Category: Action Alerts
Saving the Oak Ridges Moraine Again
On the 10-year anniversary of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine (STORM), Earthroots and Ontario Nature have joined forces to shine a spotlight on the most severe threats to the moraine, southern Ontario’s rain barrel.
Come Play the Global Game to Clean Up Marine Trash, July 2011
Project AWARE, an ocean conservation organization, has launched a Global Scavenger Hunt.
We’re encouraging divers to play the game for their chance to win great prizes and to make a positive environmental impact by collecting underwater trash at their favorite dive sites.
2011 Certified Seed Collector Workshops – August 15 and 16, 2011
This program is dedicated to increasing the supply of locally adapted seed of native woody species for planting in Ontario.
Environmental assessment needed for “mega quarry” near Orangeville
One major issue with the plan is that it would be in the middle of prime farmland – some of the best in the province.
Engaging Individuals to Invest in Your Charity’s Mission – June 22
Organizational success depends on dedicated board directors, committed members and generous donors. In this full day workshop, identify individuals with the greatest likelihood to support your charity’s work. Learn how to identify and court those who care about your cause. Then ask them for a commitment.
Authentic Volunteer Engagement: Planning & Recruitment
Using peer learning exercises, class discussions, and expert speakers, Anna Liza Badaloo helps you learn how to connect more authentically with volunteers and strengthen your organization’s volunteer program. The first session on June 8 focuses on recruitment techniques and how to make your organization volunteer-ready; later sessions will focus on orientation and training (July 20), recognition and building the relationship (September 14), and supervision and evaluation (October 12).
Wild Food in the City
In this 3 hour workshop at Kilborn Allotment Gardens in Ottawa, you can learn about common, safe, non-toxic weeds and plants that have a long history of use as food and medicine.
Green Party of Ontario – Call for Volunteers
Green Party of Ontario is actively seeking volunteers for the upcoming October 2011 election. Go Green and get involved!
Collective Impact! The Environment & Our Diverse Society
Brings together environmental nonprofits, settlement agencies, and community and faith groups to help the environmental movement change to better reflect various ethno-cultural and Aboriginal communities.
Environmental Commissioner wants your energy stories
Toronto – Ontario’s Environment Commissioner, Gord Miller, wants to learn more about the barriers and incentives you’ve experienced when conserving energy in Ontario. He’s created a new website for Ontarians to report their pleasure or frustration with energy conservation initiatives. The Green Energy and Green Economy Act, passed in spring 2009, mandates the Environmental Commissioner [...]
