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Past IBD Events: Sustainable Development 2010

As coordinators add information on the attendance and results of their events, those events will be listed below.

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May 12, 2010
Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON - Centennial Park (near Dufferin Gates) TREC - Kids' World of Energy
The Kids' World of Energy Festival took place from May 12 - 14, 2010 near the Exhibition Place wind turbine in Toronto. Presented by the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-op (TREC), KWEF is an interactive curriculum-linked educational event for grade 5 and 6 students, with over 50 hands-on activities focusing on energy conservation, renewable energy, climate change and the "nuts and bolts" of energy. This year, we were pleased to offer several new workshops and activities with links to biodiversity and energy production. Visit www.kidsworldofenergy.org for more information. Attendance: 2900

May 12, 2010
Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation 2789 Mississauga Rd. RR 6, Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 New Credit Cultural Committee with: Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation
Our biodiversity event profiled the "Life of the Grove" project underway at the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation by way of a guided woodlot walk through the Grove area. Everyone stated they lerned something new about the trees and Plants and would like to do more. Paul O'Hara was patient with all of our questions about the different plants and tree species. Attendance: 25

May 17, 2010
County Road 21, east of Wylie Road (Concession 4, Lots 11 and 12) Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources with: United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Laggan Public School Cruickshank Construction Limited
Undertake the planting of roadside trees on County Road 21. Much of the roadside trees has been either removed or in very poor condition. the landscape trhoughout the counties is also dominanted by agricultural production. Attendance: 46

May 19, 2010
The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Reserve Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation with: Wabgon First Nation School
Clean up of 4 of our Community Beaches with our school children grades JK to 5. Have an information session explaining what biodiversity is and how our project is connected, have an elder come and tell a traditional story and celebrate with a BBQ Attendance: 35

May 20, 2010
TORONTO ZOO: 361A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough Toronto Zoo with: Volunteer Toronto
Build two tradtional First Nations teepees; ceremony and talk to follow Attendance: 8

May 21, 2010
TORONTO ZOO: 361 A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough Toronto Zoo with: TELUS University of Toronto at Scarborough
planted shrubs and ephemerals in year 2 and 3, and trees, shrubs and ephemerals in year 3 = total of 1200 ephemerals, 300 shrubs and 435 trees all ephemerals from Connon Nurseries. Some examples include: White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) Plantain-leaved Sedge (Carex plantaginea) Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix) False Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum racemosum) May-apple (Podophyllum peltatum) Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) Our efforst in the 3rd year were far less than the 2nd due to less Garlic Mustard infesting the area. Attendance: 33

May 21, 2010
TORONTO ZOO; 361A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough Toronto Zoo with: Symcor
Acres for Atmosphere; Association of Animal Zoo Keepers international effort to replant trees Attendance: 110
May 22, 2010
Humber Arboretum & Centre for Urban Ecology Humber College North Campus 205 Humber College Blvd Toronto, ON, M9W 5L7 Canada Humber Arboretum & Centre for Urban Ecology
Participants gathered on the morning of May 22, 2010 at the Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology for a brief introduction to the event and preparation for the tour. It was raining quite hard at times, so participation was lower than anticipated. Despite the rain, those who took part enjoyed an education walking tour of the arboretum natural areas by 3 members of the Arboretum staff: the Arboretum director, head horticulturist and nature intepreter. Close to the cultivated areas of the arboretum, the talk focused on invasive species and their interaction with cultivated gardens and natural areas. As we moved down into the Humber River valley, the vegetation type changed, and we discussed the different effects and forms that invasive species, such as dog-strangling vine and buckthorn, can take. Organic control methods were demonstrated where possible. The tour progressed from the open meadow to mature sugar maple forest, and the focus progressed from invasive species to native plants and birds. When present, all notable native species of plants and animals were pointed out and discussed. Because of the small group size, the tour was very interactive. The tour lasted approximately 2 hours. The feedback received about this event from all the participants, staff included, was very positive, and there was an interest in more tours and events such as this one. Our greatest challenge was the rainy weather, and perhaps the fact that this event took place on the long weekend. Attendance: 10
May 22, 2010
The pollinator patch will be located on the south side of Coulter St on land owned by the City of Barrie Ontario Horticultural Association with: City of Barrie Metroland Media Group Mike Hill Construction Rizzardi Homes Simcoe County Master Gardeners
We prepared the patch on May 20, purchased native plants from Nith River Native Plants on May 21 and planted the 68 native plants and shrubs on May 22. Ongoing maintenance will span 3 years. Maintenance right now is watering every other day to help the plants establish themselves. Attendance: 8

May 22, 2010
The Arboretum at Royal Botanical Gardens (off of York Boulevard towards Burlington). Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanical Gardens hosted Biodiversity Day events on a rainy May 22, as well as May 29-30. Participants attended guided biodiversity tours of the lilacs and PlantWatch tours; watered newly planted trees at our Arboretum to help create a 'GreenWave' across the world; and children made native plant seed rockets to plant in their own gardens. Anyone who participated in 4 or more of our activities received a t-shirt and certificate thanks to BEAN, which were huge hits! The event was a success despite the weather, and we were able to reach out and educate visitors who had originally come to simply smell the flowers! Attendance: 145

