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.
Wed Jan 7, 2009
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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/ |
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7pm |
Film Screening: TO THE TAR SANDS
15 Devonshire Place, Toronto ON (George Ignatieff Theatre) (map)
The UTSU Sustainability Commission, ASSU, and UTERN are proud to announce a screening of the film To The Tar Sands on January 7th, 7pm at the George Ignatieff Theatre. To The Tar Sands is a documentary about the stories of 19 young environmentalis |
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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 Jan 8, 2009
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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/ |
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Photography Art Show: "Brown Cities"
1332 Queen Street West, Toronto (map)
galleryDK is mounting a group photographic show examining the need for environmental initiatives in the urban landscape. Photographers and photography-bas |
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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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581 Markham St (Victory Cafe) (map)
After the holidays, LEAF will still be celebrating the urban forest! Are you passionate about Toronto's urban forest? Join LEAF staff and volunteers at the Victory Cafe for LEAFy drinks on Thursday January 8th to have a pint and meet other Toronto tree lovers. If you're looking for ways to get involved, volunteer, or you're just eager to meet and greet others who share your love of Toronto's trees, this is the place for you. The event ends at 10 pm, so come early to get in the most chit-chat! We'll be on the second floor with a bright green sign on our table so you'll know where we are. If you are planning to bring a group of five or more, please RSVP to robin@leaftoron |
Fri Jan 9, 2009
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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/ |
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Photography Art Show: "Brown Cities"
1332 Queen Street West, Toronto (map)
galleryDK is mounting a group photographic show examining the need for environmental initiatives in the urban landscape. Photographers and photography-bas |
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6:30pm |
Campbellville: Guided Moonlight Ski
Hilton Falls Conservation Area (map)
Join us for a guided cross-country ski under the stars. Enjoy hot chocolate and roast marshmallows over an open fire by the falls. Limited ski rentals are available, call early with your credit card number to reserve. Details will be provided when you call to reserve tickets and equipment. For more information: 905-854-0262 hilton@hrca.on. |
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Campbellville: Owl Prowl (Adult Night)
Campbellville, ON, CA (Mountsberg Wildlife Centre) (map)
This very popular program provides lots of fascinating owl info, hikes into the night to search for owls, and of course our resident birds help give guests a ‘nose to beak’ experience not easily forgotten. Ask about adult and family nights. Pre-registratio |
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Free film showing: Out of Balance: Exxon Mobil's Impact On Climate Change
7 Hart House Circle, Toronto ON (Hart House South Dining Room) (map)
This exposee of the world's largest corporation and still a major funder of climate change denial.Should be of interest to anyone concerned with the fate of life on Earth. Post-film discussion on possible courses of action For more information: 647-342-7995 pyork_2002 +at+ hotmail.com |
Sat Jan 10, 2009
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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/ |
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Photography Art Show: "Brown Cities"
1332 Queen Street West, Toronto (map)
galleryDK is mounting a group photographic show examining the need for environmental initiatives in the urban landscape. Photographers and photography-bas |
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9:30am |
Toronto Master Gardeners Technical Update
777 Lawrence Ave East, Toronto Botanical Society (map)
An Evergreen presentation: How to Create a School and Community Garden in Toronto This interactive session will focus on recommendations for how advanced gardeners can apply their gardening and social skills to greatest effect in community and school garden projects. We'll explore: projects that are working; benefits and challenges; how to start or join a project; approvals processes for parks and schools; soil testing; garden sizes; species choices; design ideas; vandalism; animating and educating in the garden. Bring your questions. For more information:http://www.gardenjane.com/workshopsandevents.html |
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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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Meeting: NO NEW NUKES in Ontario
519 Church St., Toronto (Community Centre) (map)
The Ontario Government is committed to signing contracts for two new nuclear reactors this spring -- at a cost of $26 billion. We can't let this happen. Nuclear energy is too costly, too risky and too polluting. Clean green renewable energy and efficiency can meet all our electricity needs. See www.ontariosgre |
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Campbellville: Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
Campbellville, ON, CA (Crawford Lake Conservation Area) (map)
Discover the magic of winter at night, the snow illuminated by moonlight and the stars bright in the night sky. Your guide will lead you on a snowshoe hike through this beautiful landscape. The evening will end with a fireside gathering and tasty hot chocolate. Pre-registratio |
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6:30pm |
Campbellville: Owl Prowl (Family Night)
Campbellville, ON, CA (Mountsberg Wildlife Centre) (map)
This very popular program provides lots of fascinating owl info, hikes into the night to search for owls, and of course our resident birds help give guests a ‘nose to beak’ experience not easily forgotten. Ask about adult and family nights. Pre-registratio |
Sun Jan 11, 2009
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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/ |
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Photography Art Show: "Brown Cities"
1332 Queen Street West, Toronto (map)
galleryDK is mounting a group photographic show examining the need for environmental initiatives in the urban landscape. Photographers and photography-bas |
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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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Mississauga Tree Chipping Event
Mississauga ON (map)
Residents can bring their old Christmas trees to one of three locations to be chipped and then take home the wood chips. Prior to being chipped, Christmas trees must have all decorations removed including ornaments, tinsel and wires. All remaining wood chips will be used by the City's Parks and Forestry unit. Three tree chipping sites available: Malton Community Centre 3540 Morning Star Drive (Goreway Drive and Morning Star Drive) Huron Park Recreation Centre 830 Paisley Boulevard (Mavis Road and Dundas Street West) Meadowvale Community Centre 6655 Glen Erin Drive (Glen Erin Drive and Battleford Road) For more information: 905-615-4100Website |
