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CAFES Trees and Greenspace Caucus
CAFES Trees and Greenspace Caucus
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- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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The next CAFES and FCF Trees and Greenspace Caucus will be on Tues, December 2nd 2025 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm via Zoom.
Register here for the Zoom link! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hKa1ion3RMS8GcgsKh3MKg
Draft Agenda:
- Welcome and introduction to the Tree Caucus (3 min; Caucus Chair)
- Presentation on wetlands and municipal policy in Ottawa (15-20 min; Nick Stow, City of Ottawa)
- Presentation on wetland advocacy and conservation (15-20 min; Janet Stavinga, Friends of Stittsville Wetlands)
- Presentation on municipal and provincial wetland conservation (15-20 min; Sarah Hasenack, Ontario Nature)
- Tree programming updates from Forêt Capitale Forest (10 min)
- Updates from the CAFES & Carleton University Community Engagement project on invasive plant species (5 min; Erica Shardlow)
- CAFES Annual Member Event on December 8th (2 min; Angela Keller-Herzog)
- CAFES submission on Draft 3 of the new Zoning By-law (5 min; Erica Shardlow)
- Tour de Table community networking (30 min; facilitated by Caucus Chair)
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Radioactive waste on public roads through Ottawa? Let’s discuss that.
Radioactive waste on public roads through Ottawa? Let’s discuss that.
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- 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Where:
- Ottawa Public Library - Main, 120 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2, Canada
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The US-led, multinational consortium running Canada's nuclear laboratories is transporting radioactive waste, including high-level irradiated nuclear fuel waste, on public roads, through the City of Ottawa to the Chalk River laboratories upstream of Ottawa. This is part of the consortium's long-term strategy to consolidate federal radioactive waste from Manitoba, Quebec and southern Ontario at the Chalk River campus, on the shores of the Ottawa River. Chalk River is a poor location for storage or disposal of radioactive waste, because of its fractured bedrock, proximity to the Ottawa River and earthquake-proneness.
A 2021 City of Ottawa Resolution specifically asked for radioactive waste imports to the Ottawa Valley to stop, yet imports continue and transport of these dangerous materials on public roads is increasing.
Please join us to discuss the problem and what might be done to stop it.
Speakers: Dr. Gordon Edwards, President of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility Ginette Charbonneau, Physicist, Ralliement contre la pollution radioactive
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Climate Fresk Citizens’ Workshop — Dovercourt (Westboro)
Climate Fresk Citizens’ Workshop — Dovercourt (Westboro)
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- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Climate Fresk Citizens’ Workshop — Dovercourt (Westboro)
When: 5:30–8:30 PM Where: Dovercourt Recreation Centre, 411 Dovercourt Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 0S9 Who: Ages 16+
What is a Climate Fresk?
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.
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3-hour workshop — simple, fun, visual, creative, and engaging.
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Based on science — 42 cards that summarize findings from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
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Collaborative learning — participants co-create a “fresco” by connecting causes and consequences of climate change.
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From insight to action — the second half explores the scale of the challenge and concrete solutions.
Global impact: Over 2.1 million people have participated, with 97,000+ trained as facilitators. Workshops now run in 150+ countries and 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?
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Build a clear, big-picture understanding of climate change
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Discover practical, local actions you can take
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Connect with neighbours and community groups
Fall 2025 Dates at Dovercourt
Choose the session that works for you (all 5:30–8:30 PM):
Tip: Spots are limited — please register in advance.
Questions or group bookings?
Contact local organizer Don Sproule ✉️ donald.sproule@gmail.com
Hosted at Dovercourt Recreation Centre (Westboro). Facilitated by trained Climate Fresk facilitators. Suitable for adults and older youth (16+).
