TIM HORTONS’ SMILE COOKIE CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS INNISFIL, (November 12, 2021) – Thank you to local Tim Hortons restaurant owners and millions of generous Canadians across the country who supported the Smile Cookie campaign raising millions for local charities. David Blackmore, owner of the Tim Hortons located in Cookstown and Thornton along with Rachana &… Continue Reading Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign a Success
INNISFIL, ON – For generations, wooden structures have dotted the icy landscape of Lake Simcoe during the winter months. This winter, some of these ice huts will become refreshingly vibrant. The Town of Innisfil and the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, in partnership with local ice fishing hut operator Gail’s Hotbox Ice Huts, are inviting local artists… Continue Reading Call for Artists: Ice Huts to Transform into Art Canvases
INNISFIL, ON (September 22, 2021) Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, PRNT Collective, and Georgian College are thrilled to take part in a ‘Steamroller’ Printing event on Saturday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of MakerFest ’21. Printed under the drum of a 900 pound lawn roller in the parking lot of Innisfil ideaLAB & Library’s… Continue Reading Construction Equipment Makes Art in Innisfil
How do we build early literacy skills? Through play of course! Play is one of the main ways that children learn how language works. So let’s get playful with a finger play today! Words: I had a little turtle, His name was Tiny Tim. I put him in the bathtubTo see if he could swim.… Continue Reading Rhyme Time: Bubble Bubble Pop with Alex
Fingerplays can be so helpful when you’re trying to remember the words to a rhyme! They are also a great way to practice basic counting and fine motor movement for children! Lyrics: Out in the Garden growing in the sun, Are five pretty flowers and I picked one! (kiss) … repeat 4,3,2,1 until no more… Continue Reading Rhyme Time: Out In The Garden with Amy
Mindful Gardening cooks! I make my favourite one-pot meal using local, organic root vegetables from Cookstown Greens (https://www.cookstowngreens.com). This video premiered on What’s Cooking, Innisfil? on Saturday, March 20, 2021 as part of the Dinner and A Movie program during Virtual Innisfil Seedy Saturdays. Ingredients: 2 sausages 1 small onion 1.5 lb total root vegetable:… Continue Reading Mindful Gardening Cooks…Roasted Root Vegetables & Sausage Video
Learn the basics of starting seeds indoors for long-maturing plants like tomato, pepper and eggplant. You’ll find out about when to start different seeds indoors, materials you’ll need for planting, and tips on equipment you’ll need to create an at-home DIY grow-light station. Presenter bio: Innisfil Seed Library founder Bridget Indelicato is a passionate seed… Continue Reading Learn to Grow Seeds Indoors Video
Sign language is a great way to develop language skills, even before a child can speak! This welcome (or farewell!) rhyme has some simple signs that you can practice with your child. Words: Hello, Friends! (alternatively: Goodbye, Friends!) Hello, Friends! (alternatively: Goodbye, Friends!) Hello, Friends, (alternatively: Goodbye, Friends) It’s time to say “hello!” (alternatively: it’s… Continue Reading Rhyme Time: Hello Friends & Goodbye Friends with Amy
Click here to view Bridget Indelicato’s Facebook interview with Rebecca from Simcoe County CAPC CPNP – MotherCare & Next Step. In this interview, Bridget from the Innisfil Seed Library speaks about the benefits of seed saving as well as how to save seeds from popular vegetables and herbs.
Learn all about insulation in this experiment from Science Buddies with Miss Jessica! This week we’re trying to build our own coolers out of household materials. Find other STEM science experiments like this one here!