Growing Great Fruit! Propagation Workshop.
Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
"We have the potential to grow fruit in the city that tastes better, and is more nutritious, than food in the store!"
At the end of this workshop, you will leave with your own grafted tree, the knowledge of how to propogate your own fruit and nuts, and a network of new urban-food friends!
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.
