Cathy's Crawly Composters

Events - 2007

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Dec. 8, 2007
2 pm to 6 pm

Event: Climate Day Rally & Ecofair
Sponsor: Toronto Climate Campaign
Location: Great Hall, Hart House, U of T Downtown Toronto Campus
Details: The Toronto Climate Day of Action is organized by the Toronto Climate Campaign. The rally is set to begin at Dundas Square at 12 noon, followed by a Climate March at 1:30 which would end at Queen's Park, to be followed by the EcoFair. The EcoFair will be at Hart House at the University of Toronto and will run from 2-6pm. The fair will feature environmentally minded organizations and hot local food (vegan) prepared by a student group on campus called Hot Yam.

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December 6, 2007

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Event: Fairtrade Bazaar/Fashion Show
Sponsor: Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School
Location: 135 Bristol Rd, Newmarket, Ont
Details: The purpose of this event is to educate the school and community about responsible consumer choices. The focus will be on promoting ideals such as Fair Trade and environmentally friendly practices.
Stop by the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth and say Hi to the worms.
This event is open to the public.

November 17, 2007

Event: STAO 2007 - Making Connections for a Sustainable Future.
Sponsor: STAO - Science Teachers Association of Ontario
Location: Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
Details: Making Connections for a Sustainable Future: The More We Know, The More They Grow.
"Organic magic with worms" Learn what is involved in setting up your own Vermicomposting system. Find out what your school can do to lighten the load going to Michigan.

November 2 - 11, 2007

Event: Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Sponsor: Ontario Toyota Dealers - CN - Ricoh
Location: The Direct Energy Centre - Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario
Details: The 85th annual Toronto Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is back for its biggest year ever. The Royal Winter Fair is the largest indoor combined agricultural, horticultural, canine and equestrian (and now worm) event in the world. Visit the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth in the "Agri-Royale" area in Exhibit hall C.

Nov. 3, 2007

Event: Green Star Expo & Awards
Sponsor: Green Star Expo
Location: Ajax Convention Centre, 500 Beck Cr. Ajax, Ontario
Details: Enjoy organic food and beverages, check out the latest green home designs, learn from the green leaders and authors. Celebrate making a world of difference in our own backyards. Come and see Cathy's presentation on "The Wonder of Worms" at 4:00 pm.
Admission: $5 (Children under 12 free)

Oct. 27, 2007
1:00 pm - Cathy to Introduce movie:
Worms in the Big Apple.

Festival runs:
Oct. 24 - 28, 2007

Planet in Focus
(International Environmental Film Festival)

Event: Eco-Fair
Sponsor: Planet in Focus
Location: Courtyard at Innis College, University of Toronto,
2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Details: Planet in Focus - International Environmental Film and Video festival. Eco-Fair runs during the festival. The annual film fest showcases compelling documentaries, animation, dramatic features, shorts, and experimental works that celebrate, question, and establish varied ways of viewing the state of our world. The Eco Fair is comprised of a diverse range of environmentally-conscious businesses and organizations that offer simple and effective ways to improve your life and the world around you. Cathy's Crawly Composters will have a booth on Oct. 27 and Cathy will introduce "Worms in the Big Apple" movie at 1:00 pm.
For more information call: (416) 531-1769
General admission: $10 (Children $5)

Oct. 26, 2007
9:00 - 3:00 pm

Event: Sustainable Communities: ECOLEAGUE
Sponsor: Learning for a Sustainable Future
Location: Bur Oak Secondary School - 933 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham, ON
Details: EcoLeague challenges and motivates elementary students to engage in inspiring and rewarding community and school based action projects that focus on environmental issues that directly affect them. EcoLeague assists teachers in meeting curriculum expectations through highly engaging and environmentally focused learning activities. EcoLeague engages community organizations and volunteers to work with schools in understanding the issues and supporting their action projects.
Who should attend?: School Action Teams of up to 2 staff
members (teachers, caretakers, educational assistants, administrator), 5 students (grades 6 – 8), parents, workshop facilitators and community volunteers.
Registration: See registration details.