May 28, 2010
Alderville Black Oak Savanna 8467 County Road 18, Alderville Alderville First Nation Black Oak Savanna with: volunteers from Kawartha Downs & OLG Slots
A few staff from the Kawartha Downs Slots came out and planted prairie plants at the Alderville Black Oak Savanna. The heat may have resulted in lower numbers of participants than expected. Those who attended enjoyed a tour of the site with an emphasis on the incredible biodiversity which can be seen in the high quality tallgrass prairie remnant found here. Volunteers were presented with BEAN t-shirts and certificates. Attendance: 5
May 28, 2010
Spanish Marina, 1 Garnier Road, Spanish ON East Algoma Stewardship Council with: Horticultural Society, Town of Spanish
On Friday May 28th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. over thirty students and community members in and around Spanish, discussed the importance of Biodiversity and constructing a community garden in response to this year’s ‘Biodiversity and Development’ theme for International Biodiversity Day. These efforts will help restore local biodiversity and/or protect natural environments, either directly or indirectly. Guest speaker topics included vermi-composting, community gardening and biodiversity in Ontario. The participants then constructed and planted two community garden beds with native vegetables. Attendance: 35

May 28, 2010
Lambton College, Sarnia, Ontario Carolinian Canada Coalition
Exploring Our Watersheds took place May 28-30 and featured 3 days of biodiversity related events. Through interactive workshops and inspiring field trips, forum participants explored the watersheds and natural beauty of Lambton County. A special presentation on a biodiversity strategy for Ontario by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, updates on the Greenway Initiative and the Big Picture, and several local examples of caring for species at risk and biodiversity in aquatic areas provided insight and inspiration for all. Conference photos and highlights will soon be online at www.carolinian.org. Attendance: 200

May 31, 2010
Main Halll, Spanish Muncipal Marina, Town of Spanish Northwatch
Northwatch is hosting a roundtable discussion on the protection of natural values during mineral exploration as one of events being held to celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity. The “Exploring Biodiversity” Forum will be held Monday, May 31st from 7 to 9 pm in the main hall at the Spanish Municipal Marina in the Town of Spanish. Everyone is welcome, and are encouraged to arrive at 6 pm to for an eco-information fair and light refreshments before presentations get underway at 7:00 pm. Attendance: 35
Jun 03, 2010
Spencerville Fair Grounds, Spencerville, ON St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences with: South Nation Conservation Authority Upper Canada District School Board Grenville Land Stewardship Council South Grenville District High School
Project overview The Eastern Ontario Children’s Water Festival educates youth about the importance and fragility of our water resources through the use of 25 hands-on demonstrations, games and activities. On June 3-4, 2010, Spencerville held its first ever Children’s Water Festival. Hundreds of people benefited from this project and countless litres of water are being conserved and protected because of the lessons and techniques learned at the Eastern Ontario Children’s Water Festival. This report reflects the events that took place at the Spencerville Water Festival Spencerville Fair Grounds, Spencerville June 3-4, 2010 - The festival was coordinated by the River Institute and was presented in English - 550 students and 90 adults attended as participants - Most participant came from Grenville County - 60 volunteers from South Grenville District High School, Upper Canada District School Board, Grenville Land Stewardship Council, South Nation Conservation, Raisin South Nation Protection Region, Brockville Museum, St Lawrence Islands National Park and other community groups participated - This was the first year the festival took place in Spencerville Attendance: 700

Jun 04, 2010
Alderville Black Oak Savanna 8467 County Road 18, Alderville Alderville First Nation Black Oak Savanna with: Alderville First Nation Staff & members of the Alderville Community
On a beautiful Friday morning a group of staff from the Alderville First Nation Band office came to the Alderville Black oak Savanna and enjoyed a tour of this restoration project. A huge variety of wildflowers were in bloom and the biodiversity of the plants on the site was obvious. Volunteers then planted a total of 816 native plants, including Prairie Buttercup, Big Bluestem, Indian Grass, Butterfly milkweed, Slender Wheat grass, & Little Bluestem. After this hard work everyone enjoyed a great lunch and a very enjoyable social time. Everyone went home with a BEAN certificate and a t-shirt. Attendance: 12

Jun 06, 2010
Big Creek Marsh, Long Point Meet at Canadian Wildlife Service parking lot on Causeway road Kids for Turtles: Long Point - Norfolk
It started out as a wet morning, but weather cleared up and the bio-blitz was a great success. We walked the trail around Big Creek Marsh within the National Wildlife Area and recorded a variety of flora and fauna. In total we recorded 47 species of animals and 17 species of plants. We encountered snapping and blanding's turtles along the trail, as well as heard sandhill cranes! Attendance: 9
Jun 10, 2010
McGee Creek and Cranberry Lake Wetlands. County Road 6 and Fitzgerald Lane, Carden Twp, City of Kawartha Lakes. The Couchiching Conservancy with: Carden Field Naturalists
This event will follow NCC's Strangling Dog Strangling Vine! event in May to pick up any loose ends that may have been overlooked during that event. Attendance: 5

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