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SUMMARY:EHS at the King Edward Park Reuse Fair
DESCRIPTION:EHS will be selling leftover plants from our Perennial Exchange at the King Edward Park Reuse Fair.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/king-edward-park-reuse-fair/
LOCATION:King Edward Park Large Hall\, 7708-85 street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6C 4K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241113T171320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T034132Z
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SUMMARY:2025 May Speaker Night
DESCRIPTION:Dora Berry: Companion planting for vegetable gardening\nDoors at 6:30pm \nSpeaker at 7pm \nThe African Violet Society will be in attendance before the speaker. \nThe Zoom Link is available in the members-only section. \nAbout our Speaker:\nDora Berry \nDora Berry is a landscape designer\, gardener\, and educator\, specializing in sustainable and ecological design. Raised on a hobby farm\, her love of nature and growing food naturally was ingrained into her. She holds a degree in Environmental and Conservation Sciences\, a diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology\, and has taken many additional horticulture courses. With over 25 years in the landscape and gardening industry\, she works both as a consultant and post-secondary instructor. Her purpose has always been to create beautiful\, natural abundance to our homes and communities\, creating sustainable landscapes\, gardens\, and habitats.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/2025-may-speaker-night/
LOCATION:Central Lions Recreation Centre\, 11113 113 ST NW\, EDMONTON\, AB\, T5G 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20250327T175316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T175501Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Garden Art Workshop: Spring Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Paint beautiful spring flowers!\nJoin the Edmonton Horticultural Society for garden-themed painting workshops\, suitable for beginners. You will learn some painting techniques and take home a beautiful art piece at the end. All art supplies will be provided.\n\n$15 for members\, $20 for non-members. The member discount code will be in Enews and on the Event Links and Discounts page in the member section of the website. \nAbout the Instructor:\nAndrea Bauer \nAndrea Bauer is a local self taught artist in Edmonton. She is a member of the Budding Art Collective and an experienced workshop teacher. Andrea’s lifelong passion for painting is combined with prioritizing workshops that have a fun relaxed atmosphere for beginner or hobby creatives. She will bring her tips and tricks for painting as well as an open creativity to paint in your unique style. Check her art out at Andrea Bauer Art on Instagram.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/beginner-garden-art-workshop-spring-flowers-2/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241113T171144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T170202Z
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SUMMARY:2025 April Speaker Night
DESCRIPTION:Sharon Wallish Murphy: Hanging baskets \nDoors at 6:30pm \nSpeaker at 7pm \nThe Alberta Regional Lily Society will be in attendance to sell lily bulbs before the speaker! \nAbout Sharon\nSharon’s family have a long history in the greenhouse industry. She doesn’t remember when gardening wasn’t part of her life.\n\nShe and her husband\, Dan\, had many adventures\, like growing a tropical cut flower farm on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands\, and then became part owners of the family greenhouse. During their 20+ years there\, Sharon wore many hats\, including perennial production\, seeding\, and marketing and retail strategizing with Dan. \nIn this current phase of her career\, Sharon uses her experiences to mentor professional growers\, home gardeners\, and children. She writes a blog on her website\, which has spilled over into in-school field trips\, group speaking\, workshops\, and encouraging prairie gardeners. She is also a contributing writer for Proven Winners’ blog\, Cold + Bold Canada™ \nSharon can be found on Instagram\, Facebook\, and on her website\, Gardening with Sharon.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/2025-april-speaker-night/
LOCATION:Central Lions Recreation Centre\, 11113 113 ST NW\, EDMONTON\, AB\, T5G 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241113T170822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T181215Z
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SUMMARY:2025 March Speaker Night
DESCRIPTION:Joe Gadbois – New perennials for 2025 \nDoors at 6:30pm \nSpeaker at 7pm \nAbout Joe\nJoe Gadbois has been gardening most of his life. He developed a passion for hardy lady’s slipper orchids at the age of 10 that quickly branched out into an intense interest in multiple areas of outdoor and indoor gardening. Joe is the Perennials Department Manager at Greenland Garden Centre\, where he has worked for the past 16 years. He works closely with growers to source the highest quality and most exciting prairie-hardy perennials from all over the world. Joe is also a co-host of the popular Garden Show on 880 CHED.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/2025-march-speaker-night/
