Tues Sept 1st
Herb Walk @ The Living Centre
Experience the array of edible herbs and plant medicine through the various seasons. Come to one, a Series, or attend all of them. There are thousands of species of edible and medicinal Plants in the world, yet fewer than 20 species provide 90% of our food. There are hundreds of less well known delicious and nutritious edible plants that live in our back yards and fields. Find out if they're in your back yard! Come out with your harvesting basket and take home some of the bounty. Each walk will be totally unique as we focus on what's in season and is at its peak. Herb Walk Guide: Shantree Kacera, D.N. Ph.D. For more information visit www.thelivingcentre.com.
Thurs Sept 10th 6pm
Live Long and Healthy: How to Create a Disease Free Future
Location: Central Library, Wolf Hall
Speaker: Dr. Brian Clement - author, internationally renowned speaker, and director of the Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida. Dr.Clement has an enormous knowledge on the topic of health, longevity, disease prevention and nutrition and over 30 years of experience working in this field of study. For more information visit www.hippocratesinst.org. The talk will be free, no registration required.
Thurs Sept 10th 7:30pm
TREA Public Meeting
Location: Grosvenor Lodge - 1017 Western Road.
Topic: Open fire burning and our health. Visit http://www.trea.ca/Welcome_To_TREA.htm for more details.
Mon Sept 14th 7pm
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Meeting - Community Gardens/Bike Paths etc. What is needed for a stable enduring community garden system? How should we plan the future development of the city's bike path systems? Join us for a public meeting that will influence policy surrounding our public green spaces. Location: City Hall at the Community and Protective Services Committee regular meeting. For more info visit http://www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Reference_Documents/RecMasterPlanInfo.htm or contact the Clerks Office at (519-661-2500) or simply show up on that day.
Wed Sept 16th 6:30pm (NOTE: DIFFERENT DAY)
GREENDRINKS LONDON - Ian Colin James
Ian Colin James is a fly fishing guide, national best selling author and a conservationist. In January of 2009, he began teaching the first accredited fly fishing course in Canada at Fanshawe College. Ian is well known for his quick, dry Scottish wit and his after dinner speaking engagements have taken him all across Canada and the USA. Ian has been involved in the Springbank Dam fiasco for 8 years and that's what he is going to chat about at GreenDrinks. If you want to know anything about the fish and the wildlife along the Thames river, this is probably your best chance to find out as Ian spends a lot of time guiding there. Join us at The Morrissey House, 359 Dundas Street in the heart of downtown London.
Sat Sept 19th 1-4pm
Tree Planting w/ Reforest London
Location: Fido Pottersburg Park, at the intersection of Gore and Hamilton Roads
Go Green with the London Knights! Players with the London Knights will be planting trees with ReForest London from 1-3pm. Tree planting continues until 4pm. By bus: Hamilton Road bus (3) to Gore. Parking at the dog park. Please bring water, wear proper footwear (no sandals), and dress for the weather. Bring a shovel if you can, but we have lots of tools to share. Planting trees with us is a great way for secondary students to earn volunteer hours. You don't need to sign up to volunteer -- just come ready to work and have some fun. More information at 519-936-9548 or visit http://www.reforestlondon.ca/news/plant-trees-us-fall.
Sat Sept 19th
Doors Open London is an annual heritage event that invites the public to learn about the city’s past by taking free tours of London’s best heritage sites. Various Architecture & Heritage Venues, London, ON. For more info call (519) 930-2140 or visit http://www.doorsopenlondon.ca/ .
