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 Aug 2, 2010
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11am |
Toronto: Story Time (Ages 6 to 36 months)
Weston Family Library, Toronto Botanical Gardens (map) Weekly nature stories and activities for children in the Weston Family Library. Year-round, Subject to change, please call ahead. Cost: FREE, no registration required. For more information: 416-397-1341
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Tue Aug 3, 2010
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9am |
Toronto: Leadership Camp (9-11 yr olds)
Toronto Botanical Gardens, James Boyd Children's Centre and outdoors in the Teaching Garden (map) [TG010SLC] For developing leaders this camp introduces group challenges and team-building to help campers develop a deeper awareness of themselves, each other and the natural world through drama, games, activities and sharing. Join us for a full week of summer fun! Programs for children ages 3 to 11 years of age are held primarily outdoors, but campers will also have an opportunity to explore the artifacts in The James Boyd Children's Centre. Be sure to send campers with water, sunscreen, a hat, nut-free snacks and clothing appropriate for the weather of the day. Cost: Public $250 / Members $225 For more information: 416-397-1341
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Wed Aug 4, 2010
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9am |
Toronto: Leadership Camp (9-11 yr olds)
Toronto Botanical Gardens, James Boyd Children's Centre and outdoors in the Teaching Garden (map) [TG010SLC] For developing leaders this camp introduces group challenges and team-building to help campers develop a deeper awareness of themselves, each other and the natural world through drama, games, activities and sharing. Join us for a full week of summer fun! Programs for children ages 3 to 11 years of age are held primarily outdoors, but campers will also have an opportunity to explore the artifacts in The James Boyd Children's Centre. Be sure to send campers with water, sunscreen, a hat, nut-free snacks and clothing appropriate for the weather of the day. Cost: Public $250 / Members $225 For more information: 416-397-1341
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9:30am |
Pickering: Rouge Park Guided Outings
Rouge Park (map) Join us in Rouge Park for a guided walk along many of our trails and discover parts of the Park you might not have visited yet, or learn and share a bit more about your favourite spot in the Park. Walks meet at various points in the Park. Please visit www.rougepark.c
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6pm |
Mississauga: Evergreen Monthly Stewardship at Erindale Park
Rouge Park (map) Join us in Rouge Park for a guided walk along many of our trails and discover parts of the Park you might not have visited yet, or learn and share a bit more about your favourite spot in the Park. Walks meet at various points in the Park. Please visit www.rougepark.c
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6pm |
Toronto: High Park Nature Walk
High Park, Toronto (map) Join fellow patrons of The Power Plant for a specially-desig
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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 |
Toronto: GREEN SCREENS Workshop
NFB Mediatheque 150 John Street John & Richmond Street West (map) Participants will arrange cut-out images from magazines to critically address environmental issues and superimpose them on an untouched landscape – remixing the portrayal of our environment and changing how we think about it. Cost: Free For more information contact: Phone: 416-973-3012
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Thu Aug 5, 2010
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9am |
Toronto: Leadership Camp (9-11 yr olds)
Toronto Botanical Gardens, James Boyd Children's Centre and outdoors in the Teaching Garden (map) [TG010SLC] For developing leaders this camp introduces group challenges and team-building to help campers develop a deeper awareness of themselves, each other and the natural world through drama, games, activities and sharing. Join us for a full week of summer fun! Programs for children ages 3 to 11 years of age are held primarily outdoors, but campers will also have an opportunity to explore the artifacts in The James Boyd Children's Centre. Be sure to send campers with water, sunscreen, a hat, nut-free snacks and clothing appropriate for the weather of the day. Cost: Public $250 / Members $225 For more information: 416-397-1341
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1pm |
Markham Village Farmers’ Market
Robinson Street and Main Street North, Markham ON (map) Located in the heart of downtown Markham Village at Robinson Street and Main Street North, the Farmers’ Market captures the good old traditions of the past. The "turn of the century" look of the market is enhanced by a charming venue, complete with old-fashioned signs and canopies. Markham Village Farmers' Market is held on Saturday mornings from early Spring to mid-Autumn. This year’s Market opens on May 8th, and will be held every Saturday until October 9th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information:www.mainstreetmarkham.com 905-472-2462
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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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Fri Aug 6, 2010
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9am |
Toronto: Leadership Camp (9-11 yr olds)
