Upcoming Events
July 26, 2009
Canadian Organic Growers (COG)TOUR
COG Gerrie Baker’s Organic Greenhouse and the Worm Factory
Sunday, July 26th
Gerrie is a self proclaimed “worms’ rights advocate”, but wants to focus her
energies on education programs for youth regarding earthworms and vermicomposting.
Therefore, this tour has two objectives: 1- to observe the benefits of building soil through structured worm composting and growing organic crops year round in this large, innovative greenhouse; 2- to explore immediate business opportunities being offered by Gerrie. This tour is open to all who want to learn, but those wanting more information about this business opportunity can contact Gerrie Baker (613-273-7595). See www.rayandgerries.com
While this tour is free, advanced registration is required by the Monday July 2oth .
For information and/or registration, please contact Colin Lundy, COG Ottawa
Farmer Outreach Coordinator, at 613-489-2948, 613-513-7651 or colin@cog.ca,or visit www.cog.ca/ottawa.
July 27, 2009
July 28, 2009
July 29, 2009
The Great Floods of 1958
Gone Forever!
The Lost Villages of the River
You Can’t Go Home Anymore!
Jane Craig
President of the Lost Villages Historical Society
will be on Wolfe Island
To describe events during the years 1954 - 1959
When her home town of Moulinette disappeared forever under the
waters of the St. Lawrence River!
Wed. July 29th 7:30 pm
at Wolfe Island United Church Hall
Jane will speak about the destruction and inundation of the former
villages of Mill Roches, Moulinette, Dickenson’s Landing, Wales,
Farron’s Point, Aultsville, Maple Grove, Woodlands and Santa Cruz,
She will also talk about how these villages are remembered today, at the
Museum sight at Ingleside, Ontario.
”The Great Floods of 1958” and the im pact of the St. Lawrence Seway is
a Wolfe Island Historical Society, 2009 Speaker’s Series Event.
Everyone Welcome
July 31, 2009
Wolfe Island's Family Ball Tournament
Annual Family Ball Tournament
The annual Wolfe Island
Family Ball Tournament (now in its 24th year)
will be held the August 2009 long weekend
Volunteers are needed. Also good opportunity for Student Hours
For information call: 613 385-2133
Registration Takes Place Sat. July 11th 10-11 am (Team Registration $150.00)
at the Wolfe Island Town Hall
August 01, 2009
Wolfe Island Corn Maze Opens August 1st
The Corn MAZE, cut out of a 10 acre corn field, with numerous dead ends and confusing wrap around trails is
Open daily from 10:00 am to dusk.
Reservations are required for Flashlight Nights and large groups.
Great fun for all ages!
Please call 613-385-1998
Reservations