Norwich and District Museum and Archives

EVENTS

Lunch and Learn : Native plants and biodiversity
with Dr. Stefan Weber
Wednesday, March 12 at 11:00

Stefan Weber is a seed biologist who specializes in the restoration of rare and endangered plants in Ontario. He has worked for Canada's largest native plant producer as well as the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, and the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Stefan now coordinates the Seed and Climate program with the Forest Gene Conservation Association. He earned a Master of Science degree in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Guelph, and a PhD in Restoration Ecology from McMaster University. Stefan is originally from Norfolk County, and presently gardens in the Niagara region.

This event will be followed by a free soup and sandwich lunch. Attendance is free, but donations to help cover our costs are encouraged (recommended donation: $10). Please register in advance by telling us you're "Going" on this event page or contacting the Museum by email or phone. Reservations help us to know how much food we need and how many seats to put out, so please make sure that you are able to come and let us know!

Annual General Meeting: Guest speaker Gord Harrison
Tuesday Mar 18 at 19:00

Join us at Norwich and District Museum for the Annual General Meeting of the Norwich & District Historical Society. Speaker Gord Harrison will tell us about the experiences of his father, Doug Harrison, in the Navy during World War II.

Refreshments will be provided.

Members of the Historical Society can vote on new members of the Board of Directors and other Historical Society business.

Gore Church decorated for a carol sing. See the interior.

Barn Quilt Trail Find out about the barn quilt trail.

Cheese Trail
Find out about the trail. See the Google maps pins and the location of some of the cheesey spots. Pick up a brochure at any of the venues.

Also...

See photos of the moving of the Norwich Gore church to the Historical Society site, March 2011.