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Canadian Environment Week
June 3-9, 2007
Taking Action for our Environment
Environment Week activities and events are carried out across the country. For more information on what is happening in your region, please click on the appropriate area on the map below.
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National Events
National Commuter Challenge Event
Date: June 3 to 9
Cost: Open to the public
Location: across Canada
Background: Go for Green is pleased to announce that the 2007 edition of Commuter Challenge will take place fromJune 3 to 9! Preparations are now underway and Go for Green and its partners encourage you to get on board! The program is centered on an annual National Commuter Challenge event where communities and workplaces across Canada compete for the highest percentage of participation during Clean Air Day (June 6, 2006) and Canadian Environment Week (June 3 to 9, 2007). By registering their participation online, Canadians are able to see the results of their contribution in terms of the distance they commuted sustainably and the amount of greenhouse gases they prevented from entering the atmosphere.
Contact: www.commuterchallenge.ca
Plant a Tree
Date: June 4, 2007
Location: worldwide
Cost: Open to public
Description: In recognition of Environment Week, La Fondation DonAmour invites you to plant a tree! Plant a fruit tree, a cedar, an evergreen, a maple etc. We would love it if you could send us and email telling us what you planted - this will enable us to evaluate the impact of our invitation.
Contact: fondationdonamour@hotmail.com
Provincial Activities
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- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- National Capital Region
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
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Events
British Columbia
8th Annual Mayor’s Environmental Expo
Dates:
- May 24 – 9:00am to 2:00pm
- May 25 – 9:00am to 2:00 pm
- May 26 – 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Mission Creek Regional Park
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Explore free, fun, informative exhibits and discover how we can all make positive changes for a healthier environment. This 3-day environmental showcase features over 40 exhibitors with interactive displays and activities for the whole family. Visitors will discover energy saving technologies, local conservation initiatives, pesticide-free lawncare tips and even live crocodiles!
The Expo is a great opportunity to learn how local businesses large and small, government and non-profit agencies are all working to protect and conserve our environment.
New for 2007, the Mayor’s Environmental Expo welcomes Holly Arntzen and the Fabulous Dream band’s Voices of Nature Concert series! Accompanied by a choir of over 200 students, they are singing out about the beauty of nature and the power we all have to help preserve and protect the environment - May 25th at 10:00am and noon
Contacts:
- Michelle Kam, Watershed Coordinator, 469-8982
- Karen Cairns, Communications Manager - 469-8663
BCSEA Vancouver Chapter Meeting
Date: June 6th – 6:30 pm
Location: Vancouver City Hall on 12th at Cambie, in the Strathcona Room
Cost: Open to public
Description: This month we have a presentation from Richard Holt of Environment Canada. Richard will discuss some of the many trade-offs of Clean Air versus Green House Gas Emissions, for example, diesel vehicles give less GHG's but more particulate matter.
Richard Holt's Bio: Richard is a Senior Air Program Engineer with Environment Canada in Vancouver. His work is focused on reducing emissions and impacts from transportation and industrial sources in B.C.
The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session and then an update of chapter activities and opportunities.
Contact: www.bcsea.org
Free Cycling Skills Classes
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2007
Cost: Open to the Public
Location: Dunbar Community Centre in Vancouver and the Social Rec Centre in Coquitlam
Background: The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is offering free Commuter Cycling Skills courses throughout the Lower Mainland. The program offers free one-day cycling skills classes throughout the Lower Mainland in the spring and summer to those who are interested in cycling for transportation but lack the confidence or skills to ride in traffic.
Classes take you through the most common situations faced when riding in traffic and provide you with tips to make biking to work a fun and regular part of your life. You'll learn to:
- ride safely and confidently in traffic
- check your bike for safety and adjust it to fit you
- ride at night and in the rain
- choose equipment and clothing
- plan the best routes
Contact: For more information or to find out about other venues and dates, go to www.vacc.bc.ca/bikeskills or contact Bonnie at bikeskills@vacc.bc.ca.
