Ecology Park | Events

Ecology Park is open to he public year-round, and staffed from early May to the end of October.

Ecology Park Workshops and Special Events 2011

Unless an alternate location is listed, all Special Events are at the Ecology Park on Ashburnham Drive. Meet at the Rain Shelter.

Beginner Birdwatching

Tuesday, April 19, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
First evening of a 20 hour series on introductory birdwatching (see page 3 of the Spring & Summer 2011 Newsletter for details). Cost $120. Call 745-3238 ext. 212 to register.

Market Opening

Tuesday, April 26, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Our garden market officially opens for regular hours for sales of compost, mulches and selected trees and garden supplies.

Composting Workshop

Thursday, May 12, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Paula Anderson (aka "The Compost Queen") will help you start a new compost pile or fine-tune an existing one. Start the gardening season on the right foot!

Building and Using Coldframes

Sunday, May 15, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Coldframes are like tiny greenhouses that can be used to stretch the growing season, harden off tender seedlings, and protect sensitive plants. Join Amanda and David of Tall Tree Farm to learn how to build and use cold frames. Kits will be available to purchase.

Spring Plant Sale

Sunday, May 22, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
This popular sale is an important fundraiser for the Ecology Park. There is always an amazing selection of plants for every garden and help to make the perfect selection!

Water in the Garden

Sunday, June 12, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
With water metering in Peterborough, and rural residents on well-water, there’s plenty of incentive to learn how to garden with less water. Cathy Dueck will discuss xeriscaping and drought-tolerant plants, and Paul Halasz will demonstrate retrofitting and connecting a rainbarrel, drip irrigation and other water-saving tricks of the trade.

Art in the Garden

Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Local artists will display their work and create new pieces throughout the day. This is an event of the Garden Route, a collective of local growers and garden centres in the Peterborough region, of which the Ecology Park is a member. Visit the website for further details, at www.gardenroute.ca

Tour of the Ecology Park

Sunday, July 3, 10:00 to 11:00 am
Join us for a holiday weekend stroll through the Ecology Park and its many gardens. Hear the stories behind the gardens and the inside scoop on building a beautiful, healthy outdoor space.

Wild Foraging

Sunday, July 17, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Verity Barrett will guide this exploration of the fascinating world of edible wild plants.

20th Anniversary Garden Party

Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
We invite the Ecology Park’s many friends, visitors and supporters to join us in celebrating 20 years of environmental leadership in Peterborough.

Tree Identification

Sunday, August 14, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Trees are often the least recognized but most important part of gardens and greenspaces. This workshop will cover the basics of recognizing local trees.

Family Day

Saturday, August 20, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
This year we’ve expanded our popular "Family Night" to a day of family-centered fun and learning. With fun bike activities, a decorated bike parade, shows by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, habitat helpers activity centres, family recycling relay, a family scavenger hunt, corn roast, live music and more!

Propagating Native Plants

Sunday, September 11, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Growing your own plants is a great way to enhance your garden and learn about our natural heritage. Gavin Trevelyan will explore the basics of native seed collection and propagation.

Species at Risk in Ontario

Sunday, September 25, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Biodiversity is nature's capital, and we can’t afford to lose it! Join experts from the MNR to learn about local species at risk and how to protect them.