These events are all happening in Toronto and the GTA 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 Calendar for more info or to have your event listed.
Tue Mar 17, 2009
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North American Native Plant Society (NANPS) Speaker Series
777 Lawrence Avenue E., Toronto, ON (Toronto Botanical Garden, within Edwards Gardens) (map) Some of our most valuable medicinal plants such as ginseng and goldenseal are endangered due to years of over-harvesting from the wild. The medicinal uses of native plants from pioneer days through today will be discussed. Nina's passion for native plants will inspire you to grow native herbs in your garden and help prevent their extinction. Presenter: Nina co-authored Wildflowers of Riverwood, a field guide to the wildflowers of Mississauga's garden park and the GTA. She serves on the Board of the Riverwood Conservancy and has been fascinated with plants ever since walking the hillsides in her native Romania. She has a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of Szeged, Hungary and an Herbalist Diploma from the Natural Health Institute, California. She now resides in Mississauga, teaching about the wonderful world of plants through presentations, workshops and nature walks. LUCK OF THE IRISH Dear Readers, while some of you may be long in the dogtooth, the Scoop believes that you are still sharp of mind. You have noted the change in Speaker. We would never try to pull the woollyhead clover (Trifolium eriocephalum) over your eyes and we don't have spin doctors hiding in the wings, so we will come clean. Yes, our previously-sche |
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Pickering: “Garden Makeover: How to Rev Up a Tired-Looking Garden!
Pickering Village Museum (map) Julie Oakes, past Head Gardener at Pickering Museum Village, and also a Communities in Bloom judge will present the third workshop in the series, “Garden Makeover: How to Rev Up a Tired-Looking Garden!” on March 17. Is your garden looking blah? Or maybe overgrown? Most gardens need rejuvenation at some point,” says Oakes. She encourages participants to bring photos and maps of their gardens so that she can provide tips for you on how to rev it up for ’09. For more information: 905.420.4621http://www.cityofpickering.com/museum/
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Gardiner Expressway Takedown Advocacy Group
Waterfront Toronto is currently undertaking an Environmental Assessment on taking down the Gardiner Expressway between Jarvis and the DVP… http://www.waterfrontoronto.ca/index.php?home=true
The project has potential but also carries many risks. This meeting is to form an advocacy group of interested citizens to improve the project as it moves through the EA process. Our first meeting will vote on a group name, determine a list of project goals and plan an interactive web presence.
For more information:
Roger Brook 416 538-1285 Green22 +at+ sympatico.ca |
Wed Mar 18, 2009
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701 Pape Ave, Toronto (Pape Public Library) (map) A panel presentation on starting an organic garden. Bob Kennedy will speak on Organic Gardening: It's Not Just a Garden - It's an Ecosystem and Lesley Spencer will speak on Companion Gardening - the opposite of love is ...? COG member, Bob Kennedy, is a long-time gardener and supporter of organic growing. Through self-education and experience, Bob has an understanding of the details of organic growing. Like most growers, he appreciates that there is always more to learn, but is willing to share what he knows. Bob presents information clearly and can help us start our gardens and see why organic gardening is important. Cost: COG members: Free General Public: $5 For more information: http://www.cog.ca/toronto
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1 Kings College Circle, Toronto (UofT Stone Lobby and J.J. McLeod Theatere, Medical Sciences Building) (map) Green Jobs Fair and lecture by Wayne Roberts on creating a green economy, and other speakers. Organized by CYCC, SACC, UofT student union and others. Medical Sciences, UofT, Stone Lobby 11:00 a.m. J.J. McLeod Theatre, Med. Sci. 1:00 p.m. for lectures. Vegan lunch. As the world moves increasingly towards a green economy, more environmentally sustainable jobs are being created. The economic crisis, in the view of many, represents an important opportunity to rethink the entire economy and make the necessary transition to green jobs. There are many new and exciting sectors of the job market, in conservation, renewable energy, sutainable agriculture, and engineering and design, to name a few. This all-day event is intended to help students connect with those jobs and to explore what a "green job" actually means (how to avoid greenwash), and how students can effectively convince employers to "green" their businesses through cost-cutting measures, tapping into new markets and through innovative design changes. This event is organized by the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, the University of Toronto Students Union Sustainability Commission and several other groups at the University of Toronto. All day (from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) there will be tabling and displays by businesses devoted to more sustainable design and production, environmental NGOs doing valuable work in this area, and labour unions that recognize the necessity of making the transition to a green economy. The tabling will occur in the Stone Lobby, Medical Sciences building, 1 Kings College Circle, University of Toronto (steps away from Queens Park subway). From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. there will be several talks in the J.J. McLeod