Mar 28: NFP BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - Barrhaven Presentations

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 28th and celebrate with us at our NFP Birthday Bash! All store locations will be buzzing with in-store demos, exciting prize giveaways, and exclusive birthday specials you won’t want to miss.

At our NFP Barrhaven location, the celebration goes even deeper with a series of informative, engaging, and inspiring presentations designed to spark fresh ideas for your health and wellness journey.  Seating is first-come, first-served. We can’t wait to see you there!

Speaker Series at NFP Barrhaven, Sat March 28th

10:30am What’s Really in Your Personal Care Products? 
Learn which synthetic ingredients to avoid and why natural is better for your health and the environment. 

 In this eye-opening talk, Alain Ménard, co-founder of The Green Beaver Company, pulls back the label on everyday personal care products to reveal what’s actually inside. With clarity and practicality, he walks participants through common ingredients many consumers prefer to avoid... not to create fear, but to empower smarter, more confident choices. From deodorant and toothpaste to lotions and sunscreens, this session offers a grounded, science-informed look at what we put on our bodies daily and how small shifts can support long-term health. 

Key Takeaways & Learning Points 

Speaker Bio: Alain Ménard, a microbiologist, co-founded The Green Beaver Company with his wife Karen Clark, a biochemist, in 2002. As they prepared to start a family, they began looking more closely at the ingredients in everyday personal care products and were shocked by the hidden chemicals they found. What started as making safer alternatives in their kitchen quickly became their life’s mission: creating truly natural products Canadians can trust. 

12:00pm - The Secret Life of Olive Oil & Black Garlic: How to Taste, Choose, and Benefit from Nature’s Most Powerful Foods 

 Most olive oils on the shelf aren’t what they claim to be — and black garlic is still a hidden gem. In this interactive session, Zied Slimane, founder of Tucan Holistic and producer of award-winning olive oil, alongside Emmy Suparmin, holistic nutritionist, will share their personal journey and guide you through a live tasting experience. You’ll learn how to recognize truly high-quality olive oil, discover the unique benefits of black garlic, and understand how these ancient foods support modern health. 

Join this session to learn: 

• How to recognize genuine, high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil 
• Why harvest time, origin, and processing matter for health and taste 
• What black garlic is, how it’s made, and why it’s easier to digest than raw garlic 
• How to use olive oil and black garlic daily to support energy, heart, and overall wellness 

Presenter Bio: Zied Slimane is the founder of Tucan Holistic, a Niagara-based company producing award-winning early-harvest olive oil and handcrafted black garlic. Originally from Tunisia, he grew up surrounded by olive trees, shaping his deep connection to real food. 

He works alongside his wife, Emmy Suparmin, a holistic nutritionist. Together, they share their passion for food with clean ingredients and help people understand how quality can make a real difference in health. 

3:00pm - Seed Starting: It's Time to Get Growing! 

Get ready for spring planting by learning how to start your favorite herbs, vegetables, and flowers from seed in this fun and informative workshop! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, this session will teach you the basics of indoor seed starting, so you can grow your own plants even in the winter months. Join us and take your gardening skills to the next level—prepare for spring and start your plants indoors today! 

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Presenter Bio:  Rebecca Boyar has an extensive and varied career in horticulture, spanning nearly 35 years. She began her journey managing a herb farm on the West Coast in the early 90s. From there, she transitioned to developing a non-profit horticultural program and launched the first urban hydroponic training facility in Canada. Later, she worked as a Non-GMO Commodity Merchandiser at a small agricultural brokerage in southern Manitoba, focusing on soybean and organic production. In 2018, she moved into the cannabis sector, serving as a Master Grower and a Health Canada approved Quality Assurance Processor in Quebec. Currently, Rebecca is a West Coast Seeds Representative in eastern Ontario, offering her horticultural expertise and knowledge in the non-GMO and organic seeds market.