{"title":"ecothera Events","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis July offering of ecothera’s Sunday Series is proudly co-facilitated with Amy Sandy of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/longfishgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLongfish Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, bringing together a shared passion for nature, gardening, and community connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLongfish Gardens is a small-scale gardening initiative, with plans to expand, based in Six Nations of the Grand River. Founded by Amy Sandy, it is dedicated to reconnecting people with the land through food, nature, and education. Longfish Gardens focuses on sustainable food production, native plants, pollinator conservation, and making gardening approachable for people of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe goal of Longfish Gardens is to inspire people to grow their own food, build healthier ecosystems, and develop a deeper connection with the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you’re planting your first seed or tending an established garden, Longfish Gardens believes that every garden—big or small—has the power to nourish people, support wildlife, and strengthen communities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wildflower-seed-bomb-workshop","title":"Kids Wildflower Seed Bomb and Art Workshop","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday, July 26, 2026 | 12:30–2:30 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Five Oaks Centre, 1 Bethel Road, Paris, ON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-registration is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for a creative, nature-inspired workshop for children and help support Ontario’s native wildlife and pollinators. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative wildflowers are beautiful additions to the landscape, from roadside habitats to sunny corners of your own yard. 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Most participants will require approximately 30–45 minutes to complete the activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParking \u0026amp; Arrival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please park in the main parking lot of Five Oaks Centre and walk the short distance to the activity tent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecothera.ca\/pages\/ecothera-events\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlease review the FAQs, refund policy, and additional event details.\u003c\/a\u003e If you have any questions, please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:connect@ecothera.ca\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econnect@ecothera.ca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting both native biodiversity and community programming!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"One Children's Activity Ticket","offer_id":53366622748896,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Two For $20 Children's Activity Tickets","offer_id":53366622781664,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/9177\/2384\/files\/Wildflower_3.png?v=1783875035"},{"product_id":"family-potted-herb-workshop-and-container-veggie-gardening-101","title":"Family Potted Herb and Container Veggie Gardening 101 Workshop","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday, July 26, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Five Oaks Centre, 1 Bethel Road, Paris, ON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-registration is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your hands dirty (or don’t—gardening gloves are always provided!) during this hands-on workshop for children and their adult(s).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will pot up an herb to take home and enjoy on a patio, balcony, or backyard garden. 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