Prince Edward County is famous for its sandy beaches, wineries, and recreational fishing opportunities. There is another milestone though in Prince Edward County's history. This island community along the north shore of Lake Ontario, in south-eastern Ontario, Canada, is recognized as the birthplace of the canning industry in Canada as we know it today. Learn about its founder, canning giant Wellington Boulter, and how the industry expanded from his first canning factory in Picton, to more than 100 across Prince Edward County, and the eventual demise of this once flourishing industry.

We will be introduced to building an energy efficient greenhouse and some very important information on retiring with greenhouses and bees. We will also find out what to grow in a greenhouse and the importance of the intersection of bees and gardens.

How to care for your container garden. Best soil, right size, right plant, etc.

Mental Health: Self care and coping strategies - the difference between the two, why both are important and how to implement a plan to engage in these activities.

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Prince Edward County is strategically located in eastern Lake Ontario, and lends itself well to being a popular staging area for migrating birds in the spring. The County now has an impressive list of 345 species of birds that have been known to occur within the boundaries of Prince Edward County. It is our little Point Pelee of eastern Lake Ontario, the site of a popular Birding Festival every May, and a destination now for avid birders.

Ways to broaden entrepreneurial and employment opportunities in our community.

On Sunday May 7, the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Service will start at 1:00 pm at Navy Hall, NOTL. It will include a parade and colour guard, music by the Niagara Falls Concert Band, gun crew and more. All are welcome. The event is held in partnership with Parks Canada and includes historic artifacts and displays on the Battle of the Atlantic, Navy Hall and Fort George, as well as food and beverages.

Five years, eight months and five days was the duration of the longest, largest and most complex battle of the Second World War, commonly known as “The Battle of the Atlantic.” Canada lost 2,000 sailors serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, 1,600 merchant mariners, and 752 airmen from the Royal Canadian Air Force. Many of these brave souls and commercial ships originated from the Niagara Region.

This event is being organized by the Royal Canadian Naval Association-Niagara Region.

About Us: The RCNA Niagara is one of 19 active chapters across Canada. It is a community organization that supports the Canadian Navy, both active and reserve, and Cadet organizations connected with the Canadian Armed Forces. Through community awareness and fundraising efforts, our work perpetuates the memory and deeds of those who gave their lives serving in our military forces.