Enviro-Fest 2007
Date: Saturday, June 9th from 10 am to 4 pm.
Location: Mountain Square, Whistler
Cost: Open to the public
Description: The Resort Municipality of Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb have teamed up to bring to you the 6th annual Enviro-Fest celebration, to be held in Mountain Square. This year’s theme is “Sustainability in Action” and is geared at celebrating the successes that Whistler and area’s organizations have brought towards the sustainability movement. The celebration will be packing in a full slate of fun-filled activities to keep people informed and excited about the various environmental initiatives happening in and around Whistler, including:
- a Whistler Environmental Business Awards presentation by the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment
- all day environmental displays by local businesses and community groups
- live cooking demonstrations throughout the day by local chefs, courtesy of Slow Food Whistler and Farm Folk/City Folk -live music, including a special performance by crowd-pleasing Vancouverite Quest Poetics courtesy of Hilltrip and Whistler's own Kostaman Band, presented by the Bands Against Hunger Society
- kids' face painting and activities aboard the WAVE bus
- the opportunity to vote for your favorite environmental message/picture brought to you by the students of Alta Lake School and Spring Creek School In conjunction with this year's event, participants are encouraged to take part in the 2nd annual Wild Things scavenger hunt presented by AWARE and the Whistler Naturalists. The hunt takes place in Rebagliati park at 10 am. Be sure to get there early to take part in this popular event, suited to people of all ages. All activities are free of charge.
Contact: Betty Rebellato at the Resort Municipality of Whistler (604) 935-8323 brebellato@whistler.ca
Waste Not
Date: June 4, 2007 – 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Cinnamon Ridge Composting Facility
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Cinnamon Ridge Site tour every hour on the hour. Booths set up with information on recycling, bear aware, vermiculture, composting. Lots of games and prizes.
Contact: kaylen@kamloops.ca
Wonders of Water
Date: June 5, 2007 – 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Location: Kamloops Centre for Water Quality
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Toursof the Kamloops Centre for Water Quality every ½ hour. Booths and talks on xeriscape gardening and both indoor and outdoor water conservation. Lots of games and prizes.
Contact: Pre register for KCWQ tours at 5:00pm, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm by emailing kaylen@kamloops.ca
Clean Air Day
Date: June 6, 2007 – 9:00am to 6:00 pm
Location: Interior Savings Centre
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Alternate transportation - New Community Bus on display, carpool information, green fleet, bio-diesel, anti-idle. Transit Student Pass Pack official launch. Games and Prizes.
- Country 103 on location from 10:00am – 2:00pm
- ECOSmart BBQ - 11:30am - 1:30pm
- SKSS 20 Reasons to Ride Art Show Rivers Room – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Contact: kaylen@kamloops.ca
Bike Bonanza
Date: June 7, 2007
Location: RiversidePark, Juniper Bike Ranch
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Booths with information on bike security, helmet safety, riding gear, trails and mini-bike repair workshops from 3:00pm - 7:00pm.
Tours led by local bike shop pros:
- Juniper Ranch Downhill bike park at 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:00pm
- Schubert bike path at 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:00pm
- Riverside Park Rivers Trail at 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Contact: kaylen@kamloops.ca
Trail Talk
Date: June 8, 2007
Location: KennaCartwright & Peterson Creek Parks, River's Trail
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Guided Tours of two of Kamloops' Nature Parks (All tours include maps):
- Kenna Cartright Park – 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm
- Peterson Creek Park - 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm
- River's Trail from McDonald Park to Riverside Park – 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm
Contact: kaylen@kamloops.ca
Appreciation Day
Date: June 9, 2007 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: McArthurIsland Park, Greenwaste drop off sites
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Several activities include:
- Bike Rodeo
- Boys and Girls Club
- Skater Appreciation Day at the Skate Park
- BBQ, face painting, prizes and contests
- Compost Appreciation Day 10:00 am - noon Cinnamon Ridge, McGill, and Barnhartvale Landfill Coffee and Donuts provided
Contact: kaylen@kamloops.ca
Tree-Cycle at WildPlay
Date: June 9, 2007
Location: WildPlay at the Bungy Zone, 35 Nanaimo River Rd., Nanaimo BC
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Recycling workshops will be offered following the TreeGO Full Course departures at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Participants 12 years and older can experience the full TreeGO course and then participate in a half hour workshop on recycling and living an environmentally-friendly lifestyle on Vancouver Island.
