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Speaker Series 2025: Ottawa’s Treasure – The Central Experimental Farm

Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the Central Experimental Farm—its history, its successes, and the role and importance of its ongoing research.  This  Speaker Series features scientists from the CEF’s Ottawa Research and Development Centre, who will take you into their fascinating worlds of beneficial insects and soil health and composting. The Series will also include a presentations on the history of the CEF and its horticultural legacy. 

Admission for each session is free, but advance registration is required. 

 

History of the Central Experimental Farm and Its Horticultural Legacy

Date: October 22, 2025 – 7:00 pm 

Speaker:  Blaine Marchand  

Venue:  Salon, K.W. Neatby Building, CEF
 
 

Program

Composting and Compost Use for Healthier Soils

Date:  Wednesday, August 20, 2025  –  4:30 p.m.  Rain Date – August 21, 2025 – 4:30 p.m.

Speakers:  Dr. Sandra Yanni and Ulrica McKim, AAFC

Venue: CEF Composting – See map for exact location. 

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Beneficial Insects and Invasive Species: 2 Worlds Colliding

Date:  Wednesday July 23, 4:00 pm, 2025  (Rain Date: July 24, 4:00 pm, 2025) 

Speakers:  Jake Maill and Sophie Cardinal, AAFC

Venue: Pollinator garden,  close to the Neatby building, 960 Carling Ave. See map for exact location. 

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