Sat Sept 19th & Sun Sept 20th 10 - 4pm
Doors Open in the Coves - Friends of the Coves
Come check out the coves environmentally significant area… our doors are open! There will be an informative display and volunteers on-hand to answer questions at the north end of the West Pond. Guided tours will leave the display at approximately 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 and will lead from the West Pond to the East Pond. This will be an easy-going walk mostly following a mowed path. The guide will highlight various Friends of the Coves Subwatershed project sites along the way, including a native plant butterfly garden and naturalization areas. (accessed via Greenside Ave., north off of Springbank Dr.). Parking is available in the first parking lot along Greenside Ave. Everyone is welcome. Please keep dogs on a leash and pick up after them. Unleash your curiosity and discover London's meaningful stories and spaces. Experience everything Uniquely London! For more info visit http://www.thecoves.ca/events.php.
Sat Sept 19th 12-4pm
Fall Plant Sale - Civic Garden Complex
Don't miss this chance to purchase locally produced and/or reused plant material at reasonable rates... Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Drive. CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY. This sale takes advantage of the City of London staff’s dividing and removal of overgrown/unwanted perennials, bulbs, trees and shrubs. Bulbs are most often new varieties and of good quality. Perennials, house plants, seasonal & tropical potted arrangements, trees, shrubs, and bulbs will be available for sale. Fall is a great time to plant perennials, shrubs, trees and some bulbs. Do you have perennials that need dividing or a shrub you would like to remove? Do you have unwanted house plants? DON'T THROW THEM OUT! Plant donations are accepted. Please drop plant donations off at the rear of the Civic Garden Complex between September 15th and 26th - 8 am to 3 pm.
Sun Sept 20th 12-5pm
A Slow Taste of Southern Ontario
Slow Food London is proud to announce an annual event that celebrates our incredible northern bounty, while supporting a local charity. This year our charity is Growing Chefs Ontario. This event will feature over 25 participants and offers guests an opportunity to sample and learn about local/organic food, as well as, interact with local farmers, chefs, vinters and micro-brewers. Everyone producing a dish has been given the challenge to come up with an innovative way to serve his or her item to keep the event green. All guests receive a complimentary sampling glass upon entry.
Where: Foley Farms and Carolinian Winery - 4824 Dundas, London, Ontario (just past Trails End Market)
Tickets: Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Sampling tickets can be purchased at the time of entry.
Tickets are available at:
• Fire Roasted Coffee Co. - Roastery (3392 Wonderland Rd Building 7 Unit 6)
• London Farmers Markets (Masonville, Western Fair, and Trailsend)
• Books for Cooks – Covent Garden Market
For more information contact: Convivium leader, Melanie Doerksen at 519.550.2433
Tues Sept 22nd 7pm
Gardeners - Celebration / Discussion / Meeting
Location: East Village Coffeehouse
Lets celebrate the first day of fall over a hot cocoa! This most important of all seasons is surely worth an evening of chatter. What are you doing to wind down your garden? Did you get all your gardening goals completed? Do you have seeds, plants, produce to share? Bring your questions, stories, gardening tips to the coffeehouse for this friendly night of armchair gardening and post-compost relaxation. All are welcome.
Thurs Sept 24th
Living Cuisine Workshop @ The Living Centre
Organically grown raw and living foods are keys to great health and vitality. They are the givers of life energy and the healers of disease. Eating these life-giving foods have proven themselves to be dynamic helpers in the healing of diseases such as diabetes, migraines, asthma, joint pain, fibromyalgia, allergies, colitis, depression, anxiety, cancer and overall stress. Learn to create delicious raw vegan cuisine, that is easy to prepare and suited for a seasonal climate. For more information visit www.thelivingcentre.com.
Fri Sept 25th 12:00 noon
Amazing Tree Quest Awards Luncheon - Museum London
The Amazing Tree Quest was a city-wide contest to celebrate the important role that trees play in our lives. The contest allowed individual Londoners (or anyone from anywhere) to nominate trees located in London, Ontario. Prizes will be awarded in 10 categories, plus a People's Choice Award for the tree that received the most online votes. Tickets are $25 and are available at City Hall - 3rd floor councilors office. Contact 519 661 5095 or jbaechler@london.ca for more information.