The day features recycling quizzes and numerous prizes. Adult Tree-Cycle is $41.99 plus GST. Five dollars from every admission will be donated to the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange.
Contact: Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 1-888-668-7874.
Support Clean Air for Environment Week
Date: June 6, 2007
Location: Everywhere
Cost: Open to the public
Description: The City of Prince George is challenging you to Support Clean Air for Environment Week (June 3-9, 2007) by joining the Commuter Challenge Take up the challenge and sign up your organization, or business. During Environment Week (June 3-9, 2007), leave your car at home and bike, walk, carpool or use Prince George Transit. Wear your ?Go Green? button (available at PGP!RG, UNBC, REAPS, City Hall, Second Cup, Shopper?s Drug Marts, and Hart Drugs) and get in the game. For more information or to take up the challenge, email the City at chamel@city.pg.bc.ca, call 614-8259 or register at www.commuterchallenge.ca.
Contact: Chantal Hamel, Project Technician chamel@city.pg.bc.ca
Wheels for Change
Date: June 30th to July 22, 2007
Location: please visit our website
Cost: Open to the public
Description:Wheels for Change is a campaign created by a group of British Columbians who want to provide people in this province with an opportunity to gather together and take positive action on climate change.
This campaign involves a 1000 km bike tour from Nelson to Victoria, from June 30th to July 22, 2007, that is open to all people of all ages who are interested in taking part. With your help we hope to collectively cycle 40,000 km - the equivalent to circling the Earth!
We know that many of you can’t make the three week commitment – but, you are welcome to join us for any portion of the tour - whether it is 1 km, 10 km or the full 1000 km, it all contributes to our grand total.
We are a family-friendly event, and children are very welcome to join the rides (check our website’s Bike Tour page for guidelines regarding the participation of children).
We also planning a number of community events along the way, where we will share food, music, fun activities, inspiring stories on what we can do about climate change, postcard-signing sessions for politicians, and more...
Contact: http://wheelsforchange.ca/
Commuter Challenge
Date: June 6, 2007
Location: Central Okanagan
Cost: Open to public
Description: Central Okanagan residents are invited to enjoy a FREE bus ride by telling the bus driver that they are registered for the Commuter Challenge or use the code words “Clean Air Day.” The complimentary continental breakfast will be available for anyone participating in the Commuter Challenge (riding the bus, carpooling, walking, running, cycling, in-line skating, skateboarding or kayaking), which runs from June 3rd to 9th, 2007.
The following celebration stations will have complimentary breakfast, coffee, and juice in addition to free transit:
- Westbank: Westbank Exchange (Hwy 97 and Dobbin Road, in front of Save-on-Foods)
- Downtown: Queensway Station
- Central: Orchard Park Shopping Centre
Contact: Registration for the Commuter Challenge can be done online at www.commuterchallenge.ca or at the complimentary breakfast stations.
Como Watershed Festival
Date: June 16, 2007
Location: Como Lake Park (Gatensbury & Como Lake Avenue) @1am – 4pm (rain or shine).
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Join the Como Watershed Group and community partners for the Como Watershed Festival, an event promoting local environmental awareness of the Como Creek watershed. Bring the family for some outdoor fun, entertainment and snacks, and learn about your local urban wild spaces through our interactive workshops and display booths.
Live Entertainment
- 1:15 Storytelling
- 2:00 and 3:30 “Corey the Coho PupetShow.
