Upcoming Green Events in Toronto Area: Nov 17-Nov 23 2008

On Thin Ice: Youth Respond to International Polar Year

770 Don Mills Road, Toronto (Ontario Science Centre) (map)

This exhibit will feature student art and design work in response to the theme of International Polar Year. For more information: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

On Thin Ice: Youth Respond to International Polar Year

770 Don Mills Road, Toronto (Ontario Science Centre) (map)

This exhibit will feature student art and design work in response to the theme of International Polar Year. For more information: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

APPrO Conference

255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON (South Building) (map)

The Association of Power Producers of Ontario annual conference. Speakers: George Smitherman (Minister of Energy and Infrastructure) Howard Wetston (Chari, OEB) Colin Andersen (CEO, OPA) Julie Dill (President, Union Gas) Paul Murphy (President & CEO, IESO) Michael Binder (President & CEO, Canadian Nuclear Safetey Commission) To Register: http://conference.appro.org/conference2008/index.php?option=com_content&... Brochure (PDF): http://conference.appro.org/conference2008/images/stories/images/appro20... More information: http://conference.appro.org/conference2008/

BEAUX-ARTS GALLERY - Natural History

70-74 Main St. N, Brampton (Beaux-Arts Gallery) (map)

Artists Kelly McNeil and Steve Wilson invite you to take a walk through the past to our present exploring nature’s most basic elements. Visitors can expect to see oil paintings, cast acrylic, watercolours and three-dimensional works. Cost: Free For more information: http://www.beaux-artsbrampton.com/exhibitions.php?exId=105 905-454-5677

Managing Without Growth: Slower by Design not Disaster

55 Mill Street, Toronto (The Boiler Room, Distillery District) (map)

Please join Toronto Mayor David Miller, David Suzuki and Karen Kraft-Sloan for the Canadian launch of Peter Victor's new book "Managing Without Growth: Slower by Design, Not Disaster" PLEASE RSVP attendance & number of guests to: launch@managingwithoutgrowth.com

On Thin Ice: Youth Respond to International Polar Year

770 Don Mills Road, Toronto (Ontario Science Centre) (map)

This exhibit will feature student art and design work in response to the theme of International Polar Year. For more information: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

APPrO Conference

255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON (South Building) (map)

The Association of Power Producers of Ontario annual conference. Speakers: George Smitherman (Minister of Energy and Infrastructure) Howard Wetston (Chari, OEB) Colin Andersen (CEO, OPA) Julie Dill (President, Union Gas) Paul Murphy (President & CEO, IESO) Michael Binder (President & CEO, Canadian Nuclear Safetey Commission) To Register: http://conference.appro.org/conference2008/index.php?option=com_content&... Brochure (PDF): http://conference.appro.org/conference2008/images/stories/images/appro20... More information: http://conference.appro.org/conference2008/

U of T Seminar: Changing Perspectives on the Ethics of Environmental Responsibility

7 Hart House Circle, Toronto ON (East Common Room, HART HOUSE) (map)

DescriptionEnvironment Seminar Series KERRY BOWMAN, Clinical Ethicist, Mount Sainai Hospital; Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine, Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto Cost: FREE, all are welcome For more information: Pavel Pripa 416-978-3475 environment.seminars@utoronto.ca http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/SeminarSeries/EnvironmentSeminarSerie...

Green Drinks Toronto

36 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto (The Bedford Academy) (map)

Description"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

Pickering: 2008 Business Seminar Series - Green Business Solutions

Pickering Central Library, Pickering (map)

DescriptionThis gala event will include a catered dinner and a keynote address on how to incorporate green business solutions into your day-to-day practices. Presented by Jean-Jerome Baudry, Baudry Cybernomics Corporation. Seminar Details [PDF] REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED For more information: Call 905.831.6265, ext. 624

Grafton Community Gardening Night

Roncesvalles and Queen, Toronto (Grafton Community Garden) (map)

DescriptionJoin the West End Flower Fairies, residents and business owners to help green the community! Participants will be out every Wednesday, Rain or Shine.

Independent Mobile Film Fest

400 Roncesvalles, Toronto (Revue Cinema) (map)

DescriptionMobifest: Canada's Largest Indendent Mobile Film Festival The 3rd Annual Mobifest Toronto will be held at the Revue Cinema. Mobifest is Canada's largest independent mobile film festival and they have teamed up with Planet in Focus to present the very first Green Scene category, focusing on environmentally friendly mobile films. Cost: $5.00 at the door For more information: http://www.mobifest.net/

On Thin Ice: Youth Respond to International Polar Year

770 Don Mills Road, Toronto (Ontario Science Centre) (map)

This exhibit will feature student art and design work in response to the theme of International Polar Year. For more information: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers' Market

South of Bloor on the east side of Dufferin, in Dufferin Grove Park (map)

DescriptionA 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

U of T Seminar: How Climate Change will Affect Infectious Diseases in Canada, and the Challenge to Our Health-Care System

40 St. George St, Toronto ON (Bahen Centre for Information Technology, Room 1210) (map)

DescriptionEnvironment Seminar Series DAVID FISMAN, MD, MPH, FRCP(C) Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program, Hospital for Sick Children I will provide an overview of the expected nature and direction of changes in infectious disease epidemiology that may be expected in Canada (and elsewhere) as temperatures rise, precipitation patterns change, and extreme weather events become more common. I will also briefly discuss potential policy options that might be expected to blunt the impact of climate change on infectious diseases in Canada. Cost: FREE, all are welcome For more information: Pavel Pripa 416-978-3475 environment.seminars@utoronto.ca http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/SeminarSeries/EnvironmentHealthSemina...

