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Monday, May 13, 2024
From the Old Ottawa South Garden Club After decades of conventional gardening, Sundaura Alford-Purvis, owner of “A Cultivated Art” (www.acultivatedart.com), has transitioned from conventional gardening to tending native plants to foster thriving plant communities. Based on ecological gardening principles, she will share her learning and offer... More
Monday, April 1, 2024
Let’s upcycle! Join environmental artist James Murray in the Studio for an in-person workshop to make a flip book. You will create inspiring art by adding discarded material, second hand items or natural material to your flip book. No previous experience necessary. REGISTER HERE. With 25+ years of experience as a professional illustration... More
Monday, March 18, 2024
On the afternoon of March 26 (3-5pm), 3ci is hosting a seminar in DT 2017 (with online participation avaibale) on Seeds, Food and Climate Resilience. The panel includes Leticia Ama Deawuo (Executive Director, SeedChange), Nikki Auten (First Nations Technical Institute), Jill Guerra (Global Affairs Canada) and Katie Ward (Our Farm CSA). This event... More
Monday, February 26, 2024
Repair Cafés are an international concept that has come to the National Capital Region with the goal of reducing landfill waste, teaching new skills, and building community! Past Repair Cafés have been very successful with volunteers fixing dozens of items and sharing their knowledge around everything from darning socks to re-wiring kettles.... More
Monday, January 8, 2024
Join us for an online webinar series on "Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action"! Jan 15, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community and taking action on climate change? Are you eager to learn more about how municipalities can play a crucial role... More
Join Climate Caucus for an exciting online event, Engaging Marginalized Communities in Municipal Climate Planning, on Wed Jan 10, 2024 at 11AM-12PM PT | 2PM-3PM ET. At this event you are invited to listen to individuals with lived experience of marginalization (newcomers, BIPOC folks etc.) from diverse backgrounds to discuss and address the... More
Monday, December 11, 2023
The Ottawa Urbanism Book Club, a part of Strong Towns Ottawa, provides an opportunity to connect with neighbours and build community, while at the same time discussing Ottawa topics like how to prevent suburban sprawl, design an effective public transit system, and making walking and biking easier and safer for Ottawa residents. Two meetings have... More
Monday, December 4, 2023
"Join CCA-Canada for a Seasonal Celebration - Dec 6th - 8 pm-9 pm. In this monthly networking event, we will connect, share and talk together about who we are and what’s happening in the world–such as extreme weather, political moments, and cultural flashpoints–and about linking thought and action, being and doing, the internal and... More
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Equipped with fresh research from EcoAnalytics, on November 29th, Climate Legacy and Re.Climate are excited to present a new webinar exploring the unique ways that seniors engage with climate action. If you would like to improve your messaging and better tailor your work to engage seniors, we hope to see you... More
Monday, November 20, 2023
On behalf of young farmers and farm workers of the National Farmers Union of Canada, you are invited to join the rally for farmland protection on Parliament Hill on November 22nd from 12-3pm or support virtually by sharing this message with your networks andsigning the open letter. Farmland protection is critical for all people -... More
Monday, November 13, 2023
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is proud to announce our free seed giveaway schedule. Now is the perfect time to sow native seeds. Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds for winter sowing. No gardening experience required! Dates depending on your location: November 18: 1:00-2:30 at Ray Friel... More
You’re invited to join a webinar on November 23 from 11-2PM co-hosted by Clean Energy Canada, the Canadian Climate Institute, Efficiency Canada, and Re.Climate exploring how clean energy makes life more affordable—and how to share this message with Canadians. Speakers from each organization will provide a collective crash course on the latest... More
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