Upcoming Events

Tues January 28 at Noon (EST) – Introduction to The Birds and the Bees of Sustainable Gardening

We will start off with the 5 W’s, providing an overview of ecological and sustainable gardening, why it is important and where to start in your own faith community gardens.  This is one of four webinars that is part of the Ottawa Interfaith Sustainable Garden Network 2020 Winter Program series.  More details can be found here:

The Birds and Bees of Sustainable Gardening Winter Webinar Series.

Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for supporting our garden program.

All registered participants will received an invitation via email that will include a Zoom link to join the webinar.

**Please enter as ADDRESS the name and address of your faith community.

“Taking Care of Our Common Home”

Saturday, February 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

CWL of Blessed Trinity Parish

Blessed Trinity Parish Hall

3220 Bayview Ave., Toronto

Almost five years after Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si’, called on us all to care for our common planetary home, the ecological signs of the times have grown more urgent. How can we live with hope today?

Karen Van Loon will explore what is happening to the world we share, how Catholics and others are responding and what are collaborative ways for people of faith to protect and care for our common home. All are welcome.

Contact: Maria Luz Manalo 416-459-9586 | Kay Booker 416-357-5378

Tues February 11 at 7 PM (EST) – Supporting Wild Pollinators in your Gardens – What Wild Bees are Visiting your Sacred Space?

Our focus will be on wild bees and other beneficial insects you will meet in your landscapes and how to support them, including highlighting a new resource from Wild Pollinator Partners.  This is one of four webinars that is part of the Ottawa Interfaith Sustainable Garden Network 2020 Winter Program series.  More details can be found here:

The Birds and Bees of Sustainable Gardening Winter Webinar Series.

Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for supporting our garden program.

All registered participants will received an invitation via email that will include a Zoom link to join the webinar.

**Please enter as ADDRESS the name and address of your faith community.

Wed February 26 at Noon (EST) - Gardening for Wildlife – guest presentation by Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF)

The CWF program highlights the key “ingredients” to a successful and beautiful garden that will support local wildlife.  "Every wildlife-friendly garden is a haven that can act as a stepping stone between larger areas of natural habitat... The best part is it can be as simple as you like and suited to any lifestyle, budget or space."  (From CWF website)  This is one of four webinars that is part of the Ottawa Interfaith Sustainable Garden Network 2020 Winter Program series.  More details can be found here:

The Birds and Bees of Sustainable Gardening Winter Webinar Series.

Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for supporting our garden program.

All registered participants will received an invitation via email that will include a Zoom link to join the webinar.

**Please enter as ADDRESS the name and address of your faith community.

Wed March 11 at 7 PM (EDT) – The Birds and the Bees of Sustainable Gardening – What Next?

This final webinar will focus on new research and how to apply it to your gardens, local resources and any other final questions you may have to help get you started for spring gardening.  This is one of four webinars that is part of the Ottawa Interfaith Sustainable Garden Network 2020 Winter Program series.  More details can be found here:

The Birds and Bees of Sustainable Gardening Winter Webinar Series.

Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for supporting our garden program.

All registered participants will received an invitation via email that will include a Zoom link to join the webinar.

**Please enter as ADDRESS the name and address of your faith community.