2013 Calendar of Events Campbell River Compost Education Centre LOCATION: 228 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River BC
CENTRE HOURS: WEDS THURS FRI: 10 AM – 3 PM SAT: 9 AM – 1 PM CONTRACT EDUCATOR: Elaine Jansen TEL: 250 287-1625
APRIL April 10th Compost education centre opens for the season
The Comox Strathcona waste managment service supports waste reduction education and offers workshops to assist with waste diversion and conservation free of charge.
April 13th ALL ABOUT MASON BEES Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn about one of nature’s great pollinators. Hosted by the City of Campbell River with support from CSWM compost education centre, learn how you can have mason bees in your own backyard. Our guest speaker: AL MORTON will cover topics such as: -The life cycle of our native ason bees and the importance of pollination -How, when and where to start your bee colony -Building bee houses, nesting boxes and nesting tubes Please note location: CR Community Centre 401-11th Ave (Donation to the food bank would be appreciated) April 19th EARTH WEEK FILM FESTIVAL Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm event starts at 7:00 pm Location: Tidemark Theatre, 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River Join Elaine “the Compost Diva” and Gayle Bates, waste reduction educator for the ‘Power of R’, at this fun Earth Week event. We will also be unveiling the youth “Green Team” for the compost education centre. The “Green Team’ is new program at the centre for youth between 7 - 12 years of age. Drop by and sign up your child for ongoing environmental programs. April 22nd EARTH DAY April 27th WAKE UP YOUR COMPOSTER! Time: 10:00 am Spring composting! Learn how to divert approximately 1/3 of your household waste while creating fabulous nutrients for your plants and gardens through composting. This interactive workshop demonstrates the basics including a variety of compost techniques. Elaine, the compost diva will assist you in successful composting techniques. * This is an outdoor workshop.
MAY May 4th ST. PETER’S PLANT SALE Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Join CSWM educators, Elaine Jansen and Gayle Bates, at this amazing plant sale. Drop by the compost education centre, tour the gardens, and ask questions about composting, pesticide awareness and upcoming workshops. We also will have master gardeners on site to answer all your gardening questions. Please note: If bringing samples for the master gardeners to identify, please make sure they are in a sealed clear plastic bag for identification. May 5th – May 11th INTERNATIONAL COMPOSTING AWARENESS
PHOTO: Learn all about mason bees on April 13th.
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2013 Calendar of Events Campbell River Compost Education Centre LOCATION: 228 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River BC
CENTRE HOURS: WEDS THURS FRI: 10 AM – 3 PM SAT: 9 AM – 1 PM CONTRACT EDUCATOR: Elaine Jansen TEL: 250 287-1625
May 11th C.R. GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE Time: 9:00 am - noon Location: CR Baptist Church parking lot. 260 South Dogwood St. Drop by and visit Elaine, the “Compost Diva”. Questions about composting, pesticide free gardening and what’s happening at the centre. A calendar of events for the compost education centre will be available.
The Comox Strathcona waste managment service supports waste reduction education and offers workshops to assist with waste diversion and conservation free of charge.
May 18th Long weekend – closed Saturday May 25th GARDENER’S LENDING LIBRARY OPENS! Drop by the centre and take a look at our “new” lending library of gardening books. Gardeners in Campbell River have kindly donated these books to the centre. You are welcome to stop in when the centre is open, take a book home or just to sit in the gardens at the centre on a nice sunny day and read. Please note: Some books are only for reference use. If you have books you would like to donate please contact: Elaine: 250-287-1625
JUNE June 8th COMPOSTING & RECYCLING FOR KIDS! Time: 10:00 am Kids teaching kids compost class. Hands on event with Jessica and Katie Revoy winners of the City of CR compost challenge demonstrate hands-on composting and how your children can get involved with your backyard compost. Gayle Bates, waste reduction educator will then show the children how important recycling is to their family. Ages: 6 + with adult in attendance. * This is an outdoor event. June 15 CAR SEAT RECYCLE EVENT! Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us for our 1st car seat recycle event on the North Island. Do you have an expired or damaged car seat you’d like to keep out of the landfill and dispose of it in an environmental friendly way? Bring it to the CSWM compost education centre and we will recycle it for you. We can ensure that every part of a car seat will be recycled including metal, plastic and all useable parts. We will also have certified car seat technicians on hand to assist you with proper installation of your car seat and answer all your questions. This is an outdoor event. June 22nd & 23rd CR ART GALLERY GARDEN TOUR Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Just for these 2 days, we will host our “2nd Annual Recycled Art” in the gardens. We will showcase a collection of home and garden décor created from re-purposed and recycled materials. With pieces ranging from functional to just fun, we hope to inspire you to think about diverting and creating instead of land filling. You don’t have to be a part of the tour to visit us, and admission to our centre is free as always.
PHOTO: Don’t miss the composting and recycling for kids event on June 8th.
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2013 Calendar of Events Campbell River Compost Education Centre LOCATION: 228 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River BC
CENTRE HOURS: WEDS THURS FRI: 10 AM – 3 PM SAT: 9 AM – 1 PM CONTRACT EDUCATOR: Elaine Jansen TEL: 250 287-1625 The Comox Strathcona waste managment service supports waste reduction education and offers workshops to assist with waste diversion and conservation free of charge.
