Go green with Toronto Hydro
June 19, 2008
Toronto Hydro is hosting a day of energy conservation promotion, initiatives and education on Tuesday at Yonge-Dundas Square. Check out the latest in sustainable technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines and smart metres. Discover new conservation products and other energy saving ideas, devices and vehicles such as hybrids and scooters. Bring the kids!
LGT live on AM800 this week
June 16, 2008
Living Green Toronto will be chatting with Melanie Deveau this Thursday about eco-friendly ways to beat the heat. Tune in to AM800’s Windsor Now on June 19 at 3:20pm to check it out. I’m very a inexperienced live radio interviewee so wish me luck!
Earth Day Canada Gala this Wednesday
June 16, 2008
The worlds of entertainment, business, environment and politics will collide at the annual Earth Day Canada Gala this Wednesday. The event will take over the entire Drake Hotel on Queen Street West beginning at 6:00pm. Kids in the Hall and Saturday Night Live veteran Mark McKinney will host, and Juno-winning environmentalist Sarah Harmer is slated to perform.
June 8 is World Ocean Day
June 7, 2008
Celebrate the ocean this weekend! Sunday, June 8 is World Ocean Day. The concept of a World Ocean Day was first proposed in 1992 by the Government of Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Although not yet officially designated by the United Nations, an increasing number of countries mark June 8 every year as an opportunity to celebrate our world ocean and personal connections to the sea. This year’s theme is “helping our climate/helping our ocean” with a special focus on coral reefs.
Volunteer for Nature
June 4, 2008
Join Volunteer for Nature participants and Friends of the Don East for a native wildflower planting in Taylor Creek Park this Sunday, June 8 at 10am. Participants will observe the ongoing work to revitalize the East Don River and lend a hand by planting native trees and wildflowers.
Green events listings
May 29, 2008
Cyclists Union Movie Night Screening of PeeWee’s Big Adventure with a live cast re-enactment featuring local indie stars including Lex Vaughn, Gentleman Reg, Maggie MacDonald and many others. Thursday, May 29, 7pm. $14. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. 416.596.0500.
Energy Conservation Week in Ontario
May 26, 2008
Energy Conservation Week in Ontario kicked off yesterday. The province-wide initiative combines awareness building, events and specific measures to help Ontario better manage its summer peak and build towards a “culture of conservation” to conserve electricity, save money and benefit our environment.
Greenmom Spring Market
May 25, 2008
Discover new green products and services, meet like-minded families and eat organic and healthy food this Saturday at the Greenmom Spring Market. Featuring 70 of the greenest and most stylish business and organizations for green family living, the market is a plastic-bag free, Bullfrog-powered event that will include an organic café, local artisans, kids’ play area and raffle draws.
Bike Month starts Monday
May 24, 2008
For the first time, Bike to Work Week in Toronto has officially been extended into Bike Month - Monday, May 26 to Saturday, June 21. Bike Month includes nearly 150 events across the city, including tours by bike, trail clean ups, group rides, movie screenings, art shows, bike races, tune up/fitness clinics, urban planning seminars, community breakfasts and barbeques, auctions and exhibits.
Green Fleet Expo
May 23, 2008
The third annual Green Fleet Expo will be held at Black Creek Pioneer Village on Tuesday, May 27. Corporations that employ green practices in managing their vehicle fleets can help reduce emissions and become more environmentally responsible. The GFX ‘08 is a one-day event for fleet managers across Canada to learn about greening their vehicle fleet.
