The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Stewardship team has planned three exciting events throughout the month of March. Open to the public, these free events will showcase the expertise of researchers, professors, and naturalists on all things soil and native species. The first one goes this afternoon at 1pm on Zoom entitled Soil Health and Nitrogen Management with Dr. David Burton.
Date – March 1, 2023
Time – 1:00 pm
Platform – Zoom
Dr. David Burton is a Distinguished Research Professor and the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Soil Management at Dalhousie University. He will present a background on the health of our soils, discuss nitrogen management, and some current research projects and findings.
This event is supported through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3XdABTW.
Decision-Making Around BMPs
Date – March 8, 2023
Time – 12:30 pm
Platform – Zoom
This panel discussion, led by Tracey Ryan of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association will take place on Zoom. You will hear directly from farmers who will discuss their experiences and decision-making process when implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) into their operations.
This event is supported through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3I5MEOR.
Garden Delights: Planting Native Species
Date – March 9, 2023
Time – 7:00 pm
Location(s):
In-person at the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Administration Building (205 Millpond Crescent, Strathroy) – limited seating
Zoom
One of the most common questions our stewardship and conservation services staff get is how landowners can include native species more on their properties. Come listen to a panel discussion from three experts on using native species in your gardens and why these species are important for our local environment. Panelists will include Mike Smith (ReLeaf CK), Larry Cornelis (Naturalist and Horticulturist), and Jessica Smeekens (Auxsable Forestry). This is a hybrid event and there is limited seating available for in-person participation. Please email Emily Millette at emillette@scrca.on.ca to register.
This event is supported through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks and the Government of Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
For more information, visit www.scrca.on.ca/events.
