Books and Resources

Book Review: Getting A Grip 2

Getting A Grip 2: Clarity, Creativity and Courage for the World We Really Want is a revised edition of a book that addresses the common feeling that the planet is in trouble and we have little control over the outcome. Author Frances Moore Lappé tackles the issues of the world by acknowledging the problems and the overwhelming task of dealing with them, and then doesn’t waste any time offering up solutions.Click through for our full review… Continue reading Book Review: Getting A Grip 2

Business and Economics, Energy

Local Businesses Get Incentives to Save Energy

Small businesses in the capital region can now access financial incentives and free energy assessments to help them save money and reduce their energy consumption through the LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program thanks to a partnership between the Westshore Chamber of Commerce, the Capital Regional District, Livesmart BC, and City Green Solutions, a local non-profit organization. Continue reading Local Businesses Get Incentives to Save Energy

Events

Reconnaissance on the Ranch – July 9, 2011

Keen on conservation? Bring your childish enthusiasm on Saturday, July 9, 2011 to catch butterflies in Milk River Ridge. Continue reading Reconnaissance on the Ranch – July 9, 2011

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Reconnaissance on the Ranch – July 9, 2011

Southern Alberta

Keen on conservation? Bring your childish enthusiasm on Saturday, July 9, 2011 to catch butterflies in Milk River Ridge. Continue reading Reconnaissance on the Ranch – July 9, 2011

Events, Water

Check Your Watershed Day – July 16, 2011

Would you like to have some fun exploring the Credit River Watershed? Credit Valley Conservation needs volunteers to assist us with a one day monitoring event of the streams in the Upper Credit. No experience necessary! Continue reading Check Your Watershed Day – July 16, 2011

Energy

Video: Vaclav Smil – Drivers of environmental change: focus on energy transitions

An engaging webcast entitled “Drivers of environmental change: focus on energy transitions” sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and hosted by St. John’s College. Continue reading Video: Vaclav Smil – Drivers of environmental change: focus on energy transitions

Energy

Video: Vaclav Smil – Drivers of environmental change: focus on energy transitions

Vaclav Smil

Events

Cosmic Camo – August 5,6, and 7th, 2011

If you have ever longed to go back to camp, to rediscover your childhood wonder, then cosmic camp is for you. This is camp with a twist. Adult and children’s programs include drama, adventure, art, poetry, dance, drumming, the Big Bang Bonfire, Waterplay, Story and Gaia-glorious local food.

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Events, Nature and Wildlife Conservation

Growing Native Trees From Seed Workshop – August 23, October 12 and 13, 2011

Trees Ontario, the Forest Gene Conservation Association, the OMNR Ontario Tree Seed Plant and the University of Guelph are hosting a one-day workshop designed to provide the basic information required to obtain, properly prepare and propagate tree seed successfully.
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Events, Nature and Wildlife Conservation

Celebrate Parks Canada’s 100th Anniversary with CPAWS

Win a trip for two to Nahanni National Park! The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) and Parks Canada are asking Canadians to help build the first national parks bucket list. Continue reading Celebrate Parks Canada’s 100th Anniversary with CPAWS

Events

Celebrate Parks Canada’s 100th Anniversary with CPAWS

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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.  
Continue reading Come Play the Global Game to Clean Up Marine Trash, July 2011