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.
Mon Mar 30, 2009
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7:30pm |
The Climate Crisis: What people are doing in your community
252 Bloor St. W., Toronto ON (4th floor, room 414) (map)
Come join us for an evening of information and activity. Find out ways to become involved and/or offer your ideas on what people can do. On Monday, March 30th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, the Toronto West CRAG (Carbon Reduction Action Group) is holding a public forum to invite discussion and to encourage individual and community action on climate change. We will begin with a showing of Al Gore’s NEW film, “New Thinking on the Climate Crisis.” (26 minutes) This will be followed by a moderated group discussion and short presentations by select organizations, all making a difference somehow. At the end of the evening, there will be time for break-out sessions for you to join with the group of your choice to start taking action. Who will be there: Toronto West CRAG (Carbon Reduction Action Group), Green Neighbours 21, Green Together, KAIROS, LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forest), Live Green, Local Food Plus … and you hopefully! For more information: torontowestcrag +at+ gmail.com
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Wed Apr 1, 2009
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9am |
Fostering Sustainable Behaviour - Workshops (April 1 & 2)
41 Wilkocks St, Toronto ON (UofT Faculty Club) (map)
With Doug McKenzie-Mohr Introductory Workshop (April 1st): The one-day introductory workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to community-based social marketing and how it is being applied throughout the world to foster sustainable behaviour. Those who attend the introductory workshop will learn the five steps of community-based social marketing (selecting behaviours, identifying barriers, developing strategies, conducting a pilot, and broad scale implementation) and be exposed to numerous case studies illustrating its use. Advanced Workshop (April 2nd): The one-day advanced workshop builds on knowledge gained from the introductory workshop. It provides an in-depth exposure to community-based social marketing and provides participants with the knowledge they need to design and evaluate their own community-based social marketing programs. Participants will have extensive opportunity to discuss the application of community-based social marketing. To ensure ample opportunity for discussion, this workshop will be limited to 60 participants. Who Should Attend? If you design or fund programs to encourage individuals or businesses to engage in environmentally beneficial behaviours -- such as those involved in waste reduction, water and energy efficiency, watershed protection, pollution prevention or transportation changes -- you will find these workshops invaluable. The workshops will also be useful for environmental education professionals who work in settings such as zoos, aquariums and parks. Public health professionals who work to foster sustainable lifestyle changes, such as being more active, will also benefit from attending. Registration: To register, please download the registration flyer (http://homepage.mac.com/dmohr/filechute/Toronto2009April.pdf) and fax or mail it to us. Please consider forwarding this email to colleagues who might benefit from attending. Hope to see you in April. Cost: $295 each day or $575 for both days For more information: web@cbsm.com 506-455-5061
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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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7:30pm |
Sowing Goodness: Why We Should Vegetable Garden
Toronto Botanical Garden (map) Celebrated horticulturist and author Jack Staub pays tribute to the virtues of keeping a home vegetable garden, not only for the good of body and soul, but for the good of the planet and our local farm economies as well. He is outspoken on the topics of the day – bio-diversity, pesticides, genetic modification and the power of big business to decide what ends up on our tables – while sharing with you the classic techniques and educated tips that can turn any humdrum vegetable plot into a thing of beauty. As well as being the author of three critically acclaimed books on vegetable, fruit and herb gardening, a dedicated “foodie”, and a designer of vegetable and cutting gardens, Jack Staub is the owner of Hortulus Farm Gardens, a 100 acre 18th century farmstead and nursery in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Cost: Members: Free Public $20 Students $15 For more information: 416-397-1362 programs +at+ torontobotanica
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Thu Apr 2, 2009
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Markham: WALKABLE COMMUNITIES! Ontarians Walking Now
101 Town Centre Blvd. Markham, ON (Town of Markham, CANADA ROOM) (map)
Registrations are underway for Ontarians Walking Now, a project to support the creation of walkable communities and encourage everyday walking. A series of regional workshops will be held across the province and a two-part webinar will be conducted in April and May. Green Communities Canada is delighted to announce a stellar line-up of keynote speakers to kick off the OWN regional workshops this spring. These individuals will bring their unique passion for walkable communities to the forefront. For more information: http://www.canadawalks.ca/downloads/OWN-Update-Mar-09.pdf
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9am |
Fostering Sustainable Behaviour - Workshops (April 1 & 2)
41 Wilkocks St, Toronto ON (UofT Faculty Club) (map)
