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Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 05:00 PM
Online Event in London, ON, CanadaRecovery 2020: Awake, Aware and Ready to Act
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Recovery 2020: Awake, Aware and Ready to Act is an online event taking place on August 13th from 5-6 pm ET.
The objective is to invite fellow Londoners to work together in raising awareness around ways our community can heal and recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and to act together in the fight against racism so we can nurture a more inclusive and caring new reality.
The event is free to attend, but we are asking for donations and all proceeds will go to Atlohsa Family Healing Services.
Click here to RSVP for this event!
Event image and description via Mohamed Hammoud
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 05:30 PM
Online Event in London, ON, CanadaFruit & Nut Tree Webinar
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What's not to love about edible trees? You get to grow your own food, support pollinators and enjoy the beautiful blossoms they produce!If you have a fruit or nut tree on your property or you plan to plant one, this is the webinar for you! This FREE webinar is presented by ReForest London and will be led by Jessica Robertson of Wild Craft Permaculture. At this workshop, you will learn how to:• Prune a fruit or nut tree
• Make holistic sprays to boost tree immunity
• Tree maintenance tipsAfter registering, you will be sent a link to join the event on Zoom. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fruit-nut-tree-care-tickets-115395947385Note: It is a repeat of the Fruit & Nut Tree Webinar offered on April 21, 2020.This event is being offered as a part of the Signal Boost Initiative, which was made possible with support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. -
Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 09:30 AM
Carfrae Park in London, ON, CanadaAntler River Rally - August Cleanup
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Join Antler River Rally for a river clean-up and keep our watersheds clean!
Join us at Carfrae Park on Saturday August 15th for a social distancing river cleanup. Visit our website for more details and to review our COVID safety protocols (please wear a mask to the meeting point at the beginning of the cleanup). http://www.antlerriverrally.ca/
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 06:00 PM
Fairmont Trail in London, ON, CanadaTree Aftercare - August 18
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Tuesday August 18, 6-8 pm - Fairmont Trail, 290 Hale Street
Keeping the forest in the Forest City takes more than just planting trees alone! Caring for trees during their first few years is essential to the success of a tree planting project. That's why we go back to our planting sites in the summertime to help ensure their survival.
We are now happy to announce that despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has faced us with, we will be hosting several Aftercare events this summer. That means we need your help!
From July 22 to August 6, we are holding 10 Tree Aftercare events on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 pm, plus one Saturday morning from 9-11 am. Instead of our usual drop-in events, we ask that all volunteers register on Eventbrite.
Aftercare Tasks
- Weeding
- Mulching
- Checking Tree Collars
- Invasive Species Removal
- Applying Skoot (deer repellent)
- Pruning
- Litter Clean Up
Safety Precautions
Please do not sign up if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, have traveled recently, or have had close interaction with someone ill with COVID-19.
We are asking volunteers to arrive with their own water, snacks, gloves, sunscreen, and bug spray. Masks are not mandatory, but you are encouraged to bring one and welcome to wear it if you'd like. We will be maintaining proper physical distance.
There is NO drop-in option - you must sign up if you'd like to participate.
If you have questions or concerns please email Brad, Environmental Program Coordinator, at releaf@reforestlondon.ca.
To learn more about Aftercare, visit http://reforestlondon.ca/tree-aftercare-assistant
Event image and description from ReForest London
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Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 06:00 PM
Admiral Park in London, ON, CanadaTree Aftercare - August 20
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Thursday August 20, 6-8 pm - Admiral Park, 284 Admiral Drive
Keeping the forest in the Forest City takes more than just planting trees alone! Caring for trees during their first few years is essential to the success of a tree planting project. That's why we go back to our planting sites in the summertime to help ensure their survival.
We are now happy to announce that despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has faced us with, we will be hosting several Aftercare events this summer. That means we need your help!
From July 22 to August 6, we are holding 10 Tree Aftercare events on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 pm, plus one Saturday morning from 9-11 am. Instead of our usual drop-in events, we ask that all volunteers register on Eventbrite.
Aftercare Tasks
- Weeding
- Mulching
- Checking Tree Collars
- Invasive Species Removal
- Applying Skoot (deer repellent)
- Pruning
- Litter Clean Up
Safety Precautions
Please do not sign up if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, have traveled recently, or have had close interaction with someone ill with COVID-19.
We are asking volunteers to arrive with their own water, snacks, gloves, sunscreen, and bug spray. Masks are not mandatory, but you are encouraged to bring one and welcome to wear it if you'd like. We will be maintaining proper physical distance.
There is NO drop-in option - you must sign up if you'd like to participate.
If you have questions or concerns please email Brad, Environmental Program Coordinator, at releaf@reforestlondon.ca.
