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.
Mon Jul 6, 2009
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Ajax: The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure!
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, running from July 4 to 11, 2009, is in its second year. The amazing end-to-end bike tour covers 730 kilometres of Ontario's waterfront and 41 communities over eight days. Every single day of this fully supported tour includes the WOW Factor – the Wonderful Ontario Waterfront along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Discover vibrant communities and beautiful parks; experience delicious local food and entertainment; and enjoy charming shops and unique local businesses. Sign up as a single, a family or a group. You can even arrange to divide the ride into a relay with each member of your group doing a different leg of the trip. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, someone who rides once in a while or even someone who hasn’t been on a bike for years--everyone is welcome to join us. We welcome kids to be a part of the adventure as well. Check out our “What’s New” section for special family packages. For more informationhttp://www.waterfronttrail.org/ |
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Whitby: The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
301 Front St, Whitby ON (Whitby's rest location is the Captain James Rowe House) (map) The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure is a journey designed to re-connect the public to the Great Lake and the St. Lawrence River. On July 4th, 2009 The WRT will launch the second annual 8 day Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, it is a chance to experience the rich diversity of 41 waterfront communities from Niagara to the Quebec border Whether you are an experienced cyclist, someone who rides once in a while or even someone who hasn't been on a bike for years-everyone is welcome to join. For more information: Ian Lobb Telephone: (416) 943-8080www.waterfronttrail.org
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Tue Jul 7, 2009
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Ajax: The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure!
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, running from July 4 to 11, 2009, is in its second year. The amazing end-to-end bike tour covers 730 kilometres of Ontario's waterfront and 41 communities over eight days. Every single day of this fully supported tour includes the WOW Factor – the Wonderful Ontario Waterfront along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Discover vibrant communities and beautiful parks; experience delicious local food and entertainment; and enjoy charming shops and unique local businesses. Sign up as a single, a family or a group. You can even arrange to divide the ride into a relay with each member of your group doing a different leg of the trip. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, someone who rides once in a while or even someone who hasn’t been on a bike for years--everyone is welcome to join us. We welcome kids to be a part of the adventure as well. Check out our “What’s New” section for special family packages. For more informationhttp://www.waterfronttrail.org/ |
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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 Jul 8, 2009
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Ajax: The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure!
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, running from July 4 to 11, 2009, is in its second year. The amazing end-to-end bike tour covers 730 kilometres of Ontario's waterfront and 41 communities over eight days. Every single day of this fully supported tour includes the WOW Factor – the Wonderful Ontario Waterfront along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Discover vibrant communities and beautiful parks; experience delicious local food and entertainment; and enjoy charming shops and unique local businesses. Sign up as a single, a family or a group. You can even arrange to divide the ride into a relay with each member of your group doing a different leg of the trip. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, someone who rides once in a while or even someone who hasn’t been on a bike for years--everyone is welcome to join us. We welcome kids to be a part of the adventure as well. Check out our “What’s New” section for special family packages. For more informationhttp://www.waterfronttrail.org/
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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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Harvest Wednesdays at the Gladstone Hotel
Gladstone Hotel, Toronto ON (map) Every Wednesday the Gladstone Hotel and Chef Marc Breton offer urbanites farm fresh fare and an opportunity to experience the unparalleled flavour of foods harvested during in the natural rhythm of our local growing season. Each week Chef Breton's menu is inspired by the fresh produce harvested by farmer Sherry Patterson of Chick-a-Biddy Acres CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) as well as local meats, cheeses, wines and beers from our Harvest Wednesday Partners, over 40 artisanal suppliers and community partners. Chef Breton's preparation offers a simple flavour forward approach to enjoy this fresh food. Cost: From $17.50 For more information:http://www.gladstonehotel.com/
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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 Jul 9, 2009
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Ajax: The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure!
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, running from July 4 to 11, 2009, is in its second year. The amazing end-to-end bike tour covers 730 kilometres of Ontario's waterfront and 41 communities over eight days. Every single day of this fully supported tour includes the WOW Factor – the Wonderful Ontario Waterfront along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Discover vibrant communities and beautiful parks; experience delicious local food and entertainment; and enjoy charming shops and unique local businesses. Sign up as a single, a family or a group. You can even arrange to divide the ride into a relay with each member of your group doing a different leg of the trip. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, someone who rides once in a while or even someone who hasn’t been on a bike for years--everyone is welcome to join us. We welcome kids to be a part of the adventure as well. Check out our “What’s New” section for special family packages. For more informationhttp://www.waterfronttrail.org/
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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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Pickering Recreation Complex, at the back by the arena entrance (off Diefenbaker Court). (map) Fresh from our local farms. The Market is open every Thursday until Thanksgiving. For more information: City Partnership, contact Erin Michel at 905.492.2522, erin@dwac.ca,www.dwac.ca
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Fri Jul 10, 2009
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Ajax: The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure!
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, running from July 4 to 11, 2009, is in its second year. The amazing end-to-end bike tour covers 730 kilometres of Ontario's waterfront and 41 communities over eight days. Every single day of this fully supported tour includes the WOW Factor – the Wonderful Ontario Waterfront along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Discover vibrant communities and beautiful parks; experience delicious local food and entertainment; and enjoy charming shops and unique local businesses. Sign up as a single, a family or a group. You can even arrange to divide the ride into a relay with each member of your group doing a different leg of the trip. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, someone who rides once in a while or even someone who hasn’t been on a bike for years--everyone is welcome to join us. We welcome kids to be a part of the adventure as well. Check out our “What’s New” section for special family packages. For more informationhttp://www.waterfronttrail.org/
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Sat Jul 11, 2009
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Ajax: The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure!
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, running from July 4 to 11, 2009, is in its second year. The amazing end-to-end bike tour covers 730 kilometres of Ontario's waterfront and 41 communities over eight days. Every single day of this fully supported tour includes the WOW Factor – the Wonderful Ontario Waterfront along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Discover vibrant communities and beautiful parks; experience delicious local food and entertainment; and enjoy charming shops and unique local businesses. Sign up as a single, a family or a group. You can even arrange to divide the ride into a relay with each member of your group doing a different leg of the trip. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, someone who rides once in a while or even someone who hasn’t been on a bike for years--everyone is welcome to join us. We welcome kids to be a part of the adventure as well. Check out our “What’s New” section for special family packages. For more informationhttp://www.waterfronttrail.org/
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St. Lawrence North Farmers’ Market
92 Front Street East, Toronto (at Jarvis) (map) For more information:http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
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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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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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