Sat Sept 26th 10-2pm
Organize to Win! How citizen groups beat the odds
Citizens' groups are fighting to protect natural spaces, stop incinerators, ensure more sustainable planning, etc. Learn how at the 'Organize to Win' seminar led by Oakville Green Conservation Association President, Liz Benneian, award-winning community activist and environmental leader. Come out and learn some effective strategies that can help your community group or organization.
Where: Crouch Library, 550 Hamilton Road, London
Cost: $10.00 (light morning refreshments will be available and a hot pizza lunch)
For more information please contact Sandy Levin at 519-472-9576 or email s.levin@sympatico.ca or Dorothy Stolarski at 519-686-4358 or email dstolarski@hotmail.com - Friends of Meadowlily Woods - www.meadowlilywoods.ca.
Sat Sept 26th 1-4pm
Tree Planting w/ Reforest London
Location: River Forks Park East, end of Becher Street at the King Street foot bridge
Join the River Fork Community Association, Western students, and ReForest London as we naturalize an area next to the Thames River. By bus: Wharncliffe buses (5, 11, 12, 23) to Becher Street or York Street buses (5, 11, 23) to Horn Street. Park at the Ivey Peace Garden and walk across the bridge. Please bring water, wear proper footwear (no sandals), and dress for the weather. Bring a shovel if you can, but we have lots of tools to share. Planting trees with us is a great way for secondary students to earn volunteer hours. You don't need to sign up to volunteer -- just come ready to work and have some fun. For more information call 519-936-9548 or visit http://www.reforestlondon.ca/news/plant-trees-us-fall.
Tues Sept 29th 7-9pm
Public Participation Meeting: Connection of Windemere and Gainsborough foot path. Public open house at Huron University College, Kingsmill Room.
Reader Comment: What the city is proposing is NOT a foot path. It is a three metre wide asphalt path and bridge across the Medway Creek through an Environmentally Sensitive Area. If you want more information please refer to http://medwayvalley.wordpress.com/
Thurs Oct 1st 7:30pm
"Everything is Connected: Environment, Economy, Foreign Policy, Sustainability, Human Rights and Leadership in the 21st Century" - Nobel Prize Nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier
Location: Brescia Auditorium. Admission by donation. Suggested Donation: Students/Seniors $10.00, Adult $20.00
For more information: 519-432-8353 x28288, circle@uwo.ca, www.brescia.uwo.ca/sophia. Sponsored by iWIL - The Institute for Women in Leadership.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
94.9 CHRW looking for people to host GREENWORLD
CHRW 94.9 FM is currently looking for eco-conscious Londoners to assist with its weekly environmental talk show Greenworld. The show is broadcast live every Friday from 11am until noon and focuses on environmental news from London and surrounding areas. Hosts would be required to conduct live and pre-recorded depth interviews with a range of local people involved in the environmental movement and keep CHRW listeners up-to-date with events in the community. Broadcasting experience is desirable but essential training will be provided. If you are interested or would like more information please email CHRW's Spoken Word Director,Bronwen Loden at chrwnd@chrwradio.com or call her at 519 661 2111 ex 84712. CHRW 94.9 FM is a campus-based community radio station serving the Greater London community. For more information about the station please visit www.chrwradio.com.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Carolinian Winery - Tour, Talk & Tasting
What a fantastic evening!Thank you to Anissa for the wonderful hospitality, and to everyone who made it out and made it fun.
You can click on the title of this post to view our photo album.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
THE BIG ASK - video clip
We need strong leadership on climate change. Too many politicians are happy to speak about the issue, but their promises have often turned out to be just a load more hot air. One exception is the United Kingdom, where a climate law has just been adopted, which will force the government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions every year.
We need your help to ensure that other governments follow this example.
