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 May 5, 2009
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4pm |
Toronto Sustainability Speaker Series
Sears Canada (Yonge/Dundas Eaton Centre), 4th floor (map) Dr. Ron Dembo, CEO and Founder of Zerofootprint will engage the audience as he illustrates the state of our environment, the mechanics for measuring carbon and how companies that are dedicated to reducing environmental harm can find economic opportunities through cost reductions, brand enhancement and competitive advantages that stem from innovative technological solutions. For more information:http://www.eco-opportunity.com/
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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 6, 2009
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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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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 |
Markham: Sustainability Speaker Series
7600 Kennedy Rd, Unionville ON (map) Topics include: Environmental health, Social well-being, Cultural creativity, and Economic vitality both now and into the future. hands-on workshop to empower citizens to take sustainable actions in their own lives. Cost: FREE For more information: 905-513-7977 ext. 5336
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7pm |
Whitby: Vegetable Gardening - Eating and Growing Green
405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON (Whitby Central Library) (map) Whether you are concerned about the environment and organic food, or you just like to garden, this timely session on growing vegetables in your own backyard is sure to be informative. Author of From Seed to Table: A Practical Guide to Eating and Growing Green, Janette Haase, will conduct a workshop hosted by the Whitby Central Library. This session will cover garden design, planting and harvesting. The author will also stress eating seasonally and provide an understanding of environmental issues. Haase encourages readers to “try planting a garden and eating food that you have grown yourself—food that is unpackaged and unprocessed and that has travelled only a few metres from producer to consumer.” The book offers a month-by-month guide to growing a significant amount of food in a small home garden and shows how to enjoy a healthier, more environmentally responsible diet. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Registration Required. For more information: Contact the Reference Desk 905-668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitby.on.ca
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Thu May 7, 2009
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10am |
Markham: Trees for Tomorrow Grandview Park
Southwest corner of Doncaster Ave. and Henderson Ave., Thornhill (map) We’re planting trees in Markham’s parks, along new roadways, around bridges and in storm water management areas. Come out an join us at the following Trees for Tomorrow Spring Community Plantings. These events will take place rain or shine, so don't forget to dress for the weather and bring gardening gloves, waterproof boots, shovels and buckets. Cost: Free For more information:http://www.markham.ca/Markham/Departments/Parks/treesfortomorrow.htm
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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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6pm |
Toronto: Shampoo!!! Mother's Day Party and Teach-In
215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto ON (The Centre for Social Innovation) (map) Shampoo for Mother's Day Live in Natural Luxury Join in for a teach-in with Anarres Natural Health & WHEN ~ Enjoy a night of eco pampering demonstrations from Anarres Natural Health. ~ Get a free massage! ~ Learn to make shampoo and natural cleaning products ~ Bring a small reusable container to take home samples ~ Turn in your toxic toiletries at the event for a chance to win!!! ~ Create positive social change! The film TOXIC TRESPASS will be screened at 8:45 pm. COST: $20 per person includes snacks and refreshments. All proceeds benefit WHEN - Women's Healthy Environment Network. For more information: RSVP early to reserve your seat and massage chair! Telephone: 416 928 0880
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7pm |
York Region: YREA's Planning for Action Meeting
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket ON (map) A multi-community forum for finding sustainable solutions to environmental issues in York Region. This Month’s Featured Speaker – Sara Mathew "Retro-fitting your Home for Energy and Water Efficiency" The meeting following our speaker will address the issues of high concern that were identified at our last meeting. We’ll assess our resources, identify key projects to work on and start creating a regional plan of action. For more information:http://yrea.org/calendar.html
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Fri May 8, 2009
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10am |
Bendor & Graves Tract, York Regional Forest (map) This May 8th and 9th, please join Trees Ontario, The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and our community planting partners for the first annual 50 Million Tree Weekend. Enjoy a morning or afternoon of tree planting, refreshments and other fun-filled activities courtesy of our local planting partners and valued sponsors. Cost: FREE For more information:https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/locationDetails.aspx?EventID=28032&LangPref=en-CA&LocationID=28037
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5:30pm |
215 Spadina Ave, Toronto ON (map) Join Elizabeth May in Toronto for a discussion of her new book, Losing Confidence: Power, Politics and the Crisis in Canadian Democracy. In the work, Elizabeth offers an insider’s view of the ills that beset our federal politics and the changes wrought over the past three decades that created this present state. Elizabeth asks us to join the growing debate, outlines the problems facing us, and offers some solutions to our dilemmas. Average Canadians are the drivers of the country and she implores us to make change happen. As she states in the book, ”Politics is not a spectator sport.” Cost: $20 For more information:http://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/Event%20fliers/ELIZABETH%20MAY.pdf
