BEYOND THE EDGE: ARTISTS' GARDEN
Bring your potted orphan saplings to us at the Experimental Farm! Drop off your orphan saplings at the red barn on Prince of Wales Drive. If the gate is closed, feel free to leave them at the gate and they will be well taken care of.
We are looking for any species of saplings, and can be as small as 15cm or as large as 200cm! Pot them and bring them over to us. Feel free to donate any of your unused plant pots of various sizes as well!
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Yours truly![/caption]
Ecology Ottawa and Tree Ottawa each had a table with information and able volunteers. We signed up a few people on the renewable city petition with the help of Judy, Alok and Eva. Tree Ottawa also had great conversations with the public thanks to Lauren and Fan.
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Deadline for the City’s Community Environmental Projects Grant Program is June 1, 2016
Are you looking for an opportunity to put your environmental ideas into action? The City of Ottawa is now accepting applications for the 2016 Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP).
CEPGP provides funding to community groups and non-profit organizations in Ottawa to undertake environmental stewardship projects that improve stormwater management, enhance and protect natural systems, or reduce environmental impact.
News Advisory
For Immediate Release
Press Conference: Who:
Sometimes Ecology Ottawa supporters and allies leave us in awe. Actually most of the time. Take today. It was chilly. It was the middle of the week. It was pretty early in the morning too, but still Ottawa residents took time out of their busy work days to deliver a message to TransCanada and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce:
An Energy East pipeline showcase the day before Earth Day? Not in our city!
This is a unique opportunity for Ottawa Centre residents. If you want climate change action here’s your chance to give input directly to Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Space is limited. RSVP now by emailing [email protected]
On April 28, starting at 7 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre (175 Third Avenue) the consultation will involve working groups as described below. Ecology Ottawa wants to drive home the message that solving climate change requires two things; advances in the green economy but also the phase out of fossil fuels.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
What: Green Eggs’N’Protest When: Thursday April 21, 06:30 AM Where: Sheraton Hotel Ottawa, 150 Albert Street Who: Ecology Ottawa, Greenpeace, 350.org, and Council of Canadians
Green Eggs’N’Protest: Rallying Against TransCanada Pipeline Talk at Ottawa Chamber of Commerce on Eve of Earth Day
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce should not be hosting a talk by a TransCanada executive the day before Earth Day. Stefan Baranski, TransCanada’s Ontario Director, is scheduled to present at the “Eggs’N”Icons” breakfast series Thursday morning April 21.
In celebration of Earth Day 2016, Zibi will be giving away 2000 FREE trees on Saturday, April 23rd from 10am to 5pm at the Zibi sales centre, 3 Eddy St, Gatineau.
Always striving for ways to engage the community and work toward a greener future, Zibi is proud to have partnered with Ecology Ottawa in their “Tree Ottawa” initiative. Tree Ottawa aims to have Ottawa, as a community, plant one million trees in Ottawa as a gift to Canada for its 150th anniversary. Help us get there by getting your free Zibi tree and planting it. Not sure where or how to plant your tree and how to care for it? Ecology Ottawa’s Tree Ottawa experts will be on hand to answer any questions and provide you with a free Planting and Care guide.
Re: Federal funding for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure plans
To see a PDF version of the original letter sent to Mayor Watson, please click here.
Dear Mayor,
I am writing to ask that you include funding for the City of Ottawa’s Pedestrian Infrastructure Plan and Cycling Infrastructure Plan among your list of priorities for federal infrastructure funding.
Cliquez ici pour la version en français.
Would you host an event for a major tobacco company on the eve of World Lung Cancer Day?
So why is the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce hosting an event for a major oil company on the eve of Earth Day? At a time when we're finally making progress on climate change, and on a day dedicated to promoting environmental protection, is this really the kind of message our local business association should be sending?
