At this free workshop learn how to start a community garden. How to search for land, the supports that are available, tips for organizing the garden, and more! With Jordan Bouchard of the Ottawa Community Gardening Network. Registration is required as space is limited. RSVP to: communitygardening@justfood.ca . On RSVP, please identify the general area where you plan to set up a community garden and summarize your work to date, if applicable. Dates: Sun Jan 13 (1 pm), Wed Jan 23 (6:30 pm) or Wed Feb 6 (6:30 pm), 2019. http://justfood.ca/community-gardening-network/
Focus on what you can do…
Paul Dewar, the Ottawa Centre MPP who spent his last days…
“It is easy sometimes to feel overwhelmed by the gravity of the challenges we face. Issues like climate change, forced migration and the threat posed by nuclear weapons. It’s hard to know how to make a difference.
The secret is not to focus on how to solve the problem, but concentrate on what you can contribute – to your country, your community and neighbours.
Start from a place of compassion and be grateful for all that Canada has to offer – especially the natural beauty that surrounds us, and the music that brings us so much joy.
True change can only come when power is transferred to young people unburdened by cynicism…” – Paul Dewar
Climate Emergency Rally in Ottawa
Ottawa, this is a climate emergency
The United Nations has made it clear – we now have 11 years to avoid catastrophic impacts to the world’s species and ecosystems. The effects are already being felt in Ottawa: record floods in 2017; tornado impacts in late 2018; summers of extreme and deadly heat; and winters with erratic freeze-thaw cycles. Momentum is building among cities like Vancouver, Halifax, Kingston and Hamilton to urgently respond to this moment of crisis and build a better city, and Ottawa has the opportunity to lead. We are calling on the City of Ottawa to declare climate emergency now.
Continue reading “Climate Emergency Rally in Ottawa”Powershift 2019: Young and Rising
February 14-18, 2019
in Ottawa, on the land of the Algonquin Anishinabe
About PowerShift
PowerShift has historically been a series of gatherings organized by youth for youth. PowerShift gatherings mobilize passionate young people from many walks of life to explore ways of taking action to confront the climate crisis.
Climate change event in Ottawa
Canadians have been coming to a greater understanding of the threat posed by global warming and the need for urgent action by governments, industry and the public at large. The Trudeau government has, more or less, taken up the cause. Provinces are recognizing the need for action, even as they fight over what that should be. Some multinational corporations are suddenly promoting themselves as environmental stewards. Concerned citizens are looking for ways to effectively reduce their carbon footprint. Yet progress has been slow and limited. Continue reading “Climate change event in Ottawa”
Get active, not radioactive!
Stop Nuclear Dumps on the Ottawa River
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, at 12 noon
Sparks St. and Kent St.
“Gather and march to oppose plans to build a giant radioactive waste dump near the Ottawa River – and to bury an old reactor in cement.
Radioactive materials including tritium and plutonium would leak into the Ottawa River, endangering health.
These plans have been hatched by multinational corporations running the Chalk River nuclear laboratories, upstream from Ottawa-Gatineau. But the facilities are owned and paid for by the federal government. Taxpayers are paying over $500 million per year.
This nuclear waste will be hazardous and radioactive for 100,000+ years!
Stay tuned for details of the march route. Come out and stop these unacceptable plans.”
For more info or to support this initiative:
https://www.facebook.com/events/991702397704994/
https://concernedcitizens.net/
Fall NCENN roundtable for environmental groups & organizations
Do you work for an environmental group/organization in Ottawa or Eastern Ontario? Don’t miss this fall’s networking session with Sustainable Eastern Ontario / NCENN. Friday Oct 26 from 10am to noon. More info & register: www.NCENN.ca
Eco-Gala Ottawa 2018
Ecology Ottawa’s annual Eco Gala & Dinner, Thursday October 11 at 6pm. Don’t miss this annual gathering of Ottawa’s environmental community!
https://ecologyottawa.ca/events/annual-events/join-us-for-the-eleventh-eco-gala-on-october-11/
https://facebook.com/events/233554243992250/
Ottawa tornado & how to help
How to help: “If you’ve been affected by the tornadoes that struck our region, or if you want to help, CBC Ottawa has created a spot to connect. The “Ottawa-Gatineau Tornado Community Connector” Facebook group is a place for anyone to share their ideas to help people without power or looking for shelter and supplies”: Ottawa-Gatineau Tornado Connector page
Ottawa outdoors in summer, naturally!
Want to get outdoors in nature in the Ottawa area this summer? Meet other nature-inspired people? Here’s a few places to start.
Outdoor activities & events: Ottawa outdoor clubs & activities (scroll down to see the list) | Meetups 
| MEC Ottawa Event Calendar — hiking, biking, sailing, skiing, you name it
Camping near Ottawa: Gatineau Park | Quebec Parks | Ontario Parks | and yes, there’s more, but only for those who want to leave no trace (2)
Stay in town: Rent a bike and explore (more) | Ottawa walking tours | Native plant gardens | Ottawa parks & nature (more) | More Outdoor Activities in Ottawa | Volunteer in Ottawa
Green Ottawa 