Interactive Workshops and Displays
- Bird Box Building
- Stream Critters
- Native/Invasive Plant Display
- Storm Drain Marking
- Trees of Como Lake Walk
Also Featuring
- Arts and Crafts
- Lake Side Clean-up
- Face Painting
- Food and Refreshments
Contact: Tanya Tulk, Festival Coordinator, 604-299-1296
Alberta
Climate Change 2020
Date: July 3, 2007 - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Open to the public
Location: Calgary Airport
Background: The future of our environment and the responsibility of average folks.
Contact: Godfrey Wills 41 Sherwood TC NW Calgary, Alta. willsga@hotmail.com
Green Stops
Date: June 3-9
Cost: Open to public
Location: Around province
Description: Alberta has many events happening during Environment Week, they are listed here: http://www.environment.gov.ab.ca/edu/eweek/
Contact: Joanne Barwise joanne.barwise@gov.ab.ca
Saskatchewan
Earthquest
Date: June 3, 2007 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Broadway Theater at 715 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Aliens have arrived! And they are looking for our advice. They would like to colonize the planet Blargon 7, which has a climate and ecosystem very similar to ours. They are asking us, based on our experiences on Earth, to give us the best of our wisdom for how to set up their society. Come prepared to learn about the many creative ways we could tread more lightly on our planet. Earthquest begins with a short play, in which participants (Questers) are given a series of clues. These clues take them all over an established course/neighbourhood in Saskatoon (each year it is different!), meeting strange characters, solving puzzles, and facing a variety of challenges. Incorporated into this is, of course, a chance to learn about nature in a unique and fun way. Register to participate in this great event by May 25th!
Contact: info@environmentalsociety.ca
Organic Lawn Care
Date: June 7, 2007 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rusty MacDonald Library, 225 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Be pesticide free, it doesn't cost a thing! Learn how to have a great lawn this year without pesticides. Ross Nicholson, Pesticide Reduction Coordinator for the Saskatchewan Environmental Society, will do an interactive presentation on organic lawn care. Ross has a M.Sc. in plant science from the University of British Columbia. He has taught at U.B.C., Simon Fraser University, and Northwest Community College. Most recently he has taught in the Departments of Biology and Plant Science at the University of Saskatchewan. Ross is also an instructor in the Prairie Horticulture Certificate Program a the U. Of S., and has designed and delivered workshops for the Master Gardener program. Questions or concerns about organic yard care are welcome.
Contact: info@environmentalsociety.ca
Manitoba
Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Display
Date: June 5, 2007 - 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: The Forsk Market Plaza
Cost: Open to public
Description: With the impact of automobile emissions on the environment, the development of sustainable transportation has become an emerging concept in automobile manufacturing. A range of hybrids and fuel‑efficient smart cars are now available from almost every manufacturer in the industry. Support the development of an environmentally sound automobile industry and offset rising greenhouse gas emissions in the process by making the right choice. If you're in the market for a new car or just interested in learning more about fuel-efficient vehicles and what they have to offer, join us on Tuesday, June 5 between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm under the canopy area at the Forks where we will be showcasing several fuel‑efficient vehicles. Each vehicle will have a sales representative who will be pleased to answer your questions.
Contact: Lily Adviento lily.adviento@ec.gc.ca
Ontario
Fresh Air Fair
Date: June 3, 2007 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Open to the public
Location: Dufferin Grove Park
Description: A family event with interactive exhibits and games for children of all ages. The focus is climate change with entertainment that includes an animal show, aboriginal drumming and dancing, "mad scientists" experiments
Contact: Melissa Greiner mgreiner@cleanairpartnership.org
Environmental Clean Up
Date: June 6, 2007 – 1:00 pm
Location: Kubota Metal Corporation
Cost: By invitation
Description: Employees and management team will be performing a clean up of our facility property and fronting roadside ditches.
Contact: mortonm@kubotametal.com
2nd Annual South Mimico Garden Tour
Date: June 6, 2007 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Departing from Montgomery's Inn, Etobicoke
Cost: Open to public
Description:Come and join the South Mimico Stewardship Group for the 2nd annual Garden Tour which will go by bus to several private gardens and other locations. A $10 registration fee will be open until May 15th and includes the bus tour, a litterless lunch and a kit.
