July: Events Around the City

Tuesday July 14th 7-9 pm
Raw Food Classes - Milks, Pâtés & Sprouting Basics
During this two hour workshop we'll try various nut milks, (including chocolate almond milk), 2 seed cheeses including mock tuna pâté and at least 4 different flavours of sprouts! We'll also chat about the different sprouting methods so that you can determine the best for you! Fee: $40 + gst. To register please email Tiffany at greendrinks.london@gmail.com.

Wednesday July 15th 6:30 PM
Soap Making Workshop - Sparta
Experience the art of soap making. If you are having problems finding a soap that does not leave your skin dry and itchy, sensitive to products on the shelf, or confused with what organic/natural really means this workshop will help you find the answers to your questions. The workshop will run approx 1½ hours and will include take home recipe, instructions and samples of soap made at workshop. Soap and soap making supplies will be available for purchase. Cost: $20+ GST/pp. To register please email Tiffany at greendrinks.london@gmail.com.

Saturday July 18th 2-4pm
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 London’s 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. No Registration Required

Tuesday July 21
GREENDRINKS LONDON
We're taking the month off everyone - - - see you in August.

Tuesday July 21 11-1pm 7-9pm
Herb Walk at The Living Centre
Experience the array of edible herbs and plant medicine through the various seasons. 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 lesser well known delicious and nutritious edible plants that live in our back yards and fields. Find out if they're in your back yard! Cost: $25

Tuesday July 21 7-9 pm
Raw Food Classes - Healthy (mostly chocolate) Desserts
We'll prepare delectable brownies, peanut butter squares, chocolate pudding and a strawberry pie -chocked full of nutrients that are oh-so-good for your body! Fee: $40 + gst. To register please email Tiffany at greendrinks.london@gmail.com.

Saturday July 25 - 26
Summer On The Farm
Visit farm families as they bring in the wheat and barley crop from the fields and preserve the garden bounty in the kitchen. For more information please call Fanshawe Pioneer Village at 519-457-1296 or visit the website www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca for additional information.

Friday July 25 - 26 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Garden Gates Open 2009
Don’t be shy! Show us your garden! This is the perfect neighbourhood garden tour where youll find hidden gems in every part of the city. Take a peek at Londons creative garden scene from backyard waterfalls and floral beds to rooftop oasis. Every garden is welcome! Self guided tour time is Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Visit www.londoncib.ca or call 519-439-7120 for additional information.

Tuesday July 28 7-9 pm
Raw Food Classes - A Raw 4-Course Meal
Share in a raw (yet warm) soup, a salad with a raw seed dressing, a main course - lasagna (again warm, but not cooked) and a mystery raw dessert. Fee: $40 + gst. To register please email Tiffany at greendrinks.london@gmail.com.

Tue Jul 28 9am & 7pm
Forest Garden Walk @ The Living Centre
Learn about the Harvest Beneath Your Feet - Growing & Eating for Nourishment & Nourishing the Future "Obviously, few of us are in a position to restore the forests. But tens of millions of us have gardens, or access to open spaces such as industrial wastelands, where trees can be planted. and if full advantage can be taken of the potentialities that are available even in heavily built up areas, new "city forests" can arise..." ~ Robert A.de J.Hart. Cost: $25.

Mon July 27 - August 9
My Earth and Me - StoryBook Gardens
Celebrate and learn about the Earth. Get to know some of Storybook’s famous animal friends, experience the creepy, crawly, slithery world of The Snake Lady, marvel at spectacular birds of prey and enjoy the talented and playful Super Dogs. For more information visit http://www.storybook.london.ca.