Mini Eco Fair

* Effective September 23rd, 2025, this Mini Eco Fair will be held at St. Mark's church, 1606 Fisher Avenue,  Ottawa. Free parking available behind the church.
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Be sure to arrive a little early on Tuesday October 28, the same night that well-known garden
designer Sean James will be presenting his talk. OHS has also organized a little eco-fair that
same night.

Members who attend this in-person meeting will be able to participate in an indoor plant exchange. Bring a plant, trade a plant, so remember to bring one with you. We are also fortunate to welcome the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library, whose presence is always popular.

Their volunteers will bring some native seeds for winter sowing and will distribute them at no charge. In addition, the City of Ottawa will be represented that night with materials available on their Rain Ready Ottawa program, designed to reduce rainwater runoff and prevent contamination in our local waterways. Finally, Canadensis volunteers have organized a project to grow rare and endangered native tree seeds, with several OHS members assisting them. So, we have invited skilled young native tree grower, Jethro Kastner, to join us. Jethro is fifteen years old, a student in Grade Ten, who has nailed the art and science of sowing native tree seeds. We can all learn from his wisdom.

With tables set up around the room, there should be plenty of opportunity to meet our guests
and ask questions. We hope to get started about 6:45 p.m. that night, with refreshments available as
usual. Our talk begins at 7:30 p.m.

Please take time to join us in person, mix and mingle, and
meet our eco-fair participants.