FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM
Farm Notes - July 2019

Summer Newsletter 
Now Available on our Website

Our  Summer 2019 issue of the Friends of the  Farm newsletter is now available on the
Friends' website. Hard copies will soon be
delivered to those who indicated on their
membership form they wish to receive them by  mail (another great reason to become a member ).

This issue features the Farm's beautiful Rock Garden. Annie Creighton introduces the garden and identifies a few of her favourite rock garden flowers. She describes what the volunteer team is doing and why members choose that team. Blaine Marchand poetically evokes the tranquility of the Rock Garden and Josie Pazdzior provides tips for those who may want to start their own rock garden.

The newsletter includes a profile of Brian Worobey, a long-time volunteer in the Rock Garden. We get an update on the proposal to make Ottawa a Bee City, Eric Jones writes about an upcoming survey of Farm users, and we remember our former president, Judy Dodds. All this and more-check it out!


Tree Tour
Got Bats?

On July 6th (rain date July 7th) come and learn all there is to know  about our flying furry friends, Ottawa's bats species, their superpowers and their habitat.   Learn foraging and roosting features used by bats and practices that can be used to improve these features.  Although the tours are free and open to the public, please register in advance.   

Bring a flashlight, good footwear and bug repellent!

Victorian Tea in the Arboretum
Saturday July 20 from 2pm to 4pm
(Rain Date of July 21st)

Classic Tea is served under the trees at the Arboretum 

This annual event brings out the Victorian flair in all of us. Dress in period garb and enter the Best Hat and Best Costume Contest (Men and Women). Bring a patio chair and listen to live music on the lawn. 

The Victorian Tea is $15 per person.
Ticket sales end at 3:15pm or until sold out -
tea is served until 4pm.
Tea  i ncludes handmade finger sandwiches, scones, and piping hot tea in fine china cups on outdoor tables and chairs beside Building 72 at Arboretum. We cannot accommodate any dietary restrictions.

Reservations are not required . For more information call 613-230-3276 or email at info@friendsofthefarm.ca
 
Art on the Farm 
Saturday August 17 from 10am to 4pm in the Arboretum
Rain Date: Sunday Aug 18



Friends of the Farm's premier summer event Art on the Farm showcases local and regional artists. There isn't a more beautiful and peaceful setting in Ottawa than under the luxurious canopy of the Arboretum next to Building 72 on the Central Experimental Farm. A wide range of original media is featured including watercolour, acrylic and oil paintings, photography, glass fusion and jewelry, wire works and stained glass, wood and leather, pottery and scroll saw art, and much more. 

If this natural setting is the place for your artwork, please visit  Art on the Farm for information and registration material or call 613-230-3276 or email info@friendsofthefarm.ca.

Volunteer Spotlight  
Over 10,000 hours donated each year

Did you know that Friends' volunteers donate over 10,000 hours every year  to support its mission and activities? Every month a different volunteer is highlighted on the Friends website. We invite you to read the stories of our volunteers such as  Karen Scott our Volunteer of the Month

Previous spotlights are also listed.  Each volunteer has an interesting story to tell and a unique connection and commitment to the Farm. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the entire community! Thank you.

We are Recruiting!
Looking for a lover of  technology

Do you have some time to offer? Do you have technical skills you'd like to share? The Friends of the Farm are looking for a volunteer tech person who is comfortable with minor hardware and software issues. We are not looking for an expert, but rather someone who could come into the office from time to time, or as needed, to trouble shoot any issue we might have. Website experience would be ideal but not crucial. Some experience with app creation would also be a bonus as we'd like to explore this area further, if guided by the right person. You would mainly work with our admin staff, and at times with the volunteer and membership directors.

Please contact the membership director, Deborah Higdon-LeBlond by email, membership@ friendsofthefarm.ca  for more information or if you believe you can help us out.