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 May 18, 2009
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Ontario Canada (map) Energy Conservation Week is a province-wide initiative that is being coordinated by the Ontario Power Authority, in cooperation with organizations including the Ministry of Energy, the Independent Electricity System Operator and the Electricity Distributors Association.
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Tue May 19, 2009
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Ontario Canada (map) Energy Conservation Week is a province-wide initiative that is being coordinated by the Ontario Power Authority, in cooperation with organizations including the Ministry of Energy, the Independent Electricity System Operator and the Electricity Distributors Association.
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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 May 20, 2009
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Ontario Canada (map) Energy Conservation Week is a province-wide initiative that is being coordinated by the Ontario Power Authority, in cooperation with organizations including the Ministry of Energy, the Independent Electricity System Operator and the Electricity Distributors Association.
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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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5:45pm |
36 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto (The Bedford Academy) (map) "A jovial mix of environmental professionals and Torontonians interested in the environment + a few pints (or non-alcoholic drinks!) = A relaxed and agenda-free evening of enviro-meeting and greeting." greendrinks (at) gmail.com
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6pm |
Georgetown: Spring Flower Show
60 Guelph Street, Georgetown ON (St. George's Anglican Church) (map) Georgetown Horticultural Society -Entries accepted from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. -Entries must be tagged and ON the show tables BY 7:30 p.m. No Exceptions. -Judging begins at 7:40 p.m. and all exhibitors must be out of the judging area For more information:http://www.georgetownhorticulturalsociety.com/springflower.html
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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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7pm |
Thornhill: Towards a Sustainable Community Environmental Sustainability - Speaker Series
7755 Bayview Ave., Thornhill, ON (Thornhill Community Centre Library) (map) What is the current state of our environment and what are we doing to protect it? What else should we be doing? And how can protecting the environment help us become more socially, culturally, and economically sustainable? This discussion will explore some of the exciting environmental initiatives taking place in Markham and how you and your community can get involved. Speakers include: Sadi Siva, Environmental Education Coordinator, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, Shayne Hartin, Supervisor, Waste Management Operations, Town of Markham and Viive Sawler, Manager, Markham Energy Conservation Office Cost: FREE For more information: 905-513-7977 ext. 3523
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Thu May 21, 2009
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Ontario Canada (map) Energy Conservation Week is a province-wide initiative that is being coordinated by the Ontario Power Authority, in cooperation with organizations including the Ministry of Energy, the Independent Electricity System Operator and the Electricity Distributors Association.
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11:45am |
Empire Club - Alternative Energy: How Much, How Soon
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Upper Canada Room (map) Does Canada have the potential to be a world leader in the development of alternative energy? Join our expert panel for a blunt assessment of what alternative energy sources will be affordable and readily available right here in Canada and how these sources have the potential to drastically change our country's electrical and transportation systems. Cost: Non-Member $55 For more information:https://www.empireclub.org/do/event?event_id=3240
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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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Markham: Water for Tomorrow: Garden Centre Workshop - Creative Containers
4077 Highway 7, Markham ON (map) Containers have now become one of the most popular components of our landscape design. As fun and creative as containers are, they are also very water hungry! Even one day without water can lead to wilt. Learn how to create containers that are water efficient and beautiful! Participates can choose to create their own water efficient container. (extra charge for supplies) For more information:http://www.waterfortomorrow.com/
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Fri May 22, 2009
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Ontario Canada (map) Energy Conservation Week is a province-wide initiative that is being coordinated by the Ontario Power Authority, in cooperation with organizations including the Ministry of Energy, the Independent Electricity System Operator and the Electricity Distributors Association.
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Sat May 23, 2009
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Ontario Canada (map) Energy Conservation Week is a province-wide initiative that is being coordinated by the Ontario Power Authority, in cooperation with organizations including the Ministry of Energy, the Independent Electricity System Operator and the Electricity Distributors Association.
