Maximum 15 participants Coffee, tea, and plant-based milks provided. Donation of 2$ requested to cover the cost.
Disclaimer: This is not therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, please see a licensed provider. This group is intended to build community connection and resiliency.
Club de Tennis Orleans Tennis Club, 1257 Joseph Drouin Ave, Orléans, ON K1C 7B2, Canada
Description:
Indigenous Drumming Circle - monthly Free No experience necessary. Everyone welcome - Indigenous, two-spirit, men, women, children, non-indigenous. Pierre Rocque Community Center a.k.a Orleans Tennis Club Bring your drum... we do have some drums available for use. Hosted by Indigenous Roots Ottawa. Send us a message to let us know you will attend: indigenousrootsottawa@gmail.com
Feb 5 6pm Knox Presbyterian Church on Elgin and LusgarCommunnity conversation on homelessness brought to you by centrwtown CA, GlebeCA, Lowertown CA, Action Sandy Hill with support from centretown CHC
12 (2.0), Youth perfomacnce premiering during undercurrents Festival
12 (2.0), Youth perfomacnce premiering during undercurrents Festival
When:
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Description:
100 Watt Productions has a new and bilingual project, 12 (2.0), premiering during undercurrents Festival this February. The project is created in collaboration between professional artists and youth, for bilingual audiences ages 14 and up.
How do we choose between personal survival and that of an entire planet? En 2018, scientists warned there were only 12 years. Now it’s 2026. The world has been living on a tipping point for over 8 years. Le temps a passé; but what has changed? Everything and nothing. Oui. Et alors? A group of youth committed to taking climate action the way they know best–theatre–attempt to perform for you the play they created 8 years ago, again.
Toutes les configurations; the numbers and geometry; les déclarations and pledges; the science, art, words words words– ils vont les refaire pour vous. But how? They’ve changed (haven’t we all changed?) and yet the fight for climate justice is like … like trying to compost concrete. How do they sustain caring for a cause their generation has championed for decades? How does anyone? Is it ever ok to stop? From the award-winning company who brought 12, STUFF and DNA to Ottawa/Gatineau audiences.
Directed By: Kristina Watt Villegas Performed By: 100 Watt Youth Ensemble Lighting Design: Emily Fink-Jensen and Kyle Ahluwalia Sound Design: Kristina Watt in collaboration with Emily Fink-Jensen and William Mann; with former Design elements by AL Connors and Jon Carter Set and Costume Design: Kristina Watt Villegas and 100 Watt Youth Ensemble Stage Manager: Emily Fink-Jensen Production Assistant: Ana Clara Bouffard-Lima Production Assistant and Swing Understudy: Glency Lopez Bilingual Dramaturg: Émilie Camiré-Pecek
Thanks to: The City of Ottawa Arts Funding Program, the Great Canadian Theatre Company, The University of Ottawa’s Department of Theatre.
12 (2.0), Youth perfomacnce premiering during undercurrents Festival
12 (2.0), Youth perfomacnce premiering during undercurrents Festival
When:
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Description:
100 Watt Productions has a new and bilingual project, 12 (2.0), premiering during undercurrents Festival this February. The project is created in collaboration between professional artists and youth, for bilingual audiences ages 14 and up.
How do we choose between personal survival and that of an entire planet? En 2018, scientists warned there were only 12 years. Now it’s 2026. The world has been living on a tipping point for over 8 years. Le temps a passé; but what has changed? Everything and nothing. Oui. Et alors? A group of youth committed to taking climate action the way they know best–theatre–attempt to perform for you the play they created 8 years ago, again.
Toutes les configurations; the numbers and geometry; les déclarations and pledges; the science, art, words words words– ils vont les refaire pour vous. But how? They’ve changed (haven’t we all changed?) and yet the fight for climate justice is like … like trying to compost concrete. How do they sustain caring for a cause their generation has championed for decades? How does anyone? Is it ever ok to stop? From the award-winning company who brought 12, STUFF and DNA to Ottawa/Gatineau audiences.
Directed By: Kristina Watt Villegas Performed By: 100 Watt Youth Ensemble Lighting Design: Emily Fink-Jensen and Kyle Ahluwalia Sound Design: Kristina Watt in collaboration with Emily Fink-Jensen and William Mann; with former Design elements by AL Connors and Jon Carter Set and Costume Design: Kristina Watt Villegas and 100 Watt Youth Ensemble Stage Manager: Emily Fink-Jensen Production Assistant: Ana Clara Bouffard-Lima Production Assistant and Swing Understudy: Glency Lopez Bilingual Dramaturg: Émilie Camiré-Pecek
Thanks to: The City of Ottawa Arts Funding Program, the Great Canadian Theatre Company, The University of Ottawa’s Department of Theatre.
