Event Name: Tuesdays on the Trail: Butterflies and Bees Pollinator Hunt
Event Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Event Time: 6:30-7:30
Description: Pollinators are responsible for most of the food you eat. Come out and learn about the special insects that are working hard in your neighborhood, and which native plants help to promote these critical creatures.
Cost: Free!
Location: Cedarbrook Park, Scarborough
Meeting Spot: Meet in the Cedarbrook Community Centre Parking Lot on Eastpark Blvd. (west of Markham Rd, south of Lawrence Ave E.) (Map)
Contact: Natalie Swaak 416-661-6600 ext. 5765

Event Name: Tommy Thompson Park Butterfly Festival
Event Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
Description: Between August and November each year, Monarch Butterflies migrate over 3,500 kilometres from Canada to Mexico where they spend the winter. This incredible migration begins with the congregation of Monarchs at places like Tommy Thompson Park (TTP). Join us at TTP as we celebrate this incredible phenomenon at the second annual Butterfly Festival. Children, families and nature lovers alike can participate in hikes, butterfly tagging, wildflower planting, and more!
Cost: FREE!
Location: Tommy Thompson Park
Meeting Spot: Tommy Thompson Park, 3 Leslie St, Toronto (Map)
Contact: Visit www.butterflyfest.ca for more information and registration.

Event Name: Caring for your Trees and Shrubs
Event Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Event Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Description: Fall is a great time to conduct annual maintenance on trees and shrubs, and to add new ones to your garden. When cared for properly, trees and shrubs will flourish for many years, adding beauty to the landscape, providing shade, creating habitat, and sometimes even supplying us with fruit. Come to this FREE workshop to hear expert advice on planting, pruning, watering and feeding fruit and shade trees, as well as shrubs.
Cost: FREE
Location: Maple Library, Vaughan
Meeting Spot: 10190 Keele St. Vaughan (In the Maple Community Centre on the south-west corner of Keele St. and McNaughton Rd.) (Map)
Contact: Natalie Swaak at nswaak@trca.on.ca, 416-661-6600 ext. 5765
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Event Name: Take Pride in Pickeirng
Event Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010
Event Time: 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m
Description: Join your friends and neighbours as we plant native trees and shrubs at Alex Robertson Park. A volunteer appreciation BBQ will follow. Bring shovels and gloves if you have them. This rain or shine event is brought to you by Ontario Power Generation, the City of Pickering and Toronto and Region Conservation. For more information contact 905.420.4660 ext.2212
Cost: FREE
Location: Alex Roberston Park, Pickering
Meeting Spot: The parking lot off Sandy Beach Road (Map)
Contact: Mary Williams mawilliams@trca.on.ca (416)661-6600 ext. 5753
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