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February 9th Climate CAFES Column on CKCU FM 93.1 Hosted by Angela with Kate Weekes!
In this month’s Climate CAFES column on CKCU FM, Angela interviewed Kate Weekes about her album, Rideau Roots. Kate Weekes is a wilderness guide and award-winning songwriter originally from Smiths…
Student Climate Activism Success Story – RBC Bank Off UOttawa Campus
After years of student pressure and negotiations, the University of Ottawa has decided not to renew its lease with RBC. RBC is one of the world’s leading financiers of fossil…
Who is CAFES’ March 24th AGM Keynote Speaker Dr. Katharine Hayhoe?
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is a globally renowned climate scientist who combines rigorous data-driven research with a deep commitment to public engagement. She studies climate change by analyzing observations and models,…
About CAFES Ottawa
More than 250 individual and organizational representatives from 24 wards and 50 neighbourhoods
CAFES supports effective environmental action in the local community and at the municipal level towards creating and safeguarding a more healthy and livable city.
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CAFES Launches “Thumbs Up for Renewable Energy” Initiative
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Councillor Lo Motion Against the Tree Protection By-law
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Events
- Wednesday, 22 April 2026
- Adaptation to Climate Change: Food Production & Housing
- When:
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am
- Where:
- Online or In-person
- SCAN-Ottawa Earth Day Promenade
- When:
- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- Where:
- Sparks Street & O'Connor Street, Sparks St. & O'Connor St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5B5, Canada
- Thursday, 23 April 2026
- Webinar: Bird protection policies across Canada’s municipalities
- When:
- 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Where:
- Online
- Connect, Contribute & Conserve Using iNaturalist (In-person or via Zoom)
- When:
- 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Where:
- Ottawa Baha'i Centre, 211 McArthur Ave., Ottawa, ON K1L 6N4, Canada or via ZOOM
- Friday, 24 April 2026
- 2026 City Nature Challenge
- When:
- 12:00 am to 11:59 pm
- In-person: Strong Towns Ottawa monthly social
- When:
- 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Where:
- Braumeister Bierhalle, 175 Carruthers Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4J1, Canada
- Saturday, 25 April 2026
- 2026 City Nature Challenge
- When:
- 12:00 am to 11:59 pm
- Drop and Swap Event
- When:
- 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Where:
- RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7, Canada (Clark Hall)
- CPAWS-OV Wilderness Walks – April at Shaw Woods
- When:
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Where:
- Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre, 2065 Bulger Rd, Eganville, ON K0J 1T0, Canada
- Sunday, 26 April 2026
- 2026 City Nature Challenge
- When:
- 12:00 am to 11:59 pm
- City Nature Challenge Ottawa Event
- When:
- 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Where:
- Cardinal Creek Community Park AND South March Highlands Conservation Forest
- Grenville Sustainability Fair and EV Show
- When:
- 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Where:
- North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 44, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0, Canada
- Monday, 27 April 2026
- 2026 City Nature Challenge
- When:
- 12:00 am to 11:59 pm
- Behavioural Interventions to Catalyze Climate Advocacy
- When:
- 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Where:
- Online
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026
- The Grand Finale to Jubilee: Turning Debt Into Hope
- When:
- 12:00 am to 11:59 pm
- Webinar: Cities For Everyone
- When:
- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
- In person Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club
- When:
- 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm