Tag: Ottawa
Canadian Cleantech Summit in Ottawa
A whopping 85 per cent of Canada’s clean technology companies require no subsidies, are globally competitive, and are situated in what promises to be a $3-trillion industry by 2020.
Bells Corners Eco-Fair
Eco-Fair featuring exhibits, forums and discussion groups on current topics, 100 mile lunch for 100; keynote by Elizabeth May; 29 October 2011.
Ottawa Urban Wild Tour – August 14, 2011 from 10am to 12pm
Join us on a walking tours in the Somerset Ward and Capital Ward to discover and learn about edible treenuts already growing across the city. Late summer is the perfect time for identifying these trees with the nuts close to ripening and easy to see. Plan for a return visit at harvest time.
The Amazing World of Ottawa’s Streams
Come out and explore Ottawa’s Sawmill Creek, and find out how urbanization affects the stream and the species that live in and around it.
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.
Ottawa Urban Wild Tours
Get involved with monthly Urban Nature Tours in Ottawa, and discover the hidden corners of its neighborhoods and become acquainted with the wonders of nature in the city.
Ottawa Eco Fair
The 8th annual Ottawa EcoFair takes place September 17, 2011, from 10am-5pm. It celebrates green-living ideas, products and services with Ottawa’s grassroots community on display.
Carleton adds new degree program in Conservation and Sustainability
Ottawa – Carleton University is launching a new Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability that will meet a growing demand in the field.
Ottawa Green Bin
Ottawa Green Bin (www.ottawagreenbin.ca) is a new program that involves collecting residential organic waste and turning it into compost. Using the green bin is an easy way for Ottawa residents to extend the life of local landfills and make a real difference to our environment. Why green bins? 70 per cent of Ottawa residents are [...]
