Monday, November 10, 2025

Climate & Your Cash (Nov 30)

Hosted by Glebe Community Association Environment Committee 175 Third Avenue Nov 30 from 9am to 11:30am EST Learn how to make your personal finances free of fossil fuels and how to re-invest for both returns & positive impact within your community! Are you concerned about the impacts of climate change on your personal finances?... More

Monday, November 10, 2025

Rally Against Nuclear Waste in Kichi Sibi (Nov 11)

Hosted by Concerned Citizens and Stop Nuclear Waste Wednesday November 12, 2025 @12PM 90 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P, Canada They're back in court on November 12 to defend the Kichi Sibi and our watershed from a nuclear waste megadump! Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County and Area, Kebaowek First Nation, Sierra Club Canada and the Canadian... More

Monday, November 10, 2025

Breaking Up with Bill C5: Canada Uncommitted (Nov 13)

Nov 13, 2025 03:00 PM, Zoom Join Indigenous Climate Action for a deep-dive webinar on Bill C-5 and what it means for Indigenous communities, climate policy, and so-called Canada’s climate commitments heading into COP30. This teach-in brings together Indigenous leaders and advocates to unpack how the government’s idea of “Building Canada”... More

Monday, November 3, 2025

Resisting GenAI & Big Tech in Higher Education (Nov 25)

Nov 25, 2025 11:00 AM (EST) Generative AI is permeating higher education in many different ways—it is all around us and increasingly embedded in university work and life, even if we don’t want to use it. But people are also sounding the alarm: Gen AI is disrupting learning and undermining trust in the integrity... More

Monday, October 27, 2025

Climate Change, Mental Health, and Psychological Wellbeing (Nov 5)

CMOS Ottawa Centre & Carleton University DGES Topographies Seminar Series-Stefania Maggi Climate Change, Mental Health, and Psychological Wellbeing Wednesday 5 November, 3:00 - 4:30 pm  EST Climate change represents a critical threat to environmental stability and physical health, while also acting as a significant risk multiplier for mental... More

Monday, October 27, 2025

A Journey Through the ‘Blue Space’ in Our Backyard (Oct 29)

A Journey Through the ‘Blue Space’ in Our Backyard Please join Carleton University senior writer Dan Rubinstein, Global Water Institute director Banu Örmeci and special guests for a conversation about Dan’s new book, Water Borne: A 1,200-Mile Paddleboarding Pilgrimage, and the important role that “blue space” plays in our lives and... More

Monday, October 27, 2025

Trees, Property and Power in European and American Cinema (Nov 27)

NOVEMBER 27, 2025, 3:00–5:00PM A talk about how trees have been deployed as living profilmic objects & powerful symbols in a range of films, from documentaries to genre pictures to auteurist works, including European period dramas, adaptations of Jane Austen, a Cuban film about slavery, & the 2021 documentary, Taming the Garden. Thomas... More

Monday, October 20, 2025

City for All Woman Initiative’s Action Forum (Oct 23)

Join CAWI for Cities as Places and Spaces of Care: an evening of reflection, creativity, and dialogue! CAWI’s Action Forum is open to all! Spend the afternoon re-imagining and co-designing with fellow participants how we can create a city that embodies care and places the daily needs and rhythms of residents at the heart of... More

Monday, October 20, 2025

Love Food Hate Waste: How Looking, Smelling and Tasting can impact the planet and your wallet (Oct 23)

Confusion around best before dates leads to significant food waste in Canada. This informative webinar explores the Look, Smell, Taste initiative by Too Good To Go, which encourages Canadians to trust their senses rather than rely solely on date labels. Participants will gain a clear understanding of best before dates in Canada and how this... More

Monday, October 13, 2025

Public Delegations Training (Oct 15)

Ecology Ottawa is hosting a free virtual training session on how to conduct a public delegation ahead of the final vote on the City of Ottawa's new Zoning By-law. Joined by Walkable Ottawa, we'll demystify this fairly inaccessible process to facilitate more public input! A Zoom link will be sent out to all registrants... More

Monday, October 13, 2025

Love Food Hate Waste: Eat or Toss? The Science Behind Common Food Blemishes (Oct 21)

Eat or Toss? The science behind common food blemishes and what to do about them Is that spot on your apple or fuzz on your cheese a reason to toss it—or is it still safe to eat? In this eye-opening and interactive session, Rachael Jackson, creator of the Eat or Toss? website, will give you a... More

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Cities for Everyone: Urban Life and Sustainable Behavior (Oct 28)

