There is a lot of organizing energy in Toronto these days. Climate Justice Toronto -- which is partly an offshoot of the Powershift conference and the Our Time movement -- recently named itself and their meetings are humming. Canadian Climate Challenge launched a new home base for Canadian Climate Action news with an excellent events calendar. … Continue reading Two New Toronto Climate Websites and One New Climate Action Group
Two Climate Picnics in Two Cities
We're hosting another Climate Picnic in Walter Saunders Memorial Park (near Eglinton West Station) on June 8 at 11 am! Most details are TBA but you can follow along on the Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1293781314107063/. There will also be a Climate Picnic in Ottawa on June 1! FB page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1166284583533705/
Climate Picnic Thank Yous!
Our Climate Picnic last week has filled us with hope and soaked our nervous bones in lovely sounds and sunshine. And it wouldn't have happened without the help of so many people. We had some great organizers and volunteers including Sue, Ira, Clarence and Brianne. Sue was especially generous in lining up the circus performers … Continue reading Climate Picnic Thank Yous!
Climate Picnic How-To
Our first Climate Picnic had sun, music, flags, blankets, napping and lots of networking amongst people who are both experienced with and completely new to climate organizing. As parents of a four-year-old, it was nice to bring our daughter to an event that was so kid-friendly. But having a four-year-old also means it will be … Continue reading Climate Picnic How-To
Low-Carbon Luxury – 4 – Stop Competing
It's been a while since we posted in our low-carbon luxury series. If this is new to you, you can start at Part 1. We are currently on tenet six -- stop competing. ______________ My daughter recently attended a birthday party at an arcade with tickets and trinkets. We had fun, but when we tallied … Continue reading Low-Carbon Luxury – 4 – Stop Competing
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