Weekly environmental choir rehearsals Time and Date: Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm Location: The Bronson Centre, room 222 (211 Bronson Ave) Just Voices is Ottawa's only environmental and social-justice theme choir. We have been singing at events around the capital since 2003. We welcome new members at any time, and prior musical experience is not necessary. For more information go to www.justvoices.ca.
April Spring Gardening Lecture Series (English) Every Tuesday in April 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., a spring lecture series is held. Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm - Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle. These four lectures are for all gardeners no matter their level of experience. They are presented by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton and hosted by the Friends of the Farm. You can register for lectures individually or for the series. Individual lectures: FCEF Members $12, Non-Members $15 or Lecture series: FCEF Members $40, Non-Members $50. To register or for information call (613)230-3276 or e-mail us at
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Transportation Committee Wednesday 7 April 2010, 09:30 Location: Andrew S. Haydon Hall For more information, contact Rosemary Nelson 613-580-2424 ext. 21624,
Beginner Level Organic Vegetable Gardening-growing vegetables in the suburbs Wednesday April 7th from 7-9pm Kanata united church-33 Leacock drive Throughout April, Just Food will be offering beginner level organic vegetable gardening workshops at various locations around the city. The cost of the workshops is $5.00 or pay what you can and they will run for at least 2 hours. Community Gardening Network members are able to take these courses for free. Open to All - No Registration Required ** a collaboration between Just Food and the Kanata Environmental Network (KEN) For more information contact www.justfood.ca
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Environmental Advisory Committee Thursday 8 April 2010, 18:30 Location: Colonel By Room For more information, contact Stephanie Brown Bellefeuille 613-580-2424 ext. 16760,
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium Saturday, April 10, 2010 Registration 9:30-10:00 am • Symposium 10:00 am - 4:00 pm First United Church, 347 Richmond Road Join us to explore a new global vision built on Sustainability, Spiritual Fulfillment and Social Justice. We'll look at our biggest challenges and opportunities today. Bring your lunch. Donations requested. Please register by April 1st. For more details or to register, visit www.awakeningthedreamer.org For details, contact Pamela Schreiner at 613-235-2742 or Judith Matheson 819-684-3099.
Global Perspectives series: Hope for animals and their world, with Jane Goodall Monday April 12th 2010 @ 8pm Dominion Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street In the 50th anniversary year of her research into the behaviour of chimpanzees, world-renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall will reflect on the meaning of the past five decades, from the incredible insights her research has offered into our closest animal relatives, to the extraordinary change the world has seen since 1960, for people, for animals and for the environment. Tickets: $30 / Free for Writers Festival members. Members: please reserve your seats in advance. Call the Writers Festival Box Office at 613-562-1243 to order tickets or visit www.writersfestival.org/events.html to purchase online.
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Planning and Environment Committee Tuesday 13 April 2010, 09:30 Location: Champlain Room For more information, contact Caitlin Salter-MacDonald 613-580-2424,
Beginner Level Organic Vegetable Gardening Wednesday April 14th from 5:30-7:30pm 221 Nelson street - Sandy Hill community health center Throughout April, Just Food will be offering beginner level organic vegetable gardening workshops at various locations around the city. The cost of the workshops is $5.00 or pay what you can and they will run for at least 2 hours. Community Gardening Network members are able to take these courses for free. A collaboration between Just Food and the Kanata Environmental Network (KEN) Call Valerie at 613-244-2804 to reserve your spot. More workshops are being added, so be sure to check out the www.justfood.ca in the Community Gardening section for an up-to-date listing of all workshop information.
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee Thursday 15 April 2010, 19:00 Location: Richmond Room For more information, contact Kelly Sammon 613-580-2424 ext. 28828,
How to Start a Community Garden-Workshop Thursday April 15th, 2010 from 6-8pm 280 Metcalfe st. 5th floor-Just food office boardroom Now is the time to start working on gardens for the 2011 growing season. In fact, it can take up to a year (or more) to get a Community Garden started. If you are interested in starting a garden in your neighbourhood, be sure to attend this free workshop where we will learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden, the supports that are available, tips for organizing the garden, and much more. Space is limited so be sure to register early. Please call Terri at 613-236-9300 x309 or e-mail to reserve your spot.
