Jackson Creek forest subject of naturalist meeting
Come out to the Peterborough Field Naturalists’ (PFN) monthly meeting Wednesday and learn about the Jackson Creek OldGrowth Forest.
Guest speaker is Michael Henry, the lead researcher and forest ecologist behind the recent study ‘Jackson Creek Old- Growth Forest’ by Ancient Forest Exploration and Research.
Henry will discuss the 4.5 hectare urban old-growth forest along Jackson Creek, where some trees are as old as 250 years old, predating the original settlement of the Town of Scott’s Plains, which is now Peterborough.
For more information on Henry’s work visit www.ancientforest.org/ publications/
The meeting takes at 7:30 p.m. at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre, 2505 Pioneer Rd, near Trent University. Community members are welcome to attend. It is an excellent opportunity to find out what PFN is all about.
Also, a PFH wildlife outing takes place Sunday. Meet at the Riverview Park and Zoo’s north parking lot at 8 a.m. to carpool. Bring change to donate towards gas costs and binoculars if possible. Dress for the weather. The destination will be confirmed on the day.
Trunk sale
St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 1140 St. Paul’s St., is holding their Spring Trunk Sale Saturday, June 3 from 8 a.m. until noon.
There will be treasures galore, coffee and muffins. Spots rent for $10 each. Contact the church at 705-743-4411.
Activity Haven golf
Activity Haven is hosting the 5th annual Gerry Mcgrath Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday June 3 at Heron Landing Golf Course, 2361 Lansdowne St. W. with a shot gun start at 12 noon.
Teresa Kazuba, CHEX television personality, will be back by popular demand, as the celebrity golfer for the event.
The cost is $360 per foursome which includes eighteen holes, use of a golf cart, dinner and snacks before tee-off.
There will be lots of prizes to win, including men’s and women’s Longest Prize and men’s and women’s Closest to the Pin Prize. Merit Travel will award a trip for two
for anyone who makes a hole in one!
To register or for further information drop into the Activity Haven office at 180 Barnardo Ave. or call 705-876-1670.
Calendar:
SADLEIR HOUSE SCI-FI AND FANTASY BOOK CLUB: Meets tomorrow from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N. to discuss The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison. Free, snacks provided. Everyone welcome from SF/F aficionados to newbies. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Facility is wheelchair accessible.
GENTLE MINDFUL PARENTING WORKSHOP: May 15 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. For parents of children of all ages. Learn ways to gain cooperation from children while remaining calm and present. Led by behaviourist and mediation teacher Sonja Martin. Part of the Mindful Parenting series at Play Café, Brookdale Plaza, Chemong Rd. $12 plus HST. To register call 705874-3517 or mail playcafeptbo@gmail.com
ACTIVITY HAVEN LUNCHES: Tuesday: sausage on a bun, ramen noodle salad,
lemon meringue pie; Wednesday: stuffed pork tenderloin, scalloped potatoes, BLT salad, lemon lime poke cake; Thursday. chicken burgers, wedge potatoes, veggie cup with dip, rhubarb dump cake. 11:30 a.m. Cost is $6 and includes unlimited tea and coffee. Takeout available by calling ahead. 180 Barnardo Ave. Call 705-876-1670.