"We're hosting another book club! This time we'll be reading Women Who Dig: Farming, Feminism, and the Fight to Feed the World by Trina Moyles. Trina is a Canadian writer and award-winning freelance journalist with experience covering stories in rural communities in East Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. She has traveled and […]
"Come join us for a night of film as we watch the movie The True Cost which shows the link between consumer pressure for low-cost fashion and the meager existence of the sweatshop workers who produce those goods. This is an evening to explore fast fashion and it's impact on developing countries as well as […]
"We stand in solidarity with people across the world to demand that our elected governments take immediate and effective action to address the Climate Crisis. Come and sound the Climate Crisis Alarm. Bring your drums, bells, whistles, etc and let's make some noise."
Learn how to DESIGN a beautiful garden of Eden, a Willy Wonka factory of fruit and veg, a head turning conversation piece, or just a quiet relaxing property! Over the course of 2 weekends you will learn how to create a healthy, beautiful, food producing landscape with less working, weeding, and watering! ~-~-~-~-~-~~-~-~-~-~-~~-~-~-~-~-~ WEEKEND 1 […]
Description Join us at the FREE Solar Trade Show! 1000+ visitors, 50 interactive booths, 14 workshops from leading pros, Electric Vehicles, and family activities. Get insights to transform your space into the eco-building of your dreams. This is a free event. RSVP at solarknowledgeispower.eventbrite.ca We offer: Workshops to learn the basics about a variety of topics. […]
"Join us at our next round of public engagement sessions and to help us refine proposed program changes. You will have an opportunity to provide input on waste services and program topics including, but not limited to: *Curbside Cart Options *Adopting a Zero Waste Goal *Drop-Off Locations *Education Opportunities *Single-Use Plastics Find us at: Telus […]
Join the Edmonton permaculture community to share physical and social needs and yields of individuals and organizations. Gather all Edmonton Permaculturalists! We invite you to Ritchie Hall on April 7th come share your interest in all things permaculture over food and community forum. New to permaculture? Come learn what it’s all about from some of […]
"We stand in solidarity with people across the world to demand that our elected governments take immediate and effective action to address the Climate Crisis. Come and sound the Climate Crisis Alarm. Bring your drums, bells, whistles, etc and let's make some noise."
http://www.genesispermaculture.com/workshop.html Introduction to Permaculture April 13 & 14, 2019 Let’s get growing! What do you learn in a two day Permaculture Workshop? It is amazing how easy it is to learn how to work with Nature! You can save thousands of dollars designing your home and garden by adopting these principles.
Celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 14th with the Bookmobile and Parent Link at North Cooking Lake Hall! We'll transform "loose parts" into a magical play space and create amazing works of art with boxes, fabric, and other scraps! A picnic lunch will be served! Register here by April 5: https://www.sclibrary.ca/calendar?month=2019-04
"We stand in solidarity with people across the world to demand that our elected governments take immediate and effective action to address the Climate Crisis. Come and sound the Climate Crisis Alarm. Bring your drums, bells, whistles, etc and let's make some noise."
Opening Ceremony FREE to attend! All are welcome. Jerry and Jo-Ann Saddleback FRI APR 26 | 4pm Beaver Hills House Park, 10404 Jasper Ave NW Honouring the deep relations that both Dreamspeakers and Rubaboo have created over the vast years that they’ve engaged artists, community and allies, we invite all to a special outdoor Cedar […]
"We stand in solidarity with people across the world to demand that our elected governments take immediate and effective action to address the Climate Crisis. Come and sound the Climate Crisis Alarm. Bring your drums, bells, whistles, etc and let's make some noise."
"We stand in solidarity with people across the world to demand that our elected governments take immediate and effective action to address the Climate Crisis. Come and sound the Climate Crisis Alarm. Bring your drums, bells, whistles, etc and let's make some noise."
Learn about the innovative ways the City, local businesses and organizations have reduced their impact on the environment. We’ll talk about how The City Plan will protect local ecology and work to develop Edmonton sustainably as we grow to two million people. Date: Friday, May 3, 2019 Time: 4-5pm Location: City Hall, City Room (under […]
"We stand in solidarity with people across the world to demand that our elected governments take immediate and effective action to address the Climate Crisis. Come and sound the Climate Crisis Alarm. Bring your drums, bells, whistles, etc and let's make some noise."
Each year, the City of Edmonton’s Office of Emergency Management organizes Get Ready in the Park during Emergency Preparedness Week. This is a free, informative and interactive event that is fun for the whole family. The 12th annual Get Ready in the Park is on Saturday May 11 from 10am-3pm at Hawrelak Park. 🚒 Get […]
The world celebrates all the great things compost does for the soil. At this FREE workshop, learn how to start composting and keep it working. -Discover how compost and organic waste build soil and make gardening easier. -We’re outside so dress for the weather! Claim your free ticket through Eventbrite Compost 'S cool is located […]
To kick off the growing season Earth's General Store is having our seventh annual gardening day (now called “Get Growing Day”) on Sunday, May 12th. People will have the opportunity to purchase organic seedlings, apple trees, pear trees, fertilizers, soil, and a whole range of other items. Sparrow's Nest Organic and Chickadee Farm will have […]
"We stand in solidarity with people across the world to demand that our elected governments take immediate and effective action to address the Climate Crisis. Come and sound the Climate Crisis Alarm. Bring your drums, bells, whistles, etc and let's make some noise."
