The CAFES Mother’s Day Tree Give Away is on now!
Pick ups on Sat May 9 2026 in Kanata, Ottawa Centre and Orleans!


SAT JUN 13, 2026
10 AM – 4 PM
200 COVENTRY RD
Interested in sponsorship or booth rental?
Email mjschmidt@cafesottawa.ca

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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Events
- Monday, 11 May 2026
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- 8:15 am to 9:15 am
CKCU FM 93.1: Angela's Climate CornerWhen: Monday, 11 May 2026 8:15 am - 9:15 am
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Angela's Climate Corner: on the Second Monday of every month, tune in to CKCU FM 93.1 Morning Blend program from 8-9am to hear CAFES' Executive Director, Angela Keller-Herzog, speak climate issues going on in the city of Ottawa with hosts Nathanael Newton and Chris White.
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- When:
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Where:
- Online
Road to Net Zero 2026When: Monday, 11 May 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Online
Road to Net Zero 2026
Building resilient businesses in a changing climate
Register hereAbout The Event
Canada is entering a critical climate countdown. With 2030 fast approaching, the country must dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet legally-binding international commitments. But the road ahead is anything but straightforward. New legislation, Bill C-5, gives the federal cabinet the power to fast-track major infrastructure projects before environmental reviews or Indigenous consultations are complete. At the same time, shifted U.S. climate policies are reshaping the global net-zero landscape, adding uncertainty to Canada’s efforts. Amidst rapid change, businesses must stay resilient and not only focus on emissions, but around the ecosystems that underpin their operations. As nature loss accelerates, integrating biodiversity into climate strategy is becoming essential for future-proofing business. Join us at the Road to Net Zero Summit, where business leaders, climate experts, and investors will share insights, strategies, and solutions for navigating the complexities of climate action.
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- Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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- When:
- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Webinar: Cities For EveryoneWhen: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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check out free bi-weekly webinars from Cities For Everyone
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- 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Online: Eastern Ottawa Urbanism ClubWhen: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
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Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club
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If you want to be part of the conversation and stay updated on ongoing discussions and meeting times, please join the mailing list or send an email using the links below:
Our ‘kick-off’ meeting is March 3rd at 12:15 PM. Weekly meetings will follow. Get the invite below.
This year, we are starting the Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club, a dedicated time and place for east Ottawa residents who are interested in discussing how our community is built, how it moves, and how we can make our neighbourhoods more financially and socially resilient. Whether you’re a long-time advocate or just curious about why our streets look and feel the way they do, this is a low-pressure way to connect with others who care about the future of the east end.
Our primary way of keeping in touch is a weekly virtual roundtable meeting held during the Tuesday lunch hour (12:15 PM on Tuesday is tentative until we establish it works for people)—perfect for a quick mid-week check-in on any local projects and policy discussions. To keep things grounded in the real world and to get to know each other, we also aim to meet up in person for lunch or an evening drink and/or chat every 4 to 6 weeks.
I would also invite you to share ongoing projects or issues that might be relevant to the group in The New Orleans Forum.
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- When:
- 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Council of Canadians Ottawa Chapter - monthly meetingWhen: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where:
for more information about this zoom meeting, contact ottawa.cofc@gmail.com
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- Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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- When:
- 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
- Where:
- Online
Beyond Fossil Fuels: The Santa Marta Action Plan and How Canada Can Push It ForwardWhen: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Online
Beyond Fossil Fuels: The Santa Marta Action Plan and How Canada Can Push It Forward
Wednesday May 13 at 1:00 PM ET
Register here!
Hosted by: The Group of 78Join us to debrief the historic Santa Marta Conference, the first implementation-focused conference to support practical action by those already prepared to accelerate a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels and to generate shared understanding and actionable guidance that can help.
The Conference, announced at COP 30 in Brazil, and co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands from April 25 to 29, 2026 in the Colombian port city of Santa Marta aims to work with national and subnational governments, civil society, Indigenous communities and the private sector to develop joint action plans in three thematic areas:
Overcoming economic dependence (fiscal dependence and public debt, energy security, productive reconversion without creating new forms of extractivism, and shared responsibilities and joint efforts).