auditorium next door with several noted speakers, including: * Dr. Wayne Roberts, founder of the Canadian Coalition for a Green Economy, Canadian Environment Award winner, author of the No-Nonsense Guide to World Food, and NOW Magazine columnist. * John Paul Morgan, the founder of Morgan Solar, a major Canadian business success story in photovoltaics. Seehttp://www.morgansolar.com/ * John Cartwright, labour activist within the Good Jobs Coalition and President of Toronto and York Region Labour Council. For more informationhttp://www.goodjobscoalition.ca/ This event is part of University of Toronto Environment Week, in conjuction with Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, UTERN, UTSU Sustainability Commission, Students Against Climate Change, Toronto Climate Campaign and GSU Social Justice Commitee. For more informationhttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=49389244587&ref=ts
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220 Cowan Ave, Parkdale (Masaryk Park) (map) Fun activities for kids at the H.O.P.E. Community Garden. Kids ages 3-9. Kids will make art, listen to stories & plant seeds. Parents, we need you or a guardian there. But you get to RELAX, make new friends and join activities if you want. Dress for the outdoors. Rain or shine. We'll have Yummy Snacks. Cost: $5 per child (incl. snack). Pre-registratio
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York University, FES Lounge, HNES Building (map) Seed Starting Workshop Spring is breaking; seeds and bulbs are inching out of their shells. Join Maloca for a hands-on seed starting workshop, and bring home a little patch of earth to nurture. As this community effort is how we get seeds started for the garden, participation in the workshop is free. However, if anyone has any materials that we can use for our workshop, such as plastic containers like egg cartons, yogurt cups, etc., please bring them. There will be a public General Membership Meeting after the workshop where we will discuss the history and structure of the garden as well as answer any questions you may have. Cost: Free Join our listserve by sending an email to maloca@yorku.ca . Visit our blog: http://malocagarden.wordpress.com We hope to see you this growing season!
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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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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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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. |
Thu Mar 19, 2009
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Seminar: Intensification and Toronto
100 Queen St. W, Toronto (Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 1, 2nd Floor) (map) The Canadian Urban Institute presents a Roundtable Breakfast Seminar on Never Waste a Crisis: Toronto's Opportunity to Become More Sustainable by Getting Intensification Right Thursday, March 19, 2009 The Canadian Urban Institute presents a Roundtable Breakfast seminar featuring the authors of Building a Sustainable Toronto: James McKellar, Professor of Real Estate and Infrastructure, Schulich School of Business, York University and David Amborski, MCIP, RPP, Professor, School of Urban and Regional Planning, Ryerson University, Although Toronto has been more successful than many cities in maintaining and even growing the population in its central area, the effects of the economic downturn have brought the housing boom to a standstill. Nevertheless, the fundamentals that support new housing development in Toronto remain strong. These include a knowledgeable development sector; a desire on the part of home buyers to live and work in compact, walkable, high quality neighbourhoods; a growing preference for public transit over private cars; and a general desire on the part of many to reduce their carbon foot print. In theory, this should bode well for intensification
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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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Urban Forest Orientation Session
228 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto (High Park Library, Community Room, main floor) (map) Come to this free public information session to learn about our fascinating urban forest. Learn what urban forestry programs, services and resources exist across the city. Meet people who are involved in interesting projects and campaigns and find out where you can fit in and volunteer! Share your ideas on how to protect and improve Toronto's urban forest. Registration is recommended but not required. Subway and parking info: There is paid meter parking and limited 1 hour parking on side streets. TTC Directions: Take the 504 streetcar from Dundas West Subway Station and get off at Fern Ave. For more information: To register call 416-413-9244 x 14 or register online atwww.leaftoronto.org/event-registration-form |
Fri Mar 20, 2009
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11:30am |
Designing for agriculture at home and work
40 Oak Street, Regent Park, Toronto (map) David Walsh/Zora Ignjatovic: Carrot Common David Leinster: Wychwood Barns, Lawrence Heights and Regent Park ** Brown Bag: Please bring your own lunch to these lectures! For more information: http://architecturefood.googlepages.com/carrotcity
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220 Cowan Ave, Parkdale (Masaryk Park) (map) Fun activities for kids at the H.O.P.E. Community Garden. Kids ages 3-9. Kids will make art, listen to stories & plant seeds. Parents, we need you or a guardian there. But you get to RELAX, make new friends and join activities if you want. Dress for the outdoors. Rain or shine. We'll have Yummy Snacks. Cost: $5 per child (incl. snack). Pre-registratio
