MARCH APRIL MAY ONGOING

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Saturday, March 20 - Sunday, April 4

Sugar Bush TIme: The Village of Buckhorn presents the 17th Annual Buckhorn Maplefest from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at McLean Berry Farm (2191 16th line of Smith, Buckhorn). Come taste the sweetness, open to the public on the weekends. Visit a working sugar bush featuring pioneer displays, demonstrations, live music, walking trails, and much more. Admission is $4; children under 2 are free. Horse-drawn hay rides and pancake breakfast (a Lakefield Lions Club Fundraiser) are available for an additional fee. No dogs, please. For more information call (705) 657-2134.

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Saturday, March 27

Celebration: The Peterborough Astronomical Assn celebrates Earth Hour from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Armour Hill (accessible from Museum Dr., 300 Hunter St. East, Peterborough). For more information call (705) 295-6158.

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Saturday, March 27 & Sunday, March 28

Sugar Bush TIme: The Wye Marsh presents Sweet Water Harvest from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 16160 Hwy. 12 in Midland. Bring on spring with an all day pancake breakfast, old and modern syrup harvesting, live animal demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, live folk music and more. Tickets are $5, kids under 5 are free; breakfast $5. For more information call (705) 526-7809.

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Saturday, April 10

Auction: The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority presents the 21st Annual Dinner & Auction from 6 - 11 p.m. at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre (157 Elgin St. East, Cobourg). You are invited to enjoy an excellent meal, exciting silent and live auctions, great raffles and door prizes at this fundraising dinner that supports the outdoor education program. Tickets are $65 and available in advance only, sales begin in December 2009. Call (905) 885-8173 for more information or to purchase your tickets.

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Sunday, April 18

Fundraiser: Camp Kawartha hosts its annual Green-in-Motion Fundraiser from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., just south of Trent University, Peterborough). Bring the family and walk/run/bike along the Rotary Trail, or enjoy a leisurely nature hike in the beautiful Trent wildlife sanctuary. There will be refreshments, entertainment, and prizes. Proceeds from this fundraiser help children attend our environmentally focused outdoor education and summer camp programs. For pledge forms visit www.campkawartha.ca/greeninmotion/. For more information call (705) 652-3860.

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Saturday, May 15 & Sunday, May 16

Celebration: The Peterborough Astronomical Assn presents Astronomy Weekend at Armour Hill (accessible from Museum Dr., 300 Hunter St. East, Peterborough). For more information call (705) 295-6158.

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Until Sunday, April 11

Sugar Bush: Bruce's Mill presents the Maple Syrup Festival. Tap into spring at Bruce's Mill (south side of Stoufville Rd., east of Warden Ave, Stoufville), and enjoy family activities, including horse drawn wagon rides, maple syrup demonstrations and a maple syrup dinner on March 27. For more information call (416) 667-6299.

Until Thursday, July 1

Tree Planting: The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) seeks landowners interested in planting trees in 2010. Some funding and technical assistance is available to support landowners wishing to plant trees within GRCA jurisdiction. Benefits of planting trees include the protection of soil and water, increased habitat for wildlife, increased renewable natural resource, and enhanced property values. Schools are encouraged to consider tree planting within school yards with assistance from GRCA staff. For more information contact Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician at (905) 885-8173 x 247 or plancaster@grca.on.ca.

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