"Join us to honour and celebrate the spirit of our Indigenous food systems here in amiskwaciwâskahikan. We are hoping to break down barriers between our community and our traditional foods. The feast will be happening between 6:00 and 8:00 PM! THIS IS FOR THE FOOD, THE WATER, THE CLIMATE, AND THE PEOPLE! Bring plates, cutlery […]
"We stand in solidarity with people across the world to demand that our elected governments take immediate and effective action to address the Climate Crisis. Come and sound the Climate Crisis Alarm. Bring your drums, bells, whistles, etc and let's make some noise."
"We stand in solidarity with people across the world to demand that our elected governments take immediate and effective action to address the Climate Crisis. Come and sound the Climate Crisis Alarm. Bring your drums, bells, whistles, etc and let's make some noise."
In response to the lack of media coverage concerning the violent attacks on the protesters in Khartoum, Sudan, we ask you to join us for a peaceful protest in solidarity this coming Monday. We stand in solidarity to continue spreading awareness of the genocide and brutality taking place in Sudan. We stand in solidarity to […]
The Green New Deal is picking up steam, and organizations like the Leap are making it an election issue this fall. Most Green New Deal proposals state a desire to honour treaties and Indigenous sovereignty. But how do we turn this rhetoric into action? How should Indigenous land and water defenders interact with the Green […]
The Leap and Friends are hitting the road to build a wave of popular support behind the Green New Deal in Canada Join us at the Edmonton tour stop of A Green New Deal for All! Doors open at 6:30pm. Event starts at 7:00pm. Speakers and performers include Emily Riddle, Stephen Buhler with The Leap's […]
What is apple maggot?How do you know if your tree has maggots?What are maggoty apples good for?How can you protect your apples from becoming infested?What can you do to help a tree that is already infested?Get the answers to these questions and more! Join Sarah McPike of Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton (OFRE) at our Apple […]
12:00pm* - Meet at Churchill Square! 12:30pm* - We will start marching to the legislature! 1:15pm* - We will arrive at the legislature! Our provisional plan upon arrival is to march around the legislature building singing songs and using noise makers. Then we will stand in a circle around the legislature and continue to sing/use […]
Enjoy a multi-sensory experience by touring the Edmonton Waste Management Centre and exploring the site to reinvigorate your artistic practice and by looking through a new lens. Take in the sights, sounds, and smells while taking photos, drawing, recording sounds, and documenting the visit. Collect ideas and imagery and be inspired by the vast array […]
You're invited to join MacEwan University's Office of Sustainability for an Urban Beekeeping Tour! During this tour, guests will explore the bee hotel and rooftop beehives that were installed in 2016. Through a general overview, learn interesting facts about pollinators like honeybees and how you can get involved in food security initiatives at MacEwan and […]
When people think of cities and downtown areas in particular, sustainability and the environment are not often at the top of mind. This tour will change that by highlighting the innovative ways the City of Edmonton and Edmonton businesses have reduced their impact on the environment by outlining the many initiatives that are happening right […]
On July 12th the Edmonton City Council Executive Committee will be meeting regarding Edmonton’s Energy Transition Strategy targets as outlined in the Edmonton Declaration. If we show council that the public wants climate action then council will move forward with a strong energy transition strategy and we can organize to influence it. Please attend the […]
You're invited to join MacEwan University's Office of Sustainability for an Urban Beekeeping Tour! During this tour, guests will explore the bee hotel and rooftop beehives that were installed in 2016. Through a general overview, learn interesting facts about pollinators like honeybees and how you can get involved in food security initiatives at MacEwan and […]
SHORT NOTICE, INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY. Dr. Angele Alook from Bigstone Cree Nation has offered to share some of their research with our community. Publication: Indigenous Gendered Experiences of Work in an Oil Dependent, Rural Alberta Community. Presentations: Climate Justice, Just Transition, and Energy Futures for Indigenous Peoples. Short Documentary screening of “It Is Broken” (created with […]
When people think of cities and downtown areas in particular, sustainability and the environment are not often at the top of mind. This tour will change that by highlighting the innovative ways the City of Edmonton and Edmonton businesses have reduced their impact on the environment by outlining the many initiatives that are happening right […]
When people think of cities and downtown areas in particular, sustainability and the environment are not often at the top of mind. This tour will change that by highlighting the innovative ways the City of Edmonton and Edmonton businesses have reduced their impact on the environment by outlining the many initiatives that are happening right […]
This exhibition showcases interdisciplinary collaborative work produced by the participants of the multi-year research-creation project Speculative Energy Futures. Speculative Energy Futures brings together artists, activists, designers, engineers, scientists, humanists, social scientists, policy makers, Indigenous legal experts and more, to inquire into the complex intersections of climate change and energy transition, as interlocking sites of possibility […]
Sheena Wilson delivers an invited virtual talk at Trinity College's 2022 Earth Day event.
Petroculures Research Group co-founders Dr. Sheena Wilson and Dr. Imre Szeman sit down for a fireside chat to talk about the history of Petrocultures, its various projects and impacts, and what they hope to see PRG accomplish in the future. A question and answer period will follow.