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Spring Clean your Internal House
184 Morrison Point Road, Milton ON (Erika's Raw Retreat) (map) If you are ready to make the commitment to better health and well being, and to live in greater harmony with Mother Earth, now is the time to begin making the transition to the living foods lifestyle. A new year is before us, the world community is facing enormous challenges on so many levels, and there is at the same time a huge sense of new beginnings, of change, a time of co-operation and the realization of our interdependence with the earth community. A time for shedding the old, cleaning house, a time of fresh energy and creativity. Come and learn about one of natures most powerful tools, detoxify your body through the simple act of fasting. Experience how energy giving a ONE DAY FAST can be and learn how to incorporate this powerful tool into your lifestyle, one of the foundation tools of the living foods lifestyle. Explore ways to stay young and vibrant, filled with joyful energy. Lift your spirits with an outing that offers an unbeatable combination – delicious food, great company, experiential learning, and lovely walks in the County. This three-day retreat includes a ONE DAY FAST with green, chlorophyll rich juices and features relaxed Raw food education with hands-on practical experience, wonderful meals and a down home country connection for rest, exercise, rejuvenation and fun. We will explore a practical, lifelong healthy eating program, easy to follow, supporting your intuition and creativity as I take you back to a joyful, natural way of eating. I warmly invite you to come with me on this exciting journey, to reconnect with your body and the planet, and become part of this gentle, yet powerful, movement that is sweeping the land. Friday will introduce participants to the philosophy of the living foods lifestyle as espoused by the Hippocrates Institute, with demonstrations and hands on living food preparation experience that will continue throughout the weekend. During the three days there will be ample time for questions and answers. The last Retreat Weekend was again a great success. “I learned so much” is what I heard most often. A new feature will be a strong focus on sustainability on a personal level. Register now to reserve your spot Cost: CN $345.00 +GST (accomodation not included). $100 deposit required payable to Erika Wolff, and mail to 184 Morrison Point Road Milford, ON K0K 2P Accommodations available $70 - $90 at Colleen Cottage B&B Rita Taylor 613-476-7346, Jackson Falls B&B Peter and Nancy Fleck 613-476-8576, Tell them it is for Erika's Raw Retreat workshops. For more B&B listings go to bbcanada.com and search Bloomfield, Milford, Picton or Wellington. For more information: 416-428-1039http://powerofraw.com/retreats.html |
Sat Mar 21, 2009
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Spring Clean your Internal House
184 Morrison Point Road, Milton ON (Erika's Raw Retreat) (map) If you are ready to make the commitment to better health and well being, and to live in greater harmony with Mother Earth, now is the time to begin making the transition to the living foods lifestyle. A new year is before us, the world community is facing enormous challenges on so many levels, and there is at the same time a huge sense of new beginnings, of change, a time of co-operation and the realization of our interdependence with the earth community. A time for shedding the old, cleaning house, a time of fresh energy and creativity. Come and learn about one of natures most powerful tools, detoxify your body through the simple act of fasting. Experience how energy giving a ONE DAY FAST can be and learn how to incorporate this powerful tool into your lifestyle, one of the foundation tools of the living foods lifestyle. Explore ways to stay young and vibrant, filled with joyful energy. Lift your spirits with an outing that offers an unbeatable combination – delicious food, great company, experiential learning, and lovely walks in the County. This three-day retreat includes a ONE DAY FAST with green, chlorophyll rich juices and features relaxed Raw food education with hands-on practical experience, wonderful meals and a down home country connection for rest, exercise, rejuvenation and fun. We will explore a practical, lifelong healthy eating program, easy to follow, supporting your intuition and creativity as I take you back to a joyful, natural way of eating. I warmly invite you to come with me on this exciting journey, to reconnect with your body and the planet, and become part of this gentle, yet powerful, movement that is sweeping the land. Friday will introduce participants to the philosophy of the living foods lifestyle as espoused by the Hippocrates Institute, with demonstrations and hands on living food preparation experience that will continue throughout the weekend. During the three days there will be ample time for questions and answers. The last Retreat Weekend was again a great success. “I learned so much” is what I heard most often. A new feature will be a strong focus on sustainability on a personal level. Register now to reserve your spot Cost: CN $345.00 +GST (accomodation not included). $100 deposit required payable to Erika Wolff, and mail to 184 Morrison Point Road Milford, ON K0K 2P Accommodations available $70 - $90 at Colleen Cottage B&B Rita Taylor 613-476-7346, Jackson Falls B&B Peter and Nancy Fleck 613-476-8576, Tell them it is for Erika's Raw Retreat workshops. For more B&B listings go to bbcanada.com and search Bloomfield, Milford, Picton or Wellington. For more information: 416-428-1039http://powerofraw.com/retreats.html |
