Resources: Forestry Education

Learn: Healthy forest practices at the Société des Panses Woodlot (Lac-des-Loups) Discover: Reclaimed old-growth hardwood from the Ottawa River at Log’s End (Bristol) Explore: Haughton Family Logging Museum (Bristol) Speakers: Martin Boucher, Gordon Black and Peter & Barb Haughton Canadian Institute of Forestry Representatives: Victor Brunette and Mike Rosen Jean Burger, 88 route 105, Wakefield (Motor coach leaves promptly at 9 am) Lunch provided $25 per person/Educators $20 RSVP - Space is Limited!

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION – HONOURING OUR HISTORY

Speakers:

Martin Boucher, Société des Panses Woodlot, Lac-des-Loups, QC

Gordon Black, Founder, Log's End, Bristol Mines, QC

Mr. and Mrs. Alary, Sucrerie Alary, Luskville, QC

Greg Graham, Owner, Coronation Hall Cider Mills, Bristol, QC

Canadian Institute of Forestry Representatives: Victor Brunette and Mike Rosen

CONSERVATION OPTIONS FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY – NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR KITIGAN ZIBI – LAND ETHICS, PAST AND PRESENT

Centre Wakefield La Pêche
  • CONSERVATION OPTIONS FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY
    Caroline Gagné, Director – Western Quebec, Nature Conservancy of Canada (an important private land partner in the Outaouais)
  • NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR KITIGAN ZIBI
    Erik Higgins, Director of Natural Resources and Wildlife, Kitigan Zibi
  • LAND ETHICS, PAST AND PRESENT
    Victor Brunette, Private woodlot owner

Free

SUNDAY, MAY 7 from 13:00 to 16:00 Centre Wakefield La Pêche, 38 ch. de la Vallée-de-Wakefield, Wakefield • CONSERVATION OPTIONS FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY • NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR KITIGAN ZIBI • LAND ETHICS, PAST AND PRESENT Speakers: Caroline Gagné, Director – Western Quebec, Nature Conservancy of Canada (an important private land partner in the Outaouais) Erik Higgins, Director of Natural Resources and Wildlife, Kitigan Zibi Victor Brunette, Private woodlot owner
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 from 9:00 to 12:00 Cantley Multifunctional Community Centre, 6 imp. des Étoiles, Cantley NEW APPROACHES TO FORESTRY AND SUSTAINABLE MAPLE FORESTS Nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises and practices to ensure the future of our maple forests. SPEAKER: Christian Messier, Professor in Forest Management and Biodiversity, Université du Québec en Outaouais and Université du Québec à Montréal

NEW APPROACHES TO FORESTRY AND SUSTAINABLE MAPLE FORESTS

Nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises and practices to ensure the future of our maple forests.

SPEAKER: Christian Messier, Professor in Forest Management and Biodiversity, Université du Québec en Outaouais and Université du Québec à Montréal

Presentations

Natural solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises in our forests

Scientific opinion on the recommendations for tapping in Quebec to ensure the sustainability of maple production

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 2023! RIGHT TREE, RIGHT LOCATION: GROWING A NEIGHBOURHOOD

La FAB

Orientation and practical tips set the stage for a workshop in the Hendrick Farm community on best practices for healthy trees

Shelley Lambert, Director, Forêt Capitale Forest
Paul Hetzler, ISA certified arborist and environmental consultant

Free
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 2023! Right Tree, Right Location: Growing a Neighbourhood Saturday, April 22, 13:00 - 17:00 La Fab (8 Mill Road, Chelsea) Orientation and practical tips set the stage for a workshop in the Hendrick Farm community on best practices for healthy trees Shelley Lambert, Director, Forêt Capitale Forest Paul Hetzler, ISA certified arborist and environmental consultant
Care and Consideration for Food-bearing Trees Saturday, March 25, 9:00 - 13:00 Outaouais Environmental Campus (Parking at Jean Burger, 88 route 105, Wakefield) La Pêche Organic Orchard (POCO) offers a unique site for demonstrating early spring maintenance tasks that allow trees, bushes, and vines to flourish. Shelley Lambert, Director, Forêt Capitale Forest & Chief Food Forester at Nanabush Food Forests Stephanie McNeely, Director, Forêt Capitale Forest