LOCATION:Central Lions Recreation Centre\, 11113 113 ST NW\, EDMONTON\, AB\, T5G 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250302T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20250130T204928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T184044Z
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SUMMARY:Call of the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Visionary scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger takes us on a journey to the ancient forests of the northern hemisphere\, revealing the profound connection that exists between trees and human life and the vital ways that trees sustain all life on the planet. \nFree for EHS members\, $10 for non-members \nTickets and memberships will be sold at the door.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/call-of-the-forest/
LOCATION:Garneau Theatre\, 8712 109 ST NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 1E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241207T201404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T202833Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Garden Art Workshop: Lucky Clover & Honey Bees
DESCRIPTION:Paint beautiful Lucky Clover and Honey Bees!\nJoin the Edmonton Horticultural Society for garden-themed painting workshops\, suitable for beginners. You will learn some painting techniques and take home a beautiful art piece at the end. All art supplies will be provided.\n\n$15 for members\, $20 for non-members. The member discount code will be in Enews and on the Event Links and Discounts page in the member section of the website. \nAbout the Instructor:\nAndrea Bauer \nAndrea Bauer is a local self taught artist in Edmonton. She is a member of the Budding Art Collective and an experienced workshop teacher. Andrea’s lifelong passion for painting is combined with prioritizing workshops that have a fun relaxed atmosphere for beginner or hobby creatives. She will bring her tips and tricks for painting as well as an open creativity to paint in your unique style. Check her art out at Andrea Bauer Art on Instagram. \n\nIF THE BUY TICKETS BUTTON ISN’T WORKING\, PLEASE EMAIL OUR OFFICE to reserve and pay for your ticket. There’s a bug in the system that we’re working on fixing.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/beginner-garden-art-workshop-lucky-clover-honey-bees/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241113T170600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T183857Z
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SUMMARY:2025 February Speaker Night and AGM
DESCRIPTION:Our usual efficient AGM first\, followed by speaker Morgan Webb. \nDoors at 6:30pm \nAGM at 7pm \nSpeaker at 7:30pm \nRefreshments will be served. \nMorgan will bring us an informative presentation on the best trees and shrubs to grow in a cold Zone 3 climate. He will explore a selection of hardy\, resilient species that thrive in low temperatures and challenging conditions. From ornamental trees to functional shrubs\, discover how to choose the right plants for year-round beauty and biodiversity in your garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this session will offer practical tips and inspiring ideas for enhancing your outdoor space in cold climates. \nAbout Morgan\nCopyright Jennylynn Fields \nMorgan Webb is a life long botanist and owner of Seed Check Technologies Inc. in Leduc\, Alberta.  As the Analyst in Charge\, he oversees the seed laboratory specializing in services such as purity testing\, germination\, seed health\, and vigour assessments for various species. Webb holds a diploma in Seed Technology from Olds College and is an accredited grader\, import release assessor and licensed seed crop inspector.  In addition to his work in the seed industry\, Webb moonlights at Greenland Garden Centre teaching classes and training\, and hosts the 880 CHED Garden Show on Sunday mornings.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/2025-february-speaker-night-and-agm/
LOCATION:Central Lions Recreation Centre\, 11113 113 ST NW\, EDMONTON\, AB\, T5G 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250222
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241030T232947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T233258Z
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SUMMARY:EHS Fundraising Casino
DESCRIPTION:This is our largest fundraising event and ensures that the Edmonton Horticultural Society remains viable and able to serve our gardening community. We can’t do it without you! Volunteers receive a free meal and different time slots/shifts are available to suit your schedule.  \nTo volunteer\, please compete the Volunteer Information form (includes position and shift selection) AND the Casino Volunteer Worker Application and email them to Neil Lang.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/ehs-fundraising-casino-2/
LOCATION:Yellowhead Casino\, 12464 153 St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5V 1S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241207T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T202510Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Garden Art Workshop: Pansies
