September 13th, 2011
FRIENDS OF ONE MILE CREEK ~ FALL CREEK CLEAN UP 2011
participating in the
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
This will be FOMC’s 3rd year participating in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup as part of our Fall Creek Cleanup. This is a nationwide program to protect the health and beauty of Canada’s waterways. Volunteering at this cleanup means you will not only be taking part in one of Canada’s largest conservation initiatives, but you will also be making the shoreline habitat cleaner and safer for wildlife.
We invite you to join us help clean up the shoreline as well as part of One Mile Creek!
To register for the cleanup please visit the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup website here. Registration is not mandatory, but encouraged.
DATE: Saturday, September 17, 2011; Rain or Shine
TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PLACE: Meet at Ryerson Park on Niagara Blvd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
We will begin the clean up at Ryerson Park & beach and work our way upstream to clean up the rest of the creek.
Rubber boots and gloves are strongly recommended. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by: Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
June 16th, 2011
One Mile Creek Riparian Planting
Date: Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Meeting Place: Corner of Gate Street & Johnson Street (NOTL) where the Creek meanders along the road.
*Please bring a shovel/spade to plant with as well as garden gloves and rubber boots if necessary.*
May 24th, 2011
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of One Mile Creek
Date: May 30th, 2011
Time: 7:00PM
Meeting held at: NOTL Public Library
March 11th, 2011
6th Annual Friends of One Mile Creek Earth Day Creek Clean Up
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2011 (NEW DATE CONFIRMED!)
Time: 10:00 AM, Rain or Shine
Meeting place: Kinsmen Scout Hall, King Street, NOTL
Rubber boots and gloves are recommended. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
March 11th, 2011
Friends of One Mile Creek
invite you to our General Meeting & Speaker Series #9
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Gordon Young
WATER RESOURCE ISSUES: FROM GLOBAL TO LOCAL
He will discuss major global freshwater issues focusing on the work undertaken by the United Nations through its World Water Assessment Programme and its World Water Development Reports. He will also discuss Canadian regional issues concerning snow and ice in relation to climate change. He will end by providing us with his personal ideas and suggestions for One Mile Creek.
DATE: Monday, March 28, 2011
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: NOTL Public Library, 10 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake
EVERYONE WELCOME!
November 11th, 2010
Friends of One Mile Creek
invite you to a Wine & Cheese General Meeting
GUEST SPEAKER: Rob Diermair
THE PROMISE OF BIOCHAR:
FROM THE AMAZON TO YOUR BACKYARD
What is Biochar? How is it made? How does it improve soils? Can I use it my garden? Can Biochar mitigate climate change? Come and learn about the exciting world of biochar and how its use might change the world we live in.
DATE: Monday, November 29, 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: NOTL Public Library
10 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake
EVERYONE WELCOME!
September 13th, 2010
FRIENDS OF ONE MILE CREEK ~ FALL CREEK CLEAN UP 2010
participating in the
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
We invite you to join us help clean up the shoreline as well as the One Mile Creek!
DATE: Saturday, September 25, 2010; Rain or Shine
TIME: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
PLACE: Meet at Ryerson Park on Niagara Blvd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
We will begin the clean up at Ryerson Park & beach and work our way upstream to clean up the rest of the creek.
Rubber boots and gloves are recommended. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
May 18th, 2010
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of One Mile Creek
Date: May 31st, 2010
Time: 7:00PM Meeting held at: NOTL Public Library
Guest Speaker: Melissa Hellwig, Water Conservation
May 9th, 2010
FOMC invite you to
NATIVE TE PLANTING
ON THE UPPER CANADA HERITAGE TRAIL
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 10am – 12pm, Rain or Shine
Meeting Place: Heritage Trail entrance
off the corner of King & John Streets
60 native trees will be planted including:
Sugar Maple, Red Oak, White Oak, Black Cherry
Tulip Tree & Eastern White Cedar
Bring garden gloves and a reusable water bottle.
ALL WELCOME!
May 9th, 2010
The One Mile Creek Landowner Stewardship Guide is now available online! Click here to view the guide.