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Indigenous Drum Circle - Monthly
Indigenous Drum Circle - Monthly
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- 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- Where:
- Club de Tennis Orleans Tennis Club, 1257 Joseph Drouin Ave, Orléans, ON K1C 7B2, Canada
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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
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Ottawa City Council meeting
Ottawa City Council meeting
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- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Where:
- 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K2P 2H9, Canada
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Ottawa Organic Farmers Market
Ottawa Organic Farmers Market
- When:
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Where:
- Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
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Green Toastmasters
Green Toastmasters
- When:
- 10:55 am to 12:15 pm
- Where:
- Zoom
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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!
More information: https://www.greentmvert.ca/
Questions? Ask James at greentmvert@gmail.com
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Free native seed giveaways
Free native seed giveaways
- When:
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Where:
- Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd.
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Free native seed giveaways
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library's series of native seed giveaways gets underway soon! Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds for winter sowing. No gardening experience required!
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Saturday, October 25, 1-3 pm: Springhurst Park, corner of Brunswick St. and Springhurst Ave. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 1, 1-3 pm: Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Rd. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 8, 1-3 pm: Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 15, 1-3 pm: Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Rd. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 22, 1-3 pm: St. Columba Anglican Church, 24 Sandridge Rd. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 29, 1-3 pm: Centre communautaire de Riviera, 12 rue de Picardie, Gatineau (Facebook event)
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Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:30-3:30 pm: Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 1-3 pm: Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A, 100 Charlie Rogers Place (Facebook event)
Visit the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library website for more information about events, to see the seed catalogue, and to shop for garden signs and magnets. If you can't make it to the seed giveaway events this fall, online seed orders will open on December 26, 2025, on the library's website and we will mail you seeds for free.
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Annual Christmas Celebration at City Hall
Annual Christmas Celebration at City Hall
- When:
- 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Where:
- Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West
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Mayor to host Annual Christmas Celebration at City Hall
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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will host the Mayor’s 23rd Annual Christmas Celebration at Ottawa City Hall in support of the Ottawa Food Bank.
Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 3 to 6 pm
Location: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West
Admission: Donation to the Ottawa Food Bank
Celebrate the festive season in the fresh outdoors, and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will arrive from the North Pole and be housed in their very own outdoor cabin. Roast marshmallows around a campfire and enjoy hot chocolate, maple fudge, taffy on snow and horse-drawn wagon rides.
Bring your skates! The Rink of Dreams opens (weather permitting) for the skating season on Saturday, December 6.
Don’t miss the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Marion Dewar Plaza at 4:45 pm.
You can indulge in delicious BeaverTails for only $2, with all proceeds raised going directly to the Ottawa Food Bank!
You can find full details on the event webpage.
The Mayor’s Annual Christmas Celebration is made possible by the generosity of our corporate sponsors. In the spirit of giving, and to help those in need, admission to this sponsored event is a donation to the Ottawa Food Bank.
This is not a nut-free event. Dress warmly as the event will be outdoors. Limited parking available at City Hall.
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CKCU FM 93.1: Angela's Climate Corner
CKCU FM 93.1: Angela's Climate Corner
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- 8:15 am to 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. https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/index.html
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Webinar: Cities For Everyone
Webinar: Cities For Everyone
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- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Council of Canadians Ottawa Chapter - monthly meeting
Council of Canadians Ottawa Chapter - monthly meeting
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- 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Draft Budget 2026 is considered for adoption at Ottawa City Council
Draft Budget 2026 is considered for adoption at Ottawa City Council
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- 12:00 am to 11:59 pm
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Wednesday, December 10: Draft Budget 2026 is considered for adoption at Ottawa City Council
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Every year, the City of Ottawa produces a municipal budget. One of the City’s most important documents, the budget is the blueprint that defines how money is received (revenue) and spent (expenses). There are two main components to the draft budget:
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The operating budget funds City programs and services that residents rely on every day
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The capital budget helps grow our city by paying for new infrastructure and assets under the City’s control and the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and assets
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The draft budget is broken down by Standing Committee, department and service area as described in the Table of City Services and Standing Committee reporting structure. With direction from City Council, the budget is drafted and tabled for review by each Committee and adopted by Council. There are three Boards who make independent recommendations to Council regarding their draft budgets:
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Draft Budget 2026 will support Council’s commitment to fund ongoing operational needs and make investments that support an affordable, connected, prosperous and resilient city for all.
