“Forêt Capitale Forest Walk: Walk through the plots showcasing many different species of food producing plants and the various projects FCF has underway” 6:00 - 7:00pm Led by: Foret Capital Forest Meet at the red barn, Just Food farm This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain
“Join us for Pokemon Go Raid Night! Learn to play or play Pokemon Go and meet new friends! Bring your device and download the Pokemon Go app” 6:30-7:30pm Led by: Adele and Sarah Meet in front of the Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all
"Experience Mary and Kristen's new herb and flower garden, learn about the Just Food community garden application process, and for those interested, stay afterwards to help prepare the balance of the plot for planting!" 6:00 - 7:00pm Sensory Tour & sharing of plant knowledge 7:-00 - 7:30pm Gardening (*some gloves and tools will be available,
“Just Food Walk: Focus on cultivated and wild plants” 6:30-7:30pm Led by : Sun Shan Meet at the red barn, Just Food farm. Please ensure to dress appropriately and wear appropriate footwear. For walks at the Just Food farm, closed toed shoes/boots and pants are recommended. This is a free, informal and inclusive event open
** Event cancelled due to weather forecast ** “A walk for those interested in learning or practicing their spanish with professor Auramarina” 7:00 - 8:00 pm Led by : Auramarina Meet at play structure in Joshua Bradley park This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or
Cancer Chase 5K Walk/Run is Coming Soon! Let’s Walk 5K together! 6:00 - 7:00 pm Led by : Sarah Meet at Hornets Nest Parking lot This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine. For those interested in learning more about Cancer Chase, please visit: https://blackburnhamlet.ca/events/cancer-chase/
September 7th, 2022 7-8pm Online - please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca to register. The Blackburn Community Association's Environment Committee is excited to announce a virtual education event on mushrooms! Join us on September 7th, from 7-8pm for "The Fungi Connection: A Meander Through the Art and Science of Mushroom Growing." Deb Kelly, longtime vegetable and fungi grower,
Let’s practice our French and see how the Monarch Waystation is doing! 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Led by : Devon Meet in front of Norman Johnston Alternative School (2401 Cleroux Crescent) This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine.
What is everyone buzzing about? The Blackburn Community Association is excited to announce a beekeeping workshop with Capital Bees on Saturday September 17th from 11am to 12pm at the Just Food Farm. The event will be held in English and costs $5 per person. Space is limited. Registration is required. Minimum age to participate is
6:30pm -7:30pm Led by : Sun Shan Meet at the red barn, Just Food farm This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress appropriately.
Do you have enough JOY in your closet? Do you want to refresh your wardrobe AND support sustainable fashion? Then you absolutely cannot miss Blackburn’s first ever Swap-Til-You-Drop event organized by the Blackburn Community Association’s Environment Committee! Bring your friends, family and loved ones to the Community Hall on October 15th. We will have a
University of Ottawa researchers, led by Dr. Manisha Kulkarni, are conducting the UPTick project on ticks and Lyme disease in several Ottawa neighbourhoods. The project aims to assess the impacts of urban landscapes on tick populations and tick-borne disease transmission. The team will give a virtual presentation on February 1st from 6:30 to 7:15 pm