Good News-Bringing Species Back From the Brink Thursday April 15th, 2010 @7:30pm Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin St., Almonte Join biologist Paula Norlock for a discussion of species once considered at risk and how they can be brought back from the brink. Ms. Norlock will lead us through the fortunes, misfortunes and prospects of a selection of species at risk. All are welcome; $5 charge for non members. For further details, please contact Cathy Keddy at 613-257-3089, or visit www.mvfn.ca
Food matters Saturday April 17th, 2010 from 3-5pm Crichton Cultural Community Center, second floor-200 Crichton street An information session on food choices for good health and a small footprint. Guest speakers include: Robin Turner (just food), Heather Hossie (Savour Ottawa), David Charette (terre a terre) and Susan Jessup (42 Crichton street fine foods). Let the experts answer your questions, share experiences with your neighbors and check out the information tables.
Forty years of earth days: Is there hope for the planet? Sunday April 18th, 2010 @10:30am 2147 Loyola Ave. - Seraphin-Marion Elementary Public School Come join us in a talk with Bruce Hyer. Bruce Hyer was one of the originators of the concept of Earth Day in 1970. He is now sponsoring a Private Member's Bill "The Climate Change Accountability Act" which has passed second reading and will be voted on during the week of Earth Day, April 22. For more information about this location and bus routes, see www.uufo.org
Terry Fox Drive expansion: Walk on the Land Part III April 18th, 2010, 1 pm Meet at RIM parking lot on Innovation Drive Hike to locate and measure the 200 year old Maple that is threatened by the expansion of Terry Fox Drive. ork. Return via Shirley's Pond which is the headwater for the stream being diverted for the road.
Beginner Level Organic Vegetable Gardening Tuesday April 20th from 5:30-7:30pm 55 Eccles street - Somerset west community health center Throughout April, Just Food will be offering beginner level organic vegetable gardening workshops at various locations around the city. The cost of the workshops is $5.00 or pay what you can and they will run for at least 2 hours. Community Gardening Network members are able to take these courses for free. A collaboration between Just Food and the Kanata Environmental Network (KEN) Call Emilie at 613-238-8210 x2250 to reserve your spot. More workshops are being added, so be sure to check out the www.justfood.ca in the Community Gardening section for an up-to-date listing of all workshop information.
Pretoria Bridge Bicycle Lanes Meeting Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 5:30 pm The Glebe Community Association (GCA) and the Ottawa East Community Association are working with the City to consult with residents on the implementation of bicycle lanes on Pretoria Bridge and the closure of the right hand turn lane (southbound) from Elgin Street onto Pretoria Avenue adjacent to the TD Canada Trust building. 5:30pm - 6:00pm walkabout starting from TD Canada Trust at Elgin/Isabella/Pretoria 6:00pm - 8:00pm public meeting at the Old Town Hall Community Centre, 61 Main Street See http://www.glebeca.ca/index.html
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Transit Committee Wednesday 21 April 2010, 09:30 Location: Andrew S. Haydon Hall For more information, contact Diane Blais 613-580-2424 ext 28091,
Strategy Planning Session regarding the Terry Fox Drive Extension Wed. April 21st, 7 pm to 9 pm Glen Cairn United Church, 40 Abbeyhill Drive, Kanata Purpose: to share the latest information and to develop a common strategy to get all of our efforts moving in the same direction: stopping the bulldozers!
Toxic Trespass: A film about children's health and the environment Wednesday April 21st, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Glebe St. James United Church, 650 Lyon St. Toxic Trespass, a film showing and discussion. Toxic Trespass provides guidance for educators, health professionals, parents, activists, and concerned citizens who want to learn how to take action for prevention. Winner of 2008 Writers Guild of Canada Canadian Screenwriting Award and Honourable Mention from the Columbus Film and Video Festival for Best Science and Technology Film. Pay-what-you-can.
Choosing our Future Wednesday April 21st, 2010 from 6:30-9:00pm 110 Laurier Avenue West - Honeywell Room, City Hall You are invited to a working session co-sponsored by Choosing our Future and the Council of the Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City. The project team will provide an update on this initiative of the City of Ottawa, the City of Gatineau and the National Capital Commission. Your input is needed on measures that can be used to mark our current level of sustainability and chart future improvements. To find out more or to confirm your participation, please telephone Diana Knight, Project Coordinator, Choosing our Future, at 613-580-2424, ext. 14686 To learn more about Choosing our Future, visit www.choosingourfuture.ca.
