Events

2026 General Meetings: List of Speakers & Events

Guests are welcome for a $5 guest fee. All meetings start at 7pm.

With the exception of the January and February ZOOM meetings, we meet at the Peterborough Lions Centre at 347 Burnham Street near the Hunter Street bridge in downtown Peterborough.

January 28: ZOOM with Drew Monkman  “The Impact of Climate Change on Nature in the Kawarthas”. Drew will explain how climate change is already affecting wildlife in the Kawarthas and central Ontario.

​February 25: ZOOM with Robert Pavlis  “Understanding Soil”.  Robert discusses the basic components of soil and what makes good soil.

In-Person Meetings

January – March: Winter Flower Show. For rules and submissions go to our “Flower Show” page! All entries are due by March 31, 2026.

March 25: Vern Bastable from Lower Trent Conservation “Trees and Shrubs”. Vern will share his  vast and practical knowledge on new and favourite trees and shrubs.

​April 22:  Pam Clarke “Xeriscaping”.  Pam will introduce us to some techniques that reduce the need for irrigation.

April 25:  A Day for Gardeners presented by the Peterborough Master Gardeners.  Hosted at Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough. Tickets are required for this event.​

May 27:  Joey Azzarello “Pond Gardens”. Joey of Clearwater Creations will talk about pond gardens,  their design and construction, plant materials and challenges.

May 27:  Flower Show

June ??:   PHS Bus Trip:  date and destination to be determined

June 24: “Ask me Anything” Panel of Experts, topics: Perennials, Pests, and Pollinators, Tim Hobbs of True North Gardens.  will speak on Perennials, Laura Gardener, Master Gardener will speak on Pests and Elizabeth Stranszynski will speak on Pollinators. The panel will provide presentations and answer your questions.  

​September 23:  Dave Ellis “Wildlife Photography”.  Dave publishes a weekly column in The Peterborough Examiner. He’ll share some of his shots and the stories behind them.

September 23: Flower Show

​October 28:  Jessica York from The Branch Ranch “Demonstration of Seasonal Décor”.  Jessica will teach us about working with willow, watch and learn while she puts together some seasonal décor.

November 25: MJ Pilgrim “Christmas Trivia”.  A fun-filled interactive evening with Past President and Master Gardener MJ Pilgrim where we will laugh and learn.

November 25: Following our speaker, is our Annual General Meeting and Christmas giving table.  As this is our last meeting of the year, we invite our members to bring a festive ambience to this meeting including bringing holiday baking.