Archive for Ecology & sustainability

Toilet to Tap is a bus tour from the sewage plant to the drinking water plant, and workshop / discussion — all to celebrate World Toilet Day.

Bus tour led by Helen Mills of Lost Rivers
Saturday, 2009 November 21, 1 pm
Starting at Jonathan Ashbridge Park
(Queen St East and Woodward Ave)
Register here for bus tour

Workshop & discussion with Andrew Hellebust, Nicholas Schulz
Saturday, 2009 November 21, 2:30 pm
St Aidan’s Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave
(Queen St East, four blocks west of Victoria Park)

These events are free including refreshments;
small ($5) donations are welcome.     Read more »

James Hoggan is the Chair of the David Suzuki Foundation and the Canadian chapter of Al Gore’s The Climate Project.  I’m in the middle of reading his book Climate Cover-up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming.  I frequently find myself referring to the DeSmogBlog.com website he oversees.  I’m looking forward to hearing him in person.

James Hoggan: Climate Cover-up
Tuesday, 2009 November 17, noon – 3 pm
Le Méridien King Edward Hotel, 37 King St East
The Empire Club in the Vanity Fair Ballroom
Tickets are $65, $50 for members – order online     Read more »

In the middle of the upcoming climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, there will be a synchronized demonstrations throughout the world.  In Toronto, we’re going to have a live feed from the Copenhagen negotiations, speakers, and an EcoFair — all indoors.

Planet First – People First: Seal the Deal in Copenhagen
Saturday, 2009 December 12, 3 pm
Earth Sciences Auditorium, University of Toronto
33 Willcocks St, (east off Spadina,  north of College)
1 King’s College Circle, University of Toronto
(north of College St, west of Queen’s Park)     Read more »

Eric Novak is a TV host, author and blogger who has spoken to thousands of people about global warming.  Eric will show how the world is changing due to global climate change.  He will also show how this crisis can be solved and that in the process, we have the ability to create an entirely new way of living that is both viable and sustainable.

An evening with Eric Novak of The Climate Project Canada
Wednesday, 2009 November 18, 7 pm – 9 pm
Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave
(near Chester subway station) More info: 416-463-2179