Come and help Ten Thousand Villages and Ecology Ottawa Celebrate Earth Day!! Thursday April 22nd, 2010 from 12-2pm (both stores) 1174 Bank street and 371 Richmond road Ten Thousand Villages is thrilled to celebrate Earth Day 2010, on April 22nd by donating 10% of our sales from that day to Ecology Ottawa! We take pride in ensuring our artisans earn a fair wage in safe working conditions, often while working with recycled materials. We also take pride in celebrating and supporting local organizations committed to our community and environment! Come and talk to volunteers from both oraganizations and see what they are all about. For more info see: www.alternativetrade.com
The big idea: How Canadians are changing the way we eat Thursday April 22, 2010 @noon 395 Wellington street-Library and archives Canada Sarah Elton, the food columnist for CBC Radio's Here & Now, lays out a blueprint for a local food revolution. Join us for an insider's look at the burgeoning local food movement taking place in Canadian cities, farms and shops that is changing both the way we eat and the way we think about food. Tickets $15 general/$10 student or senior. Free for festival members. http://www.writersfestival.org/events.html
Global perspectives: Oil and the end of globalization Thursday April 22, 2010 @ 6:30pm Mayfair theater-1074 Bank street Jeff Rubin, author of Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller, was the Chief Economist and Chief Strategist at CIBC World Markets, and is one of the world's most sought-after energy experts. Join him for a look at our new economic reality. Distance will soon cost money, and so will burning carbon - both will bring long-lost jobs back home. We may not see the kind of economic growth that globalization has brought, but local economies will be revitalized, as will our cities and neighborhoods. Tickets $20 General / $15 Student or Senior Free for Festival Members. For more info: http://www.writersfestival.org/events.html
Global Perspectives: The Necessary Revolution Thursday April 22, 2010 @8pm Mayfair theater- 1074 Bank street Joe Laur, Rabbi, teacher, Senior Manager of Greenopolis.com, and co-author (with Peter M. Senge) of The Necessary Revolution, believes that stories create systems and systems create results. A conversation on the individuals and organizations tackling social and environmental problems around the globe. Don't miss this primer on the strategies that individuals and organizations can use - specific tools and ways of thinking - to help us build the confidence and competence to respond effectively to the greatest challenge of our time and to create a sustainable world. Tickets: $20 General / $15 Student or Senior, Free for Festival Members. For more info visit: http://www.writersfestival.org/events.html
Earth Day pesticide ban celebration Thursday April 22nd, 2010 @ 7pm Ottawa city hall councilors lounge 2nd floor Many of you have worked tirelessly for many years to reduce our exposure to the toxic effects of pesticides and we have succeeded. It's time to party, have fun and meet friends. There is no cost but bring your own drinks and glass. There will be snacks and coffee and Light Rail will be performing live.
Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair Saturday April 24th, 2010 from 10am-5pm RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive Join us for this one day environmental exhibition featuring displays from small and large businesses, government and non-profit organizations in the Ottawa community. Find out how you can help the planet, save money and improve your health by learning more about local food, nature, transportation, energy, lifestyle, home and garden, health and more! Free Admission and Parking; For more information about the 7th annual Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair go to: http://www.ottawaecofair.ca/
Carleton Place Environmental Fair Sat Apr 24, 2010 from 9am-3pm Carleton Place Arena,75 Neelin Street Please come and celebrate Earth Week with us at our 2nd Annual Environmental Fair! We are hosting an informative and fun-filled day in which local businesses, groups and service providers will provide Green Alternatives for your daily lives. This is a family affair with lots of kids' activities, as well as interative demonstrations, speakers, door prizes and much more! Free Admission and Parking
Sustainable Community Summit April 24th, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Albert Street Education Centre - 440 Albert Street Sustainability is the defining question of our times. This is an opportunity for us to come together and have an open dialogue about how these factors will shape our community and what direction we want to be in for the future. There will be a panel of experts who will lead us in a dialogue on these issues, identifying local opportunities, building community ties, and outlining actions for the future. There is no cost to the event, but we do ask that you register in advance. For more information or to register, please contact 613-722-6414.
Guided hike in Forêt -la-Blanche Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 1 PM 300 Saddler road, Mayo, Quebec meet @ Interpretive center The Forêt-la-Blanche Ecological Reserve was established in 2003 to protect a great diversity of plant life representative of the Outaouais region. Please Join CPAWS-OV for an informative and picturesque hike. Please bring all necessary gear (such as your camera!), the hike will last about 2 hours, and will be suitable to all ages and skill levels. This event is open to all ages, CPAWS members, and non-members. There is a discounted admission fee, $4 per person, for all of those attending the CPAWS hike. To learn more about the Forêt-la-Blanche, please visit: www.lablanche.ca If you are interested in carpooling, please email, John McDonnell: http://www.ecologyottawa.ca/webyep-system/program/editors/jmcdonnell@cpaws.orgVisit www.cpaws-ov-vo.org for more information.
