ON THE AGENDA
MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL: Come out and tap into nature. Demonstrations, wagon rides, live entertainment and, of course, pancakes and maple syrup! Until Sunday, April 7 at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area south side of Stouffville Rd., east of Warden Ave., Stouffville; and the Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Woodbridge. For further information and a list of all the activities, visit maplesyrupfest.com. CANADA BLOOMS AND NATIONAL HOME SHOW: The largest home and garden event in North America. Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 24, at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. One price includes both shows. Adults $20, se- niors $17, students (13-16) $13 and a two-day pass $29. More information at canadablooms.com. or nationalhomeshow.com.
HOSTA FORUM: The Ontario Hos- ta Society is holding their third Hosta Forum with speakers and a panel to answer any hosta questions from Hosta Virus X to slugs to sources for new hostas. Sunday, April 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Glencairn Golf Club, 9807 Regional Rd. 25, Halton Hills, $60 for non-members and $55 for members. Includes lunch, snacks and beverages. Go to ontariohostasociety.com for more information.
ROUGE PARK GUIDED WALKS: Join us for an urban wilderness adventure, where urban dwellers can see a different landscape, historic farms, century-old trees, peaceful meadows and lush wetlands. Some trailheads are TTC accessible. Various locations, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24; Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27; Sundays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28; Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25; Sundays, May 5, 12, 19 and
26. For further information, visit rougepark.com/hike. GARDENING WITH NATIVE
PLANTS: This presentation will introduce you to native plants that will add dazzling elements of colour and shape to your garden. You will leave this workshop with the inspiration and know-how to create your own natural garden oasis. Registration is required. Saturday, April13, 6:30 p.m., at Gerrard Ashdale Library,1432 Gerrard St. E., Toronto; Wednesday, April 17, 6:30 p.m., Coxwell Library, 1675 Danforth Ave., Toronto. Go to trcastewardshipevents.ca for more information.