CAFES Mother’s Day Tree Give-Away
On Saturday May 9th, the day before Mother’s Day, CAFES held our biggest annual Tree Give-Away yet! We gave away a total of 300 native tree saplings to community members…
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Upcoming Workshop: Can Renewable Energy Save You Money? Mon June 8 2026
Rising costs are on everyone’s mind. Are you curious about how neighbours are reducing their energy bills and keeping the lights on during power outages? The Trend Arlington Community Association…
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CAFES Bird Walk with Bird Friendly Ottawa
On Sunday May 3rd, CAFES teamed up with Bird Friendly Ottawa to host a bird walk, as part of the annual Jane’s Walk initiative! We enjoyed a lovely morning stroll…
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Ottawa Green Drinks Recap
Our May 14th Green Drinks was a full house and wonderful evening of conversation and community. MP Bruce Fanjoy joined us as featured speaker, sharing his perspective on sustainable homes,…
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ECCC Delegation on Organics Processing Post-2030
On May 19th, CAFES Executive Director Angela Keller-Herzog delivered a public delegation to the Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) on Agenda Item 7.1: Organics Processing Post-2030. CAFES pointed out…
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CAFES at the River Ward and Centretown Earth Day Events
On Saturday April 18, CAFES was out in the community for Earth Day, joining two local celebrations across the city: the Centretown annual Earth Day Festival at Dundonald Park and…
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Volunteer for EnviroCentre’s Plant Your Place! Tree Give Away
Now in its second year, EnviroCentre’s Plant Your Place! program is doubling in size: 2,400 free trees will be distributed to Ottawa residents this spring to help green private properties…
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Energy: The Missing Piece in Ottawa’s Rural Economic Development Plan
On Easter Saturday, CAFES submitted its feedback to the City of Ottawa on the draft RuralEconomic Development Plan, posted for consultation on Engage Ottawa. Our message, in oneline: it’s great…
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Save the Date! Green Fair Ottawa – Sat June 13 2026
Save the date: On Saturday June 13, come celebrate Ottawa’s green future at the upcoming Green Fair Ottawa: Innovation + EV Showcase! This FREE public event will bring together sustainability…
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Ontario’s Bill 98: What It Means for Ottawa’s Climate Future
Ontario’s Bill 98 (Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026) contains several provisions that would significantly limit what municipalities can do to combat climate change and the impacts of…
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