Crafts and bake sale Saturday, April 24 & Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Building 72, Arboretum, C.E.F. Come out and see the incredible selection of craft items and pick up some delicious baked goods. Admission and parking free. For information call (613)230-3276 or e-mail us at http://www.ecologyottawa.ca/webyep-system/program/editors/info@friendsofthefarm.ca
Initiating Community Sustainability Projects Sunday, April 25, 2010, 2 - 6 pm Carbon Computing, 1065 Wellington St. (across from the Hintonburg Community Centre) Meeting and discussion hosted by SLOWest. Learn what the various project groups have been doing and planning for the coming season. Discuss tools and practices that can help grass-roots groups like us define, organize and realize practical sustainability projects. Share some potluck snacks, drinks and music. Bring your ideas, friends and family along with your favourite snacks and drink. For more information contact SLOWest@rogers.com or see http://sustainableottawawest.ning.com
Public meeting on Terry Fox Dr. extension - City of Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee Monday 26 April 2010, 18:30 Location: Colonel By Room, City Hall (110 Laurier Ave. West) Featuringl presentations by city staff and members of the public on the Terry Fox Drive Extension project. The Councillor for the area tp be affected by the project, Marianne Wilkinson, will also be there to answer questions. Members of the public will be welcome to ask questions or give 5-minute presentations on specific topics related to the road project. There is seating for visitors at the back of the room. For more information, contact Stephanie Brown Bellefeuille 613-580-2424 ext.16760, stephanie.brown@ottawa.ca
Sierra Club Peak Oil Discussion Group Tuesday April 27th, 7:00 - 9:00pm Exile Infoshop, 256 Bank St. (upstairs) Meet nearby advocates for peak oil awareness. Come to our informational monthly discussion group meetings to discuss ideas and actions on how to survive the consequences of the inevitable decline in oil production. The evening will be hosted by Celeste Côté, national water campaigner for Sierra Club Canada. Attendees do not need to be members, associates or make any commitments
to the Sierra Club. We are simply a group of concerned and/or interested
in issues revolving around Peak Oil and the decline of energy
availability. For more information, please contact the moderator, Ron, at 613-852-5063 or email
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Planning and Environment Committee Tuesday 27 April 2010, 09:30 Location: Champlain Room For more information, contact Caitlin Salter-MacDonald 613-580-2424 ext. 28136,
CNSC Open House: Tritium Studies Project April 28, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Two identical sessions) RCAF Officers' Mess, 158 Gloucester Street Ottawa ON K2P 0A6 The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is hosting an Open House for members of the public and stakeholders on the results of its Tritium Studies Project. The Open House will be an opportunity to hear a presentation on the health effects of tritium, read study posters, and ask questions of staff on the reports. To register: ann.lake@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca (Ecology Ottawa note: As Ottawa sits downstream of the Chalk nuclear reactor, this event is of particular relevance for our local watershed.)
Ottawa Carleton District School Board EarthCARE Expo Thursday April 29th, 2010 from 9:30am-11:30am Confederation Education Centre, 1645 Woodroffe Avenue The Ottawa Carleton DSB will celebrate the achievements of students and staff in 150 schools with their 7th annual EarthCARE Expo. Environmental stewardship and leadership thrives in these schools. View the scrapbook challenge entries (records of their achievements), the sculpture competition, and hear from students about what they do to make a difference. The keynote speaker this year will be Matt Tod speaking on "Leadership Begins with You!" View displays from environmental sponsors from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Everyone is welcome - and it's FREE! Celebrate youth making a difference with us.
First Annual Canadian Clean Tech Summit April 27th-29th, 2010 The Westin Ottawa - 11 Colonel By Drive Seize this opportunity to discuss, forecast and shape Canada's clean technology industry at the first annual Canadian Cleantech Summit in Ottawa. Join other representatives of leading multinationals and integrators, research institutions, Canadian cleantech companies, trade commissioners and federal, provincial and municipal governments as they identify, discuss and determine the future direction for Canada's globally competitive stance in clean technology. For more information go to http://www.canadiancleantechsummit.com/ or for sponsorship information, contact - or call 613-291-4747