The Ontario Resource Regime and Ardoch Algonquin First Nation: an Update on the Uranium Issue

ARTSPACE, 378 Alymer St. (map)

DescriptionPresentation and discussion with Robert Lovelace, Lead Negotiator, Ardoch Algonquin First Nation and Paula Sherman, Chief, Ardoch Algonquin First Nation, followed by KWIC business. Free with donations accepted for Ardoch Legal Defense Fund. For more information: 705-748-1680

David Suzuki: Greening our cities

Metro Toronto Convention Centre (John Bassett Theatre) (map)

DescriptionEducation event on planting trees in Toronto Cost: $50 Reserve tickets here: http://www.locc.ca/tickets For more information: ssmith@landscapeontario.com http://www.landscapeontario.com/?s=1

Volunteers' Meeting - Global Rally to Stop Global Warming

25 Cecil Street, Toronto (United Steelworkers Hall) (map)

DescriptionFrom December 1-12, leaders and activists from around the world will be attending the UN Climate Change Talks in Poznan, Poland. Join us to hear from members of the youth, trade union and environmental NGO delegations before they head to Poland. This forum will be followed by a meeting for volunteers interested in helping to build the Global Rally to Stop Global Warming, which is part of the international day of climate protest to coincide with the United Nations climate change conference in Poznan, Poland. People will be rallying all around the world to pressure their governments to take a strong stand against global warming. For more information: http://www.torontoclimatecampaign.ca/globalrally/index.htm

On Thin Ice: Youth Respond to International Polar Year

770 Don Mills Road, Toronto (Ontario Science Centre) (map)

This exhibit will feature student art and design work in response to the theme of International Polar Year. For more information: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

Socially Conscious Consumerism

130 King St. West, Toronto, ON (The Exchange Tower: Ivey - ING Leadership Centre) (map)

DescriptionThe Research Network for Business Sustainability, in partnership with the Ivey Business School, is hosting a knowledge forum on Socially Conscious Consumerism on November 21, 2008, at the Ivey ING Leadership Centre in Toronto. This forum provides an opportunity for learning through dialogue across sectors and disciplines. It allows academic, practitioner, government and NGO leaders to network and learn from one another through the sharing of case studies and expertise, frameworks and models, and best and worst practices. Dr. C.B. Bhattacharya, Dr. Ron Dembo of Zerofootprint, Dr. Peggy Cunningham, and Michael Brossard of RONA Cost: Corporations & Government: $500 + GST per person Academics and Non-profits: $250 per person The fee includes breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, and all presentations and dialogue sessions To Register: http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1202&EID=3050 For more information: Tom Ewart 519-661-2111 x80094 tom@sustainabilityresearch.org http://www.ivey.uwo.ca/centres/building/outreach/Consumerism/default.htm

Bike-In Film Night

1292 Bloor Street West , Lansdown on Bloor (map)

DescriptionOne night only, come out in November for a ride and a video. Local Ride 7-7:30pm then local short docs and Feature Film Local Cyclists document their journey in Toronto on bicycle; Reclaim the Streets doc. Much More! Come and enjoy, hot chocolate will be provided with a hotplate! Cost: Ride is free and filming will be $5 or PWYC. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=15403184955

On Thin Ice: Youth Respond to International Polar Year

770 Don Mills Road, Toronto (Ontario Science Centre) (map)

This exhibit will feature student art and design work in response to the theme of International Polar Year. For more information: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

Foodshare: Engaging People in Your Garden

4401 Jane Street, Toronto (Driftwood Community Centre) (map)

DescriptionToronto Community Food Animators Community Garden Trainings Cost: FREE To register: Sari at 416 652-7867 x244 email sari@thestop.org

Brick Works Farmers Market

550 Bayview Ave, Toronto (Evergreen Brick Works) (map)

DescriptionBrick Works Farmers’ Market features over 30 local farmers and organic food producers. Free shuttle bus from Broadview Station.

Mississauga Garden Council: "Get Your Hands Dirty" workshop

Mississauga, MacEwan Field Station at Riverwood Park (map)

DescriptionPaul Zammit, an expert on container-making, writer for the Epic Gardener, and repeat guest on The Indoor Gardener and Calling all Gardeners TV shows, will teach participants how to create winter floral arrangements using fresh greens, accent stems, spiral branches and fruit. Light refreshments will be served and free parking is available. Cost: $80 for council members $90 for the public Registration: PLEASE PRE-REGISTER as space is limited. Also, please bring your own pruners and gloves For more information: 905-279-5878 info@mississaugagardencouncil.org

Pickering: The Science of Snow

Petticoat Creek Library (map)

DescriptionA flurry of snowy fun with our mad scientists making snow crystals!

Pickering: Science of Snow

Pickering Central Library (map)

DescriptionA flurry of snowy fun with our mad scientists making snow crystals! Call 905.683.2760 ext. 6226 to reserve a spot.

On Thin Ice: Youth Respond to International Polar Year

770 Don Mills Road, Toronto (Ontario Science Centre) (map)

This exhibit will feature student art and design work in response to the theme of International Polar Year. For more information: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/