an example:

[baronrenfrew]

and there's NOFA NY conference Saratoga Springs NY, Jan 19-21

to me its 30 mins farther than Guelph (probably quicker w Toronto traffic)

https://www.nofany.org

[treerooted]

Thanks for sharing baron!
I would actually be interested in going to the ECSONG agm, but don't think I'd have anyone to look after the toddler that day Maybe next year.

[baronrenfrew]

Folks, please post workshops and events you know about!

[treerooted]

http://cog.ca/ottawa/eco-farm-day/

[baronrenfrew]

EOMF - Eastern Ontario Model Forest Woodlot Conference event is now listed: http://www.eomf.on.ca


Keynote Address - Seeing the Forest for the Trees: The Role of Woodlots in Ontario’s Environmental Strategies
Our keynote speaker is Warren Mabee, Director of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy, Queen’s University

Conference Highlights

Program Updates from Forests Ontario; Ontario Woodlot Association; Eastern Ontario Model Forest; Conservation Authorities
For Your Bucket List: Twelve Must-See Forests in Eastern Ontario
Emerald Ash Borer and Parasitic Wasp Release/Forest Health Update for Eastern Ontario
Wildlife Segment on Ruffed Grouse
‘Ask an Expert’ Booth

Where: North Grenville Municipal Complex, 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville
When: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018
Time: 8:00 - 4:00 pm, Registration and exhibits from 8:00 - 9:00