In collaboration with the Bonnechere River Watershed Project and the Killaloe and District Public Library, the Bonnechere Union Public Library and the Renfrew Public Library, we will be bringing three guest speakers to a library near you! 

Our 100 Mile Garden– Beyond the Purple Coneflower with Grant Dobson of Connaught Nursery - Thurs. April 19th, 2012, 7pm -Killaloe Lions Hall, in partnership with the Killaloe Public Library—Free 
Grant Dobson, owner of Connaught Nursery will share his knowledge of gardening with native plants, garden planning and design, plant selection and cultural requirements to ensure a successful native plant garden outcome. This presentation covers the how-to’s of creating a bio-regional garden and will appeal to both naturalist and gardener alike. With over 25 years of horticultural experience, Grant delights in sharing his knowledge so that others will discover the joys and benefits of gardening with native species. To find out more about Grant and his work, visit: www.connaughtnursery.com
Painting Nature, with Joyce Burkholder and Kathy Haycock, Artists - Wednesday May 9th, 2012, 7 pm -Renfrew Public Library—Free 
Award winning artists Joyce Burkholder and Kathy Haycock’s inspired paintings capture nature’s moments with freshness and vitality. Their work reflects a profound love and appreciation of the Ottawa Valley landscape and their unique way of seeing and painting what surrounds them. 
“There is nothing more enjoyable than sitting within a scene, observing and absorbing intensely and painting. I like to share my delight in being there, in experiencing nature’s gifts of the landscape, the weather, wind, light, even movement and sound.”, Kathy Haycock. 
To find out more about their work, visit: www.hillpottery.com and www.kmhaycock.com