With Doug McKenzie-Mohr Introductory Workshop (April 1st): The one-day introductory workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to community-based social marketing and how it is being applied throughout the world to foster sustainable behaviour. Those who attend the introductory workshop will learn the five steps of community-based social marketing (selecting behaviours, identifying barriers, developing strategies, conducting a pilot, and broad scale implementation) and be exposed to numerous case studies illustrating its use. Advanced Workshop (April 2nd): The one-day advanced workshop builds on knowledge gained from the introductory workshop. It provides an in-depth exposure to community-based social marketing and provides participants with the knowledge they need to design and evaluate their own community-based social marketing programs. Participants will have extensive opportunity to discuss the application of community-based social marketing. To ensure ample opportunity for discussion, this workshop will be limited to 60 participants. Who Should Attend? If you design or fund programs to encourage individuals or businesses to engage in environmentally beneficial behaviours -- such as those involved in waste reduction, water and energy efficiency, watershed protection, pollution prevention or transportation changes -- you will find these workshops invaluable. The workshops will also be useful for environmental education professionals who work in settings such as zoos, aquariums and parks. Public health professionals who work to foster sustainable lifestyle changes, such as being more active, will also benefit from attending. Registration: To register, please download the registration flyer (http://homepage.mac.com/dmohr/filechute/Toronto2009April.pdf) and fax or mail it to us. Please consider forwarding this email to colleagues who might benefit from attending. Hope to see you in April. Cost: $295 each day or $575 for both days For more information: web@cbsm.com 506-455-5061
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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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7:30pm |
Streetsville Horticultural Society Meeting
1150 Dream Crest Road, Streetsville ON (map)
April 2: Guest speaker Stephanie Morris speaks on "Sharing a Designer's Garden." Cost: Members: Free Visitors: $5 For more information: Adele Gibbins, 905-820-0448
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Fri Apr 3, 2009
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9:30am |
Sustainable Energy Fair at the University of Toronto
100 St. George Street, Toronto ON (in front of Sidney Smith Hall building at the UofT St. George Campus) (map)
The Sustainable Energy Fair is an annual full-day outdoor event that showcases innovation in sustainable living and current green technologies and ideas employed by different organizations. In addition to students and faculty members at the University of Toronto, attendees at the fair will also include researchers, corporations, and keynote speakers. For more information: http://sef.sa.utoronto.ca/
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11am |
Designing for Urban Agriculture - Lecture Series
325 Church Street, Toronto ON (Ryerson University) (map)
Designing and planning for agriculture: Examples from the classroom Lecture Series on "Designing for Urban Agriculture" organized jointly for the "Carrot City" exhibit, for the course "Designing the Productive City" and for the Food for Talk series. This lecture series is supported by The Big Carrot, Carrot Cache, and FoodShare. For more information: http://www.ryerson.ca/carrotcity http://architecturefood.googlepages.com/carrotcit y
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11:30am |
Carrot City: Designing for Agriculture in Uncommon Spaces
325 Church Street, Toronto ON (Ryerson University, Room 202) (map)
Andre Viljoen: CPUL Catalysts - Examples from the UK Ismael Hautecoure: Rooftop Project, Montreal David Garcelon: Fairmont Royal York Hotel Sign up for a free half-hour visit to the Fairmont Royal York Hotel rooftop herb garden/beehive. 3 tourslots: 2:30-3pm, 3pm-3:30, 3:30-4pm. Email Jasmine: kwong.jasmine +at+ g
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Sat Apr 4, 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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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 |
Healthy Lands for Healthy Horses Workshop
268 Highway 47, ontario (Goodwood Community Centre) (map)
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will host a free, interactive workshop for the equine community on April 4, from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Greenwood Community Centre. Each participant receives morning coffee and lunch. -The role of the equine community in a changing environment – find out about current environmental issues and what you, as a horse owner, can do to make a difference with Dr. Bronwynne Wilton from the University of Guelph. -Meet your neighbours! Learn about the experiences other horse owners have had with equine stewardship projects. -Reduce your hoof print as Equine Guelph takes you through a self-assessment of your property, providing economic and environmental solutions. -Need support? Hear about the FREE technical and financial assistance available to you today. If you are unable to attend and would like more information about these stewardship topics, please leave your name and address on the registration phone line. Cost: FREE For more information: 416-661-6600, ext. 5660http://events.signup4.com/horse http://www.townofajax.com/AssetFactory.aspx?did=6553
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10am |
Mississauga: Discover Reptiles!
