Gardening & Nature
Beekeeping 101
Edible Gifts for the Season
Homemade gifts are valued by all, and especially if they are edible!
Everyone has their family traditions for baking and other tasty treats, but there is a world of edible gifts beyond tradition that can make the season special for your family and friends. This presentation will feature demonstrations where people can see techniques in action as well as finished products.
Learn all about:
- traditions of gifting with edibles;
- ideas for 2018; tips for planning ahead;
Western Irrigation District and Irrigation in Southern Alberta: Past Present and Future
This presentation will review the crucial role of irrigation in shaping the landscape of Southern Alberta in social and environmental as well as physical dimensions. The presentation will place a particular focus on the Western Irrigation District and the significant ways in which it has formed and continues to shape the communities in which it provides service.
Backyard Chickens 101: Your Feathered Friends
This presentation will get you thinking about what is involved in keeping backyard chickens and if it is right for you!
Topics covered include:
Grossology: Poop, Vomit, and Slime!
Poop, vomit, and slime make this class a guaranteed gross time!
We’ll investigate why animals do ‘gross’ stuff, how it helps them to survive, and meet some disgusting animals – and you might be surprised by who you’ll meet.
*recommended for ages 10+
Broadcast from the Saint Louis Zoo
*this session will not be recorded
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Arctic Discoveries: Polar Bears and a Changing Climate
Discover why polar bears are facing challenges in their Arctic environment, and how polar bears at the Alaska Zoo provide important insight into wild polar bear research. This program provides participants with a greater understanding of how a changing climate affects the survivability of this iconic Arctic animal.
*recommended for ages 10 - adult
Broadcast from the Alaska Zoo
*this session will not be recorded
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Seeds! Start Gardening from the Beginning
While it is fun to shop the garden centres for ready to go plants the world of seeds from catalogues to in the ground is a whole other experience. Then there is the whole other world of propagating from seed!
Janet Melrose, Calgary’s Cottage Gardener, will be talking soil and seeds as we learn about: seed catalogues; some different techniques of seeding and growing on your seedlings; tips & tricks and pitfalls to avoid; And then how to give your new plants a successful launch come the growing season.
No Space, No Problem! Vertical Gardening with Donna Balzer
Join renowned horticulturist, speaker, and author Donna Balzer as she explains how you can cultivate more food in vertical gardens.
So, You Want to Be a Beekeeper?
In recent years, beekeeping has been receiving more and more attention. Many people are becoming interested in keeping honeybees.Perhaps you would like to have your own hives.There is so much information out there, that beginners might not know where to start.
This presentation will give you a basic idea of what information to look for and who to ask when you have questions. There will be an overview of equipment, challenges, expenses and potential legal requirements once you decide to start your own honeybee hive.
Winter Speaker Series – Scott Murphy
The theme of the 2018 Winter Speaker Series is Fire. Scott Murphy, Fire Management Officer for Waterton Lakes National Park, will speak on his role in the park, the effect wildfire has had on the wildlife in the park, and the underlying positives that may come with a wildfire.
Hosted at Pincher Creek Library
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