On 10th August, more than 6,000 people took part in the recording of The Big Ask-video clip at Ostende on the Belgian coast. This was the largest event against climate change ever organised in Belgium. The film clip was made possible due to the engagement of volunteers from Friends of the Earth, and many film industry professionals including award winning director Nic Balthazar, film crews, production houses, actors, ... Music has been supplied by Hooverphonic.
The video clip has been launched, and now is the time to send it round the world, and to share it with everyone you know!
You can view the clip in english at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kRP5x2MsAw or by clicking on the title of this post.
After you've watched the clip, do something, ACT NOW! Send the clip to politicians in your own country, and send the clip to friends, family, and colleagues.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Pedal for the Planet - London August 29th
From Canada to Copenhagen: TAKE ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE!
A new climate treaty will be negotiated during international climate talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 7-18, 2009. Canada now stands out as one of the last major industrialized countries opposed to targets for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The 2008 Poznan climate conference proved to be a low point for Canada. It was given the infamous "Colossal Fossil" award for doing the most to block progress. Canada's obstructive role constitutes a significant barrier to reaching a comprehensive agreement in Copenhagen.
The Pedal for the Planet project is our chance for individuals, organizations and communities to join together, to ensure that Canada does its fair share to tackle the climate crisis. Starting on July 3, people across the country will join rides and walks leaving the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Using bikes, trains and other modes of green transport, we will demonstrate our personal commitment to change, and relay our expectations for a Copenhagen climate treaty on to Ottawa.
Cyclists will be leaving Windsor on August 24. They will reach London on the 26th and spend the next 2 days there i.e. Aug 27th and 28th. Stay tuned for more event details.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
August: Events Around the City
Sat August 1st 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Animal Rescue Foundation - Meet & Greet (Puppies and dogs)
This 100% volunteer organization finds permanent and loving homes for unwanted strays. Meet the doggies, learn how to select to right dog for your family and find out about adoption.
Sun August 2nd 2:30pm (Repeat Performances - August 5 & 7 @ 2:30pm as well)
My Earth & Me - Storybook Gardens
Diane Halpin - Storybook Gardens Resident Storyteller for Summer 2009 tells the tale of some of our very own Storybook animal friends.
Thurs August 6th
Heather Whaley @ Storybook Gardens
Listen as Heather recounts personal nature stories and uses interactive songs to teach about the world around us.
Sun August 9th 2:00-5:00pm
Community Garden Walking Tour
Get started growing your own food, with your friends and neighbours! Starts: 2:00 PM, at Peace Gardens, Forks of the Thames, West end of King St. Ends: 5:00 PM back at Peace Gardens, with shared refreshments and conversation. Get to know three Community Gardens on this gentle family-friendly walking tour, which will visit the Forks of the Thames, Ann Street, and Blackfriars Community Gardens, with knowledgeable guest speakers and a chance to chat with local gardeners at each stop on the tour. We will end up back at the Peace Gardens, with a social gathering featuring local fruit and refreshments. Contact events at postcarbonlondon.ca or 519-432-0235.
Mon August 10th 6:30 - 9:00PM
Benefit for Lucy the Asian Elephant
Join us for an evening of fantastic vegetarian food, great discussion and music at Veg Out - London, Ontario's newest vegetarian restaurant. A special meal has been created in honour of Lucy. Venue: Veg Out Restaurant - 646 Richmond Street Doors Open: 6.30 pm, Food served: 7 pm.
WHO IS LUCY?
Lucy is a female asian elephant living alone in a small enclosure at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Zoocheck has been campaigning to convince the City of Edmonton and the Valley Zoo to relocate Lucy to a sanctuary in the USA. Lucy suffers from a variety of health issues and endures an undersized, boring enclosure and lack of contact with other elephants. Several thousand letters urging that Lucy be moved have already been received by the City of Edmonton, but it is important that momentum be maintained - so the topic is not forgotten. A petition has been set up urging council to take action on Lucy's behalf, please sign (it only takes a minute) and send it to everyone on your e-list.