Oct. 25, 2007

Event: Global Development Village
Sponsor: Youth of the World
Location: 35 Carl Hall Rd. Downsview Park, Downsview, Ontario
Details: An interactive event with hands-on workshops, presentations, performances and displays designed to help you gain better understanding better understanding of global issues.
Thursday and Friday are set aside for grades 7 - 11 school trips. Youth aged 12 - 17 and their families, Scout groups, Girl Guides and other youth groups are welcome on Saturday.

Oct. 18, 2007
10:00 am

Event: Official launch of The Coffee Shed Vermicomposting project at Surrey Place
Sponsor: Surrey Place
Location: 2 Surrey Place, Toronto, Ontario
Details: Please celebrate Waste Reduction Week by joining The Coffee Shed team and Cathy's Crawly Composters as they launch "The Coffee Shed Wiggler Bin". This is the official launch of the vermicomposting program at Surrey Place. The final 3 lbs. of Red Wiggler worms will be added to the "Coffee Shed Wiggler Bin". Treats and coffee will be served after the launch.

Oct. 17, 2007
12:00 noon

Event: Worm Harvest Party
Location: Sims Square - 390 Brant St. Burlington, Ontario
Details: Since June 2007, Sims Square has been diverting a portion of the food scraps from Kaareli's Restaurant and shredded paper from some of the building's tenants to feed the worms. it is now Harvest Time! There will be a lunch time worm harvest party! Come out and see what the worms have done and how they can help. Free gift for all in attendance.

October 13, 2007

Event: Kerr Village Organic Farmers Market
Sponsor: Kerr Village BIA
Location: Heritage Square, 340 Kerr Street, Oakville (one block south of Stewart St.)
Details: Come for the food, stay for the music. Remember to visit the worms. It’s always FREE and it’s only in Kerr Village.
This week: find out about "Green Roofs"

Sept. 26, 2007
11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Event: Eco Eco Market Fair
Sponsor: The Hart House
Location: Great Hall, Hart House, U of T Downtown Toronto Campus
Details: Ecology and Economy are powerful forces often purposefully pitted against each other, with citizens told their choice is either one or the other. ECOECO seeks to acknowledge this dynamic, while moving beyond it to raise awareness, passion, action and foster a public dialogue on the myriad of relevant players and issues. Visit the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth as she pontificates on the Ecology and Economy of the vermicomposting industry.
For further info please contact Arlene Stein, 416-978-8393.
Free Admission.

Sept. 22, 2007
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(the market starts at
9 a.m.)

Event: Urban Heirloom Harvest Fest
Sponsor: The Toronto Community Garden Network and the Withrow Park Farmers' Market
Location: Withrow Park (between Logan and Carlaw, 1 block south of Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Details: For farmers and Torontonians growing their own food, every day is harvest day. Join Toronto’s urban gardening community for a day of festive food and fun! This is an event everybody can enjoy, featuring kids activities, a TCGN fundraising lunch prepared with produce donated by community gardens and local farms, seed saving workshops, fresh baked goods from the temporary on-site bake oven, an edible weeds workshop, a mini seed exchange, and much more!

September 16, 2007
1 - 5 pm

Event: 18th Annual - Feast of Fields
~ Organic Food & Wine Festival ~
Sponsor: Organic Advocates
Location: Everdale Organic Farm & Environmental Learning Centre. #5812 - 6th Line Erin Township, Ontario
Details: Sample the freshest organic creations prepared by Ontario's finest chefs. Sip organic and local VQA wines and the latest micro-brewery products.
Order Tickets: $100/person (group rates available)
For more info please contact Angie Koch - Everdale Feast of Fields Coordinator - 519-855-4859 x:103
email: feastoffields@everdale.org

September 13 - 16, 2007

Event: Toronto Home Show
Sponsor: Remax
Location: Automotive Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario
Details: The first-ever organic food market will take place at the Fall Home Show this year, presented by the Canadian Organic Growers. Take advantage of this green opportunity to buy the best Ontario produce, plants, dairy products and worms from organic agriculture producers province-wide.

