Event 1:
The Structure Protection Unit, an auxiliary of the T.I. Fire Dept, invites you to join Captain Mitchell Sherrin from the Saltspring Island Fire Reserve in a discussion on FireSmart in the Gulf Islands. Mitchell will lead a discussion on how we can keep our natural ecology and maintain fire protection for our homes.
Come for the discussion and receive a free BBQ lunch. May 21st 11am-1pm.
And, yes, there will be door prizes !
Contact: David Reay, SPU team member (an auxiliary of the T.I. Fire Dept.)
Event 2:
After learning the importance of using vegetation in your FireSmart plan, join the Forbes Hall Garden Committee from 1pm-3pm for a Plant Swap and Sale (following BBQ):
Sell, swap, or donate! This is a fun event with games and prizes. Please keep us in mind as you are planting and dividing perennials for spring.
No plant ID? no problem. We can help!
Need pots? We've got em'!
Money raised will go towards completing the landscape work around Forbes Hall.
More details to follow
Organizers: Carolyn Askew and Emily McIvor, Forbes Hall Gardening Committee