MENU - Salad course: Fruit layered spinach salad and carmelised frisée; served with coconut-mango coulis and a green apple foam. Hot Appetizer: Sweet potato fennel ravioli with a walnut "gorgonzola" cream sauce and roasted red pepper compote. Entrée: Grilled provencial vegetables & young red potatoes, tempura basil and seared tempeh, topped with olive tapenade and a cherry tomato-olive salsa. Dessert: Deep fried banana in a puddle of caramel, with chocolate, raspberry white chocolate and peanut butter mousses drizzled in date water.
TICKETS: Tickets: $40 each. Only 30 tickets available, so don't delay. Available at Veg Out (519) 850-8688 or by calling Zoocheck Canada (416) 285-1744.
Wed August 12th 6-8pm
EcoLiving London: London's Environmental Evolution
If you are interested in living more sustainably, but have no idea where to begin, you aren't alone. Searching for "green" resources in London often feels like looking for that needle in the hay stack. How can we make things better? Join us to explore Londons current Environmental State of the City, what is happening in other municipalities, and how EcoLiving London is going to help bring us up to speed with the rest of the province, the rest of the country, the rest of the world by making information easily accessible to all Londoners. Presented by Tiffany Roschkow, Coordinator - GreenDrinks London. Location: Central Library, 1st floor
Sat August 15th & Sun August 16th
Harvest Fest - A Fanshawe Pioneer Village Signature Event
Harvest Fest offers something for everyone in a weekend filled with activity. Threshing, exhibits, a non-denominational church service, rare breeds displays, musical entertainment and classic cars are but a few of the many sights and sounds of Harvest Fest. Reserve your own Thesherman’s Lunch at the Pioneer Village Café. For more information please call Fanshawe Pioneer Village at 519-457-1296 or visit the website www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca.
Sat August 15th
London Dragon Boat Festival - Fanshawe Conservation Area
The 17th Annual London Dragon Boat Festival takes place August 15th at Fanshawe Conservation Area. For additional information please call 519-872-6961 or visit the website www.dragonboatlondon.ca.
Tues August 18th 6:30pm
GREENDRINKS LONDON - Carolinian Winery Tour, Talk & Tasting
The Carolinian Winery specializes in fruit and grape/fruit blended wines utilizing fruit grown organically and with environmental sensitivity in mind. Owned and operated by Barry and Anissa Foley since 2004, Carolinian Winery's offerings are developed and produced onsite, with blends using fruit direct from their farm fields. A true 'family business' success story, you'll taste the attention to detail in every glass of their original blend of fruit wine. In-season fruit is also available at the farm for purchase as either ‘u-pick’ or pre-pick option. The winery is located east of London on Hwy 2 (Dundas Street), 1 km east of Shaw Side Road. We will be arranging bike groups and carpool.$5/person.
Fri August 21st 7:00p.m.
An Evening with Adriane Carr
Venue: Forest City Eagles Aerie - 500 First Street
Light refreshments served. Cash bar. Entertainment. Silent auction. Hosted by Southwestern Ontario Green Party. Tickets limited to 140. $10.00 in advance $12.00 at the door. For more information or to obtain tickets contact: Inge Stahl, CEO London Fanshawe Greens 519-686-1946 or istahl@execulink.com
Thursday, Aug 27th, 2009 5:30pm
SUSTAINABILITY AND THE SEMINAR SERIES
Topic: Wind & Solar - What Works and What Doesn’t
Location: Lambton College - 1457 London Road, Sarnia, ON, Room N105 (south entrance of the college)
Speakers:
Maike Luiken, Ph.D., Chair, IEEE London Section, Dean, Sustainability, Business Development & Applied Research
David Cooke, President and CTO—True-North Power NG Inc.
Cost: Free
For more information visit www.bluewatersustainabilityinitiative.com.
