Posts Tagged ‘Shawn McKnight’
Artwalk one of only several projects local organizer is helping to spearhead
It's been said you should ask a busy man (or woman) if you want something done. Shawn McKnight, a local environmental activist, is nothing if not busy. From helping to organize Sarnia Artwalk, which is receiving a $130,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant, to the Return the Landscape, an environmental stewardship program, to "reGen," a program [...]
Artwalk 2011 performers ready to spread ‘Live Local’ theme
Artwalk 2011 is just hours away but for the hundreds of artists and vendors who will participate in Saturday and Sunday's 10th anniversary of the annual event, it's the representation of months if not years of work and readiness. A theme of "Live Local" permeates this year's Artwalk, says Shawn McKnight, one of the organizers. [...]
Urban garden begins to take shape at Davis and Christina
An urban garden that's being planted at previously unused land on a strip of Davis west of Christina St. is taking shape this week. As Hailey McHarg explains, the work involves not only creating sculptures made from natural materials, but a unique way for the vegetation–species indigenous to the area–to spread and propagate. Shawn McKnight [...]
Goodwill Industries unveils naturalization project in Sarnia
Goodwill Industries is working with Return The Landscape (RTL), a local native plant rescue and restoration program, to create a naturalized demonstration site at the Goodwill Centre at the intersection of Wellington Street and Murphy Road in Sarnia. In a news release, Goodwill says the naturalized area will include a clearing in the centre of the property [...]
Organizing meeting May 3 looks to improve Artwalk and First Friday initiatives
Shawn McKnight continues to show his leadership skills in the Sarnia-Lambton community, this time by organizing something of a brain trust that would seek to continue to develop the community known as Sarnia's downtown. The group plans to meet on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 6 p.m. at the Urban Nature Centre. The following piece [...]
“Wright to the Point” tonight on TVCOGECO
Two of Sarnia-Lambton's best-known and most respected environmental voices will both make an appearance tonight on “Wright to the Point” on TVCOGECO. Larry Cornelis will drop by to talk about his new DVD about the natural treasurers of Lambton County, while Shawn McKnight will sit down with host Barry Wright during the second half [...]
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Steve Loxton:
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Christine Ehrat:
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Maxine Dundas:
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