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Join the Kawartha Lakes Public Library for a nature-themed storytime, fall leaf headband craft, bubble machine and more at Ken Reid Conservation Area from 10:30am - 11:30am on Wednesday, October 5. Storytime, Crafts, and Games with the Kawartha Lakes Public Library will be held at the former beach and playground area at Ken Reid Conservation Area, and is part of a week-long series of events.

The Kawartha Fall Festival is a FREE family event featuring guided hikes, walks, events, demonstrations and more from Saturday, October 1 to Thanksgiving weekend.

There is no cost of admission but donations of non-perishable food items for the Kawartha Lakes Food Source are greatly appreciated. There will be a drop-off area near the main Administrative Building.

For a full list of events for the Kawartha Fall Festival, go to our Festivals page at https://kawarthaconservation.com/festivals.

Join nature guide Rebecca Pomeroy for a refreshing and relaxing hike along the trails of Ken Reid Conservation Area on Wednesday, October 5 from 1pm to 3pm. Participants will travel along the Cedar Loop and Point Loop trails, exploring and learning about various trees, plants, and fungi along the way. With the colours of autumn starting to appear, there's no better place to get out and explore the great outdoors.

There is no cost of admission but donations of non-perishable food items for the Kawartha Lakes Food Source are greatly appreciated. There will be a drop-off area near the main Administrative Building.

For a full list of events for the Kawartha Fall Festival, go to our Festivals page at https://kawarthaconservation.com/festivals.

Join Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration Inc. from 1pm -3pm on Thursday, October 6 at Ken Reid Conservation Area for an outdoor learning experience that explores the characteristics and uses Common Buckthorn, an invasive species in Ontario. The goal of this workshop is to guide participants towards connection with the natural world through stewardship and hands-on learning. 

Participants will learn about the basics of natural dyeing (fabrics, mordants, methods), as well as identifying invasive species and other dye plants, how to harvest and process Common Buckthorn berries, create a dye bath and dye fabric, and then take home their botanically dyed cloth.

Participants will:

• Learn about and how to identify Common Buckthorn
• Learn about the basics of natural dyeing (fabrics, mordants, methods)
• Take a walk to identify common invasive species and other dye plants
• Harvest and process Common Buckthorn berries
• Create a bath and dye fabric
• Take home their botanically dyed cloth

Registration required. There is no cost of admission but donations of non-perishable food items for the Kawartha Lakes Food Source are greatly appreciated. There will be a drop-off area near the main Administrative Building.

The Kawartha Fall Festival is a FREE family event featuring guided hikes, walks, events, demonstrations and more from Saturday, October 1 to Thanksgiving weekend.

For a full list of events for the Kawartha Fall Festival, go to our Festivals page at https://kawarthaconservation.com/festivals.

About Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration Inc.

Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration Inc. was born from a desire to see positive change in the way that we view urban ecological restoration. We are a service dedicated to ecological restoration through invasive species control/management, reforestation, and educational outreach. 

As a facilitator, Reid Williamson (Co-founder, Education & Outreach Coordinator) offers her vast experience as an outdoor educator. Over the past decade she has provided youth, communities, volunteers, and corporate teams with engaging workshops, plant walks, and planting events. 

Gather your friends and family on the night of Friday, October 7 for an outdoor movie night experience featuring the popular children's movie 'The Lorax' from 7pm to 8:45pm at Ken Reid Conservation Area. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be offered for free at the event, and it is recommended that attendees bring their own foldable lawn chairs and blankets for the viewing. 

The Kawartha Fall Festival is a FREE family event featuring guided hikes, walks, events, demonstrations and more from Saturday, October 1 to Thanksgiving weekend.

There is no cost of admission but donations of non-perishable food items for the Kawartha Lakes Food Source are greatly appreciated. There will be a drop-off area near the main Administrative Building.

For a full list of events for the Kawartha Fall Festival, go to our Festivals page at https://kawarthaconservation.com/festivals.

Join certified Forest Therapy Guide Kristie Virgoe for an engaging and interactive Forest Bathing experience at Fleetwood Creek Natural Area on Friday, October 21st.

This exploration of nature and our connectivity with the world around us is suited for both newcomers to forest bathing as well as those who have enjoyed the practice previously. Participants will walk slowly through the forest, taking in the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of the forest while reflecting on their relationship with nature. 

We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for centuries. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air — these things give us a sense of comfort. They ease our stress and worry, help us to relax and to think more clearly. Being in nature can restore our mood, give us back our energy and vitality, refresh and rejuvenate us.

Thanks to the generous support of Kawartha Credit Union, we are offering the Forest Bathing session for $10 per registrant, with proceeds supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Program Overview

This course deals with the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements for on-site Sewage Systems with design capacity of 10,000 litres per day or less. The OBC technical requirements for these systems are found primarily in Division B., Part 8 of the Code, but also include and refer to other portions of the OBC, the Building Code Act and Supplementary Standard SB6. This course is an introduction to the principles of on-site sewage systems and includes the following topics:

• Requirements under the Building Code Act (BCA) as related to sewage systems
• Site evaluations, test pits and percolation times (T-times)
• System characteristics and daily design flows
• Design and construction of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
• Inspection and review of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
• Operation and maintenance minimum requirements for existing systems, and
• Occupational Health and Safety as related to sewage system inspection or enforcement

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal requirements under the BCA and OBC
• Evaluate the site characteristics and determine the options available for the site
• Understand the minimum design requirements for the five classes of on-site sewage systems
• Understand the construction requirements for the various types of systems
• Understand some of the health and safety requirements related to the construction of on-site sewage systems
• Understand the basics of evaluating malfunctioning systems, remedial work and change of use for buildings connected to existing systems.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for on-site sewage system inspectors, designers and supervisors of on-site sewage systems wishing to challenge Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) qualification examinations. On-site sewage system inspectors must have successfully passed the required MMAH examinations and be registered to be employed in the permit approval or inspection of sewage systems. Designers and supervisors must also have successfully passed the Ministry examination and registered be qualified to do design work for permit submissions or be a supervisor for the construction of on-site sewage systems.

Please visit http://www.humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ for more information on the Ministry Building Code exams.

Your Instructor - Jeffrey Chalmers, CET, CBCO

Jeffrey has over 40 years experience in building code interpretation and enforcement as a plan’s examiner, inspector, chief building official, building code consultant and instructor of building code courses. Jeff has extensive knowledge in all areas of the Ontario code and has helped develop new training courses in the Ontario Building Code and the National Building Code, for training across Canada.

Jeff is a member of OACETT, the OBOA and the OPIA.

Pre-Requisites - None

Please Note: Participants must bring a copy of the 2012 Ontario Building Code Compendium to this class. This document can be purchased from the Service Ontario Publications website: https://www.publications.gov.on.ca/300118

Duration - 5 Days in Class (Lunch and Refreshments Included)

Fee - $849 plus HST