Meeting Activities: Speaker, Flower Show, Master Gardeners (available for questions)

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Guest Speaker: Cathy Kavassalis

Topic: Small Trees for Small Spaces

Often called the backbone of a garden, trees and shrubs give a yard structure and form. They provide benefits of year round beauty, while improving our environment and providing food and habitat for wildlife. How do you choose the right tree for your space? Large trees can be kept small, but there are many small trees and large shrubs that may be a better fit. This talk focuses on native keystone species that are best for biodiversity. The possibilities for small spaces, while not endless, are extensive. Come and get a few ideas for creating your own small oasis.

Our Speaker Bio:

Catherine Kavassalis is a passionate gardener and conservationist. A former chemist and teacher, she did her doctoral work at M.I.T. and later received a master's in environmental education from the University of Toronto. She has taught and worked with not-for-profit organizations promoting biodiversity. Now she volunteers as an educator and inspirational speaker.
She is an active member of the Halton Region group of Master Gardeners of Ontario (MGOI) and helps moderate the MGOI Facebook Group. She was a former President of Oakville Horticultural Society and member of the Board of Directors for the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Catherine loves to garden and believes that caring for plants is critical for our well being and that of our planet. Catherine enjoys learning and sharing knowledge and by doing so endeavors to stimulate interest and awe in the living world.