Green/Vert Toastmasters - 1st 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!
12 (2.0), Youth perfomacnce premiering during undercurrents Festival
12 (2.0), Youth perfomacnce premiering during undercurrents Festival
When:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Description:
100 Watt Productions has a new and bilingual project, 12 (2.0), premiering during undercurrents Festival this February. The project is created in collaboration between professional artists and youth, for bilingual audiences ages 14 and up.
How do we choose between personal survival and that of an entire planet? En 2018, scientists warned there were only 12 years. Now it’s 2026. The world has been living on a tipping point for over 8 years. Le temps a passé; but what has changed? Everything and nothing. Oui. Et alors? A group of youth committed to taking climate action the way they know best–theatre–attempt to perform for you the play they created 8 years ago, again.
Toutes les configurations; the numbers and geometry; les déclarations and pledges; the science, art, words words words– ils vont les refaire pour vous. But how? They’ve changed (haven’t we all changed?) and yet the fight for climate justice is like … like trying to compost concrete. How do they sustain caring for a cause their generation has championed for decades? How does anyone? Is it ever ok to stop? From the award-winning company who brought 12, STUFF and DNA to Ottawa/Gatineau audiences.
Directed By: Kristina Watt Villegas Performed By: 100 Watt Youth Ensemble Lighting Design: Emily Fink-Jensen and Kyle Ahluwalia Sound Design: Kristina Watt in collaboration with Emily Fink-Jensen and William Mann; with former Design elements by AL Connors and Jon Carter Set and Costume Design: Kristina Watt Villegas and 100 Watt Youth Ensemble Stage Manager: Emily Fink-Jensen Production Assistant: Ana Clara Bouffard-Lima Production Assistant and Swing Understudy: Glency Lopez Bilingual Dramaturg: Émilie Camiré-Pecek
Thanks to: The City of Ottawa Arts Funding Program, the Great Canadian Theatre Company, The University of Ottawa’s Department of Theatre.
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. https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/index.html
Rally: Canadian Health Coalition – Save Public Health Care
Rally: Canadian Health Coalition – Save Public Health Care
When:
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Where:
Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Description:
Rally: Save Public Health Care Join the Canadian Health Coalition – a coalition of 3 million health care workers and advocates – on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 12 noon ET
Coyote Information Session Specific to Kanata North
Coyote Information Session Specific to Kanata North
When:
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where:
John G. Mlacak Arena, 2500 Campeau Dr, Ottawa, ON K2K 2W3, Canada
Description:
Given the high number of coyote sightings in Kanata North recently, City staff have offered to organize another in-person Community Information session. This in-person coyote information session is your opportunity to share your experiences, to learn more about coyote behaviour, to learn about what you can do to prevent future human-coyote interactions, and to learn how to protect yourself and your family. I encourage all Kanata North residents to attend. While coyotes are usually wary of humans, it’s still important to understand how to keep safe around them.
Join us for an in-person information session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 with City of Ottawa staff and Coyote Watch Canada (CWC), 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the John G. Mlacak Centre (2500 Campeau Drive). During this session, you will learn about how to coexist with coyotes by taking measures to discourage coyotes from lingering in our community, and how to keep your pets safe. Event attendees will hear City staff and Coyote Watch Canada staff discuss best practices for residents living near coyotes and may elect to participate in a brief Q&A period.
As I had shared in previous updates, coyotes are drawn into residential areas in hopes of finding food. You can help by controlling potential food sources around your home:
take down bird feeders - if you leave them out, clean-up spilled food daily
secure your trash
keep pet food indoors
remove fallen fruit
Never feed coyotes! Feeding other wildlife can also attract coyotes because they are drawn in by the presence of prey species such as squirrels, rabbits, and ducks.
It is important to establish and keep strong boundaries with coyotes. Never allow coyotes to stay or bed down near homes, schools, park structures or any area that people frequent. Let them know that they’re unwelcome by:
shouting and waving your arms at them
clanging pots or pans
spraying them with water from a hose
snapping a garbage bag
Applying the common sense prevention measures described above should help decrease the presence of coyotes in your neighbourhood and prevent conflicts. Please visit ottawa.ca/coyotes and coyotewatchcanada.com for more information on coexisting with coyotes.
As a reminder, if you notice any concerning coyote behaviour, you can report it by calling 3-1-1 or filling out the online form: Report a sighting of a coyote · City of Ottawa. If a coyote is an immediate threat, call 9-1-1.
