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Many thanks to the following Stewardship Councils for their individual Sponsorships of this Event!

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Leeds-Grenville Stewardship Council (613) 342-8526, martin.streit@ontario.ca Resource Stewardship Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (613) 933-7671, jim.hendry@ontario.ca Ottawa Stewardship Council (613) 692-0014, joff.cote@ontario.ca Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County (613) 267-4200, jeff.ward@ontario.ca Prescott-Russell Stewardship Council (613) 679-0936, suzanne.lafrance@ontario.ca

Attractions: Log & Lumber Auction, Exhibits, Horse-drawn Wagon Rides, Kids Activities, Live Music, Live Critters, Tree Nursery Sales, Wood Turners & Carvers, BBQ. PLUS: The North Grenville Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate National Forest Week at the

Saturday, October 1, 2011

HOME SHOW next door in the Municipal Centre!

Colleen Morris-Wilson 23 Kimberly Ave Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 613-258-4400 friendsofthefergusonforest.ca

How to Find the Forest Fair From Highway 416 take County Road 43 west (exit 34) to the traffic lights at County Road 44. The Forest Fair is located at the Ferguson Forest Centre, 275 County Road 44, 300m north of County Road 43.

25 Central Avenue West, Suite 100 Brockville, Ontario K6V 4N6 Tel: 613-342-3840 www.limerickforest.ca

Tree and Shrub Seedling Nursery Bareroot Seedlings • Container Seedlings

Trees and Shrubs Mark Richardson, R.P.F. General Manager P.O. Bag 2111, 10 Campus Drive, Kemptville, Ontario, Canada K0G 1J0 Tel.: (613) 258-8424 • Fax: (613) 258-8363 mrichardson@eomf.on.ca • www.eomf.on.ca

info@seedlingnursery.com 275 County Road 44 Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 613-258-0110 1-888-791-1103 Fax: 613-258-0207 www.seedlingnursery.com

T. 613.258.4838 F. 613.258.3801

P.O. Box 1047 Kemptville ON K0G 1J0

Please join us in February 2012 for the 25th annual

Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference!

To find out more about joining our growing list of Sponsors & Exhibitors for 2012 please contact Melanie at: mwilliams@eomf.on.ca (613) 258-8365

Design: www.tdgraham.com

10:00 am - 3:00 pm Home of the Best

Log & Lumber Auction in Ontario Bring the whole family to the Ferguson Forest Centre and learn about the forest, the trees and the creatures who live there!

FREE ADMISSION

What’s Happening at the Forest Fair?

Log and Lumber Auction ONTARIO’S BEST LOG AND LUMBER AUCTION will be bigger and better than ever, as it has been every year since it began in 1998. This has become a “must see” event for wood working hobbyists and home restorers in eastern Ontario. Last year over 15,000 board feet of logs, lumber, burls and blocks were auctioned to more than 200 bidders. Species usually available include white pine, butternut, beech, basswood, cherry, red and white oak. Saw milling will again be available on site.

Viewing: Day of sale 10:00 to 11:00 am Start Time: 11:00 am Contact: Scott Davis 613-258-8422 sdavis@eomf.on.ca

FORESTRY EXHIBITS: Check out the educational displays from the Eastern Ontario Model Forest, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, local Stewardship Councils, Conservation Authorities, and other organizations promoting forest conservation and resource management. There will also be booths featuring “goods from the woods.”

THE TREE DOCTOR IS IN: If you have a tree that is not doing well, bring a photo or a sample of the trouble spot and visit Dr. Richard Wilson at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources exhibit. As a specialist in tree diseases and insect pests, the good doctor will attempt to diagnose the problem and suggest remedies. Also, learn how to choose, plant and care for trees by visiting the Ferguson Forest Centre’s nursery sales office.

HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDES: Enjoy a half-hour guided tour in a horse-drawn wagon along the scenic roads of the Ferguson Forest Centre's tree nursery.

KIDS ACTIVITIES: Take part in the fun with activities including wooden medallion-making, interactive puzzles, nature interpretation, and more. And, don’t miss the outdoor Kids Zone featuring woodsy-themed tossing games, face painting, and more!!

THE REPTILE RAINFOREST: Meet the critters of The Reptile Rainforest! From turtles to lizards, learn about natural habitats, protecting endangered species, defense strategies in the wild, reptile diets, and more.

BLACK ASH BASKET MAKING: View and purchase beautiful pieces of art handcrafted from the fibre of the black ash tree by talented basket makers from the Mohawk community at Akwesasne. You are sure to fall in love with these exquisite baskets!

THE FRIENDS OF THE FERGUSON FOREST CENTRE: Shake-a-Paw will be bringing along some adorable husky pups again this year, and there will be dog obedience and other canine capers happening outside. The FFFC will also have info on poisonous plant awareness, an important Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo topic as more people Live Show: “Endangered encounter poison ivy, poison parsnip and other Ontario” from 12:00 to 1:00! less friendly natural An entertaining & educational residents. presentation featuring live

birds, mammals & reptiles in action – with tips on how we can help them!

WOOD CARVERS & TURNERS: See

demonstrations from carvers John Lockie and Larry Everett, and woodturner Marc Coutreau, who have volunteered their time, skill and craftsmanship. Many fine pieces will also be for sale.

The Bug Lady: Andrea Howard is a 'teacher by nature' who will be showing off bugs and other local flora and fauna tidbits!

THE B&H TRAIN: “All Aboard!” Once again Jim Davis will be at the fair with his miniature train to take youngsters for a ride around the site.

THE KEMPTVILLE LIONS & ROTARY CLUBS: “Bon appétit!” Enjoy their famous sausage on a bun, hot dogs or hamburgers!

LOCAL MUSICIANS: Live performances throughout the day from local musicians on stage in the park – have a seat on the hay bales and enjoy!

Visit the HOME SHOW next door at the Municipal Centre Brought to you by the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce Featuring a Business Showcase of local products and services, and loads of Community Information to keep you informed and up-to-date!

Join us on

Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Ferguson Forest Centre, Kemptville

The Forest Fair is hosted jointly by the Eastern Ontario Model Forest and the Ferguson Forest Centre in partnership with the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce's HOME SHOW held at the Municipal Centre next door.

We would also like to thank the following supporters for both their financial and in-kind contributions.

Ben Hokum & Son Limited Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County Eastern Ontario Model Forest Ferguson Forest Centre Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre Heideman Forest Services Kemptville Scouts & Venturers Leeds-Grenville Stewardship Council Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service North Grenville Chamber of Commerce Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Ottawa Stewardship Council Prescott-Russell Stewardship Rideau Valley Conservation Authority St. Michael Catholic High School Trees Ontario United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Limerick Forest Thank you also to all of our Exhibitors, Demonstrators, and Volunteers who have helped make this event a success!