These environmental events are all happening in Toronto and the GTA (Ajax, Brampton, Brooklin, Markham, Mississauga, Oshawa, Pickering, Whitby) in the next week.
For more information, follow the links, or find more detail and event descriptions on the full calendar. We always recommend you contact the organization to ensure that an event is still scheduled before attending.
See the full Toronto Environment Event Calendar for more info or to have your event listed.
Tue Jun 2, 2009
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9am |
Mississauga: Environmental Advisory Committee
300 City Centre Drive Mississauga, Ontario (Civic Centre - Council Chamber) (map) Environmental Advisory Committee For more information: Phone: 905-896-5000
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10am |
Transit Mississauga Official Opening Ceremony
975 Central Parkway, Mississauga ON (Mississauga Transit Campus) (map) 10 a.m. official ceremony, 12 to 3 p.m. open house with Mississauga Transit displays. Cost: Free For more information: 905-615-4636
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6:30pm |
Brampton: Tuesdays on the Trail - Birding for Beginners
Wexford Park, Brampton (map) Learn the basics, from using binoculars to attracting birds to your yard. Look for birds that make the trail their home. Cost: FREE For more information: Jessika Corkum-Gorrill - (416) 661-6600 ext.5748
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Wed Jun 3, 2009
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Toronto: 10th Annual Smog Summit
Toronto City Hall Council Chambers (map) Annual gathering of representatives from industry, the community and all levels of government in the GTA. Summit aims to develop initiatives to reduce air pollution. Cost: Free For more information:http://www.sustainablepickering.com/EA/SmogSummit.html
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3pm |
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market
873 Dufferin St, Toronto (in Dufferin Grove Park) (map) Outdoors around the rinkhouse in summer; in and around the rinkhouse in winter. For more information:http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/wiki/wiki.php
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6pm |
Preserving and Canning - the Organic Way.
87 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON (Whole Foods Demo Kitchen) (map) COG Toronto member, Kera Pesall, will be demonstrating how we can eat local all year round through preserving and canning the summer and fall harvest. PLEASE RSVP For more information: torontochapter +at+ cog.ca
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7pm |
Grafton Community Gardening Night
Roncesvalles and Queen, Toronto (Grafton Community Garden) (map) Join the West End Flower Fairies, residents and business owners to help green the community! Participants will be out every Wednesday, Rain or Shine.
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Thu Jun 4, 2009
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3pm |
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers' Market
South of Bloor on the east side of Dufferin, in Dufferin Grove Park (map) A year-round farmers' market every Thursday afternoon from 3 to 7 pm. Outdoors in the beauty of the park in summer, on the skating rink pad in fall, and inside the rink buildings throughout the winter. Local farmers and city-based food producers bring a great variety of organic foods. A special feature of the market is wood-fired oven breads baked right in the park. For more information contact: Phone: 416-392-0913
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5:30pm |
600 King Street West, Toronto ON (The Spoke Club, 4th Floor; Room: The Gallery) (map) $10 donation from each registration goes to IABC Toronto's community partner, Volunteer Canada -Can you help boost your clients' people, planet and profit bottom lines, especially with the current global economic challenges? -How do you communicate your clients' successes and not be accused of greenwashing and engaging in just another PR strategy? -Do you know how to present the "business case" for social responsibility? Our experienced panel of presenters will help decipher the myriad of terms such as CSR, sustainability and greenwashing. They will also provide insight into the business case for social responsibility and share environmental and social program best practices that will inspire and motivate you to make a difference in your organization! Panelists: -Mary-Ellen Hynd, MBA, Social Responsibility Strategist /Educator - Humber College PR Program -Elaine M.W. Taylor, Senior Partner, Ogilvy, Toronto -Lynn Patterson, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, RBC Cost: $25 IABC Toronto members $35 non-members *Includes a glass of wine/beer and a wide selection of hors d'oeuvres from 100 Mile Food (organic and local). Thursday, June 4 event schedule: Registration and networking: 5:30 to 6:30pm Food service: 6pm - 9pm (appetizers) Panel Presentation: 6:30 to 7:30 pm Q&A: 7:30 to 8 pm Additional Networking: until 9 pm For more information or to register:http://toronto.iabc.com/events/eventdetails.asp?EventID=83 |
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7pm |
581 Markham St, Toronto ON (Victory Cafe) (map) Thursday June 4th LEAFy Drinks Summer is here! Join LEAF staff and volunteers at the Victory Cafe for LEAFy drinks on Thursday June 4th to welcome the heavenly season, have a pint and meet other Toronto tree lovers! The event ends at 10 pm. Look for us on the 2nd floor, or on the patio (if we can snag a spot).
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Fri Jun 5, 2009
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Markham: Awards Ceremony: Friends of the Rouge Watershed 7th Annual Climate Change Contest
38 Hillmount Road, Markham ON (Lincoln Alexander Public School) (map) Winning students from Toronto, York and Durham Region will be recognized for their entries. Taking Action on Climate Change and Energy Conservation. For more information: Sadi Siva at 416.208.0252
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Sat Jun 6, 2009
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5am |
St. Lawrence North Farmers’ Market
92 Front Street East, Toronto (at Jarvis) (map) For more information:http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
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8am |
Robinson Street and Main Street North, Markham (map) Featuring many organically grown fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, preserves, flowers and much much more! The main focus is quality and competitive pricing. For more information: 905-472-2462
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8:30am |
The Village Organic Farmers’ Market at Toronto Waldorf School
9100 Bathurst St, Toronto (map) For more information:http://www.villagemarket.ca/
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10am |
Caledon: Valleywood Healthy Yards Workshop
20 Snelcrest Drive, Valleywood, Caledon (Margaret Dunn Library) (map) Join TRCA and the Valleywood Gardening Society for a native plants workshop and plant sale Cost: FREE For more information: Joanna Parsons 416-661-6600 ext. 5575
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10:30am |
Toronto: Green Container Gardening at Casa Loma
Casa Loma, Toronto ON (map) eriscaping and xerogardening refer to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation. Casa Loma is pleased to announce their first workshop involving green gardening techniques. Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Casa Loma Potting Shed and Greenhouses as our staff readies the Estate for another exciting season. Following the tour, The Green Gardener, Bernadette Warren, will discuss the many advantages of xeriscaping that include lowering your water bill and less garden maintenance. Each registrant will arrange their urn with eco-friendly plants. Time: 10:30-12:00. Includes mid morning coffee and cookies. Cost: $45.00 per person + GST Materials: Each registrant will bring one urn from home (approximately 12” x 12”, please discuss upon booking).Casa Loma will provide the soil and plants. Pre registration is required. For more information:http://www.casaloma.org/ |
