OSPCA Midland Animal Center Gardeners’ Gathering begins Sunday with proceeds helping animals in need
Celebrating the revival of the season, a major fundraiser starting this weekend benefits the OSPCA’s Midland & District Animal Center.
The annual Gardeners’ Gathering fundraiser celebrates its 15thand season this year with a week of activities starting on Sunday to excite winter-weary gardeners about the upcoming planting season.
Although the event is virtual again this year, there will be a number of webinars designed to tap into everyone’s green thumb.
“The organization as a whole is still waiting to hold in-person events until the third quarter of this year out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19,” explained Midland Animal Center Community Development Coordinator Robin Elliott.
“I’m excited to be preparing for our in-person walk at Wye Marsh in September.”
As for the Gardeners’ Gathering, Elliott said it was a fun community event that should appeal to gardening enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.
“The Gardeners’ Gathering is a chance to get excited about the upcoming season, learn new gardening tips and tricks, and most importantly, help change the lives of animals in our community,” said- she added.
For those interested in learning how to create a cut flower garden to enjoy beautiful floral arrangements all season long, Cady McLaughlin of Georgian Roots Farms will show you how in a virtual webinar on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10.
There are also some great items available in the Virtual Silent Auction, including gardening items, animal-related products, pampering treats and everything in between.
The auction opens at noon on Sunday and bidding closes at 4 p.m. on May 8. Click here when the auction opens and bid to help animals in need.
To wrap up, local musician Dylan Lock is showing his support by giving a virtual classic rock concert live on Facebook next Friday from 6-7 p.m.
Funds raised from the event go to the Ontario SPCA’s Midland & District Animal Center to help animals in need and make community support services possible.
For more information or to buy tickets, click here.
