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TRCA Events Calendar
From across the watershed, TRCA hosts exciting webinars and e-learning activities, guided hikes, festivals and other seasonal events, educational workshops, and public consultations. Come explore nature, culture, and the environment in Toronto and the GTA!
Microplastics: Tiny but Dangerous
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Apr 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that often go unnoticed in beaches, parks and urban areas – but the impacts they cause are anything but small! Join us to learn about microplastics, from what they...
Sustainable Balcony Gardening
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Apr 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Residents living in the K, E and F sections of Bramalea are invited to learn about the inspiring beauty and practical benefits of gardening on your balcony, with a focus on native plants and edibles....
Nature in Your Classroom – Lichen
@ YouTube live
Apr 21 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
2:00 pm
Bring us into your classroom – virtually! Our Watershed on Wheels educators are going live on YouTube with curriculum-connected lessons about the natural world! As you tune in along with other classes across the GTA,...
Composting at Home
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
Discover how easy it is to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, dark compost at home. The Durham Master Gardeners will discuss the benefits of backyard composting; how to get started, and the...
Gardening in a Changing Climate
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
Climate change is rapidly impacting natural spaces on both a local and global scale, including our yards. Join us for an introductory gardening webinar with a focus on climate change resiliency. We will introduce concepts like...
Planning Your Community Garden Plot
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Apr 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
10:30 am
Learn how to maximize vegetable yields in your community garden! This presentation will cover the fundamentals for planning a successful community garden plot, including soil improvements, plot layout, weed and pest management and more. Speaker:...
Lake Ontario Evening: Ecohealth
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Apr 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Have you ever noticed how much better you feel after a walk in nature? Time in greenspaces not only improves our mental well-being, it has also been linked to a decreased incidence of health issues...
Frog Watch
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Apr 29 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Listen to the sounds of spring! Learn about Ontario’s frogs and toads and how to identify them by their unique calls. We’ll also show you how you can get involved with FrogWatch, a citizen science...
Every Piece Counts
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Apr 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
Learn more on the impacts that plastic and litter have on our waterways and in our community. This presentation is intended for General Audiences: Beginner level information Includes intermediate concepts Content intended for older youth...
Gardening for Birds, Butterflies, and Beyond
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2:00 pm
Helping the environment starts in your own backyard. Learn how to attract and protect native pollinators, such as Monarch butterflies and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds with beautiful landscape features. This presentation is intended for General Audiences: Beginner...
Gardening in a Changing Climate
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
May 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Climate change is rapidly impacting natural spaces on both a local and global scale, including our yards. Join us for an introductory gardening webinar with a focus on climate change resiliency. We will introduce concepts...
Kick Start Your Lawn and Garden
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
May 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
From garden design to starting a backyard composter, learn what to do to kick start your lawn and garden this spring! You will leave this workshop with a plan for a healthy, beautiful yard. This...
Bird Sounds: Understand Your Feathered Neighbours!
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
Listen to the sounds of spring! Join us for an interactive presentation about how birds communicate. Enjoy interesting bird songs, calls and more, and learn some tips to remember them! This event is offered in...
May 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
The Loggerhead Shrike is a feisty grassland songbird that hunts like a raptor and can sometimes be seen migrating through the GTA in the spring and fall. Loggerhead Shrikes are endangered in eastern Canada and...
Frog Watch
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
May 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
Listen to the sounds of spring! Learn about Ontario’s frogs and toads and how to identify them by their unique calls. Afterwards, try creating the calls at home and building a toad shelter for the...
Microplastics: Tiny but Dangerous
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Jun 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that often go unnoticed in beaches, parks and urban areas – but the impacts they cause are anything but small! Join us to learn about microplastics, from what they...
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