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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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8am |
Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto ON (map) May 23, 2009. Event Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with early bird hikes. Join us as we celebrate the amazing phenomenon of bird migration at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP)! A stop-over point for migrating songbirds, TTP has recorded over 300 species and is designated as an internationally acclaimed Important Bird Area. Whether old or young, an experienced birder or someone who has an interest in birds, the festival has activities for everyone! Some of the highlights will include author of Silence of the Songbirds, Bridget Stutchbury as a guest bird-a-thoner and speaker, guided hikes all day long with early bird hikes at 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 a.m., live bird banding demonstrations at Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station, children’s activities and interpretive displays, illustrating colonial waterbirds, bird conservation and habitat restoration. Registration is required for the early bird hikes at 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 a.m. Space is limited. FREE EVENT. Location: Tommy Thompson Park Foot of Leslie Street, Toronto. Directions: South of Lakeshore Boulevard, east of the DVP/Gardner junction. Free parking is available in the TTP parking lot or on Unwin and Leslie Street. Cost: FREE For more information:http://www.trca.on.ca/ ttp 416-661-6600 x5770
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8:30am |
Mississauga - Plant Sale - Cloverleaf Garden Club of Mississauga
20 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga ON (Port Credit Library parking lot) (map) Gardening season is back. Mark your calendars and start planning for this year’s big event in Port Credit, Mississauga. Member-grown perennial plants at great prices. Cash only. Rain or shine. **New this year: Vendors Robert Patterson and “Christou’s Creations" will be selling ornamental trellises and other iron arts.
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Mississauga: Plant Sale - Streetsville Horticultural Society
53 Queen Street North (just north of Britannia), Streetsville ON (Portuguese Cultural Centre) (map) Perennials, herbs, houseplants and more. Arrive early. For more information: Jean Barna, 905-542-8913
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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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9am |
Credit Valley Horticultural Society 25th Annual Plant Sale
2800 Erin Centre Boulevard, Mississauga ON (St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School Parking Lot) (map) Locally grown perennials, native plants, vines, annuals, ground covers, herbs, shrubs and more at reasonable prices. Come early for best selection. Cash only. Rain or shine.
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Toronto: Seedling Swap & Perennial Divide
Withrow Park, Toronto ON (map) This year join us for the first of what we hope will become a tradition: our first ever Seedling Swap & Perennial Divide! What is it: gardeners who grow their veggies and annual flowers from seed often have a "problem" with too many seedlings, too little space, and an aversion to tossing the extras into the compost. This is your chance to offload some of the extra seedlings, and get your hands on something new. We do it with seeds on Seedy Saturdays (and Sundays), why not do it with seedlings? Have any extra divisions of perennials? Bring them along. Don't have anything to share? No problem! You will be able to get plants for some cold, hard cash. For more information: How does it work: gardeners who want to participate need to register with Roberta, one of the event organizers, by phone (416-461-2825) or e-mail (withrowpfm +at+ gmail.comhttp://www.withrowpark.ca/wiki/wiki.php
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North York Environmental Strategy Session
200 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto ON (North Toronto Memorial Community Centre) (map) Live Green Toronto presents -Get inspired by exciting community projects from around Toronto that have reduced greenhouse gas emissions -Identify the opportunities for Living Green in North York -Discuss the environmental issues that are important to you and your community -Meet and network with other community groups and residents in your area, as well as others interested in, or already working on, green projects -Develop a preliminary Live Green Strategy for North York Cost: FREE For more information: minaz +at+ torontogreen.ca 416-781-7663
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Oshawa: Energy Conservation Fair
Legends Centre, Oshawa ON (map) Come join the City of Oshawa in supporting Ontario’s Energy Conservation Week. On May 23, 2009, the City will partner with the Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities and host an Energy Conservation Week Fair at the Legends Centre’s Leisure Room from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The public is invited for a chance to win great energy-efficien
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Withrow Park, Toronto ON (map) We're planning another great get-to-know solar event for Saturday, May 23rd in Riverdale's Ward 30. Join us at Withrow Park between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to see system displays, take part in neighourhood solar tours, ask questions of our knowledgeable Solar Neighbourhoods staff or participate in great solar activities for kids. The event will be located in the northeast corner of the park next to the weekly Farmer's Market near the baseball diamond (see sun spot on map). For more information:http://www.solarneighbourhoods.ca/solar_happenings.php
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