DESCRIPTION:Paint beautiful pansies!\n\nJoin the Edmonton Horticultural Society for garden-themed painting workshops\, suitable for beginners. You will learn some painting techniques and take home a beautiful art piece at the end. All art supplies will be provided.\n\n$15 for members\, $20 for non-members. The member discount code will be in Enews and on the Event Links and Discounts page in the member section of the website. \nAbout the Instructor:\n \nAndrea Bauer \nAndrea Bauer is a local self taught artist in Edmonton. She is a member of the Budding Art Collective and an experienced workshop teacher. Andrea’s lifelong passion for painting is combined with prioritizing workshops that have a fun relaxed atmosphere for beginner or hobby creatives. She will bring her tips and tricks for painting as well as an open creativity to paint in your unique style. Check her art out at Andrea Bauer Art on Instagram. \n\n  \n  \nIF THE BUY TICKETS BUTTON ISN’T WORKING\, PLEASE EMAIL OUR OFFICE to reserve and pay for your ticket. There’s a bug in the system that we’re working on fixing.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/beginner-garden-art-workshop-pansies/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241207T200450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T220501Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Garden Art Workshop: Flower Bouquet
DESCRIPTION:Paint a beautiful flower bouquet!\n\nJoin the Edmonton Horticultural Society for garden-themed painting workshops\, suitable for beginners. You will learn some painting techniques and take home a beautiful art piece at the end. All art supplies will be provided.\n\n$15 for members\, $20 for non-members. The member discount code will be in Enews and on the Event Links and Discounts page in the member section of the website. \nAbout the Instructor:\nAndrea Bauer \nAndrea Bauer is a local self taught artist in Edmonton. She is a member of the Budding Art Collective and an experienced workshop teacher. Andrea’s lifelong passion for painting is combined with prioritizing workshops that have a fun relaxed atmosphere for beginner or hobby creatives. She will bring her tips and tricks for painting as well as an open creativity to paint in your unique style. Check her art out at Andrea Bauer Art on Instagram. \n\n 
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/beginner-garden-art-workshop-flower-bouquet/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241101T152941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T160251Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Swag Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get into the holiday spirit with a fun workshop where you will create and take home a festive door hanger. We will provide all the supplies. \nEHS Members can check ENews or the Event Links and Discount Codes page for a $5 discount on their ticket. \nRefreshments are on us and parking is free. \nNOTE: There are two separate sessions\, one at 10:30am and one at 1pm.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/christmas-swag-workshop/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20241024T194712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T150805Z
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SUMMARY:Garlic Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Covers planting garlic from A to Z. Garlic will be available for sale after the workshop. \nTicket required to attend. Tickets are FREE for members\, $10 for non-EHS members. For the member discount code\, check the latest ENews or the Event Links and Discount Codes page in the members-only section.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/garlic-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240625T200900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T215732Z
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SUMMARY:EHS Speaker Night September 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Importance of Urban Natural Spaces\nSarah DeLano will speak about the importance of urban natural spaces as they relate to food systems and environmental and social equity. She will discuss two recent research projects she has been involved in: An urban berry picking project with the Métis Nation of Alberta Environment Department and a community-based research project completed at the U of A\, and in collaboration with the Multicultural Family Resource Society. The latter involved the creation of a place-based recipe book that features produce we can grow and forage right here in Edmonton.   \nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, Speaker at 7:00 pm. This event will also be presented on Zoom for people who can’t attend in person. Non-Members can purchase a ticket below. Members can go here for the link. \nSarah DeLano \nAbout Sarah\n\nSarah DeLano is a mother\, teacher\, berry picker and researcher. She is a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta with deep ancestral roots in the City of Edmonton\, where she resides. Her research focuses on urban greenspace and community building; on the land\, edible plants\, and people of Edmonton and the connections that bind them together.   \n \n\nBut wait\, there’s more!\nWe are excited to announce that the Alberta Regional Lily Society will be selling bulbs at this event prior to the speaker!
