Archives: Ottawa

Monday, November 18, 2024

2024 Public Art Ottawa Exhibition: JON STUART – Stillwater⁠

2024 Public Art Ottawa Exhibition: JON STUART – Stillwater⁠ Check out Jon Stuart's photograph collection "Stillwater" now on display in the CORRIDOR 45|75, Rideau Station, O-Train Line 1⁠. ⁠ October 28, 2024 to March 16, 2025⁠ CORRIDOR 45|75, Rideau Station, O-Train Line 1⁠ About "During the pandemic, I, along with many others, became... More

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Event: Energize and Socialize: BeetBox Farm Solar Showcase (Nov 7)

Sonia and Joe, environmental sustainability master’s students from the University of Ottawa, have worked as a team to install a 5kWh solar array on a favourite, local farm called BeetBox Co-op. They are finally at the finish line of the project. To mark this unique and successful collaboration, they are inviting sustainability professionals to... More

Monday, October 28, 2024

Event: Can Geo Talks Presents David Geselbracht on Climate Hope (Oct 30)

Presented by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, join Canadian Geographic as journalist David Geselbracht shares inspiring stories of climate change resilience and adaptation from around the world in his new book. Climate Hope: Stories of Action in an age of Global Crisis, is a boundary-crossing and highly readable survey of global efforts to... More

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Petition: Save The People’s Park Ottawa

The Alta Vista Transportation Corridor (AVTC) is a proposed four-lane freeway running northwest from Walkley Avenue near Conroy Road in Alta Vista to the Nicholas on-ramp in Old Ottawa East. The AVTC would run through the well-used green space beside Springhurst Park between the Rideau River and Lees Avenue, sometimes referred to as the... More

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Event: Transit for Tomorrow Summit (Oct 28)

TRANSIT FOR TOMORROW SUMMIT: BUILDING A NEW DEAL FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT October 28th - 9am to 4:30pm | Rideau Room, Sheraton Ottawa Hotel - 150 Albert St, Ottawa On October 28th, join Environmental Defence and partners for the Transit for Tomorrow Summit, sponsored by TransLink's Mayors Council. Public transit systems across Canada have a... More

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Citizens Confront Climate Crisis: Group of 78 Conference (Sept 27-28)

The Group of 78’s conference Citizens Confront Climate Crisis will be held on September 27 and 28 at Cartier Place Suite Hotel and focus on citizen-led climate action.  The conference will feature a powerful lineup of citizen movements and climate experts. From the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to EcoJustice youth litigators,... More

Monday, September 23, 2024

Event: National Seniors for Climate Day (Oct 1)

Seniors for Climate, has their National Day of Seniors Climate Action on October 1st, 2024. This event is being organized by Seniors for Climate Action Now - Ottawa, (SCAN) the Ottawa Chapter of The Council of Canadians and, Grandmothers Action Network of Ottawa Gatineau (GRAN). The Ottawa group will be meeting Oct. 1st, from 1... More

Monday, August 26, 2024

Call for Participation: Climate and Mental Health of Young Adults

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

Event: Training Session – Speak out Against LRT Cuts! (Aug 20)

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

Event: Bee & Butterfly Pride Party (Aug 18)

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

Monday, August 12, 2024

Event: Walk with Sierra Club Canada Foundation (Aug 18)

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

Monday, July 29, 2024

Event: Celebrate Algonquin Elder William Commanda’s Environmental Stewardship Legacy (Aug 10)

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

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