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For more information about the City’s budget, visit the Budget, finance and corporate planning page
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
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Green Drinks Ottawa
Green Drinks Ottawa
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- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Where:
- Good Eats Cafe, 207 Bell St N, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B8, Canada
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Come and join us at Green Drinks Ottawa for interesting People, and inspiring green conversation. The Green Networking starts at 5:30pm.
DATE: 2nd Thursday of every month TIME: 5:30pm- 9ish
NEW LOCATION:GOOD EATS 207 Bell St N, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B8
Haven’t attended a Green Drinks event before? Want to know more? See more info HERE
Can't make it in person ?
DROP IN TO OUR VIRTUAL POWER HOUR 7:00-8:00 pm
Zoom link
=========================================== Info for presenters Green Drinks is an open invitation to anyone studying, working, or just interested in all things that are green, sustainable, and environmental. It is active in 389 cities worldwide
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.
- Networking
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Coyote Information Session with Coyote Watch Canada
Coyote Information Session with Coyote Watch Canada
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- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Where:
- Tony Graham Recreation Complex, 100 Charlie Rogers Pl, Kanata, ON K2V 1A2, Canada
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Coyote Information Session with Coyote Watch Canada Thursday, December 11 2025, 6PM-8PM
Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A 100 Charlie Rogers Place, Ottawa ON K2V 1A2
Join us for an information session with Coyote Watch Canada (CWC). During this session, attendees will learn about coyotes in suburban settings and how to foster safe human-coyote interactions. CWC is a federal not-for-profit organization that advocates positive human-wildlife coexistence, focusing on canids. Event attendees will hear CWC Founder and Executive Director Lesley Sampson discuss best practices for residents living with coyotes and may elect to participate in a brief Q&A period.
No registration is necessary. Event is offered in English.
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Ottawa Organic Farmers Market
Ottawa Organic Farmers Market
- When:
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Where:
- Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
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Free native seed giveaways
Free native seed giveaways
- When:
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Where:
- Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A, 100 Charlie Rogers Place
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Free native seed giveaways
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library's series of native seed giveaways gets underway soon! Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds for winter sowing. No gardening experience required!
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Saturday, October 25, 1-3 pm: Springhurst Park, corner of Brunswick St. and Springhurst Ave. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 1, 1-3 pm: Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Rd. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 8, 1-3 pm: Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 15, 1-3 pm: Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Rd. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 22, 1-3 pm: St. Columba Anglican Church, 24 Sandridge Rd. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, November 29, 1-3 pm: Centre communautaire de Riviera, 12 rue de Picardie, Gatineau (Facebook event)
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Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:30-3:30 pm: Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd. (Facebook event)
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 1-3 pm: Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A, 100 Charlie Rogers Place (Facebook event)
Visit the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library website for more information about events, to see the seed catalogue, and to shop for garden signs and magnets. If you can't make it to the seed giveaway events this fall, online seed orders will open on December 26, 2025, on the library's website and we will mail you seeds for free.
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Climate Cafe Ottawa- A Guided Discussion
Climate Cafe Ottawa- A Guided Discussion
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- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
- Where:
- L'Atelier, 95 rue Clegg (St. Paul's University)
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Link to Poster
CLIMATE CAFÉ OTTAWA
A guided discussion.
Together, let's move through difficult times and towards community, hope and action.
Guided by Michelle Petersen, Registered Psychotherapist, and Dr. Lorin Young, Psychiatrist
To sign up: Email climatecafeottawa@proton.me
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.
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Land, Culture & Healing: Integrating Indigenous Wellness in ENGO Leadership
Land, Culture & Healing: Integrating Indigenous Wellness in ENGO Leadership
- When:
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Where:
- Online
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Land, Culture & Healing: Integrating Indigenous Wellness in ENGO Leadership 📅 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 🕒 4:00–5:00pm EST
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As we close out our Capacity-Building Webinar Series, Sustainable Capacity Solutions and the Capacity Building Institute are honoured to welcome the Co-Founders of Rise Up Indigenous Wellness, Launa Payne and Sherrelle Anderson, for a powerful and grounding conversation hosted by Sam Laprade.