To learn more about Aftercare, visit http://reforestlondon.ca/tree-aftercare-assistant
Event image and description from ReForest London
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 06:00 PM
Byron Hills Park in London, ON, CanadaTree Aftercare - August 25
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Tuesday August 25, 6-8 pm - Byron Hills Park, Southdale Road W.
Keeping the forest in the Forest City takes more than just planting trees alone! Caring for trees during their first few years is essential to the success of a tree planting project. That's why we go back to our planting sites in the summertime to help ensure their survival.
We are now happy to announce that despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has faced us with, we will be hosting several Aftercare events this summer. That means we need your help!
From July 22 to August 6, we are holding 10 Tree Aftercare events on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 pm, plus one Saturday morning from 9-11 am. Instead of our usual drop-in events, we ask that all volunteers register on Eventbrite.
Aftercare Tasks
- Weeding
- Mulching
- Checking Tree Collars
- Invasive Species Removal
- Applying Skoot (deer repellent)
- Pruning
- Litter Clean Up
Safety Precautions
Please do not sign up if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, have traveled recently, or have had close interaction with someone ill with COVID-19.
We are asking volunteers to arrive with their own water, snacks, gloves, sunscreen, and bug spray. Masks are not mandatory, but you are encouraged to bring one and welcome to wear it if you'd like. We will be maintaining proper physical distance.
There is NO drop-in option - you must sign up if you'd like to participate.
If you have questions or concerns please email Brad, Environmental Program Coordinator, at releaf@reforestlondon.ca.
To learn more about Aftercare, visit http://reforestlondon.ca/tree-aftercare-assistant
Event image and description from ReForest London
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Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 07:30 PM
Online Event in London, ON, CanadaPassport to Nature: Better Nature Photography Webinar
View EventPhotography is a great way to explore nature from every angle. Join Antony Chodas of Camera Canada on Wednesday, August 26th at 7:30 pm to help you take better pictures and get more from your camera. Antony will lead an interactive webinar online with ideas, images, examples, and opportunities for you to ask questions and receive helpful links and resources.
Please register on Thames Talbot Land Trust's website here.
Event image and description via Thames Talbot Land Trust.
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Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 01:00 PM
Online Event in London, ON, CanadaHow does the Canadian electricity system work? A Q&A with Bullfrog Power
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The Canadian energy system is complex. We get a lot of questions about how it works, how it varies between provinces, and how electricity flows throughout Canada. In this webinar, we’ll do our best to answer questions we’ve seen over the years and to share important facts about the energy system.
Since Bullfrog Power launched 15 years ago, the electricity landscape has transitioned in Canada. We’re moving towards an emissions-free grid, but there is still much work to be done. Join Bullfrog’s President, Sean Drygas, as he gives an overview of the Canadian electricity system. He'll discuss the following topics, and much more:
- Which resources does Canada use to generate electricity, and how does that mix differ from province to province?
- Where does Canada stack up when it comes to generating electricity from renewable sources?
- How does electricity travel through the grid?
We want to give you the chance to ask any questions you have about electricity in Canada, so we’ll be opening up the floor to questions for the second half of the webinar. If you have any questions you’d like to send in advance, please email them to businessevents@bullfrogpower.com.
Event image and description via Bullfrog Power.
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Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 06:00 PM
Cheswick Park in London, ON, CanadaTree Aftercare - August 27
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Thursday August 27, 6-8 pm - Cheswick Park, 88 Lacey Crescent
Keeping the forest in the Forest City takes more than just planting trees alone! Caring for trees during their first few years is essential to the success of a tree planting project. That's why we go back to our planting sites in the summertime to help ensure their survival.
We are now happy to announce that despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has faced us with, we will be hosting several Aftercare events this summer. That means we need your help!
From July 22 to August 6, we are holding 10 Tree Aftercare events on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 pm, plus one Saturday morning from 9-11 am. Instead of our usual drop-in events, we ask that all volunteers register on Eventbrite.
Aftercare Tasks
- Weeding
- Mulching
- Checking Tree Collars
- Invasive Species Removal
- Applying Skoot (deer repellent)
- Pruning
- Litter Clean Up
Safety Precautions
Please do not sign up if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, have traveled recently, or have had close interaction with someone ill with COVID-19.
We are asking volunteers to arrive with their own water, snacks, gloves, sunscreen, and bug spray. Masks are not mandatory, but you are encouraged to bring one and welcome to wear it if you'd like. We will be maintaining proper physical distance.
There is NO drop-in option - you must sign up if you'd like to participate.
If you have questions or concerns please email Brad, Environmental Program Coordinator, at releaf@reforestlondon.ca.