Transforming supply and demand (supply: fuel switching, phase-out of key demand drivers, and energy access; supply: exploration and extraction licensing, planning for managed closures; incentives: from fossil fuel subsidies to clean energy investment).
Advancing international cooperation and multilateralism (closing gaps in implementation, governance and cooperation; addressing international legal barriers, particularly those arriving from investor-State dispute settlement).
Our speaker, Tzeporah Berman (current International Program Director at Stand.Earth and the Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative) will be joined by Susan Tanner (Vice Chair of The Group of 78) and Leah Darbyson (G78 Executive Committee Member).
The discussion will centre on how Canada, as both a petro-state and a country seeking a sustainable energy future, should support the Santa Marta conference and be represented there at the highest official level. Among the countries that will participate in the meeting are Australia and Mexico, both major oil producers, as well as European nations and small island states.
The Group of 78 seeks to promote awareness among all Canadians of the ambition and importance of the Santa Marta conference and to add our support to the collective efforts of governmental, civic and business partners to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
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- Thursday, 14 May 2026
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- When:
- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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- 379 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N1)
Green Drinks OttawaWhen: Thursday, 14 May 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: 379 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N1)
Speaker: MP Bruce Fanjoy
Energy Efficient Homes Edition
Ask Carleton MP Bruce Fanjoy about his sustainable home build PLUS get to know your green-minded neighbours and local experts during themed networking - we'll talk heat pumps, solar panels, induction stoves, and all things energy-efficient.
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- Friday, 15 May 2026
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- When:
- 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
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- Online
Forecast Webinar 2026: Wildfire SeasonWhen: Friday, 15 May 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Online
Forecast Webinar 2026: Wildfire SeasonFriday Forum 1:00PM-2:30 EST Friday, May 15, 2026
The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) is pleased to invite you to participate in Forecast 2025 with Richard Carr, Fire Research Officer for the Canadian Forest Service. This webinar will summarize the current conditions in Canada and provide a forecast for the 2025 wildfire season.
Richard Carr provides fire weather processing for the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System (CWFIS) and international projects. He performs seasonal forecasts of fire risk. He provides fire-weather briefings to the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) fire group, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC), and to federal emergency response personnel. Richard represents NRCan-CFS in the CIFFC Forest and Fire Meteorology Working Group.
Registration Link:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/afe4acc0- ed33-4e2c-a3fa-21c55ef7c208@ f0bba0be-265b-4bd2-9b7f- b4c235d5afa9
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
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- Saturday, 16 May 2026
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- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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- Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
Ottawa Organic Farmers MarketWhen: Saturday, 16 May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
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- When:
- 10:55 am to 12:15 pm
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- Zoom
Green ToastmastersWhen: Saturday, 16 May 2026 10:55 am - 12:15 pm
Where: Zoom
Green/Vert Toastmasters - 3rd Saturday of the month
Join us to practice skills in speaking, presenting, listening,and leadership. Our club provides a great environment for green-minded people,sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in improving theircommunication skills.
As a club, we value: Diversity, Participatory Democracy,Nonviolence, Sustainability, Ecological Wisdom, and Social Justice.
We are also proud to uphold the Toastmasters Internationalvalues of INTEGRITY, RESPECT, SERVICE, and EXCELLENCE.
Join us to build skills in public speaking, active listening,constructive feedback, and leadership!
More information: https://greentmvert.ca/Questions? Ask James at greentmvert@gmail.com
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- When:
- 10:55 am to 12:15 pm
- Where:
- Zoom
Green ToastmastersWhen: Saturday, 16 May 2026 10:55 am - 12:15 pm
Where: Zoom
Green/Vert Toastmasters - 3rd Saturday of the month
Join us to practice skills in speaking, presenting, listening,and leadership. Our club provides a great environment for green-minded people,sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in improving theircommunication skills.
As a club, we value: Diversity, Participatory Democracy,Nonviolence, Sustainability, Ecological Wisdom, and Social Justice.
We are also proud to uphold the Toastmasters Internationalvalues of INTEGRITY, RESPECT, SERVICE, and EXCELLENCE.
Join us to build skills in public speaking, active listening,constructive feedback, and leadership!
More information: https://greentmvert.ca/Questions? Ask James at greentmvert@gmail.com
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