Some bugs suck! Why the insects in your garden have a drinking problem

Central Library – Wolf Performance Hall 251 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, Canada

Brent Sinclair, a Western Biology Professor will introduce us to the insects around London that get all their food from liquids, explain why that’s a challenge, and the extraordinary adaptations that help them get away with it.

Seed Processing Workshop

London Civic Garden Complex 625 Springbank Drive, London, Ontario, Canada

Learn all about the different seeds and their processing methods.

London’s Naturals

Central Library – Wolf Performance Hall 251 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, Canada

Emily “Ranger Em” Febrey, a local conservation educator and communicator, will share some of her favourite local adventures and the people and organizations that inspire her along her journey.

London’s Secretive Wildlife: Challenges Faced by Reptiles and Amphibians

Central Library – Wolf Performance Hall 251 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, Canada

Scott Gillingwater, a Species At Risk Biologist with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, will discuss the impact of a growing city on reptiles and amphibians and how we can all help to ensure their survival.

Great Backyard Bird Count

A free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations.

Children’s Workshop “WATER WISE”

London Civic Garden Complex 625 Springbank Drive, London, Ontario, Canada

Learn about where London gets its water, why it is important, and how Native plants and rain gardens conserve water.

Naturally Western

Central Library – Wolf Performance Hall 251 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, Canada

Western University’s Manager of Landscape Services, Michael Lunau will talk about the natural beauty of Western’s grounds, how they are maintained and take us on a virtual tour to show us what we can see when we visit.

Wild Birds Unlimited at Gibbons Park

Gibbons Park – Grosvenor Entrance 2A Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, Canada

Leigh and Jeff will be exploring Gibbons Park.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 519-657-0745

Green in the City: Discover the Westminster Ponds Centre

In this Green in the City session learn about how climate change affects nature, and how you can spot the impacts in your very own backyard! Plus discover the environmental significance of the Westminster Ponds Centre site, a hub for promoting sustainability and environmental health and wellbeing in the London-Middlesex region. Join us for a family-friendly guided […]