posted Feb 17, 2012 9:45 AM by Info BRWP
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In collaboration with the Ottawa River Institute and three area libraries, we are presenting another Speaker Series this Spring! Our 100 Mile Garden– Beyond the Purple Coneflower with Grant Dobson of Connaught Nursery - Thurs. April 19th, 2012, 7pm -Killaloe Lions Hall, in partnership with the Killaloe Public Library—Free
Grant Dobson, owner of Connaught Nursery will share his knowledge of gardening with native plants, garden planning and design, plant selection and cultural requirements to ensure a successful native plant garden outcome. This presentation covers the how-to’s of creating a bio-regional garden and will appeal to both naturalist and gardener alike. With over 25 years of horticultural experience, Grant delights in sharing his knowledge so that others will discover the joys and benefits of gardening with native species. To find out more about Grant and his work, visit: www.connaughtnursery.com
Natural History with Mike Runtz, Photographer, Biologist, and Author - Thurs. April 26, 2012, 7 pm- Bonnechere Union Public Library, Eganville– Free.
A birdwatcher since the age of five, Michael Runtz has lived and breathed nature all his life. He is well-known for his educational and conservation efforts, for which he has received numerous awards, including an Outstanding Service Award from the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. Nowhere else is Michael more in his element than in the natural world itself - howling with the elusive wolf, digging out salamanders from under a rotting log, luring in rutting moose with his skillful calls, or capturing speeding dragonflies with his butterfly net. His intimate familiarity with this world makes Michael the perfect ambassador for nature. Visit: http://http-server.carleton.ca/~mruntz/home.html
Painting Nature, with Joyce Burkholder and Kathy Haycock, Artists - Wednesday May 9th, 2012, 7 pm -Renfrew Public Library—Free
Award winning artists Joyce Burkholder and Kathy Haycock’s inspired paintings capture nature’s moments with freshness and vitality. Their work reflects a profound love and appreciation of the Ottawa Valley landscape and their unique way of seeing and painting what surrounds them. “There is nothing more enjoyable than sitting within a scene, observing and absorbing intensely and painting. I like to share my delight in being there, in experiencing nature’s gifts of the landscape, the weather, wind, light, even movement and sound.”, Kathy Haycock.
To find out more about their work, visit: www.hillpottery.com and www.kmhaycock.com
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posted Feb 14, 2012 7:06 AM by Info BRWP
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updated Feb 14, 2012 11:59 AM
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Environment & Diversity Webinar Series:
Lessons Learned by Six Environmental NGOsIn
2011, the Sustainability Network's Environment and Diversity Project supported six organizations
as they embarked on initiatives to help them better reflect and engage
ethno-cultural and/or Aboriginal communities.
Join
the Sustainability Network for a series of one-hour webinars as these organizations share
lessons learned in striving to be more diverse and inclusive.
