Speaker Series at EHS Monthly Meetings
Come out and enjoy
- Informative and inspiring speakers and slide shows
- Opportunities to chat with other gardeners
- Displays, sales and Gardener's Q & A Corner
| When: | 7:30 pm on the last Monday of every month, except August and December Come at 6:45 pm to browse displays |
Where: |
Central Lions Seniors Rec Centre, 11113 – 113 Street, Edmonton |
Meetings are free to EHS members. Show your card! Bring a friend!
Everyone is welcome. Tickets are $5 at the door for non-members.
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| January 30 | The New, Deep Connections to Nature and their Importance in a World Gone Mad with Jim Butler, PhD |
Prof. Butler has studied the changing trends in how people attempt to connect to the natural world. Flower gardens and green areas are becoming green hospitals: "psychiatrists" for treating stress and trauma. Increasing numbers of people on deep spiritual quests seek out the more pristine natural areas in pilgrimages to the heart of their souls. This session will explore the art of connecting to nature at home and abroad, from resort and ecotourism retreats to the surprising wave of sudden interest in the hidden landscapes of nature spirits, fairies, elves, and gnomes. Dr. Butler will conclude with specific ways to enhance our own connections to the natural world in deeper, more substantive, ways that will transform, enlighten and enrich. |
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| February 27 | Native Trees and Shrubs:Survival of the fittest with Tim Moreland of Aspen Ridge Greenhouse |
Tim is owner/operator of Aspen Ridge Greenhouses and Nursery. He is a horticulturist who has worked in the forestry industry and is currently working on developing products for urban and rural reclamation. Tim will talk about trees and shrubs best suited for our ever-changing climate, including trees in the landscape, planting procedures and myths, costs and budgets. He will also touch on native species and reclamation. |
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| March 26 |
Roof top gardening in Edmonton with Kristin Murray |
Green rooftops add a dimension of green space to the urban landscape without taking up valuable land. During this session we will learn about the challenges and rewards of the rooftop environment in Edmonton. Kristin studied horticulture at Olds College and has worked in garden design, installation, consulting and coaching. She is a City of Edmonton Master Naturalist with a keen interest in therapeutic horticulture. She has been involved in turning a parkade roof at a downtown condo complex into a community garden. |
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| April 30 |
Edible Container Gardens: Creative Solutions to Small Space Vegetable Gardening with Rob Sproule of Salisbury Greenhouses |
More later |
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| May 28 |
Mushrooms and More! Healing from your Garden with Robert Rogers |
More later |
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| June 25 |
To be announced |
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| July 30 |
To be announced |
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| August 27 |
To be announced |
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| September 24 |
EHS Awards Night |
Don’t miss this special opportunity to enjoy an inspiring slide show of winning gardens from our 2012 Garden Competition, as well as presentation of awards for best gardens and photos. Come celebrate gardening with us! |
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| October 29 |
To be announced |
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| November 26 |
To be announced |
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| December |
No meeting. Happy Holidays |