How can we promote more sustainable behavior through experiences that shape how we consume, share, move, work, and live within our communities. Kristian will illustrate how BRIQ takes urban life strategies from idea to implementation in new and old neighborhoods, curating and assuring a vibrant urban life balancing the cultural, the commercial and... More

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Friday Forum: Disaster and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessments (Oct 10)

Disaster and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessments Friday Forum 1:00PM-2:30 EDT Friday October 10, 2025 The British Columbia Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness and the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions led a provincial disaster and climate risk and resilience assessment (DCRRA), and are continuing to advance disaster... More

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Conference: Climate at a Crossroads (Oct 9)

The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy and the Max Bell School of Public Policy out of McGill University, will be holding their 2025 edition of their annual conference on energy and climate policy, Ecofiscal. This year’s conference, titled “Climate at a Crossroads: Tackling disinformation in economic and environmental policy”... More

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Fall “Big Collection” of Recyclables (Oct 4)

The Enviro Crew of Old Ottawa South - in collaboration with the Glebe Community Association - is holding its twice-yearly “big collection” of items that we can recycle, reuse, or repurpose. Here’s the latest list. • Egg cartons • Milk bags (outer only, clean please) • Bread bags (no crumbs) • Bread & milk... More

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Love Food Hate Waste: Food Loss and Waste: Demystifying Expiration Dates (Oct 21)

Led by: RECYC-QUÉBEC, as part of Québec Waste Reduction Week Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am Pacific / 12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern Did you know that expiration dates are often misunderstood and contribute to food waste? This webinar, hosted by Laura Cicciarelli, environmental advisor at RECYC-QUÉBEC as part of Québec Waste Reduction Week (SQRD), will... More

Monday, September 8, 2025

Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City: Annual General Meeting (Oct 7)

Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City (OBEC) is working to achieve sustainability in partnership with our stakeholders by sharing ideas, knowledge, and experience. On October 7, OBEC is hosting an Annual General Meeting to renew their board and all are invited to join. Join us for our AGM to participate in any of these projects, join our... More

Friday, September 5, 2025

Cities For Everyone Webinar- Bike Bus (Sept 16)

BIKE BUS: Moving Cities toward Joyful, Child-Friendly Streets • Guest: Sam Balto Sep 16, 2025 11:00 AM The Bike Bus is more than a ride to school, it is a joyful movement that shows what our cities can look like when we design streets through the eyes of children. By replacing car lines with... More

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Climate Café: A Guided Discussion (Sept 7)

Let's talk about the difficult feelings coming up around the climate crisis. together, we can build hope. Guided by Michelle Petersen, Registered Psychotherapist, and Dr. Lorin Young, Psychiatrist Sunday September 7, 10:30am-12 noon L'Atelier, 95 rue Clegg (St. Paul's university) Coffee, tea, and plant-based milks provided. Donation of 2$... More

Monday, August 18, 2025

Ottawa Climate Equity Workshop (Aug 27)

Hosted by Ecology Ottawa and CAWI Ottawa is undergoing significant development, with a commitment of 151,000 new housing units by 2031. In Ottawa, 45% of our emissions come from buildings. Ottawans are experiencing climate change now, and equity-deserving communities are disproportionately impacted. These same communities have historically been... More

Monday, August 18, 2025

FCEF Speakers Series – Composting and Compost Use for Healthier Soils (Aug 20)

Come join Friends of the Central Experimental Farm for an outdoor interactive session to learn more about the art and science of composting and how compost can be used to improve long term soil health and plant productivity. Attendees will have the opportunity to see some examples of home and on-farm composting, equipment, compost... More

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Art in the Park: Cyanotype & Climate Connection (Aug 16)

Join Create Change Collective for a creative afternoon exploring cyanotype printmaking and connections to climate. Workshop #3 of the Art in the Park series. You must register in advance to participate in this workshop—spots are limited! Join us for an evening workshop from 1 PM to 3 PM at Vincent Massey Park as part... More

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Planning and Planting a Rain Garden (Aug 14)

Hosted by EnviroCentre Thursday, August 14 · 7 - 8pm EDT, Online. Want to create a beautiful, eco-friendly rain garden but don’t know where to start? This Rain Ready Ottawa webinar will guide you through every step — from choosing a location and testing your soil to selecting plants and building your garden. Perfect... More

Monday, July 21, 2025

Re.Climate Job Posting: Research Assistant (Aug 1)