Sun August 30th 1:00-4:00 pm
5th Annual Corn Roast - Museum London Wolf Sculpture Garden
Join London artist and rogue roaster Ron Benner at his garden installation ‘As the Crow Flies’ for a corn roast. Part sculpture, part installation and part performance, the event will feature Benner's roving corn roasting wagon Maiz Barbacoa. The site-specific piece first exhibited in Montreal in 1984 after years of researching features a pond, garden and corn plants surrounded by black and white laminated photographs that trace the militarization of food and society, as well as themes of activism, environmentalism and global food politics. Musician Frank Risdale will entertain us with his resolute songs of political misdemeanours covering a wide geographical range from the Port Stanley harbour to Latin American revolutionary songs. The London native and his band Slugfest are best known for their 2006 CD "The Port", which pays homage to the Lake Erie beach he visited as a child and performed at as an adult.
Animal Rescue Foundation - Meet & Greet (Puppies and dogs)
This 100% volunteer organization finds permanent and loving homes for unwanted strays. Meet the doggies, learn how to select to right dog for your family and find out about adoption.
Sun August 2nd 2:30pm (Repeat Performances - August 5 & 7 @ 2:30pm as well)
My Earth & Me - Storybook Gardens
Diane Halpin - Storybook Gardens Resident Storyteller for Summer 2009 tells the tale of some of our very own Storybook animal friends.
Thurs August 6th
Heather Whaley @ Storybook Gardens
Listen as Heather recounts personal nature stories and uses interactive songs to teach about the world around us.
Sun August 9th 2:00-5:00pm
Community Garden Walking Tour
Get started growing your own food, with your friends and neighbours! Starts: 2:00 PM, at Peace Gardens, Forks of the Thames, West end of King St. Ends: 5:00 PM back at Peace Gardens, with shared refreshments and conversation. Get to know three Community Gardens on this gentle family-friendly walking tour, which will visit the Forks of the Thames, Ann Street, and Blackfriars Community Gardens, with knowledgeable guest speakers and a chance to chat with local gardeners at each stop on the tour. We will end up back at the Peace Gardens, with a social gathering featuring local fruit and refreshments. Contact events at postcarbonlondon.ca or 519-432-0235.
Mon August 10th 6:30 - 9:00PM
Benefit for Lucy the Asian Elephant
Join us for an evening of fantastic vegetarian food, great discussion and music at Veg Out - London, Ontario's newest vegetarian restaurant. A special meal has been created in honour of Lucy. Venue: Veg Out Restaurant - 646 Richmond Street Doors Open: 6.30 pm, Food served: 7 pm.
WHO IS LUCY?
Lucy is a female asian elephant living alone in a small enclosure at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Zoocheck has been campaigning to convince the City of Edmonton and the Valley Zoo to relocate Lucy to a sanctuary in the USA. Lucy suffers from a variety of health issues and endures an undersized, boring enclosure and lack of contact with other elephants. Several thousand letters urging that Lucy be moved have already been received by the City of Edmonton, but it is important that momentum be maintained - so the topic is not forgotten. A petition has been set up urging council to take action on Lucy's behalf, please sign (it only takes a minute) and send it to everyone on your e-list.
MENU - Salad course: Fruit layered spinach salad and carmelised frisée; served with coconut-mango coulis and a green apple foam. Hot Appetizer: Sweet potato fennel ravioli with a walnut "gorgonzola" cream sauce and roasted red pepper compote. Entrée: Grilled provencial vegetables & young red potatoes, tempura basil and seared tempeh, topped with olive tapenade and a cherry tomato-olive salsa. Dessert: Deep fried banana in a puddle of caramel, with chocolate, raspberry white chocolate and peanut butter mousses drizzled in date water.
TICKETS: Tickets: $40 each. Only 30 tickets available, so don't delay. Available at Veg Out (519) 850-8688 or by calling Zoocheck Canada (416) 285-1744.
