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SPECIAL EVENTS 2010
USED BOOK DROP OFF DAYS
- Saturday, Feb. 6 & Saturday, March 27, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Volunteers will accept your donations of used books.
- We are NOT able to accept magazines, encyclopaedias, Readers Digest or text books.
- Books willl be sold at the book sale on June 26 & 27.
- Drive your car up to Building 72, (green and white building) CEF.
- Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Your donations are greatly appreciated.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
CRAFTS & BAKE SALE
- Saturday, April 24 & Sunday, April 25, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Come out and see the incredible selection of craft items
and pick up some delicious baked goods.
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, C.E.F.
- Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Admission and parking free.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
RARE & UNUSUAL PLANT SALE
- Sunday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Find just what you need for your garden as you visit the many specialty growers and nurseries gathered for this event.
- Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton will be available to answer your questions.
- Location: Parking lot of the Neatby Building, Carling Ave. at Maple, C.E.F.
- Admission fee: Donation to Food Bank or $5.00.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
FLETCHER WILDLIFE GARDEN NATIVE PLANT SALE
- Sat., June 5, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Native plants grown in the area that are adapted to the local conditions and climate.
- Volunteers and growers will be available to answer your questions and make suggestions.
- Admission and parking free.
- For information call (613)730-0714 or
visit Fletcher Wildlife Garden
BOOK SALE
- Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Come and check out the thousand of books to choose from.
- Stock up for your summer reading.
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, C.E.F.
- Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffice circle.
- Admission and parking free
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
STRAWBERRY SOCIAL
- July 1, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Come and enjoy a delicious strawberry treat while visiting Canada Agriculture Museum
- Many holiday activities to choose from.
- Location: Memory Park, Canada Agriculture Museum
- The main entrance is located off Prince of Wales, south of the traffic circle at the edge of the Ornamental Gardens
on the Central Experimental Farm.
- Cost: $6.00 for shortcake and juice.
- Free Admission into the Museum on Canada Day weekend.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
10 MILE RUN ON THE FARM
- July 21
- Join the Friends of the Farm and the National Capital Runners' Association for a runner's challenge.
- Take part in a 10 mile run through the Central Experimental Farm.
- To register and for information visit NCRA.
VICTORIAN TEA
- Sunday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Classic tea will be served under the trees of the Central Experimental Farm Arboretum.
- Bring a patio chair and listen to the live music.
- Enter the best hat contest and don period costume (not required).
- Location: C.E.F. Arboretum which is located off the east exit of the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Admission free, Formal Tea $6.00.
- Plenty of free parking.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
ART ON THE FARM
- Saturday, August 21, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Rain date August 22.
- Artists working in various mediums will display and sell their original works on the lawns under the trees of the Central Experimental Farm.
- A BBQ is available.
- Location: off the west exit of the Prince of Wales traffic circle at the corner of NCC Driveway and Maple Drive.
- Free admission and parking.
- Information and Registration Form for Exhibitors
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- Wednesday, September 15, 7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..
- We invite everyone to join us.
- You do not have to be a member to attend.
- The guest speaker TBA.
- Location: Neathby Building on the Central Experimental Farm at the corner of Carling and Maple Drive.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
FINE ART EXHIBITION & SALE
- Saturday, Oct. 9 to Monday, Oct. 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Come out and see the amazing art.
- This is a juried event and the artists will be announced in early spring.
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm.
- Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Admission and parking free.
- Invitation to artists and
Registration Form.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
CRAFTS & BAKE SALE
- Saturday, Nov. 13 & Sunday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Come and see the incredible selection of craft items.
- Choose from many delicious baked goods and get a head start of your Christmas baking.
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm.
- Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Admission and parking free.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
LECTURES, WORKSHOPS & TOURS
WINTER PROPAGATION WORKSHOP (English) with
Robert Glendenning of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Tues., Feb. 23, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- We offer a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to take and care for winter (hardwood) cuttings of your
favourite evergreen and deciduous shrubs.
- Starting trees, shrubs and perennials from seed will also be demonstrated.
- Cost: FCEF Members $12, Non-Members $15
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm.
- Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- To register or for information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
APRIL SPRING LECTURE SERIES (English)
- Tuesday in April from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., a spring lecture series is held.
- These four lectures are for all gardeners no matter their level of experience.
- They are presented by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton and hosted by
the Friends of the Farm.
- You can register for lectures individually or for the series.
- Individual lectures: FCEF Members $12, Non-Members $15
- Lecture series: FCEF Members $40, Non-Members $50
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm.
- Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- To register or for information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
MANAGING FRUIT TREES and SHRUBS with
Master Gardener Lee Boltwood, Lecture 1
- Tues., April 6, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Extra attention gvien to apples, pears, plums, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, currants and asparagus.
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, CE.F
- Cost: see above.
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON GARDEN PROBLEMS with
Master Gardener Mary Ann Van Berlo, Lecture 2
- Tues. April 13, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Learn to identify some common garden pests and diseases and explore environmentally friendly solutions to deal with them.
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, CEF.
- Cost: see above.