3540 Morning Star Drive, Mississauga (Room 2, Malton Community Centre) (map)
Reptiles such as turtles and snakes tell us how healthy our environment is. Learn about reptiles that call Ontario home. Join Sciensational Sssnakes! for a fun, hands-on show! Max. 20 people so register now! Cost: FREE For more information: jcorkum-gorrill
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10am |
North York Environmental Strategy Session
200 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto ON (North Toronto Memorial Community Centre) (map)
Help Develop a Live Green Strategy for your Community - Get inspired by exciting community projects from around Toronto that have reduced greenhouse gas emissions - Identify the opportunities for Living Green in North York - Discuss the environmental issues that are important to you and your community - Meet and network with other community groups and residents in your area, as well as others interested in, or already working on, green projects - Develop a preliminary Live Green Strategy for North York The session is FREE and includes lunch and DOOR PRIZES Space is limited, please register by March 31, 2009 Cost: Free For more information: Minaz Asani-Kanji 416-781-7663 minaz +at+ torontogr
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1pm |
Growing Edibles for Beginners - workshop at Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto ON (Toronto Botanical Garden) (map)
his hands-on course will provide you with all of the foundational skills needed to reap the rewards of edible gardening. You'll understand the principles behind seed sowing, crop rotation and companion planting and discover the many exciting ways of growing a bountiful garden. Weather permitting, you will be out in the Teaching Garden, preparing beds and sowing seeds. Take home an edible gardening calendar that explains "when to plant, what to plant, and what to do throughout the season." Cost: Members $35 Public $40 For more information: 416-397-1362 programs +at+ torontobotanica
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2pm |
1661 Harmony Road S. Oshawa, ON (Oshawa Public Libraries- Legends Centre Branch) (map)
Legends Centre Branch at 2:00 PM Are you eco-friendly? Want to learn ways to become a Green Teen? Join us for fun and information on important environmental issues. This is a great way to gear up for Earth Day! Presented by Suzanne Elston, Senior Environmental Coordinator for City of Oshawa. Space is limited. Register at any branch. For more information: 905-579-6111 ext. 5238 tbalducci +at+ oshawalibrary.o
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2pm |
239 College Street, Toronto ON (Lillian H Smith Library) (map)
Jointly presented by City of Toronto & CultureLink Settlement Services. Come join us for a fun-filled information session and learn more about: * What happens to your recyclables and trash when they leave the curb * The “real dirt” about Solid Waste Management Services department’s 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) programs * Recycling: What exactly do we accomplish and how do we benefit? * The Green & Blue Bin and other recycling tips and resources …and MORE! For more information: 647-404-8857 steo +at+ ciclsp.ca
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Sun Apr 5, 2009
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9am |
SEEDS OF DIVERSITY - 25th Anniversary
777 Lawrence Ave East, Toronto ON (Toronto Botanical Gardens) (map)
Seeds of Diversity Canada is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of protecting the people's seeds. Featured guest speakers are: * Collette Murphy, owner of Urban Harvest Garden Alternatives www.uharvest.ca in Toronto, and recent attendee of the Terra Madre Slow Food Convention in Italy. Collette will tell us of Slow Food's work in saving heritage varieties and heritage breeds through the “Ark of Taste awards.” * Bob Wildfong, Executive Director of Seeds of Diversity www.seeds.ca, will introduce SoDC's latest project, the Seed Library, and will also tell us how to become a pollinator observer and participate in the organization's Pollination Canada project. * Mary Brittain, owner of Cottage Gardener Seed Company www.cottagegard
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10:30am |
Urban Forestry New Volunteer Training/Orientation
430 Parkside Drive, Toronto (High Park, Howard Park Tennis Club) (map)
Interested in joining the High Park Volunteer Stewards? City staff will give an overview of the program and discuss volunteer opportunities. For more information: http://www.highpark.org/
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