Greening the Future: Sustainable Gardens for a Healthier World

As the gardening season quickly approaches, are you looking to get inspired or perhaps learn how to make the best choices to safeguard nature?
Dive into the transformative power of gardens and explore how they can help us to tackle some of today’s greatest challenges, including protecting biodiversity amidst a changing climate. Discover how sustainable gardening empowers you to be part of a positive change right in your own backyard!
Whether you are new to gardening or are a seasoned green thumb, don't miss this opportunity as Master Gardener, Cathy Kavassilis, shares her deep knowledge of the science of gardening and the relationship of gardening and ecology and the environment.
About the speaker:
Cathy 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. As a scientist, educator, and inspirational speaker, Catherine endeavours to stimulate interest and awe in the living world. She is the co-founder of the Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation, a member of the Halton Master Gardeners group, a past president of the Oakville Horticultural Society, and a former member of the Board of Directors for the Royal Botanical Garden. Cathy loves to garden and has had her own eclectic organic gardens featured on several tours.