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Monday, September 9, 2024
Free Transit Ottawa is hosting a Bank Street Transit Forum Fares too high? Buses always late or crowded? Nowhere to sit at your stop? Come join us to discuss how we can fix these problems TOGETHER! After a brief introduction explaining the format, people will be divided into groups of 10-12 to share their... More
Monday, September 2, 2024
Later this fall, the government will be releasing new rules to fulfil their commitment to end public financing for fossil fuels from crown corporations. Those of you who have been following this file might recall that in Dec 2022, the government passed fairly strong rules which ended international public financing, and then last year less robust... More
Monday, August 26, 2024
JOIN THE MONTREAL/OTTAWA CONTINGENT TO SUPPORT GRASSY NARROWS OPPORTUNITY: A pay-what-you-can bus trip to so-called Toronto, leaving Montreal/Ottawa on Sept. 17 and returning on Sept. 18 ️ FOR WHO? Grassy Narrows is an Indigenous community that has maintained the longest blockade in the history of so-called Canada, repelling logging companies... More
Call for Participation! Are you interested in discussing the impact of the climate crisis on the mental health of young adults! Check out the eligibility requirements below and reach out to Émilie (etrem031@uottawa.ca) by September 15! Eligibility criteria: Age: 18 to 90 years Not be a member of an environmental activist group Have the... More
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Tuesday, August 20th at 7:00pm. Zoom. Are you mad about the recent LRT cuts and Sutcliffe's recent announcement trying to shift away the blame for this transit financial crisis of his own making? Want to learn how to speak up against these cuts? Learn how to craft and deliver a public delegation and how... More
Monday, August 12, 2024
August 18th, 2024 12pm - 4 pm 380 Frank Street: outdoor block party! from Bank to O'Connor ALL AGES The Frank St Bee & Butterfly PRIDE PARTY is happening for the second year in a row! Join to learn about local plants and insects, meet your neighbours, eat some BBQ & show your pride... More
Join the Sierra Club for their weekly Walking Club every Sunday in August! Explore the beautiful greenery of Craig Henry Dr, connect with nature and the environment, and meet like-minded people. Dates: Every Sunday in August Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: 8-6 Bertona St, Nepean, ON K2G... More
Zoom. August 14 @6:30pm We know that Indigenous communities are both facing the brunt of devastating climate impacts caused by fossil fuels and colonialism, and at the leading edge of climate solutions like renewable energy projects, resisting new fossil fuel infrastructure, and reasserting their land and water rights. To hear more about these... More
Monday, July 29, 2024
Algonquin Elder William Commanda’s Vision: A Legacy of Peace and Environmental Stewardship with Parallels to Gandhi’s Principles Event Date & Time: Saturday, August 10, 2024 (2:00-4:30 pm) Location: Tanglewood Park Community Centre 30 Woodfield Drive, Nepean For information, contact: Anil Agrawal, 613-859-8654 "Join the Mahatma Gandhi... More
Ecology Ottawa has created a petition urging the City to better protect birds in Ottawa. The petition calls on City Council to protect bird habitat, implement bird-friendly standards, educate residents, and obtain Bird-Friendly City status. Birds play a critical role in Ottawa’s ecosystem and life. Approximately 2 million individual birds nest... More
Monday, July 22, 2024
Join Ecology Ottawa’s Council Watch and watch the proceedings surrounding the City’s Tree Planting Strategy. This plan includes: A Tree Equity Analysis proposal An amended Tree Dedication Program A tree replacement strategy A new Private Land Tree Planting Program We will watch selected clips from the June 18 Environment and Climate Change... More
Monday, July 8, 2024
Jul 22, 2024 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm EDT Impact Hub Ottawa123 Slater St, 6th Floor Join Walkable Ottawa and Ecology Ottawa and help us create greener, safer, healthier, happier and smarter communities! This is a hybrid event welcome to... More
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