Calendar of Events

Sun, Feb 21

*POSTPONED*

Topic: Genetic Modification in the Environment

Guest Speaker: Betsy McGregor, Trent University

Free workshop, but please call 750-8416 to RSVP in advance,
and bring along a non-perishable food item for donation.

Postponed till spring, details to follow

Sat, Feb 27
1:00 - 3:00pm

Topic: Solar Power

Guest Speaker: Simon Boone, Generation solar

Free workshop, but please call 750-8416 to RSVP in advance,
and bring along a non-perishable food item for donation.

Topic: Create a Culture of Connection with Nature

Guest Speaker: Mark Morey, founder of the Vermont Wilderness School and the Institute for Natural Learning speaks on topics including the value of nature connection, and techniques to help create a culture of nature connection in your life, your home, and your community. For more information on the speaking tour, and on creating a culture of nature connection, check here.

Cost: Pay What You Can with a Suggested $10.00 donation per person to cover costs.

Please visit http://www.pineproject.org/Events/?event_id=13   to RSVP in advance.

Sat, Mar 13
1:00 - 3:00pm

Topic: Passive Solar Design

Guest Speaker: Melanie Scott with Solares Design Build, Inc., interior designer and past student of the SBCD program.

Suggested $5.00 donation per person to cover our costs. Non-perishable food item appreciated as well. Please call 750-8416 to RSVP in advance.

Thur, Mar 18
7:00 - 8:30pm

Topic: Edible Plants

Guest Speaker: Dr. Alicja Zobel

Free workshop, but please call 750-8416 to RSVP in advance,
and bring along a non-perishable food item for donation.

Sun, Apr 18
9:30am - 1:00pm

Green-in-Motion Fundraiser

Click here for more details

** Postponed **

Thurs, June 10
7:00 - 9:00pm

Environmental Education "Stepping Towards Green" has been POSTPONED due to low anticipated attendance on the long weekend.

The workshop will now take place: Thurs, June 10 (7:00 - 9:00pm)

Topic: Environmental Education "Stepping Towards Green"

Guest Speaker: Jacob Rodenburg, Executive Director of Camp Kawartha

Free workshop, but please call 705-652-3860 to RSVP in advance.

Children's Art and Nature Camp

This summer Rowan Tree is partnering with Camp Kawartha to offer a dynamic summer experience at the new Environment Centre at Trent University. Located in the Trent University Nature Area, the Centre will be the home of our new summer camp. Our counsellors Jessica Lindeman and Craig Brant are excited to offer a unique program that is immersed in the natural landscape while incorporating artistic and nature-based activities and pioneer crafts. We hope to see you there!

The Children's Art and Nature Day Camp for ages 4 to 9 years
Campers will participate in pioneer crafts, nature crafts and a range of outdoor education activities

The program will be offered
Monday July 12 - Friday July 16, 2010 from 9am to 4pm
Campers should bring their own nut-free lunch
Fee is $210 for the week
Download the registration form (pdf) for the Children's Art and Nature Camp

 Please contact Jessica at Rowan Tree (contact information below) to register, learn more about the program or to inquire about the availability of part-time spaces

To contact us:
Rowan Tree Preschool Office
6 Inverlea St.
Peterborough, ON K9H 5P9
Phone: 705-748-4723
E-mail: jesscob@nexicom.net

July 19 - 23
July 26-30
Aug 2-6
Aug 9-13

9am - 4:30pm

Environment Centre Day Camp

Join us at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre, 2505 Pioneer Road, in Peterborough for an unforgettable week of environmental learning from one of Canada’s most sustainable buildings.

• ages 9-13, co-ed,
• 1 week sessions, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Bring your own litterless nut-free lunch
• Information Leaflet
• Registration Form

Our award winning Centre offers the following:

• Exploring renewable energy and sustainable living practices
• Connecting with the natural world
• Traditional skills, games, crafts, songs, stories, hikes and adventures

For more information or to register, contact:
Robin Finch
P: (705) 652-3860
T: 1-866-532-4597