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Commuter Cycling Presentation in Kanata
Wednesday, May 16th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Mlacak Centre, Hall D, 2500 Campeau Drive
Join a certified CAN-BIKE instructor to learn about safe commuter cycling and how to gain confidence in traffic. Topics will include: lane positioning, communicating with drivers, route planning, safe and secure bike parking, gear for cycling, and other tips. For more information about the presentation or to participate in the Bike to Work program, visit www.biketoworkottawa.com.
May is Bike to Work Month!
The City of Ottawa and Envirocentre have designated May as the "Bike to Work Month." You can receive a free toolkit, win prizes, participate in hands-on workshops, learn essential safe-cycling techniques and more. Visit www.biketoworkottawa.com for details.
Jam Making Workshop
June 6th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This two-hour workshop is brought to you by the new Kanata South Community Gardens Association and Just Food. It will be held in the upstairs meeting room of Sobeys at Hazeldean and Terry Fox. Admission is $5 at the door (or "pay what you can") To register, phone Emily at 613-699-6850 x 12 or email cgnintern@justfood.ca. Coming up on July 8th - Natural Pest Control Workshop by George Bushell
Ecology Ottawa and the Ottawa River
Ecology Ottawa is currently working hard on the issue of sewage discharge from the City of Ottawa going into the Ottawa River. Sign their petition to encourage the federal and provincial governments to take action. Ecology Ottawa offers many ways to get involved in important issues in Ottawa. They also post events on a calendar. Check out their website.
Canadian Organic Growers is also offering gardening workshops in the downtown area. Visit their website for details of all their programs or view a flyer at COG Spring Flyer
Metal recycling
If you have scrap metal, old appliances that you would like to have removed, call Ed Roberston at 613 270 9759. Don't send metal to the landfill!
Give-Away Weekend
Give- Away weekend is on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday June 3 this year. This tradition was started Kanata and is now city-wide. Let's keep stuff out of the landfill and re-use items. For details visit the City of Ottawa website.