September 8 & 9, 2007

Event: Junction Arts Festival
Sponsor: Junction Forum for Art and Culture
Location: Dundas Street West (Between Keele Street and Quebec Ave) Toronto, Ontario
Details: The 15th Annual Junction Arts Festival presents visual art, indoor and outdoor performance artists, a Kidzone, Artists' market, Juried art exhibition, environmental think tanks, sidewalk patios, live music and entertainment for everyone. Make sure to stop by the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth and say "Hi" to the worms. Worm workshops will be held at 3:00 on Sept. 8 & 9.

August 29, 2007
7 pm

Event: Improv in the Park
Sponsor: Jacquie Hermans - Light'n Up Laughter Club
Location: Fairy Lake, Newmarket (off Cane Pkwy).
Details: Looking for some inspirational and laughter-filled entertainment. Join us for some Improv in the Park. Bring a chair and get ready to laugh.

August 25, 2007

Event: Kerr Village Organic Farmers Market
Sponsor: Kerr Village BIA
Location: Heritage Square, 340 Kerr Street, Oakville (one block south of Stewart St.)
Details: Come for the food, stay for the music. Remember to visit the worms. It’s always FREE and it’s only in Kerr Village.

August 19, 2007

Event: 150th Year Birthday Celebration Parade
Sponsor: Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Location: Streets of Bradford - Hwy 11 & County Rd. 88 (50 km north of Toronto)
Details: A celebration of Bradford's 150th Birthday. Cathy's Crawly Composters will hook-up with the Green Party to participate in this year's parade. Come celebrate this event with the Cathy's Crawly Composters and the York-Simcoe Greens on Sunday, August 19th at 3 pm. The York-Simcoe Greens will be riding bikes wearing Green Party of Canada colours. Their goal is to have 60-100 people from around the region wearing green party apparel riding or walking.
Anyone interested in joining us please contact Cathy by
phone: 1-888-775-9495 or
email: cathy@cathyscomposters.com

August 18, 2007

Event: Carrot Fest 2007
Sponsor: Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Location: "The Four Corners" - downtown Bradford
Hwy 11 & County Rd. 88 (50 km north of Toronto)
Details: A celebration of Bradford's agricultural heritage. We honour the mighty Carrot and its central role in our local history. Live entertainment. Meet "Gwilly" (Bradford's official mascot and ambassador for all things orange). Savour some Carrot Juice. Learn all about Carrots from one of Canada's largest Carrot producing regions.
Be sure to stop by the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth. Carrot peels are a favourite of the worms.
Free Admission.

August 11, 2007
11 - 3 pm

Event: 152nd Sutton Fair & Horse Show
Sponsor: Sutton Agricultural Society
Location: Sutton Fairgrounds - Sutton, Ontario
Details: This is a big year for the Sutton Agricultural Society. The list of events has something for everyone in the family. But they haven't lost touch with the roots that make this a true Country Fair. Battle of the Bands, Georgina Idol competition, Pig Races, Demolition Derbies and Cathy's Crawly Composters.

July 27, 2007
1 - 7 pm

Event: Going Green at the Grange Festival
Sponsor: University Settlement
Location: Grange Park - south of Dundas, north of Queen off McCaul. - Toronto, Ontario
Details: Preview Green Services from a variety of organizations. Bring the kids and enjoy FREE bouncy rides, and a magical afternoon of entertainment. Stop by the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth and say "Hi" to the worms.
Free Admission.

July 14, 2007
4 - 9 pm

Event: 13th Annual Library Garden Tour
Sponsor: Penetanguishene Library
Location: Penetang/Midland/Tiny township areas
Details: With a selection of 10 gardens to tour, people go freely from one to the other throughout Penetang, Midland and Tiny township. Gardens vary in size and location. The Library Garden Tour was developed for the purpose of providing funds to the historic Penetanguishene Carnegie Library.
More info to follow. .

July 7, 2007

Event: Live Earth - The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis.
Sponsor: City of Toronto, CTV
Location: Yonge - Dundas Square - Toronto
Details: Live Earth is a 24-hour, 7-continent concert series taking place on 7/7/07 that will bring together more than 100 music artists and 2 billion people to trigger a global movement to solve the climate crisis.
Visit Cathy's Crawly Composters as well as other environmental organizations as we watch the concert broadcasts at Yonge - Dundas Square in Toronto.

