Spring and summer are a busy time for REAL, and we are still narrowing down the dates.  But here are some of the early in the season happenings to watch for.

Pitch In Smiths Falls/ Shoreline Cleanup – is scheduled for Sat. Apr. 19 to Sat. May 3,  winding up with a Shoreline Cleanup Sat. May 3.

There may be a couple of Community Garden plots available, $25 for the season.  So let Ginny know soon if you would like one!

Dale Horeczy from REAL’s Mini Forest Team will be giving a presentation on the mini forest project,  as part of an Earth Day Event at the Almonte Old Town Hall, Tues. April 22  from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sustainable North Grenville’s Annual Eco Fair – this is set for Sunday, April 27 in Kemptville.  REAL’s Registered Energy Assessor, Alan Leonard, with be there and other REAL people will be talking about Mini Forests.

Rain Barrel and Native Plant Sale – is set for  Sat. June 7.  We are bringing in a nice selection of native plants from Natural Themes in Frankford.  We still have some rain barrels from last year if you are anxious to get started, otherwise place your order at rainbarrel.ca/REALDeal.  There are seeds collected from REAL’s gardens available at the REAL Deal store now.

Evergreen Commemoration  – Sunday, June 8.  Additional paver stones are being placed along the path at Victoria Park, and will be celebrated at an event at the Royal Canadian Legion, Smiths Falls.  Some environmental awards to be presented that day also.

REAL AGM – Tentative date is Wed. June 18.  Our guest speaker with be Tina Bye who is running the Rideau Roundtable’s new EcoLiteracy program at area libraries.  

And here are some other local events, not organized by REAL, that your might be interested in.

The Rideau  Roundtable Eco-Literacy program has workshops planned at six area libraries.  The March Break sessions were  “Take Your Best Shot – Easy Tips to Improve Your Smartphone Photographs” for children ages 6 – 12.  See their website for more.

Rideau Roundtable AGM – Tues. April 22 at 7 p.m.

Mushroom Compost Sale – Trinity United Church will be back selling mushroom compost by the bag starting Saturday, May 10 from the REAL Deal parking lot.

Rideau Paddlefest – is set for Sat. June 7 at Lower Reach Park.  Watch the Rideau Roundtable’s Facebook page for details.