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This final session brings together a vital year-end theme: the connection between leadership, mental wellness, and Indigenous ways of knowing within grassroots and environmental organizations.
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🌿About the Session
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Indigenous communities have long practiced holistic planning for community health through culture, ceremony, land connection, and collective care. These teachings offer essential guidance for small ENGOs navigating burnout, limited capacity, and the mental health challenges that often accompany climate and justice-focused work.
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This webinar will explore how ENGO leaders can thoughtfully integrate Indigenous wellness principles, such as land-based learning, cultural connection, and holistic care, into their organizational culture, programming, and approaches to community engagement.
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✨ Join Us for the Final Episode
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Close out the year, and this long-running series, with a conversation that nourishes, teaches, and reconnects us to what sustainability truly means.
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OREC AGM (Virtual, Members only)
OREC AGM (Virtual, Members only)
- When:
- 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Environment Café 613 - State of the Climate, COP 30, & Canada's Climate Policy 613 - State of the Climate, COP 30, & Canada's Climate Policy External Inbox
Environment Café 613 - State of the Climate, COP 30, & Canada's Climate Policy 613 - State of the Climate, COP 30, & Canada's Climate Policy External Inbox
- When:
- 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Where:
- Online
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Environmental Café 613 program, on Tuesday, December 16, 7:30 pm Eastern.
This program will be held virtually on Zoom :https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82726270531?pwd=89YqWbcmlsm56dBXqsU3u3AefDzTqm.1
Meeting ID 827 2627 0531 Passcode 236245
Hosted by Ottawa Environment Forum https://www.ottawaenvironment.ca/ info@ottawaenvironment.ca
Would you like to know more about the current state of the planet and the climate crisis, the recent Conference of the Parties (COP30) addressing climate change, and Canada's climate policy?
Please join us for our upcoming Environment Café 613 program on December 16th with Professor and Climate Scientist Simon Donner with the University of British Columbia, who will share the latest scientific updates, his experience as a delegate at the recent COP, and will talk about his advisory work for the Canadian government and his perspective as a climate scientist.
As a climate scientist, Dr. Donner is focused on helping the world prevent and prepare for climate change. He was a lead author on the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment and serves as co-chair of Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body, which advises the federal government on achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
We welcome you to take advantage of this unique opportunity for learning and conversation on December 16th at 7:30 pm Eastern, with Zoom login information below, as we seek to actively engage in and contribute to the social, material, and spiritual advancement of society.
Our program will also feature a debut performance of the environmental musical piece titled "Humans on Earth”, A Ballad of our Time, which will be introduced by composer Christine Mueller.
Kindly join us for the next Environmental Café 613 program, on Tuesday, December 16, 7:30 pm Eastern. This program will be held virtually on Zoom :https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82726270531?pwd=89YqWbcmlsm56dBXqsU3u3AefDzTqm.1
Meeting ID 827 2627 0531 Passcode 236245
Hosted by Ottawa Environment Forum https://www.ottawaenvironment.ca/ info@ottawaenvironment.ca
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Ottawa Organic Farmers Market
Ottawa Organic Farmers Market
- When:
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Where:
- Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
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Green Toastmasters
Green Toastmasters
- When:
- 10:55 am to 12:15 pm
- Where:
- Zoom
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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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Webinar: Cities For Everyone
Webinar: Cities For Everyone
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- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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In-person: Strong Towns Ottawa monthly social
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
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Strong Towns Ottawa monthly social gathering : Fourth Friday of the month, 7pm onwards, at Braumeister Bierhalle, anyone is welcome, noneed to RSVP!
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Ottawa Organic Farmers Market
Ottawa Organic Farmers Market
- When:
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Where:
- Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
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