If you spot a coyote nearby, or if it approaches you, here are some tips:
Stay calm and slowly back away
Do not turn your back or run
Stand tall, wave your hands and shout at it
Pick up small children or small pets
Keeping your pets supervised while they are outdoors will help keep them safe. This includes keeping them leashed when walking in parks or green spaces. For more information and tips on how to coexist with coyotes, visit Coyotes | City of Ottawa.
I hope to see you on Tuesday at the Mlacak Centre!
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Are you interested in presenting your green products, services, sustainable ideas or association goals or even your interests to inspire great conversation? SPEAKER - ANNOUNCER FORM !
6:00-6:30 a 30 min Presentation
6:00 Open for short announcements. If people want more info they can join you at your table.
Climate Ready Ottawa, the City of Ottawa’s climate resiliency strategy and five-year action plan
Climate Ready Ottawa, the City of Ottawa’s climate resiliency strategy and five-year action plan
When:
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Where:
Zoom
Description:
Dear Friends,
Would you like to know more about climate change and resiliency in the City of Ottawa?
Kindly save the date for our next Environmental Cafe 613 program, on Tuesday, February 17, at 7:30 pm Eastern.
This program will be held virtually on Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87472221460?pwd=9IYHN39zuOYsDOLBdMboVnAxU4CktI.1
Two representatives from the City of Ottawa's Climate Change area will provide an overview ofClimate Ready Ottawa, the City of Ottawa’s climate resiliency strategy and five-year action plan. It highlights the top climate risks facing Ottawa, such as extreme heat, flooding, and severe weather, and outlines how the City is taking action to protect residents, critical services, and infrastructure. The presentation also showcases City programs that support residents and communities in preparing for and adapting to a changing climate.
Presenters:
Sami Rehman
Earlier in his career, Sami Rehman worked with various environmental organizations such as the Grand River Conservation Authority, the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Lower Grand River Land Trust, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s National office. Since joining the City of Ottawa in 2008, Sami has worked on many projects, programs and policies with various departments such as Planning, Community Sustainability, Environmental Services, as well as Climate Change and Resilience. His professional interests are to better understand planning, decision-making processes and actions that reconcile human activities to support resilience and enable socio-ecological sustainability.
Barbara Greenberg
Barbara Greenberg is a Program Coordinator for Partner & Stakeholder Initiatives in the Climate Adaptation Branch at the City of Ottawa. She is passionate about helping Ottawa adapt to a changing climate and build a resilient, equitable future. She brings experience in municipal governance and equity‑focused research, including work as a Councillor’s Assistant and as a Research Assistant in Ontario’s child welfare sector, which continues to inform her approach to community engagement and policy development.Her professional interests include climate action grounded in equity, collaborative decision‑making, and building partnerships that advance long‑term resilience.
Please join us for this informative and timely program, and share the attached invitation with friends and colleagues who may find this of interest.
The Climate Fresk is a nonprofit initiative founded in 2019 by Prof. Cédric Ringenbach. Its mission is to raise public awareness about climate change and empower people to take meaningful action.
3-hour workshop — simple, fun, visual, creative, and engaging.
Based on science — 42 cards that summarize findings from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
Collaborative learning — participants co-create a “fresco” by connecting causes and consequences of climate change.
From insight to action — the second half explores the scale of the challenge and concrete solutions.
Global impact: Over 2.3+ million people have participated, with 100,000+ trained as facilitators. Workshops now run in 150+ countriesand 45+ languages.
Climate Fresk workshops are relatively new to Ottawa–Gatineau, and local organizers are building a broad-based program to match the format’s international success.
Why join?
Build a clear, big-picture understanding of climate change
Justice at the Core: How Social Justice Drives Poverty Eradication, Climate Action, and Shared Prosperity
On World Social Justice Day, join the Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN)for a powerful, action-oriented conversation on how social justice shapes the systems that govern our lives, from housing and food to health, climate, and economic opportunity.
This interactive webinar will bring together community leaders, advocates, and changemakers to explore how justice-centered solutions can reduce poverty, protect the planet, and build more inclusive and resilient communities.
🌍 Learn how social justice connects climate action, health, housing, and economic equity 🤝 Hear from leaders working on the frontlines of community change 💡 Discover practical ways to turn awareness into action 🌱 Connect with students, practitioners, and advocates creating a more just future
Together, we move from awareness to action toward a world where dignity, opportunity, and sustainability are shared by all.
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!
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada
Description:
Join the conversation, your Greenbelt needs YOU!
CPAWS-OV is organizing our very first National Capital Greenbelt Forum to work towards making sure it is Protected, Connected and Restored into the future.