June 12, 2007
10am - 3pm

Event: Green Toronto Festival
Sponsor: City of Toronto
Location: Nathan Phillips Square - 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
Details: "With the Green Toronto Festival, we're taking another step towards living green in our city. I encourage all Torontonians to come to this event and learn practical energy-saving solutions for home and work and to find out about Toronto's programs for a greener city. Together we can make Toronto an even cleaner and more beautiful city." - Mayor David Miller
Free Admission.

June 9 - 10, 2007
10 - 5 pm

Event: Eco-Festival
Sponsor: Windfall ecology centre
Location: Fairy Lake Park - Newmarket, Ontario
Details: A Celebration of Sustainable Living - This year's Festival features two solid days of multi-cultural music and dance, along with over 100 environmental exhibits, organic food, children's activities, and the much admired Trash Fashion Show and Concert. Meet us at the main stage at 1:15 Sunday for a presentation by Cathy Crawly Composters.
Free Admission.

June 3, 2007
12 - 4 pm

Event: 9th Annual Mill Pond Splash - Family Environment Day
Sponsor: Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Toronto and Region Conservation, Town of Richmond Hill and the Richmond Hill Naturalists
Location: Mill Pond Park, Richmond Hill. Corner of Mill and Trench streets
Details: Bring your family to the 9th annual Mill Pond Splash, featuring native wildlife demonstrations, tree and shrub planting, nature walks and games, bird-box building and all sorts of exhibits on local environmental issues, plus musical entertainment and refreshments. Be sure to drop by the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth for some Vermicomposting tips and info.
Cost: Free admission

May 19, 2007
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Event: Creemore Farmers Market - Opening day!
Location: The Station on the Green, Caroline Street East in Creemore, ON.
Details: Visit the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth for some straight talk on worm poo. Use worms to convert food scraps and paper into nature's finest fertilizer.
Free Admission.

May 12, 2007

Event: Vermicomposting Workshops
Sponsor: York Region
Location: East Gwillimbury Waste Management Facility
100 Garfield Wright Boulevard (near the northeast corner of Davis Dr. & Woodbine Ave.)
Details: "Organic magic with worms" Come in and learn what is involved in setting up your own Vermicomposting system. Find out what you can do to lighten the load going to Michigan.
Cost: Free admission

May 10, 2007

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Event: Fairly Bazaar
Sponsor: Dr. J.M. Dension Secondary School
Location: 135 Bristol Rd, Newmarket, Ont
Details: The purpose of this event is to educate the school and community about responsible consumer choices. The focus will be on promoting ideals such as Fair Trade and environmentally friendly practices.
Stop by the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth and say Hi to the worms.
This event is open to the public.

May 5, 2007

10:00 - 3:00 pm

Event: Springfest
Sponsor: Downsview Park
Location: Keele St. and Sheppard Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Details: Come celebrate the warmth and beauty of the spring season in true eco- friendly Downsview Park fashion on May 5, 2007 from 10 am – 3 pm. Enjoy a day at the park with friends and family; see a play and a concert or two featuring many displays and events including Cathy's Crawly Composters.
Free admission.

April 26 - 27, 2007

Event: Hamilton Eco-festival
Sponsor: Earth Day Hamilton
Location: Royal Botanical Garden, 680 Plains Road West, Hamilton, Ontario
Details: The Eco-Festival is Earth Day Hamilton’s featured annual event. The Eco-Festival educates elementary students about environmental issues, empowering them by offering ideas about what they can do in their community. We use interactive displays, workshops, entertainers, and speakers who are committed to positive environmental change.
Admission open to school groups. Please contact Earth Day Hamilton for more info.
email: admin@EarthDayHamilton.ca
Phone: 905 570-1932

April 25, 2007
7 - 9 pm

Event: Springwater - Spring Garden Seminar
Sponsor: Township of Springwater
Location: Anten Mills Community Hall - 3985 Horseshoe Valley Road West, Anten Mills, Ontario
Details: Are you getting ready for Spring? Itching to get your garden up and running. Why not try low maintenance groundcovers? Come out and see some interesting speakers, including Cathy, talk about gardening, composting and what else you can do with your garden.
Free Admission.

