Join Third Age Learning Niagara for an inside look at the newly legalized plant, cannabis. Each session offers a fun and unique perspective from the history of the drug to a full tour of a local growing facility. This series is for those curious to learn more and become aware of the truths of what cannabis is and does. There are four sessions included in the $40 fee that are sure to be interactive and illuminating.

Topic: Cannabis – Quality, Regulations, Access

Speaker: Jennifer Maccarone, Professor, Commercial Cannabis Production Program, Niagara College; former UP Cannabis Chief Quality Officer, and Total GXP Inc Consultant

This session will explore a number of questions:

• Regulations: Where have we come from and where are we going?
• Quality: How do I know cannabis is safe?
• Access: What can I legally use and where do I get it?
• Medical vs Recreation: How is Cannabis used?
• CBD: What is it?
• What resources are available to assist me in learning more?

This series is hosted by Third Age Learning Niagara.

Choosing to leave a job she really loved because of the toxicity of the work environment was really tough. In this webinar, Sylvia Plester-Silk will share her story and how she uses this to assist nonprofits to shift their team from conflict to collaboration and cooperation.

Learning Objectives:

• How accountability really counts: Best practices for successful teams
• Conflict isn’t always interpersonal: Getting below the surface to the real cause
• Gratitude Rocks: How to show Felt Appreciation to your team members
• To Trust … or Not to Trust … What is the difference?
• Your energy tells all: How we show up is seen by all

This webinar is hosted by CharityVillage.

Biodiversity discovery for kids! Wonder at the diversity of our local Carolinian forests and the animals, birds, plants and insects that call them home. Identify at-risk species and learn what you can do to protect them.

This free event is suitable for ages 7 – 12. Register now as there are only 20 spots available.

This event is hosted by the Grimsby Public Library.

The Wentworth-Niagara Junior Farmers and the Niagara Falls Farmers Market invite you and all your food-curious friends to a special screening of Before the Plate at the Niagara Falls History Museum and learn about where food comes from.

What is trauma informed practice?

The webinar will answer this question by providing a brief overview of current literature and practical applications for front line staff.

Join this webinar to gain a greater understanding of the definition of trauma, the common reactions to trauma that service providers are likely to encounter and the phases of trauma treatment. The key principles of trauma informed practice will be introduced, and practical strategies to both engage and support clients with trauma will be discussed.

You will also have the opportunity to ask Jenn any questions related to your work.

Speaker: Jenn Corbiell, Family Counsellor

This webinar is hosted by the Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project.