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/ehs-speaker-night-september-2024/
LOCATION:Edmonton Valley Zoo\, Otter Room\, 13315 Buena Vista Road &\, 87 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 2R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240802T022532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T142451Z
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SUMMARY:Open Garden
DESCRIPTION:For all the details\, visit our Open Gardens page or check ENews.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/open-garden-4/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240727T190151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T024308Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Edmonton Horticultural Society presents\nThe Garden Festival\nActivities\, music\, food and conversations. \nCheck out different vendors and speakers\, all related to gardening! \nDOOR PRIZES! \nFREE ENTRY! \nEnter our first Garden Festival Bench Show\, celebrating 115 years of the Edmonton Horticultural Society. \n \nEntry details for the Bench show are HERE \nSchedule\n11:00 AM Festival Opens: live music\, food\, vendors\, kids’ activities\, \n12:00 PM Speakers: Janet Melrose and Sherry Normandeau: Weather Resilient Gardening \n1:30 PM Speaker: Mark Stumpf-Allan: The Importance of Composting \n2:30 PM Bench Show Judging \n3:00 PM End of Festival \n  \nVendors\n \nEdmonton Area Land Trust\nEdmonton Native Plants\nAlberta Orchids\nFace Painting\nFamous Coffee Artist\nC2Glass\nLorraine Shulba\nShadowpots\nWagner Natural Area\nAfrican Violet Society\nEdmonton’s Forest School\nEdmonton Urban Farm \n \n \nCompost Team\nSeedy Sunday\nFood Bank\nSunwray Designs\nPartners in Parks (City of Edmonton)\nHorticulture (City of Edmonton)\nPop-Up Gardens (City of Edmonton)\nInvasive Plant Outreach (City of Edmonton)\nFront Yards in Bloom (City of Edmonton)\nUrban Forestry (City of Edmonton)\nJennifer Rice (City Councillor)
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/garden-festival-3/
LOCATION:Blue Quill Community League\, 11304 25 AVE NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6J 5B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240822T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240731T201907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T180104Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Mushroom Walk
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED BECAUSE OF THE BAD AIR QUALITY – NOW AUGUST 22 \nJoin mushroom identification expert Martin Osis on a walk to view into the interconnectedness of life\, where fungi reveal their contribution. Martin will discuss the essence and ecology of mushrooms—edible\, poisonous\, and functional. \nThis walk is around 2-2.5 hours. Please bring appropriate attire for walking\, water\, and anything else you might need. \nArrive at 6:15pm\, walk starts at 6:30pm \nGlenora neighbourhood (exact meeting location will be emailed to participants) \n$10 for members\, $15 for non-members \nThis walk is around 2-2.5 hours. Please bring appropriate attire for walking\, water\, and anything else you might need. \nAbout Martin:\nMartin has been actively involved with learning and teaching about mushrooms since 1987. He has held various positions in the Alberta Mycological Society and the North American Mycological Association. He has a special interest in local mushrooms\, medicinal mushrooms and his newest study area is in the soil web and soil remediation. Martin’s website: https://martinonmushrooms.com/
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/guided-mushroom-walk/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240624T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240607T155401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T181452Z
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SUMMARY:EHS Speaker Series\, June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s Urban Farm: 10 years in and still exploring the possibilities!\nThe Edmonton Urban Farm launched in 2014 as an economic and educational model of urban agriculture. A single commercial grower produced lettuce on a 1-acre plot\, while 200 students toured the operation. Ten years later\, the Urban Farm is gardened by 22 different groups and hosts 10\,000 visitors yearly. It is a unique place whose evolution has something to tell us about where urban agriculture in Edmonton might be headed. \nTime: Doors at 6:30\, Speaker at 7pm. Arrive between 6:15pm and 6:30pm to receive a tour of the EHS’s zoo gardens. \nFree for members and $10 for non-members. \nMembers attending in person will receive $2 off Garden Tour tickets at this event only! \nCan’t attend in person? We’re trialing hybrid meetings!  Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81969158237 
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/ehs-speaker-series-june-2024/
LOCATION:Edmonton Valley Zoo\, Otter Room\, 13315 Buena Vista Road &\, 87 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 2R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240608T044042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T021057Z