Toronto Botanical Gardens, James Boyd Children's Centre and outdoors in the Teaching Garden (map) [TG010SLC] For developing leaders this camp introduces group challenges and team-building to help campers develop a deeper awareness of themselves, each other and the natural world through drama, games, activities and sharing. Join us for a full week of summer fun! Programs for children ages 3 to 11 years of age are held primarily outdoors, but campers will also have an opportunity to explore the artifacts in The James Boyd Children's Centre. Be sure to send campers with water, sunscreen, a hat, nut-free snacks and clothing appropriate for the weather of the day. Cost: Public $250 / Members $225 For more information: 416-397-1341
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Sat Aug 7, 2010
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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 |
Markham Village Farmers’ Market
Robinson Street and Main Street North, Markham ON (map) Located in the heart of downtown Markham Village at Robinson Street and Main Street North, the Farmers’ Market captures the good old traditions of the past. The "turn of the century" look of the market is enhanced by a charming venue, complete with old-fashioned signs and canopies. Markham Village Farmers' Market is held on Saturday mornings from early Spring to mid-Autumn. This year’s Market opens on May 8th, and will be held every Saturday until October 9th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information:www.mainstreetmarkham.com 905-472-2462
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8am |
Toronto: Evergreen Brickworks Farmers Market
Evergreen Brickworks (map) Every Saturday throughout the summer, the Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market features a fabulous assortment of fruits, vegetables, wild fish, meat, cheese, milled flours, eggs and oils—all from local farmers. Join us starting Saturday, May 29. For more information:http://ebw.evergreen.ca/whats-on/farmers-market/
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8am |
Toronto: Green Barn Farmers' Market
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. (map) The Stop's Green Barn Farmers' Market, named Toronto's best Farmers' Market by NOW magazine, continues to amaze and improve each week with a seemingly never-ending array of tasty, seasonal Ontario food products. The market is held (mostly) indoors November through to the spring, 8 am to noon every Saturday. For more information:http://www.thestop.org/green-barn-market
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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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9:30am |
Pickering: Rouge Park Guided Outings
Rouge Park (map) Join us in Rouge Park for a guided walk along many of our trails and discover parts of the Park you might not have visited yet, or learn and share a bit more about your favourite spot in the Park. Walks meet at various points in the Park. Please visit www.rougepark.c
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10am |
Toronto: The Lost Art of Canning and Home Preserving
Everdale Farm (map) with Cathy Hansen a Canadian Red Seal Chef, and owner of Bernway Farm Organically Grown Produce & Philosophers Kitchen in Ospringe, Ontario Join us for a day of learning the practical art of home canning. Discover the physics, chemistry and biology of water bath canning so that you can become comfortable with the process and the theory behind it. Heirloom family recipes or trendy new concoctions will be yours to enjoy with the confidence we know you will achieve with our successful interactive format. The workshop will cover canning theory, equipment, recipe selection, sourcing supplies and of course, hands on canning for everyone to take home! Now is the time to hone your skills and Cathy has the recipes and experience to help you. Suitable for all skill levels. Coffee and tea will be available, but please bring your own lunch! Cost: $92 For more information:http://www.everdale.org/node/240
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12pm |
Toronto: Deepening Roots Workshop
Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON (map) Get empowered with knowledge and inspired to act on behalf of your own and your community wellbeing. Agriculture As we move into an age without cheap fossil fuels we will need to design more local energy efficient food systems. The Deepening Roots two day workshop provides insight into the challenges of our current industrial food system and inspires participants with the skills and confidence to implement change that involves direct involvement with their food i.e. supporting local sustainable farms and growing an edible landscape. Participants will learn how to design low maintenance annual and perennial landscapes that can be established on any scale. The design process includes understanding how to build healthy soil, garden design, starting seeds/transplan
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1pm |
Markham Village Farmers’ Market
Robinson Street and Main Street North, Markham ON (map) Located in the heart of downtown Markham Village at Robinson Street and Main Street North, the Farmers’ Market captures the good old traditions of the past. The "turn of the century" look of the market is enhanced by a charming venue, complete with old-fashioned signs and canopies. Markham Village Farmers' Market is held on Saturday mornings from early Spring to mid-Autumn. This year’s Market opens on May 8th, and will be held every Saturday until October 9th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information: www.mainstreetm
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Sun Aug 8, 2010
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10am |
Unionville: Stiver Mill Farmers Market
Located west of the Old Historic Unionville Train Station on Station Lane (map) Fresh Baked Goods, Flowers, Hand Picked Fruits, Herbs, Honey and Entertainment Last day of the season is October 10
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