Ontario Environmental Network "Working with Indigenous Communities"
Monday, March 5th, 2012 1:30 - 2:30pm EST
Future Watch 'Changing Faces'
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 1:30 - 2:30pm EST
Greenest City 'Managing our Diversity Initiative'
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 1:30 - 2:30pm EST
Halton Environmental Network 'Connecting with Ethno-Cultural Communities in Halton'
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 1:30 - 2:30pm EST
Women's Healthy Environments Network "Engaging Newcomer Women and Families"
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 1:30 - 2:30pm EST
Bonnechere River Watershed Project 'Working with Algonquins of the Pikwakanagan First Nation'
Wednesday, May16th, 2012 1:30 - 2:30pm EST
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posted Nov 23, 2011 6:54 AM by Info BRWP
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updated Nov 24, 2011 8:33 AM
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BRWP Chair Kathy Lindsay, a wildlife ecologist with Environment Canada, presented "Our Watershed, Our Future-In the Face of a Changing Climate" at the Elder's Lodge in Pikwakanagan, on Nov. 23, 2011. The presentation was the fifth of five presentations in the Nature in Your Neighbourhood series that have been offered across the Bonnechere River watershed region this fall. Kathy's presentation explored the projected shifts in wildlife species and habitat in response to a changing climate. The presentation series was a collaborative project of the Bonnechere River Watershed Project and the Ottawa River Institute. |
posted Oct 6, 2011 6:59 AM by Info BRWP
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updated Oct 6, 2011 7:32 AM
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As part of our collaborative Nature in Your Neighbourhood initiative with the Ottawa River Institute, and in partnership with Ryerson University, we have developed an on-line community mapping tool. We invite you to use the mapping tool to explore the watershed, identify feature and discuss related topics. Please take a look, register and start using the tool! Your input is important to us, and please tell your friends! |
posted Sep 16, 2011 8:59 AM by Info BRWP
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updated Sep 16, 2011 9:10 AM
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This October and November, as part of our collaborative Nature in Your Neighbourhood initiative with the Ottawa River Institute, we are offering a series of five free presentations in partnership with the libraries of the Bonnechere River watershed. Guest speakers include: Mike Beedell, Meredith Brown, Bob Dobson, Max Finklestein and Kathy Lindsay. To see the list of dates, guest speakers and topics, click here. |
posted Sep 9, 2011 6:14 AM by Info BRWP
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updated Sep 9, 2011 6:24 AM
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On September 7 th, 2011, Ottawa Riverkeeper's Great River
Project paddled from the Ottawa River to the mouth of the Bonnechere
River, to the Horton boat launch and met with
community members, the Bonnechere River Watershed Project and the Ottawa River
Institute to learn about threats to fresh water in the community, and discuss what can be done to protect the
Ottawa River. |
posted Aug 17, 2011 1:09 PM by Info BRWP
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updated Aug 17, 2011 1:18 PM
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Ottawa Riverkeeper, Meredith Brown (centre) poses with BRWP Chair Kathy Lindsay, and Nature in Your Neighbourhood videographer, Leo Freemark. Meredith and her team arrived in Pembroke on Aug. 16, mid-way through the third of five legs of a summer-long excursion of the Ottawa River. During the excursion Meredith and her team will be monitoring water quality, and meeting with diverse groups of people and leaders along the way, discovering many reasons why our Ottawa River and its' watershed are special and worth protecting. |
posted Aug 8, 2011 7:43 AM by Info BRWP
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updated Aug 8, 2011 8:01 AM
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South of 60 Arts Centre and the All Dance Project presents, 'The Watershed Project', an outdoor free dance performance at Omanique Public Beach in Barry's Bay on August 26th at 4:30. See attachment below for more details.
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posted Aug 3, 2011 10:39 AM by Info BRWP
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updated Aug 8, 2011 7:59 AM
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To celebrate the recently hung Watershed Exhibit, a reception will be held on Friday August 5th, from 7 to 9 pm, at the Neat Cafe. Everyone is welcome! This exhibit will run until August 14th.
Neat Cafe Hours:
Mon-Thurs 7 am – 6 pm Fridays 7 am – 7 pm
Saturdays 8 am – 7 pm
Sundays 8 am – 6 pm |
posted Jul 28, 2011 5:56 AM by Info BRWP
The art exhibit 'Watershed', will be on display from July 29 - August 14th at the Neat Coffee Shop in Burnstown ON. This collection of artwork evolved from a
partnership of the Bonnechere River Watershed Project (BRWP) with the South of 60
(SOS) Arts Centre in Barry's Bay on an exhibition which ran at SOS from June 17
to July 17, 2011. The juried exhibition was motivated by the recent work
of the BRWP and featured artwork inspired by the Madawaska and Bonnechere River
s and their watersheds. The intention of the exhibition is to
reflect on the role that people play in environmental stewardship and respect
for water. We hope you enjoy the work and encourage you to explore it up
close in person and as a “virtual art exhibition" on the BRWP website. |
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