UID:10000526-1719147600-1719158400@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Open Garden (EHS Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Open Gardens are held on Sunday afternoons\, when members invite other members over to view their gardens. \nCheck out the Open Gardens Page for the address! \nIf you’d like to open your garden to EHS members\, contact opengardens@edmontonhort.com
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/open-garden-ehs-members-only/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240504T015238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T015432Z
UID:10000522-1716836400-1716843600@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - May 2024
DESCRIPTION:EcoVision : A story of Student’s Environmental Dreams Becoming a Reality\nEcoVision is a student-run club that Steve Schultz advises. Its goal is to build ecological leaders through projects that enhance student’s education\, help the environment and encourage community collaboration. The student-led projects include a 6.0 kW solar array\, the first of its kind in Canada near net-zero tropical geodesic greenhouse\, a two acre food forest with 200 fruit trees and 50 raised vegetable beds\, a bee apiary with 8 beehives\, a goat barn with a living roof & solar array\, the Educational Pollinator Indigenous Carbon Capture Garden (EPICC for short) and numerous other environmental projects. All of these projects have been incorporated into the school’s curriculum that Steven Schultz has developed. Because of these projects and their corresponding curriculums\, LCHS EcoVision club has won numerous awards such as the Emerald Award\, Ron Shulack Award\, Greenest School in Canada and five BP A+ for Energy Grants. More information about the club can be found at www.lchsecovision.weebly.com. \nSteve Schultz is married to Kathy Schultz and has three amazing children who are in university. Steve has been teaching high school science\, electronics\, and most recently agriculture at Lacombe Composite High School since 1996. His extracurricular opportunities involve mentoring young soccer referees\, coaching a robotics club\, and advising  EcoVision. \nPlease feel free to contact him at steven.schultz@wolfcreek.ab.ca
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/speaker-series-may-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240425T034146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T034316Z
UID:10000521-1715279400-1715284800@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Tree Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening outdoors at the W. P Wagner School Orchard learning about fruit tree pruning and care from Alex McCormick of TreeLink. \nAlex will share his tips\, tricks and best practices for training and maintaining healthy fruit trees in our cold climate. He will start with a demo and then be open to answer all of your questions at the end.  \n$10 on Eventbrite \nAbout Alex:\nAlex is a Board Certified Master Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture as well as holding a Master’s degree in Agroforestry. He has been working with Edmonton’s trees for the last 18 years including various roles with a tree nursery and a large arborist company. He is the founder of TreeLink Arboriculture\, a local company focused on tree pruning\, tree planting and tree education. He specializes in young tree training and fruit tree pruning and has provided numerous workshops and programs on these subjects with Edmonton based organizations over the last 5 years. He currently volunteers with two local orchards\, helping keep these spaces healthy and productive. He believes that urban trees provide a way for people to connect with nature\, right in their own back yard and seeks to cultivate this connection in his professional and volunteer work. \nAbout the W. P Wagner School Orchard:\nNatural Science (formerly Horticulture) is a CTS program at W.P. Wagner High School. Currently a growing program with over 200 students\, Natural Science is a class that students can take three times (Introductory\, Intermediate\, Advanced) but some students have taken it 4 and even 5 times. There is a 5000 sqft greenhouse\, a 20+ tree orchard\, a headhouse\, workroom\, and soil room as infrastructure to support the program. The Greenhouse has 3 sections and students work on skills in propagation\, plant care\, hydroponics\, horticulture\, gardening\, sprouting\, microgreening\, soil management\, composting\, floral decorating\, interioscaping\, integrated pest management\, landscaping\, tree maintenance\, and many more. Natural Science students are currently designing\, building\, and maintaining dozens of hydroponic systems including towers\, Deep Water Culture\, Nutrient Film Technique\, Kratke Systems\, aeroponics\, and aquaponics. Please see our Instagram @natsciwagner to see some of the work we do.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/tree-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:W. P Wagner School Orchard\, 6310 Wagner Rd NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 4N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240421T030909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T192018Z