We want to hear from a wide variety of local representatives; community associations, environmental organizations and more as we launch our campaign advocating for stronger protections for the National Capital Greenbelt.
The afternoon will include talks from experts in the field, including keynote speaker Dr. David Gordon from Queen’s University, who has written extensively about the urban planning of Canada’s national capital region. Through talks and collaborative discussion we hope to finish the day by presenting our concluding 5 big ideas regarding the management of the Greenbelt as well as steps we can all take together towards its protection.
The Forum will take place on February 21st, 2026 from 1-5 pm at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
This event is not open to the general public but please subscribe to our newsletter to hear how you can also have your voice heard and participate in the Greenbelt campaign.
If you wish to join as a representative from a local stakeholder group, please get in touch with Maggie at greenbelt@cpaws.org
We look forward to an in depth discussion and these first steps to building a lasting collaborative plan for a protected, connected and restored Greenbelt.
⚡Curious about what’s sparking innovation in Canada’s electricity systems? Join NRCan’s OERD, the Smart Renewables & Electrification Pathways program team, and CanmetENERGY labs for a half-day virtual Symposium on the latest in smart grid research, development, demonstrations, deployment, and capacity building. Discover how NRCan’s targeted programs help the sector overcome key barriers to accelerate the scale-up of innovative, impactful solutions.
Please note that the Symposium will be delivered in English only, with presentation materials available in both official languages.
For building owners and operators, this is no longer just an energy issue. It has become a challenge in resilience, financial risk, and asset management.
Ontario’s electricity system is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by mass electrification, climate-driven weather events, aging infrastructure, and evolving regulation. For building owners and operators, this is no longer just an energy issue. It has become a resilience, financial risk, and asset-management challenge.
Join us for the next Better Buildings Breakfast as we explore how Ontario’s grid is evolving, why distribution-level reliability is becoming increasingly critical, and what this means for building operations, insurance exposure, and long-term utility costs.
This session will examine the shift toward distributed energy resources, lessons learned from decades of centralized system planning, and emerging policy direction from the IESO, the Ontario Energy Board, and the Ministry of Energy as well as summarize the currently available in-market incentive programming. We will also look at the growing risks businesses face from grid instability, and how owners and insurers can work together to develop coordinated risk-mitigation strategies.
The discussion will highlight practical solutions, including on-site renewables, battery storage, microgrids, and demand management. These approaches can improve resilience, reduce reliance on the grid, and give building owners greater control over energy costs.
Presenters
Liv Gauthier, Commercial Insurance Specialist at Barak Insurance & Financial Group Inc. | Co-operators
Shawn Carr, P.Eng
Director Energy Transition, Customer Strategy & Innovation
Hydro Ottawa
Dick Bakker, Vice President
Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative (OREC)
Event Details
📅 February 26th ⏰ Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Event 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 📍 Algonquin College — Nawapon Room (Building C) 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa
In just over a month, event leaders from across Ottawa and beyond will come together for a full-day symposium focused on one question: what does it really take to deliver lower-impact events today?
Connecting the Dots on Greener Events brings together more than 100 event organizers, venue managers, suppliers, and community partners for a strategic, solutions-focused conversation about sustainable event design in a complex, resource-constrained landscape.
To spark bold thinking and grounded discussion, we’re excited to welcome an outstanding lineup of speakers:
Keynote Speakers
Crystal Dreisbach, CEO, Upstream
A leading voice in North America’s reuse movement, Crystal works at the forefront of building a durable reuse economy—supporting reuse businesses, advancing enabling policy, and normalizing recirculation systems for products and packaging.
Her keynote will explore how reuse systems can be applied within the event industry, and the transformative potential they hold. Crystal’s award-winning work has been featured by PBS, NPR, The Guardian, Fast Company, and more. She was named Activist of the Year at The Reusies® and serves on the Advisory Council of the U.S. Plastics Pact.
Kate Johnston, Executive Director, Hillside Music Festival
Widely regarded as Canada’s greenest festival, Hillside has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what sustainable events can look like.
In her keynote, Kate will share practical insights from Hillside’s journey—covering waste reduction, renewable energy, accessibility, and community-centred decision-making—and how values-driven leadership can transform both operations and culture.
Panelists will be announced next week.
What to expect
Expert presentations on sustainable event design
Panels showcasing proven, real-world strategies
Interactive discussions that surface diverse perspectives
Opportunities to connect with peers, suppliers, and partners shaping the future of events in Ottawa
If you plan, host, supply, or support events, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
More details here. We look forward to welcoming you!
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