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Rex Weyler (founding member of Greenpeace) speaks on Peace, Ecology, and Relocalization
60 Lowther Ave, Toronto (map) Code Pink Toronto and Toronto Greenpeace co-host Rex Weyler: Rex Weyler is an original rainbow warrior who sailed the first whaling campaign Greenpeace undertook and later co-founded Greenpeace International. He has a unique perspective on the environmental and peace movements with some sage advice for those who have taken up the torch. He has written a number of books, including a Native American History book called "Blood of the Land", which he received a Pulitzer Prize Nomination for. He wrote the Greenpeace story, and his most recent book "The Jesus Sayings" is in stores now. Rex's talk will be followed by a lively discussion. Cost: $5-10 donation For more information: torontocodepink
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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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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 |
Winter Snowshoe Ecotour at Wye Marsh
16160 Hwy 12 East, Midland (Wye Marsh) (map) Enjoy a 3 hour, 3-4 km snowshoe trek into the woods of Wye Marsh. Learn about animal tracking, tree identification, hands-on winter survival & fire starting techniques, research updates & more. Learn how to navigate your way through the woods using a GPS and get the group back. Saturday’s & Sunday’s December to March (weather permitting). Cost: $50.00 per person. Pre-registratio
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River Walk & Workshop: Thirsty City: drinking water sources and the growth of Toronto
SW corner of Avenue Road and Roselawn Avenue (First Traffic Light north of Eglinton) (map) "Thirsty City: drinking water sources and the growth of Toronto” - a walk & workshop exploring Toronto’s hidden Mud Creek watershed and the historical ups and downs of our city’s relationship with water. This event marks the launch of the River Walks & Workshops series for 2009 including a new website and field guides for each walk. Free! Refreshments will be served. Walk: 1pm @ SW corner of Avenue Road and Roselawn Avenue (First Traffic Light north of Eglinton) Led by Helen Mills of Lost Rivers highlight historical and present-day water sources and water systems. You will learn about ancient springs and aquifers that supplied First Nations camps and early settlers, as well as innovative rain harvesting and stormwater management projects. Workshop & Discussion: 2:15pm @ the Northern District Library 40 Orchard View Blvd. Facilitated by RiverSides and featuring two guest speakers: - David Donnelly a lawyer who works to help protect Ontario’s Green Belt from urban sprawl. - Bruce Davidson, of Concerned Walkerton Citizens, will talk about Drinking Water Source Protection. For more information: info +at+ riversides.org
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Toronto's Holistic Approach to Climate Change and Quality of Life, with Joe Pantalone
"Holistic World 2009", Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place Hall "D" Toronto, ON (map) "The City of Toronto's Holistic Approach to Climate Change and Quality of Life" Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, City of Toronto Joe Pantalone is a political veteran with a compelling track record in serving the City of Toronto. He is well known for his dedication to a beautiful and safe city, efforts in greening the city, and service to constituents. As Chair of the Board of Governors for Exhibition Place, Joe has worked tirelessly to making Exhibition Place an environmental, heritage and festival showcase. Besides pioneering the position of the City's Tree Advocate, which plants tens of thousands of new trees in Toronto yearly, Joe, has been a leader in Toronto's efforts to become North America's leader in implementing best practices in environmental sustainablity. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto, B.A. Honours Degree in Geography - Harbord Collegiate Institute, 1976.
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Sun Mar 22, 2009
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10am |
Refurbished Technology Reuse Event
280 Jane St., Toronto ON (map) This event is a result of several years of perfecting an in-house refurbishing program that breathes new life into gently used corporate equipment. The environmental cost of purchasing a new computer is quite high (est. 300 kg of fossil fuel equivalent, 20 kg of chemicals and 1500 liters of fresh water). In comparison, a used computer does not consume these resources and comes at a fraction of the cost. Those in need of a replacement system or upgrade to their equipment will be able to purchase everything from brand name desktop computers and printers to video cards at unbelievable prices. A Pentium 4 desktop that comes with a formatted hard drive, Windows XP license, keyboard, and mouse goes for $80. Even the sought after USB printer cables that should come with a newly purchased printer, but never do, can be picked up for a mere $5. For more information: http://www.computation.ca/
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Winter Snowshoe Ecotour at Wye Marsh
16160 Hwy 12 East, Midland (Wye Marsh) (map) Enjoy a 3 hour, 3-4 km snowshoe trek into the woods of Wye Marsh. Learn about animal tracking, tree identification, hands-on winter survival & fire starting techniques, research updates & more. Learn how to navigate your way through the woods using a GPS and get the group back. Saturday’s & Sunday’s December to March (weather permitting). Cost: $50.00 per person. Pre-registratio
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