UID:10000520-1714417200-1714424400@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Orchids : an introduction to the common genera and how to grow them in your home\n\nZoom Link\n\nAbout Jenn\nJenn Atkins is an Edmonton area grower with a collection of orchids numbering in the hundreds\, all grown in her St. Albert home. Jenn is the owner of Poison Ivy Plant Curio\, a small business specializing in orchid importation\, a member of the executive board of the Orchid Society of Alberta and a student judge for the American Orchid Society. She loves to share her passion for growing and flowering these unique plants with the community and teaching people how they too\, can successfully grow orchids in their home.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/speakers-series-april-2004/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240314T192242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T235017Z
UID:10000517-1711393200-1711398600@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Fungi and Common Urban and Garden Mushrooms. \nAbout Martin: Martin has been actively involved with learning and teaching about mushrooms since 1987. He has held various positions in the Alberta Mycological Society and the North American Mycological Association. He has a special interest in local mushrooms\, medicinal mushrooms and his newest study area is in the soil web and soil remediation. \nONLINE EVENT: Zoom Link
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/speaker-series-march-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20231127T001847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T211549Z
UID:10000502-1708972200-1708981200@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Night and Annual General Meeting\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The EHS Annual General Meeting will be held Monday February 26th\, 2024\, at the Muttart Conservatory. \nThe AGM will be followed by guest speaker Melissa Penney. talking on Creating an Urban Wildlife Habitat. \nDoors open at 6:30\, AGM at 7:00 pm\, Speaker at 7:30 pm. \nFree for members\, $10 for non-members at the door. Includes access to all four pyramids! \nAgenda: \n\nCall to Order – ensure quorum\nAdoption of the Agenda for February 26th\, 2024 meeting\nAdoption of Minutes from the February 27th\, 2023 AGM\nReview of the 2023 Annual Report\nReview of the 2023 Financial Reports\nEngagement Review for 2024 financial Reports\nMotion to pause EHS Bylaws\, specifically clause 6.2.1 and 6.2.3 which states:\n\nThe President\, Vice President\, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting and each shall hold office for a term of two years\, with a maximum of two consecutive terms of service in each position.\nThe ten Directors shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting and shall hold office for a term of two years with a maximum of two consecutive terms of service in each position.\n\n\n\n      8. Call for Nominations \n      9. Vote for New Directors \n     10. 2024 EHS Slate of Officers \n     11. Recognition of outgoing EHS Board & Committee Chairs \n     12. Next Annual General Meeting – February 24th\, 2025 \n     13. Adjournment \nCreating an Urban Wildlife Habitat\nMelissa Penney  \nIn 2019 Melissa decided she wanted the birds to come to her\, instead of long hours of driving and hiking to photograph birds. This started an unexpected and amazing journey learning about birds\, pollinators\, gardening\, native plants and what habitat urban wildlife is looking for. Melissa will talk about how your garden is an important tool in combating habitat loss\, her successes and failures and ultimately what key features and plants a yard needs to be thriving with birds and pollinators. Ninety nine species of birds\, and hundreds of species of beneficial insects have visited her urban Edmonton backyard since she started gardening for wildlife and 80 species of birds have already visited her yard in 2023.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/speaker-night-and-annual-general-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Muttart Conservatory\, 9626 96a St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6C 4L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20240129T191839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T192104Z
UID:10000508-1707246000-1707249600@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Composting
DESCRIPTION:Mattea Bujold\, Master Gardener\, Master Composter and owner of One Garden\, will be providing us with a presentation on Composting. \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89085952800
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/composting/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20231127T002018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T183707Z