Re.Climate, housed at Carleton University, is Canada’s go-to centre for training, research, and strategy on climate change communications and public engagement. They’re looking for a PhD student to join the team as a Research Assistant for the Fall and Winter terms (September 2, 2025 to February 27, 2026). To apply: Please send your resume... More

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Current Conversations: Surf and Song (Aug 27)

Join Ottawa River Keepers for Current Conversations, a summer speaker series hosted in Ottawa Riverkeeper’s Learning Lab at the NCC River House, every other Wednesday evening. Each event will feature interesting speakers or presenters, refreshments, and a chance to learn, discuss, and ask questions about the river. Join singer-songwriter Mia... More

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Q&A with Matt Huber: Climate Change as Class War: Building Socialism on a Warming Planet (Jul 23)

On July 23rd at 7pm, the UONDP will be hosting a virtual QnA with Matt Huber, the author of Climate Change as Class War: Building Socialism on a Warming Planet. Matt will be discussing the importance of creating climate politics that actually appeal and improve the conditions of the working class, and provide us... More

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Defend the Land- Lessons with Sakej Ward (Jul 26)

Join Climate Justice Ottawa at Ottawa Public Library – Main Library Auditorium on July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM for a free, public, and timely discussion on Indigenous perspectives of colonization and how to fight back with Mi’kmaw land defender, organizer and warrior. Amidst the growing threats of climate change and recent draconian policies... More

Monday, June 16, 2025

Climate Cafe Ottawa- A Guided Discussion (Jul 6)

  July 6 10:30am-12 Noon L'Atelier, 95 rue Clegg (St. Paul's university) To sign up: Email climatecafeottawa@proton.me Climate Cafe Ottawa- A Guided Discussion Together, let's move through difficult times and towards community, hope and action. Guided by Michelle Petersen, Registered Psychotherapist, and Dr. Lorin Young, Psychiatrist. Coffee,... More

Monday, June 16, 2025

Volunteer Opportunity: Door Knocking for Electric School Buses

This summer, Ecology Ottawa will be canvassing neighbourhoods to collect signatures for our Electric School Bus campaign. The more support we get, the stronger of a case we can make to the City of Ottawa and Province of Ontario to make yellow buses green - to reduce emissions, improve air quality for our kids,... More

Monday, June 16, 2025

Climate Action for Lifelong Learners (CALL)— Climate Change in Canada: Taking Action (June 18)

Wednesday, June 18 from 10 - 11 a.m. Zoom.  Join CALL on a Zoom learning meeting where when Dr. Martin Bush will address the topic: "Climate Change in Canada. Taking Action." Dr. Bush's presentation will provide an overview of present and future climate change impacts in Canada followed by a review of measures and policies that will reduce... More

Monday, June 2, 2025

Micro-Credential: Climate Change and Youth Mental Health (July 2-Sept 24)

Developed with the latest scientific research, the course is designed to build both personal and professional resilience—equipping learners with strategies to prevent burnout, provide compassionate and effective care, and support youth navigating the mental health impacts of a changing climate. Through engaging original and curated content,... More

Monday, June 2, 2025

CAFES Joint Caucus Meeting (June 11)

CAFES is holding a special Joint Caucus meeting on June 11th from 12-2pm via Zoom. The Caucus will bring together members of the Climate, Waste and Trees and Greenspace Caucus, and we will be meeting to discuss the City's Engage Ottawa campaign for a Green and Resilient City. The campaign involves a review of... More

Monday, June 2, 2025

Plant Guilds: Taking Companion Planting to the Next Level (June 5)

Want to take your companion planting to the next level?Join at the Just Food Community Farm on Thursday, June 5th from 6:30-8:00PM for Plant Guilds: Taking Companion Planting to the Next Level, led by local Master Gardener and facilitator Rebecca Last.Learn how to design a thriving, self-sustaining garden ecosystem where plants work together to... More

Monday, June 2, 2025

Land Back is Climate Policy: Official Launch of the Decolonizing Climate Policy Phase 2 Part 2 Report (June 5)

Land Back is Climate Policy: Official Launch of the Decolonizing Climate Policy Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:00 PM  2:30 PM To address climate change and climate justice, it is essential that policies and solutions target the persistent drivers and underlying causes of the crisis. Through the Decolonizing Climate Policy research project,... More

Monday, June 2, 2025

Art Exhibition: MIGRATION STORIES (May 22-Aug 5)

May 22-August 5 Trinity Art Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Lower Level Six artists of the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective present their "stories" of migration, reflecting the vast instinctual or altered journeys of animals and plants, and forced human expulsion or immigration to places of hope and opportunity. The... More

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