April 22, 2007
12 - 4 pm

Event: Tree Planting Festival
Location: Downsview Park - Southeast corner of Sheppard Ave & Keele St. - Toronto
Details: Earth Day Celebrations at Downsview Park
Earth Day activities include tree planting, interactive children's shows and activities. Vendor/Information booths with fresh environmental products and ideas. Stop by and celebrate Earth day with the worms.
Free Admission.

April 21, 2007
9 am - 2 pm

Event: Oshawa’s Earth Day Festival
Location: South Oshawa Community Centre, 1455 Cedar Street South, Oshawa
Details: Open to everyone, young and old. There will be free swimming for the kids (complete with large slides), free compost giveaways and the opportunity to purchase blue boxes and green bins. Drop by the Cathy's Crawly Composters booth for some wormy fun.
Free Admission.

March 16, 17 & 18, 2007

Event: Holistic World Expo
Sponsor: Holistic World
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) Toronto, Ontario
Details: The Holistic World Expo is for the public & professionals to come together. Featuring International leaders and speakers, hundred(s) of exhibitors and countless hands-on demonstrations that presents you with a well-rounded view of holistic health benefits.
Come and see Cathy speak on the holistic value of vermicomposting and how the worms can heal the Earth, Sunday, March 18 at 11:15 am. Worms with their 5 hearts have a lot love to offer to the planet.

March 17, 2007
10 am - 3 pm

Event: Seedy Saturday
Sponsors: Foodshare, Seeds of Diversity
Location: Scadding Court Community Centre - Downtown Toronto at Bathurst West and Dundas Streets.
Details: It's time to plant a seed about attending Toronto's Seedy Saturday 2007. Come and see a unique mix of seed and gardening supply merchants, environmental groups providing interesting workshops. Learn what it takes to setup your own vermicomposter. See how easy it is to setup, maintain and harvest your own vermicomposting system. What size do I need? What can I feed the worms? How often do I feed them?
Help the environment - let worms eat your garbage!
For more information contact:
The Toronto Community Garden Network - (416) 392-1668
email: tcgn@foodshare.net

March 10, 2007

Event: Giant Vegetable Growers Conference
Sponsor: Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
Location: Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre - Niagara Falls, Ontario
Details: The convention is made up growers from all over the United States and Canada. Come out and learn how to grow some REALLY BIG vegetables using nature's finest fertilizer: worm castings.
Be sure to see Cathy speak and don't forget to visit her booth at the convention.
For more info contact Lisa Irwin at 1-800-387-3456.

March 7 - 11, 2007

Event: Canada Blooms
Sponsor: The Home Depot, Supporting sponsors, Media sponsors
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), South Building, 222 Bremner Blvd., Toronto
Details: Canada's largest horticultural exhibition, Canada Blooms is an educational experience that can't be beat. If you're looking for new ideas and interesting gardening trends, or would like to meet your favourite gardening author, our lectures and demonstrations are an essential stop.
Be sure to see Cathy Nesbitt's talk on: "Organic Magic with Worms", Thursday March 8 at 11 am and 3 pm.

Feb. 16, 2007
7 -9 pm

Event: Light'n Up Laughter Club
Sponsor: Jacquie Hermans - Reality on the Road
Location: The Roman Palace 1096 Ringwell Drive, Newmarket
Details: Need to improvise some Valentines Plans? A once a month club that offers inspirational and laughter-filled entertainment. Light'n UP Improv Alumni (including Cathy Nesbitt) face their fears and challenge their egos right before your eyes.

January 4 & 5, 2007

Event: Green Reel Film Festival
Sponsor: The City Playhouse Theatre
Location: 1000 New Westminster Drive, Vaughan, Ontario
Details: The festival will showcase films with environmental themes during the first week of the new year. Some of the films being showcased include An Inconvenient Truth, March of the Penguins and the award winning film Darwin's Nightmare. Cathy's Crawly Composters will have a booth at the theatre demonstrating the environmental benefits of the worms.
For more info, Phone: 905-326-SHOW(7469), Fax: 905-882-7949 or e-mail: darcy.hoover@vaughan.ca.

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