Thank you to Alterna Savings for their generous support.
Thank you to JJ McNeil for their generous support.
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
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!
Saturday, October 25, 1-3 pm: Springhurst Park, corner of Brunswick St. and Springhurst Ave. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 1, 1-3 pm: Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Rd. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 8, 1-3 pm: Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 15, 1-3 pm: Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Rd. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 22, 1-3 pm: St. Columba Anglican Church, 24 Sandridge Rd. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 29, 1-3 pm: Centre communautaire de Riviera, 12 rue de Picardie, Gatineau (Facebook event)
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:30-3:30 pm: Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd. (Facebook event)
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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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
check out free bi-weekly webinars from Cities For Everyone
https://cities4everyone.ca/webinar/
for more information about this zoom meeting, contact ottawa.cofc@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 10: Draft Budget 2026 is considered for adoption at Ottawa City Council
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:
The operating budget funds City programs and services that residents rely on every day
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
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:
Ottawa Police Services Board
Ottawa Board of Health
Ottawa Public Library Board
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.
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.
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
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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 !
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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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!
Saturday, October 25, 1-3 pm: Springhurst Park, corner of Brunswick St. and Springhurst Ave. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 1, 1-3 pm: Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Rd. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 8, 1-3 pm: Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 15, 1-3 pm: Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Rd. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 22, 1-3 pm: St. Columba Anglican Church, 24 Sandridge Rd. (Facebook event)
Saturday, November 29, 1-3 pm: Centre communautaire de Riviera, 12 rue de Picardie, Gatineau (Facebook event)
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:30-3:30 pm: Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd. (Facebook event)
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.
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.
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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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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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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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
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
check out free bi-weekly webinars from Cities For Everyone
https://cities4everyone.ca/webinar/
Strong Towns Ottawa monthly social gathering : Fourth Friday of the month, 7pm onwards, at Braumeister Bierhalle, anyone is welcome, noneed to RSVP!
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
There are many environment and climate related events happening all across Ottawa! The goal of this calendar is to promote these events so you can get information about all these fantastic events in one place.
If you would like to add an event to this calendar or if your organization would like to become a regular contributor, please contact info@cafesottawa.ca.
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