Event Calendar http://trca.on.ca/events/events-calendar.dot Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Events en March Break Fun

Enjoy a day of family fun at Black Creek Pioneer Village! Check out a nature-themed puppet show or hitch a free ride on our horse-drawn wagon! Gather around the fire and learn how pioneers made maple syrup and treat yourself to our pancake breakfast. Warm up inside our Pioneer Play area as you try carding wool, or challenge a friend to a game of giant dominoes! With lots to see and do, come early and play all day!

We are open from 10am - 4:30pm (Pancake Breakfast is from 10am - 3:00pm).

Event Highlights!

  • The Paddling Puppeteer!
    Catch this fun nature-themed puppet show with your little critters!
  • Free Horse Drawn Wagon Ride!
    Hitch a ride on our big blue wagon!
  • Maple Syrup. It's a Canadian Thing!
    Learn all about the history and science behind making Maple Syrup! Enjoy a dynamic presentation ending with a sample of the real deal!
  • Archaeology at the Village!
    Kids can learn all about Archaeology and meet a real Archaeologist!
  • The Doctor is In!
    Feeling ill? A few leeches will fix that right up! Learn all about medicine in Victorian Ontario!
  • Spinning for Spring
    From sheep to shawl, learn everything about spinning and weaving wool through a fun story!
  • Victorian Dancing
    May we have this dance? Join our costumed staff and learn a traditional Victorian Dance.
  • Wooden Wonders
    Meet the Cabinet Maker and see how he uses machines and tools of all sizes to make furniture and toys!
  • History with Horses
    Meet the farmer and our horses, Jake and Ross for an up-close encounter with these gentle giants!

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BCPV Wegon Ride


Admission:

  • Adults and Seniors (ages 16+) - $10
  • Children (ages 5-15) - $7
  • Children 4 years and under are free
  • Members - Free
  • Parking - $6 per car per day

* Taxes are included
** Pancake Breakfast prices vary

 

For more information, please contact us at 416-736-1733 or at bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca

Spacial Rates!

 

]]> http://trca.on.ca/events/event.dot?id=76155 TRCA Event 76155 Lake Ontario Evenings: Biodiversity Edition! The highly anticipated sophomore edition of the Lake Ontario Evenings speaker’s series brings together an engaging roster of speakers discussing the past and future of biodiversity in Lake Ontario. How has the lake changed? What are the challenges? Does asian carp spell the end? What’s currently being done, and what’s the plan? Join us for an informal evening of questions, answers, and conversation. All welcome!

For more information visit www.torontorap.ca or contact:

Contact: Brooke Erickson

Berickson@trca.on.ca,

416 661 6600 ext. 5581

Public event with guest speakers

 

 

]]> http://trca.on.ca/events/event.dot?id=75944 TRCA Event 75944 Authority Meeting #2/10 For further information, please contact Kathy Stranks at (416) 661-6600, ext. 5264, kstranks@trca.on.ca or Andrea Fennell at (416) 661-6600, ext. 5254, afennell@trca.on.ca

]]> http://trca.on.ca/events/event.dot?id=69300 TRCA Event 69300 Healthy Lands for Healthy Horses Workshop 1 *This is day 1 of a two day workshop. Day 2 will be taking place on Saturday April 10 at Caledon Village Place: Community Hall - 18313 Highway 10, Caledon.

  • Find out about current environmental issues and what you, as a horse owner can do to make a difference.
  • Meet your neighbors! Learn about the experiences other horse owners have had with equine stewardship projects.
  • Learn about the Nutrient management Act and how it affects horse owners from a presentation by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.
  • Reduce your hoof-print as Equine Guelph takes you through a a self-assessment of your property, providing economic and environmental solutions.
  • Find out about FREE technical and financial assistance available to you.

By registering, you are confirming that you are able to attend both days of the workshop -
March 27th and April 10.

To register call: 905-670-1615 ext. 221

For more information call Mathew MacLean at 416-661-6600 ext. 5349

 

]]> http://trca.on.ca/events/event.dot?id=75265 TRCA Event 75265 Maple Syrup Dinner by Lamplight

Schedule of Events

Doors open - 6:00pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Dessert - 7:30pm
Hike & Bonfire - 8:00pm

Tickets are $39.95(plus taxes)
including dinner and hike,
RSVP to 416-667-6295

 

Buffet Menu

Country Fare Dinner rolls with butter
Tossed Organic Salad Greens w/Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Main entree

Maple Glazed Ham
Grilled chicken breast w/ Sautéed Field Mushroom Jus
Vegetarian Pasta Primavera

Main entree accompanied with...

Maple Glazed Baby Carrots
Herbed Roasted Potatoes

Dessert

Hot Apple Crisp with Maple Whipped Cream
Coffee and Tea

 

*non-alcoholic beverages are included*
**cash bar is available, beer and wine only**
***Menu and schedule is subject to change***

 

]]> http://trca.on.ca/events/event.dot?id=74309 TRCA Event 74309 Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival<br><!-- It's a sure sign of spring. Come out and tap into nature! Demonstrations, wagon rides, activities and of course pancakes and Maple Syrup. Check our special March Break and Easter activities.

  • Live kids entertainment
  • Wagon rides
  • Fun crafts and family activities
  • Free samples of maple syrup

Visit Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival at www.maplesyrupfest.com for more information!

Where:

Kortright Center for Conservation & Bruce's Mill Conservation Area


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