June 29th Long weekend – closed Saturday
JULY July 13th GARDENERS ROUNDTABLE Drop by the Campbell River compost education centre and meet new people, share your stories, experiences with other enthusiasts. This is an opportunity to learn new techniques and offer tips and tricks to assist other passionate gardeners. July 17th COMPOSTING 101 – Evening workshop Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Learn how to divert approximately 1/3 of your household waste while creating fabulous nutrients for your plants and gardens through composting. This interactive workshop demonstrates the basics including a variety of compost techniques. Elaine Jansen, compost educator, will assist you in learning some successful composting techniques. * This is an outdoor workshop July 20th LADYBUG RELEASE FOR KIDS Time: 11:00 am We will be welcoming thousands of ladybugs to our organic gardens to get rid of the common pests without the use of pesticides or chemicals. Join us for some fun in the gardens and remember to bring your camera! July 27th COMPOSTING 101 Time: 10:00 am Learn how to divert approximately 1/3 of your household waste while creating fabulous nutrients for your plants and gardens through composting. This interactive workshop demonstrates the basics including a variety of compost techniques. Elaine Jansen, the compost educator, will assist you in some successful composting techniques.
AUGUST August 3rd Long weekend – closed Saturday August 10th GARDENERS ROUND TABLE Time: 10:00 am Drop by the Campbell River compost education centre and meet new people, share your stories, experiences with other enthusiasts. This is an opportunity to learn new techniques and offer tips and tricks to assist other passionate gardeners.
PHOTO: Ladybug release event is on August 24th.
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2013 Calendar of Events Campbell River Compost Education Centre LOCATION: 228 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River BC
CENTRE HOURS: WEDS THURS FRI: 10 AM – 3 PM SAT: 9 AM – 1 PM CONTRACT EDUCATOR: Elaine Jansen TEL: 250 287-1625
August 17th VERMICOMPOSTING WORKSHOP (WORM BIN) Time: 10:00 am What has no eyes and no lungs, but is one of our waste diversion hero’s? The Red Wiggler worm! Learn all the wonderful wiggly worms can do to reduce organic waste and turn it into rich soil.
The Comox Strathcona waste managment service supports waste reduction education and offers workshops to assist with waste diversion and conservation free of charge.
August 24th LADYBUG RELEASE FOR KIDS Time: 11:00 am We will be welcoming thousands of ladybugs to our organic gardens to get rid of the common pests without the use of pesticides or chemicals. Join us for some fun in the gardens and remember to bring your camera! August 31st Long weekend
SEPTEMBER September 7th GARDENERS ROUND TABLE Topic: Planning your Winter Herb Garden Time: 10:00 am Drop by the Campbell River compost education centre and meet new people, share your stories, experiences with other enthusiasts. This is an opportunity to learn new techniques and offer tips and tricks to assist other passionate gardeners. September 14th GROWING WINTER CROPS Time: 10:00 am Learn how to extend your harvest into the winter. Join us as we welcome Kira DeSorcy (edible landscaper, organic farmer and permaculturist) as she guides us through what can be grown successfully during the cooler months. Learn from her experiences working with schools, community gardens and the local agriculture business. September 18th EVENING WORKSHOP – COMPOSTING 101 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Learn how to divert about 1/3 of your household waste while creating fabulous nutrients for your plants and gardens through composting. This interactive workshop demonstrates the basics including a variety of compost techniques. Elaine Jansen, the compost educator, will assist you in some successful composting techniques. September 21st PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED Time: 10:00 am (inside St. Peter’s church) Join us as we welcome Lorriane Waring, master gardener, for a free and informative lesson on putting your garden to bed. Learn more about pruning trees and scrubs, lawn care, planting for the fall season and composting.
PHOTO: Learn to extend your harvest into the winter with “Growing Winter Crops” September 14th.
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2013 Calendar of Events Campbell River Compost Education Centre LOCATION: 228 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River BC
CENTRE HOURS: WEDS THURS FRI: 10 AM – 3 PM SAT: 9 AM – 1 PM CONTRACT EDUCATOR: Elaine Jansen TEL: 250 287-1625
OCTOBER October 5th APHIDS, AND SLUGS AND WEEDS, OH MY Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Keep those pesky bugs from ruining the food crops you’ve worked so hard to grow. Join us as Arzeena Hamir, agronomist specializing in organic gardening, shows us how to keep your garden free of pests without using dangerous or harmful chemicals. It’s better for you and better for the planet! *This workshop will be held inside St. Peter’s Anglican Church.
The Comox Strathcona waste managment service supports waste reduction education and offers workshops to assist with waste diversion and conservation free of charge.
October 12th Long weekend – closed Saturday October 14th – 20th Waste Reduction Week October 19th CELEBRATE WASTE REDUCTION WEEK As Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas approaches, join Gayle Bates,CSWM waste reduction educator to explore fun and creative ways to enjoy these events without creating a lot of landfill waste. There will be lots of examples and ideas – please bring yours to share with the group. This workshop will be in St. Peter’s Church. October 31st Centre closes for the season
NOVEMBER November 2nd & 3rd PUMPKIN SMASH Time: Noon – 5:00 pm Join us to keep tons of organic waste out of our “local” landfill by having a smashing good time! This is a fun event for the whole family, enter to win prizes, enjoy refreshments and “SMASH” your jack-o-lantern. These pumpkins will be turned into rich compost instead of becoming a ghoulish waste. Location: parking lot of Strathcona Gardens recreation complex For more information about composting visit: www.cswm.ca/composting Campbell River Compost Education Centre 228 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River BC Hours of operation Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3 pm Saturday - 9 am - 1 pm Contract educator: Elaine Jansen Contact: 250-287-1625
PHOTO: The annual Pumpkin Smash event is being held on November 2-3rd.
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