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A message from Lyse Boyce <at427@chebucto.ns.ca> to Sustainable Maritimes (sust-mar) subscribers. If you like working with trees there are a couple of events planned for this weekend in Hants county that may be of interest: 1. CAPE Woodlot Tour - Saturday 3 May 2003, 1 - 4 pm with Will Martin, specialist in 'Restorative forestry' (from Rising Forest Management Consulting) Discuss forest issues: -working your land -alternatives to clear cutting -wildlife enhancement -getting the help you need -restoring the forest The tour will be at a site on the New Cheverie Road (Off Rte 215, 6km from either end.) Follow the "CAPE Woodlot tour" signs. Come along and bring your family and friends. Sponsored by Citizen Action to Protect the Environment ----------------------- 2. A Workshop on Hedgerows and Shelterbelts Sunday 4 May 2003, 2 - 5pm Red Fox Farm Co-op Hedgerows, when properly designed and maintained, can be beneficial to your home, garden, or farm. Hedges, living fences and shelterbelts can: - Cut Home Heating Energy costs - Provide Habitat for wildlife - Improve crop yield - Cut soil erosion and increase soil moisture - Trap snow on fields minimizing build up on roads - Revitalize watersheds - Add Beauty Come and Join us for a workshop, tour and work party at the Red Fox Farm. You will see a variety of hedgerows, brush fences and living fences. - "Hands on" work experience - Learn about different plants and trees - Tips on transplanting trees and shrubs - Tour led by Jennifer Scott - Refreshments provided Red Fox Farm Co-op is located at 178 Red Bank Rd, Centre Burlington, NS -The Workshop is free -For ages 12 and up -Please no dogs or other pets -Outdoor footwear, sun-hat and work gloves recommended -For more information please call Ruth Lapp 757-0326, or rlapp@glinx.com If a friend forwarded this email to you, please consider joining sust-mar yourself. Just send 'subscribe sust-mar' to mailto:majordomo@chebucto.ca
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