If you are looking for something to do this winter, why not try curling? Peterborough Curling Club, 2195 Lansdowne Street W, Peterborough, is offering Learn to Curl on either Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00pm or Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Cost of the program is $375 for… Continue reading
By Jane Wilson On October 18-19 we are having our fifth fall Open Studio and you are invited to join us from 11-4 at 700 Carmel Line south of the village of Millbrook. There will be seven of us participating this year. We are happy to have Jane Zednik’s fantastical… Continue reading
By Jill Williams “October is bright as a bittersweet berry.”– Hal Borland During this past summer’s impossibly hot and dry summer I kept reminding myself that we had one more season to look forward to. And now it’s here. Fall’s warm days and cool nights are the best weather of… Continue reading
For over five years, the Millbrook Chapter of Freshwater Conservation Canada(FCC) has been conducting scientific data collection and carrying out maintenance and restoration projects along streams in the Baxter Creek watershed. Each year in late summer, biologists from FCC (formerly Trout Unlimited) make their base camp in the backyard of… Continue reading
Twenty-five parents and children joined Nature Nancy, aka Nancy Thomson, on August 8th as she led EarlyON families in an exploration of the natural environment at their doorstep. Together they observed creatures in the community garden behind the Old Millbrook School and then travelled to the island in Baxter Creek… Continue reading
By BCWA Board The Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA), founded by a group of community members in December 2020, is entering its fourth year. The organization is focused on collecting fundamental watershed data, conducting research and development activities, and collaborating with others. Some of these activities include working with educators… Continue reading
Start saving any children’s clothes for ages 0-6 years you no longer need! The Old Millbrook School Family Centre Inc. is planning a Kids Clothing Swap Fundraiser on Sunday September 21st from 9:30am – 12:00pm. The event will take place in the Dorothy Stevens Room at The Old School. OMSFC… Continue reading