To learn more about Aftercare, visit http://reforestlondon.ca/tree-aftercare-assistant
Event image and description from ReForest London
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Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 02:00 PM
The Aeolian in London, ON, CanadaEco Folk 2020
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Please note: This event has been postponed from its original date to October 25th, 2020. This is due to precautions of the COVID-19 virus. Any tickets that have already been sold for this event will be honoured at the new event date. If you are wishing a refund for your tickets you may contact the Aeolian Hall at 519.672.7950. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Eco Folk 2020 - Benefit for the Thames Talbot Land Trust
featuring:
Dayna Manning
Marty Kolls
Brent Jones
Kevin's Bacon Train
Darren Powers
Please join us for Eco Folk 2020 - Benefit Concert for the Thames Talbot Land Trust – as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of this ecological arts gathering - held at London’s Historic Aeolian Hall, Sunday, March 29th, 2 – 4 p.m. This special concert event features noted Canadian musical and community active artists Dayna Manning, Marty Kolls, Brent Jones, Darren Powers and Kevin’s Bacon Train – with host Ryan Spence!
The Thames Talbot Land Trust (TTLT) is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting environmentally significant lands through acquisition, conservation easements, landscape restoration and education. The lands and waters acquired are
done so with the agreement that they will be maintained in their natural state for perpetuity. TTLT currently protect over 1700 acres, habitats of at least 38 species at risk in Middlesex, Elgin, Perth and Oxford Counties. They are currently running a campaign to acquire 7 new properties totalling over 550 acres of natural land to be protected from development. To learn more about the TTLT visit www.thamestalbotlandtrust.ca.
Tickets are $30 and available at the Aeolian Hall box office or online at https://aeolianhall.ca/events/ecofolk2020/
Eco Folk poster designed by Breck Campbell for Lyrical Design. www.lyrical.design
Eco Folk 2020 – Artist Bios
Dayna Manning
Singer/Songwriter – Producer – Author – Mentor
Juno nominated artist Dayna Manning exemplifies the very best that Canadian Folk music can be. Her cool clear voice along with her insightful songs represents a history of Canadian musical art that goes back to the early ‘60s and sounds just as vital today. A modern renaissance artist, Dayna recently produced Trent Severn’s third album “Portage”, designed the Stratford Festival’s best selling 60th anniversary t-shirt, and just produced her latest album “Morning Light” with the help of Stratford Festival alumnus Ben Bolt-Martin arranging for chamber orchestra. She recently penned her first book “Many Moons: Songwriter’s Memoir” which was released by Blue Moon Publishers in October 2019. In 2016 Dayna founded the “Folk Army”, a private music instruction academy in Stratford, Ontario. The Folk Army’s mission is to empower young girls to make a positive change in their communities through creativity, thoughtful performance and positive self-esteem.
Marty Kolls
Marty Kolls is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter based in London, Ontario. Crossing genres for over 25 years, Kolls has found her greatest inspiration from other female artists. Her newest video release, Play Too, pushes the message of individuality to the next generation. As an educator, mother-of-two and champion of the “female forward” movement, Kolls’ vocals capture the audience with intense raw lyrics and her powerful piano playing.
Brent Jones
Singer/pianist/composer Brent Jones is a busy musical collaborator in his home region of South-Western Ontario contributing to the work of many artists both local and international through sessions, production, and performance. He runs Quiet Earth Studios on a heritage farm, just outside London, Ontario and is co-founder of the Back To The Garden Music and Arts Festival. Jones’s work focuses on building sustainable creative communities – combining artistic expression and natural systems - to help teach, heal, and celebrate the human experience.
Kevin’s Bacon Train
Hailing from the Old East Village in London, Ontario, Kevin’s Bacon Train has been defined as “That band who plays the covers” or “Covergrass” by St. Regis Tavern Regular and Kevin’s Bacon Train Superfan Rudbal Kelly. Members Marty Kolls, Mark Schram, Paul Aitken, Jordan Blake, and Andrew Fleet blend fun and musical virtuosity to create a unique performance experience. From The Our Street Festival, to Aeolian Hall, to in front of that alleyway across from the Movie Theatre in Forest, Ontario, Kevin’s Bacon Train have been making people get up and dance with their upbeat bluegrass spin on the hits of the 80’s, 90’s and 20’s.
Darren Powers
Singer/songwriter Darren Powers has been honing his skills of songcraft and performance with nearly 20 years of experience throughout his home region of Southern Ontario. His music captures the gritty spirit of classic Americana – grounded in truth and realism - exploring tales of loss and redemption with a raw sensitivity. 2020 marks the debut of Darren’s first album release – False Bravado - recorded at Quiet Earth Studios with the help of noted Canadian musicians and producers. The album will be officially launched Saturday, May 30th, 2020 at Quiet Earth with a special immersive concert experience featuring a live multi-media album performance.Event image and description via Thames Talbot Land Trust. View the event page on Facebook here.