Care and Consideration for Food-Bearing Trees

Outaouais Environmental Campus

La Pêche Organic Orchard (POCO) offers a unique site for demonstrating early spring maintenance tasks that allow trees, bushes, and vines to flourish.
Shelley Lambert, Director, Forêt Capitale Forest & Chief Food Forester at Nanabush Food Forests
Stephanie McNeely, Director, Forêt Capitale Forest
Free

Caring for the Community Forest on NCC Lands

NCC Visitors Centre (33 Scott Road, Chelsea)

Experience the challenges and opportunities facing professionals juggling multiple demands and priorities in these well-loved forests.
Stéphane Wojciechowski, Senior Manager
Bruno Chicoine, Forest Engineer
Marina Torreblanca, Biologist
National Capital Commission

Free
CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY FOREST ON NCC LANDS Saturday, March 18, 9:00 - 13:00 NCC Visitors Centre (33 Scott Road, Chelsea) Experience the challenges and opportunities facing professionals juggling multiple demands and priorities in these well-loved forests. Stéphane Wojciechowski, Senior Manager Bruno Chicoine, Forest Engineer Marina Torreblanca, Biologist National Capital Commission
Sunday, February 19, 13:00 - 17:00 Centre Communautaire Multifonctionnel de Cantley (6 Impasse des Étoiles, Cantley) Discover strategies and resources to fulfill your long-term tree care objectives. Victor Brunette, private woodlot owner Patrick Crocker, Directeur Général, Agence des forêts privées de l’Outaouais

Economics of Forest Ownership and Management

Centre Communautaire Multifonctionnel de Cantley 6 Imp. des Étoiles, Cantley, QC

Discover strategies and resources to fulfill your long-term tree care objectives. Victor Brunette, private woodlot owner Patrick Crocker, Directeur Général, Agence des forêts privées de l’Outaouais

Free

January 22 @ 13:00 - 17:00

Impacts of Climate Change on Our Forests

Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre, 38 ch de la Vallée-de-Wakefield

Identifying and managing invasive species and the precarious future of Sugar Maples

Paul Hetzler, ISA Certified Arborist and Environmental Consultant
Mike Rosen, Past President of Tree Canada and Forestry, Arboriculture Consultant
Free

Impacts of Climate Change on Our Forests Identifying and managing invasive species and the precarious future of Sugar Maples Paul Hetzler, ISA Certified Arborist and Environmental Consultant Mike Rosen, Past President of Tree Canada and Forestry, Arboriculture Consultant Sunday, January 22, 1:00-5:00 pm Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre, 38 ch de la Vallée-de-Wakefield
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November 5, 2022 @ 09:00 - 13:00

Ecological Assessment and Tools for Forest Management

Éco Écho (70, route 105)

Carl Savignac, founder and director of Dendroica Environnement et Faune (dendroica.ca)
Pascal Audet, Président director général, Ma Forêt (maforet.ca)

An environmental survey is the idea tool for staying in balance in with nature and consider the needs of wildlife. From the health of a single tree to caring for an entire forest, these experts will share options to enhance the enjoyment of your land.

Free

October 8, 2022 @ 13:00 - 16:00

Managing your Property: Tree care options for Homeowners

Carpool from Jean Burger (88 Route 105)

Michael Rosen, past President of Tree Canada, Forestry, Arboriculture Consultant

See how an experienced arborist/professional forester/maple syrup producer and tree lover manages his diverse property with the challenges of a growing rural neighbourhood.

Free

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October 2, 2022 @ 09:00 - 13:00

Among the Trees: Forest immersion on the Whale Trail**

Andrea Prazmowski, Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide (foresttherapyottawa.ca)
névé dumas, writer and community herbalist

Trees teach about our kinship with all of Nature and renew our sense of connection and wonder. This gently guided walk, journaling, and conversations will help you recharge and come alive within and without.

Presented in partnership with La Pêche Global Forest Wakefield (lapecheglobalforest@gmail.com) f @LaPecheGlobalForestInitiative

September 25, 2022 @ 09:00 - 13:00

Planting and Preparing trees for Winter

Mike Petryk, Director of Operations at Tree Canada (treecanada.ca)
Victor Brunette, Woodlot owner and past Director General of AFPO (l’Agence des forêts privées de l’Outaouais) (afpo.ca)

Learn best practices for care and maintenance, help Eco Echo manage our young forest of 20,000 trees, and support Canada’s 2 billion trees goal!

Eco Echo (70, route 105). Parking at Jean Burger (88, route 105)

Bring water, snacks, sturdy boots, and gloves (equipment provided)

Photo credit Josie Dinsmore