Here are some upcoming environmental events:

February 23, 2013 – Canadian Organic Growers present Eco Farm Day on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Ramada Inn, Cornwall, Ontario. The theme is Water Management in Organic Agriculture. The keynote speaker is Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians. For more information contact: www.ecofarmday.ca

February 24, 2013 – Transition Cornwall + is presenting a first in a series on the topic of Inner Transition. The focus will be on staying strong to fully contribute and respond to changes in a positive way when challenges seem overwhelming. The discussion will be led off with a short video of world-renowned eco-philosopher Joanna Macy. An opportunity to share ideas will follow. All are welcome at the Cornwall Public Library, Sunday February 24, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Karen Carriere at carrieres(at)xplornet.com

“Transition Cornwall+ is a community group created to help build resilience and sustainability in Cornwall, Akwesasne and the surrounding Counties (the + in our name) in preparation for the combined challenges of peak oil, climate change, and global economic instability.”

Please check out their new website at http://transitioncornwall.com/