Ways to get ready for Earth Day in York Region this week

Yorkregion.com
April 9, 2019

This 4-week program on plant-based eating will explore vegan protein sources and delicious recipes. Samples provided.

Location and Venue: 15500 Bayview Ave., Aurora, ON, L4G 7J1 (Sobeys Extra Aurora) Event date and time: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 6:30PM - 8:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free Register By: Monday, March 18, 2019

Growing Cactus in a Northern Climate
Join Rob Caldwell to learn the in’s and out’s of successfully growing happy and healthy cactus and other succulents in Canada.

Location and Venue: 438 Park Ave., Newmarket, ON, L3Y1W1 (Newmarket Public Library) Event date and time: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:00PM - 9:00PM Audience: Adults Price: $5

Displays of the Woodcock and Other Native Birds
Ian Cook will be sharing information about woodcocks and other native birds. Light refreshments will be available.

Location and Venue: 438 Park Ave., Newmarket, ON, L3Y1W1 (Newmarket Public Library) Event date and time: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:30PM - 9:00PM Audience: Adults Price: Free

Tai Chi in Nature at the Kortright Centre
Deep stretching combined with a full range of motions strengthens the body and calms the mind. Connect with nature in an outdoor setting.

Location and Venue: 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan, ON, L4L 1A6 (Kortright Centre for Conservation) Event date and time: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 1:00PM - 2:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: $40 for four one-hour sessions Register By: Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Gardening for the Birds
Learn how to attract and protect native species, such as Monarch butterflies, nesting songbirds and hummingbirds with beautiful landscape features.

Location and Venue: 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan, ON, L4L 1A6 (Kortright Centre for Conservation) Event date and time: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:00PM - 8:30PM Audience: Adults Price: $19 + HST Register By: Monday, April 8, 2019

Introduction to the York Regional Forest
New to the York Regional Forest and not sure where to start? Join us on a leisurely guided walk to learn about the forest and its trails. Registration required.

Location and Venue: 17054 Hwy. 48, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, (York Regional Forest -- North Tract) Event date and time: Saturday, April 13, 2019 10:30AM - 12:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free