We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone who made Ecology Ottawa’s tenth anniversary celebration, EcoFest, a celebration to remember.
Thank you to our hardworking volunteers who gave their time and energy into making this event happen. Without the support of volunteers like you, Ecology Ottawa wouldn’t be the organization that it is today.
Thank you to all our fantastic partners who came together to show decision makers the strength, scale and diversity of the environmental movement.
Thank you to our wonderful food suppliers:
The Table Vegetarian Restaurant
Vegica
Green Rebel
The House of Targ
Panago Pizza
Our fantastic drink suppliers:
Beau’s All Natural Brewery
Bean Fair Coffee
David’s Tea
King’s Lock Craft Distillery
Our marvellous partners:
SMARTNet Alliance
Bullfrog Power
Lightenco
Terra20
The Energy Mix
Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative
Just Food
Cuso International
Bike Ottawa
EnviroCentre
Earth Path
Blue Dot
Ethical Tree
GreenPAC
Ottawa Eco-Talent Network
Water Rangers
Wilderness Committee
Evidence for Democracy
National Observer
Greening Sacred Spaces
Zevrev.org
PERC
Sustainable Eastern Ontario
CESD
Greenpeace Ottawa
Amnesty International
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Brew Donkey Tours
iSolara Solar Power
Fair Vote Canada
Biotown
One World Arts
Synapcity
Saje Natural Wellness
NU Grocery
Siemens
The Conscious Builder
Greenspace Alliance
Whole Foods Market
M-Company
Faith & the Common Good
Nature Connections
Green Party of Canada
Citizens for Public Justice
EthicalTree.com
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Dr Michelle Meyer ND, Naturopathic Doctor Rejuvenation Clinic
Green Economy Network
USC Canada
Council of Canadians
Independent Electricity System Operator
Stefan Thompson
Jump 106.9
Switch Energy
LEAP
Our engaging speakers:
Janice Ashworth, General manager of the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-op (OREC)
Valérie Leloup, owner of NU Grocery, the first zero-waste grocery store in Ottawa
Mike De Souza, Managing Editor at the National Observer
Patrick Nadeau, Executive Director at Ottawa Riverkeeper
Hans Moor, Past President Bike Ottawa; Blogger “HansontheBike.com”
Julie Lupinacci, Hydro Ottawa
And, of course, our keynote, Olivia Chow.
Lastly, thank you to YOU, all the people that came out to make this the biggest celebration Ecology Ottawa has ever seen! We had a blast, and we hope that you did too. See you next year!
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