Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada



Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

September 26, 2012 16:09 ET

Media Advisory: Award-Winning Author Launches "A Biodiversity Treasure"

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 26, 2012) - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is hosting a book launch for Official Plant Emblems of Canada: A Biodiversity Treasure. Award-winning author Dr. Ernie Small along with Dr. Paul M. Catling and Ms. Brenda Brookes, all AAFC scientists, will talk about how native Canadian plants become the official emblems of the provinces, territories and country. The authors will also be on hand to sign copies and answer media questions.

EVENT:
Book Launch
DATE:
Thursday, September 27, 2012
TIME:
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (local time)
LOCATION:
K.W. Neatby Building
Salons A and B
930 Carling Avenue
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa, ON

Contact Information

  • Media Relations
    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Ottawa, Ontario
    613-773-7972
    1-866-345-7972

    Shona Milne
    Strategic Communications Officer
    Communications and Consultations Branch, AAFC
    Office: 613-773-2775
    Cell: 613-668-0394