Ecology Ottawa

May 9, 2012

Solar Power Workshop in Barrhaven

Come learn about how you can generate power on your home using solar panels and be paid a premium price for 20 years. Roof shaded? You will also learn about how you can invest in the Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative and help solar projects take off in Ottawa.

Click here to RSVP.

Start:	May 9, 2012 6:45 pm
End:	May 9, 2012 8:00 pm
Venue:	Mother Teresa High School
Address: Google Map	440 Longfield Ave, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Cost:	free

May 22, 2012

Just Food AGM

Just Food has recently become incorporated as an independent, not-for-profit organization. While we have had a strategic board for eight years, and many open community meetings, our first official Annual General Meeting is taking place May 22, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP is required.

This meeting will allow you to hear in more detail the work that is happening on several projects Just Food is involved with and take part in discussions of our future plans.

You’re encouraged to become a member so that you can also take part in the election of our new Board of Directors and approve the Constitution and Bylaws.

How do you become a member? We will have information on our website and in another news bulletin about how to become a member and how to take part in the election of our new Board of Directors.

Start:	May 22, 2012 5:00 pm
End:	May 22, 2012 6:30 pm

May 24, 2012

Building Nigeria’s Response to Climate Change (BNRCC)

You are invited to learn about Building Nigeria’s Response to Climate Change
(BNRCC), a 5-year CIDA-funded project that is supporting both government and
civil society to develop climate change adaptation policies and initiatives. The
presenters will talk on a range of topics, including their experience in working
with the Special Climate Change Unit under the Federal Ministry of the
Environment to formulate a national climate change adaptation strategy, to
supporting the implementation of adaptation initiatives in communities across the
country. The project will come to an end in December 2011.

Please RSVP Carolina Palacios carolina.palacios@cuso-vso.org

Start:	May 24, 2012 12:00 pm
End:	May 24, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue:	CIDA

May 25, 2012

Ecological Design and Gardening: Introduction to Permaculture

A two-day + one evening course on Permaculture design. The ethics, principles and design process of permaculture design are based on living systems and draws upon indigenous knowledge. They can be applied to physical systems (eg. farms, gardens, cities) and to social systems (eg. organisational flows, business models, school curricula) anywhere. The course focuses on permaculture as design, which can be broadly applied to land-based, urban, social or economic systems.

Start:	May 25, 2012
End:	May 27, 2012
Venue:	TBD
Cost:	$170

May 26, 2012

Great Glebe GREEN Garage Sale

Now in it’s 5th year, the Great Glebe GREEN Garage Sale has become one of Ecology Ottawa’s flagship annual events. What started as a humble fundraiser in 2008 has grown into a massive event that—in addition to the garage sale itself—also features a bake sale, vegetarian BBQ, and live performances by local DJs, bands, and musicians. We also have massage therapists to help you relax after a long day of shopping, face painting and other fun activities for kids, hula hoop lessons (for all ages!), performers on stilts, and much, much more! We even have portable public washrooms on site (for when nature calls).

Check out our website http://ecologyottawa.ca/garage-sale/ where you will find information about:

a) Donating your unwanted items to the sale
b) Volunteering for the Event
c) Contributing to the Bake Sale
d) Helping us Spread the Word
e) Contact Information
f) Our Partners and Sponsors

Start:	May 26, 2012 8:00 am
End:	May 26, 2012 4:00 pm
Venue:	Rogers Plus and Kunstadt Sports parking lots
Address: Google Map	680 and 690 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 3T9

June 2, 2012

Capital VeloFest

Bicycle Rodeo: 11am -5pm Free cycling games, products, demonstrations, educational workshops and prizes!

Tour la Nuit: 5pm-11pm. Online registration is required. Live music with a ride under the stars without any cars on closed off streets

Start:	June 2, 2012
End:	June 2, 2012
Venue:	Ottawa City Hall

June 8, 2012

Heritage Tree Workshop

How to get Ottawa’s special trees protected.

This one-day workshop is based on the OUFC (Ontario Urban Forest Council) publication Securing the Future of Heritage Trees: A Protection Toolkit for Communities. It includes sessions on the value of (urban) trees, tree stories, protecting heritage trees, and good heritage tree stewardship practices.
The workshop will be held at the Central Experimental Farm with a follow-up June 9 field trip to Rideau Hall, the Champlain Oaks, the Arboretum and other locations. Speakers and Registration details may be found at www.oufc.org.

Start:	June 8, 2012 8:30 am
End:	June 8, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue:	Central Experimental Farm
Address: Google Map	Arboretum, Salon A, in the Neatby building, Ottawa

June 16, 2012

Ottawa Solar Fair

Invest in Solar Power – Get the Facts

Learn about:
- the new Ontario Solar Rules
- microFIT applications
- investment options
- joining the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative
- expected rates of return

Hear from those who have ‘gone solar.’

More information here: 2012 Ottawa Solar Power Fair Notice

Light refreshments provided.

Start:	June 16, 2012 9:00 am
End:	June 16, 2012 12:00 pm
Venue:	City Hall
Phone:	613-860-5353
Address: Google Map	110 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1P 1J1
Cost:	free

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