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Sat May 9, 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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8am |
Scarborough: 2009 Ride for the Rouge
1749 Meadowvale Road, Toronto ON (map) Come and participate in the 16th Annual Ride for the Rouge, a 25/50km bike challenge through the Rouge River watershed along city streets and bike paths. Or, for hiking enthusiasts, take part in our guided interpretive hike through the Rouge Valley. All money raised through your donations, pledges and sponsorships will ensure the continued operation of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its education, conservation and environmental restoration programs as well as guided interpretive hikes and other programs. Cost: FREE For more information:http://www.rvcc.ca/Ride_for_the_Rouge.html
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8am |
Toronto Zoo - 10th Annual International Migratory Bird Day
Toronto Zoo, Toronto ON (map) This year's theme is Celebrate Birds in Culture: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People. One and two hour guided bird watching tours of the Rouge Valley and around the Zoo site will be conducted on the hour from 8 am to 3 pm. Tours are $5.00 per person. Also, various bird-related organizations will be setting up displays at the Conservation Connection Center (just outside the IndoMalaya Pavilion). Everyone is invited to come and join us in celebrating this important event Cost: $5 for the tour For more information: Elaine Christens at 416-392-5960
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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 |
Brampton: Peel Village Golf Course Wildflower Planting
Peel Village Golf Course, Brampton (map) Plant native wildflowers with your friends and neighbours at Canada’s first municipality operated Audubon certified golf course. Cost: FREE For more information: Joanna Parsons 416-661-6600 ext.5575
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9am |
Pickering: Compost Give Away & Plant Sale
Pickering Civic Complex - South Parking Lot & Gazebo in Esplanade Park (map) Free compost available (quantity limited). Bring your own shovel and container. Green Bins, blue boxes, and backyard composters will be available for sale. Damaged blue boxes and green bins can also be exchanged. The Pickering Horticultural Society will be selling perennials, annuals and vegetable plants, along with free friendly gardening advice – located at the Gazebo in Esplanade Park. For more information:http://www.sustainablepickering.com/ea/events.html
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9am |
Thornhill Garden and Horticultural Society Plant Sale
Yonge Street and Centre Street, Thornhill ON (CIBC parking lot) (map) Members of Thornhill Horticultural and Garden Society are selling carefully tended plants from their gardens. Funds support the work of the Society. Gardening advice free! For more information: 905-886-3507
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10am |
Bruce’s Mill: Our Greener Side
3291 Stouffville Road, Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area (map) Our Greener Side Celebration will be fun for the whole family. Featuring a large variety of hands-on activities, including tree planting, kids games, bird box building, green arts and crafts projects, agricultural demonstrations, and a native plant sale, Our Greener Side Celebration will give York Region and GTA residents the opportunity to explore new and emerging environmental and sustainability programs offered across southern Ontario. Looking for a fun way to spend time with the family and learn more about becoming an eco-friendly citizen? Join us at Our Greener Side Celebration. It’s local stuff you gotta see! For more information:http://www.ourgreenerside.ca/
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10am |
Markham: TD Friends of the Environment Foundation MOEE Demonstration Pond
East end of Denison St., Markham ON (map) We’re planting trees in Markham’s parks, along new roadways, around bridges and in storm water management areas. Come out an join us at the following Trees for Tomorrow Spring Community Plantings. These events will take place rain or shine, so don't forget to dress for the weather and bring gardening gloves, waterproof boots, shovels and buckets. Cost: Free For more information:http://www.markham.ca/Markham/Departments/Parks/treesfortomorrow.htm
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10am |
Richmond Hill: Stewardship Day at the Oak Ridges Corridor Park
Oak Ridges Corridor Park (map) Join us for tree planting, bird box building and fun activities for the whole family. Refreshments and door prizes for participants! Cost: FREE For more information: jhordowick +at+ trca +dot+ on +dot+ ca 416-661-6600 ext. 5644
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10am |
Toronto: Introduction to Organic Gardening and Permaculture
High Park, Toronto ON (Children's Garden) (map) This hands-on workshop introduces organic gardening, permaculture theory and seasonal hands-on activities. Topics: permaculture design; organic and permaculture practices; plant guilds (plants that grow well together, help soil tilth and support the larger ecosystem); dynamic accumulators (plants that accumulate nutrients and can feed the soil); spring planting (May only); soil building; cover crops and mulches; organic pest control; garden bed clean-up (fall only). Potluck or bag lunch. Cost: $50-75 sliding scale (incl. take home resources). Pre-registration required. For more information:http://www.gardenjane.com/workshopsandevents.html
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