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Attention Local Artists! The Garden Book Project Needs You!
The Garden Project and Horticultural Society are calling on our amazing local artists! Are you interested in showcasing your artistic eye by painting gardens for the upcoming Garden Book and Greeting Cards? Then get in touch!
Attention Local Artists!
Soon the FFHS will be calling on local artists interested in painting gardens for the upcoming Garden Book and associated Greeting Cards. Many of the beautiful gardens are in full bloom right now, so you may want to go out and take photos of these historic sites to capture their full essence. You can visit the FFHS site for the locations of the gardens and stay tuned for more information on this exciting project!
The Garden Project: Small Gardens of Fenelon Falls
So far, along this journey, we have had the pleasure of highlighting the beautiful gardens at Cenotaph Park, around Maryboro Lodge, and introducing you to the team! Today, we want to highlight some of the smaller gems around town. Next time you’re out for a stroll, you’ll know where to spot these beautiful little green spaces.
Meet the Museum Gardens!
We are certain you have been out to #ExploreFenelon these past few weeks! The sun is shining, the lake is calling, and patios are open for all to enjoy. One of our favourite spots in town, and I am sure you can all say the same, is the Maryboro Lodge!
The Garden Project: Highlighting Cenotaph Park
This week, we are highlighting one of the town’s favourite collections of gardens, the beautiful landscaping, colours, and floral design at Cenotaph Park! These gardens are number 2 on the map, which can be found here.
Welcome to The Garden Project!
As we all know, Fenelon Falls is filled with beautiful gardens. From the Beach Park all the way across to Lindsay Street, and many places in between, you can find yourself admiring them, small and large! But have you ever walked by the beautiful gardens in downtown Fenelon Falls and wondered who creates and maintains these gardens?
The Grove Theatre Update: Landscaping, Planting and Beautification Efforts have Begun!
Submitted by Maddy Warlow on behalf of Kawartha Works Community Co-operative
Some exciting updates are happening with the new Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls! Landscaping, planting and beautification has begun. We want to extend a huge thank you to the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society who have volunteered their efforts with a contracting team to take on landscaping and planting at the outdoor amphitheatre. With the help of a $15,000 grant from the Fenelon Legacy CHEST Fund contributed by the City of Kawartha Lakes for the landscaping, the development of the Grove Theatre continues to progress throughout the fall season.
Call for Donors and Volunteers: The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls
Submitted by Maddy Warlow on behalf of Kawartha Works Community Co-operative
In case you haven’t heard, our lovely community of Fenelon Falls is getting its very own 450-seat outdoor amphitheatre. We have been overwhelmed with the positive response from the community and beyond – everyone is so excited about this project that will bring the arts to life in Fenelon Falls! It is a source of inspiration and happiness during these difficult times. In order to make it happen, we need your help! “All of our Co-op projects rely on community support for success,” said Jim Armstrong, President of Kawartha Works Community Co-operative. Want to donate to the project or lend your support as a volunteer? Read on!
Announcing: The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls
Submitted by Maddy Warlow on behalf of the Kawartha Works Community Co-op
A stunning outdoor amphitheatre – the first ever in Fenelon Falls – will be home to The Grove Theatre, an exciting new summer festival of live performance. Created under the auspices of the Kawartha Works Community Co-operative (KWCC), with construction funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and additional support from members of the local community, The Grove Theatre has been conceived to engage and inspire both visitors and local residents. The annual festival will bring new vitality not only to Fenelon Falls itself but to the whole region of Kawartha Lakes.
Get Ready: "Hay Fever" is just Around the Corner!
Submitted by Maddy Warlow on behalf of the Kawartha Works Community Co-operative
The team at Kawartha Works Community Co-operative (KWCC) is so excited for our Hay Fever event in Fenelon Falls! We have received such positive feedback from the community and have seven final locations around town. Don’t miss out on the awesome designs over the next few weeks!
"Hay Fever" is coming to Fenelon Falls, and we need your help!
Submitted by Maddy Warlow on behalf of Kawartha Works Community Co-op
Be on the lookout for a new fall event happening across the community: Hay Fever! With the help of our summer students, the Kawartha Works Community Co-op (KWCC) is excited to announce our upcoming festive Fall event, Hay Fever! You won’t want to miss all these awesome hay bale designs near your favourite businesses this fall. Want to get in on the action? We need design teams to support businesses in their hay sculpture construction!
Kawartha Co-op: The Future of Community Events Public Surveys
Submitted by Maddy Warlow
We are pleased to announce that we have filled all of our Summer Student positions here at the Kawartha Co-op, adding Christopher Robson on as our Data Analyst. With his skills and expertise, we are announcing the release of our survey series: The Future of Community Events. Are you a regular event attendee? Do you work with a team to organize events? Do you give your time and volunteer for your community? Or do you enjoy donating to help support local event initiatives? We want to hear from you!
Kawartha Co-op: Meet our Students & Join our Team!
Submitted by the Kawartha Works Community Co-operative
We are pleased to announce the hiring of our three new summer students at the Kawartha Works Community Co-operative (KWCC), funded by the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program. The students will be working collaboratively on all the new and exciting projects sprouting up around town for the KWCC and its initiatives. All three students are studying in fields related to their specific positions, which will allow them to develop skills, knowledge and practical experience beneficial to their career and educational goals. Does this sound like the right team for you? Read on! We are looking to fill our fourth CSJ position of Data Analyst.