UID:10000503-1702117800-1702130400@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Succulent Snowman Planter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 9th at 10:30am & 1pm (2 workshops\, 1 hour each)\n\nAddress: Edmonton Horticultural Society Office at 10746 178 Street NW\, Edmonton  \nPrice: $30 for members\, $35 for nonmembers \nJoin the Edmonton Horticultural Society on December 9th to create your very own wicker planter filled with adorable succulents and and holiday themed decor in a workshop presented by Prairie Gardens. The workshop is 1hr long. \nThere is free parking and refreshments will be provided! \nPlease note that there are two separate sessions: one at 10:30am and one at 1pm. Please make sure you are purchasing tickets for the correct session. \nThis workshop is being partially subsidized by the Edmonton Horticultural Society and we will be unable to issue ticket refunds. \n  \nEventbrite links: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/snowman-succulent-planter-workshop-1030am-session-tickets-764877468097?aff=oddtdtcreator \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/snowman-succulent-planter-workshop-1pm-session-tickets-764934899877?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/succulent-snowman-planter-workshop/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231127T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20230109T000027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T192117Z
UID:10000456-1701110700-1701118800@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series November 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation from Prairie Gardens on Growing Fruit Trees Hardy for Prairie Winters. \nDoors open at 6:45\, speaker at 7:30.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/speakers-series-november-2023/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231125T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20231104T013405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T013406Z
UID:10000500-1700919000-1700926200@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Door Hanger Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get into the holiday spirit with a fun afternoon of crafts where you will create and take home a festive door hanger. We will provide all the supplies.\nRefreshments are on us and parking is free.\nVisit Eventbrite to purchase tickets.\nNOTE: There are two separate sessions\, one at 11am and one at 1:30pm.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/christmas-door-hanger-workshop-2/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20231104T013234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T013234Z
UID:10000501-1700910000-1700917200@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Door Hanger Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get into the holiday spirit with a fun afternoon of crafts where you will create and take home a festive door hanger. We will provide all the supplies.\nRefreshments are on us and parking is free.\nVisit Eventbrite to purchase tickets.\nNOTE: There are two separate sessions\, one at 11am and one at 1:30pm.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/christmas-door-hanger-workshop/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112946
CREATED:20231006T021800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T022325Z
UID:10000498-1697281200-1697288400@edmontonhort.com
SUMMARY:Fall Bulbs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton Horticultural Society and Moira MacKinnon of Love & Fantasy Florals are excited to put on a great 2 hour workshop on fall bulbs. We’ll learn all the basics of fall bulbs and will get to take some bulbs home after the session! There will be lots of time for questions after Moira shares her wealth of knowledge with us. \nWe’ll learn about: \n\nBasics of Fall Bulb Planting\nSoil Health\nA Few Favourites (Tulips\, Alliums\, Daffodils\, Dutch Iris)\nHarvesting and Conditioning\n\nYou’ll leave with: \n\nFall bulbs to plant in your garden\nPrinted notes of the presentation\n\nRefreshments are on us – and parking is free. \nPrice: $7 for EHS members\, $10 for non-members. Register via the Eventbright link on the right side of this page.\nNote: EHS members can find a promo code for $3 off their tickets in this month’s newsletter.  \nMore about Moira \nMoira Mackinnon is a farmer and florist operating on Treaty 6 land based in Edmonton\, Alberta. Moira has been growing cut flowers at her suburban home since 2017\, and has participated in various flower industry events in New Jersey and New York City. This year\, she is working to build the Cooperative Flower Network towards the goal of opening a local wholesale cut flower market. Moira takes a holistic approach to farming and floristry\, and implements sustainable practices from soil to vase.
URL:https://edmontonhort.com/event/fall-bulbs-workshop/
LOCATION:EHS Office\, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society Event
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