MONARCH WAYSTATIONS with
Master Gardener Julianne Labreche, Lecture 3
- Tues. April 20, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Julianne will talk about creating a Monarch Waystation:
attracting pollinators to your garden.
- A list of nectar producing plants will be given.
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, CEF.
- Cost: see above.
HOME GROWN PRODUCE with
Master Gardener David Hinks, Lecture 4
- Tues., April 27, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- The best local produce is home grown.
- David will talk about what to plant that is right for the Ottawa climate.
- From germination to harvesting your crop.
- Location: Building 72, Arboretum, CEF.
- Cost: see above.
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HISTORICAL WALK IN THE CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM
- Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Join us on this walking tour during which the picturesque Experimental Farm
landscape design, architectural history, and stories of Ottawa's beloved
Central Experimental Farm will be showcased.
- The tour begins at Building 72 in the Arboretum of the Central Experimental Farm.
- Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Admission: FCEF Members $12, Non-Members $15.
- To register or for information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
LILAC ROW TOURS
- Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
- Take a guided tour along the Central Experimental Farm Lilac Walk
with the Friends of the Farm lilac team.
- Discover the many varieties of lilac that the C.E.F.has to offer.
- No registration required.
- Free parking at the Canadian Agriculture Museum,
south of the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Signs will direct you to the Lilac tour.
- Donations are gratefully accepted.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
IRIS TOURS
- Saturday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Iris beds.
- Tours will also touch on the Daylilies.
- Bring your questions and take note of what might work in your garden.
- Free parking at the Canadian Agriculture Museum,
south of the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Signs will direct you to the Iris tour.
- Donations are gratefully accepted.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
PRESTON LILAC TOUR
- Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Preston Lilac collection on the Central Experimental farm with the
Friends of the Farm Lilac Team.
- Discover the many varieties of lilac that the C.E.F.has to offer.
- No registration required.
- Free parking at the Canadian Agriculture Museum,
south of the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Signs will direct you to the Lilac tour.
- Donations are gratefully accepted.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
C.E.F. & EXPLORER ROSE TOUR
- Saturday, June 12 at 1 p.m.
- The FCEF rose team will be available to answer you questions.
- Information on the collection will be available to help you with a self guided tour of the roses.
- Free parking at the Canadian Agriculture Museum,
south of the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Signs will direct you to the Rose tour.
- Donations are gratefully accepted.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
PEONY TOURS
- Saturday, June 19, 9:00 a.m. to noon
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Peony beds on the Central Experimental Farm.
- Get tips on what would work best in your garden and ways to keep your peonies happy.
- Free parking at the Canadian Agriculture Museum ,
south of the Prince of Wales traffic circle.
- Signs will direct you to the Peony tour.
- Donations are gratefully accepted.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
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MONTREAL BOTANICAL BUS TOUR
- July 6 & 7.
- Visit the Montreal Botanical Gardens
where you can experience the Gardens, Insectarium and/or Biodrome.
- Stay the night at the Delta hotels (Click on Delta Montreal Centre-Ville)
- This hotel is a short walk from Old Montreal.
- In your free time visit the shops and galleries or take a leisurely walk.
- On the way home we will stop at the Jean Talon market and
enjoy supper in the historic Mon Village Restaurant
near Hudson.
- Package includes transportation, garden entrance, accommodation, taxes and gratuities.
- Cost of trip based on double occupancy:
- before March 31 FCEF members $240, non members $255
- after March 31 FCEF members $255, non members $270.
- Add $90 for single occupancy.
- Payment plans available.
- For more information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
- To register complete and mail this Registration Form
HISTORY, NATURE, & THEATER BUS TOUR
- Friday, September 17 (one day trip)
- Enjoy Upper Canada Village
where you can step back in time and experience life in the 1860's.
- If you choose you can also visit the
Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary.
- After dinner in Morrisburg, enjoy the "The Odd Couple (Female Version)" at the
Upper Canada Playhouse.
- The package includes transportation, entrance fee to events, a "Church Dinner" with the Ladies' Auxillary League,
tickets to the play, taxes and gratuities.
- Cost of the trip:
- before July 31 FCEF members $115, non members $127
- after July 31 FCEF members $125, non members $137.
- For information call (613)230-3276 or
e-mail us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
- To register complete and mail this Registration Form
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Seating is limited for all lectures, workshops and tours. You can register by mail, telephone (613-230-3276), by fax (613-230-1238) or e-mail to info@friendsofthefarm.ca. Please include your name, address and telephone number. Your registration is not guaranteed until full payment is received. The Friends of the Farm may cancel any event when the minimum number of registrants is not met. Cheques are to be made payable to The Friends of the Farm.
Cancellations/Refunds: Anyone may withdraw their registration and will be refunded up to one week prior to the lecture/workshop*. Cancellations received after this time will not be refunded and will not be substituted for another lecture/workshop. It is important that you supply phone numbers where you can be reached both daytime and evening, directly or by recorded message.
*For cancellation policy for bus tours please call and speak with FCEF staff.
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Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0C6
Tel: (613) 230-3276 Fax: (613) 230-1238 E-mail: info@friendsofthefarm.ca |
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