Wed August 12th 6-8pm
EcoLiving London: London's Environmental Evolution
If you are interested in living more sustainably, but have no idea where to begin, you aren't alone. Searching for "green" resources in London often feels like looking for that needle in the hay stack. How can we make things better? Join us to explore Londons current Environmental State of the City, what is happening in other municipalities, and how EcoLiving London is going to help bring us up to speed with the rest of the province, the rest of the country, the rest of the world by making information easily accessible to all Londoners. Presented by Tiffany Roschkow, Coordinator - GreenDrinks London. Location: Central Library, 1st floor
Sat August 15th & Sun August 16th
Harvest Fest - A Fanshawe Pioneer Village Signature Event
Harvest Fest offers something for everyone in a weekend filled with activity. Threshing, exhibits, a non-denominational church service, rare breeds displays, musical entertainment and classic cars are but a few of the many sights and sounds of Harvest Fest. Reserve your own Thesherman’s Lunch at the Pioneer Village Café. For more information please call Fanshawe Pioneer Village at 519-457-1296 or visit the website www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca.
Sat August 15th
London Dragon Boat Festival - Fanshawe Conservation Area
The 17th Annual London Dragon Boat Festival takes place August 15th at Fanshawe Conservation Area. For additional information please call 519-872-6961 or visit the website www.dragonboatlondon.ca.
Tues August 18th 6:30pm
GREENDRINKS LONDON - Carolinian Winery Tour, Talk & Tasting
The Carolinian Winery specializes in fruit and grape/fruit blended wines utilizing fruit grown organically and with environmental sensitivity in mind. Owned and operated by Barry and Anissa Foley since 2004, Carolinian Winery's offerings are developed and produced onsite, with blends using fruit direct from their farm fields. A true 'family business' success story, you'll taste the attention to detail in every glass of their original blend of fruit wine. In-season fruit is also available at the farm for purchase as either ‘u-pick’ or pre-pick option. The winery is located east of London on Hwy 2 (Dundas Street), 1 km east of Shaw Side Road. We will be arranging bike groups and carpool.$5/person.
Fri August 21st 7:00p.m.
An Evening with Adriane Carr
Venue: Forest City Eagles Aerie - 500 First Street
Light refreshments served. Cash bar. Entertainment. Silent auction. Hosted by Southwestern Ontario Green Party. Tickets limited to 140. $10.00 in advance $12.00 at the door. For more information or to obtain tickets contact: Inge Stahl, CEO London Fanshawe Greens 519-686-1946 or istahl@execulink.com
Thursday, Aug 27th, 2009 5:30pm
SUSTAINABILITY AND THE SEMINAR SERIES
Topic: Wind & Solar - What Works and What Doesn’t
Location: Lambton College - 1457 London Road, Sarnia, ON, Room N105 (south entrance of the college)
Speakers:
Maike Luiken, Ph.D., Chair, IEEE London Section, Dean, Sustainability, Business Development & Applied Research
David Cooke, President and CTO—True-North Power NG Inc.
Cost: Free
For more information visit www.bluewatersustainabilityinitiative.com.
Sun August 30th 1:00-4:00 pm
5th Annual Corn Roast - Museum London Wolf Sculpture Garden
Join London artist and rogue roaster Ron Benner at his garden installation ‘As the Crow Flies’ for a corn roast. Part sculpture, part installation and part performance, the event will feature Benner's roving corn roasting wagon Maiz Barbacoa. The site-specific piece first exhibited in Montreal in 1984 after years of researching features a pond, garden and corn plants surrounded by black and white laminated photographs that trace the militarization of food and society, as well as themes of activism, environmentalism and global food politics. Musician Frank Risdale will entertain us with his resolute songs of political misdemeanours covering a wide geographical range from the Port Stanley harbour to Latin American revolutionary songs. The London native and his band Slugfest are best known for their 2006 CD "The Port", which pays homage to the Lake Erie beach he visited as a child and performed at as an adult.
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