Contact: To register call (416) 661-6600, ext. 5740. For further information, call Dushan Jojkic at (416) 661-6600, ext. 5667, or e-mail djojkic@trca.on.ca
Richmond Hill Mill Pond Splash
Date: June 6, 2007 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Mill Pond Park, Richmond Hill
Cost: Open to public
Description: Join us and help celebrate the headwaters of the Don River! This free family-focused street party is held annually at the Mill Pond Park. Activities include environmental and historical exhibits, displays and demonstrations; live animals; music; entertainment; food and refreshments.
Contact: For more information, visit our Web site at www.trca.on.ca, call Alex Blasko at (416) 661-6600, ext. 5714, or e-mail ablasko@trca.on.ca
UWO Bike Stop
Date: June 4-8 - 7 - 9 am
Location: Talbot College corner on the UWO Campus
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Stop by the University Police Emergency Response Trailer (Talbot College corner on the UWO Campus) for a breakfast snack and info.
Contact: N/A
Bicycle Touring Presentation
Date: June 5th - 7 - 8:45 pm
Location : London Library
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Learn with Howard Pulver - Bikeon Tours, about the Niagara-Quebec Waterfront Trail at the Landon Library.
Contact: www.trea.ca
Huff & Puff Morning Ride
Date: June 6th - Starts at 9:30 am
Location: Meet at Greenway Park parking lot
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Bike Ride
Contact : 661-5854
Lunch & Learn
Date: June 6th - Noon - 1 pm
Location: Landon Library
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Join Constable Christine Weston - Police Services to learn about cycling safety/road rules. Bring your lunch.
Contact www.trea.ca
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Date: June 6th - 7 - 8:45 pm
Location: London Library
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Join Wayne Prince - South London Cycle, for a bike maintenance workshop. Care, repair and bike selection tips.
Contact www.trea.ca
TREA Meeting
Date: June 7th - 7:30 - 9 pm
Location: Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Rd N. of Oxford St. Allison Cook
Cost: Open to the public
Description: City of London, will discuss London’s Bicycle Master Plan.
Contact www.trea.ca
TREA Leisure Bike Ride
Date: June 8th – 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Meet at parking lot on E side of Wellington Rd. N of Grand Ave
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Ride on bike paths along South Thames
Contact www.trea.ca
Hike
Date: June 9th - 9 - 10 am
Location: Meet at Kilally Meadows, E end of Windermere Rd., E of Adelaide Street
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Join Thames Valley Trail Association for short hike
Contact TVTA: 641-0442
Learn to ride
Date: June 9th – 11:00am – 1:00pm, Recreational ride: 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Velo Kids: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Forest City Velodrome
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Track bikes included with fee
Contact: Register on www.forestcityvelodrome.ca
All Day Cycling Events & BBQ
Date: June 10th - 9:30 - 4 pm *
Location: First Cycleworks, 525 First Street near Dundas
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Recumbent Bike Showcase. 4 guided bike rides (all types of bikes). Breakfast at 9:30 am. Rides at 10 am. - BBQ to follow.
Contact: www.trea.ca
*All group bicycle rides require helmets be worn
National Capital Region
Harnessing Community Energy
Date: June 4, 2007 – 8:00 am
Location: Ottawa
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Sustainable Ottawa is kicking off its member recruitment drive to coincide with Environment Week. Sustainable Ottawa is a non-profit community based buyer's co-operative with a mission to make sustainable technologies, products and services more accessible and economically viable to people within the National Capital Region (NCR). The formation of Sustainable Ottawa is a response to collective environmental concerns, and questions about access to sustainable technologies that reduce an individual’s environmental footprint. Sustainable Ottawa exists as a buyer’s Co-Operative that provides its membership with lower prices for goods and services by organizing bulk purchases, discounts at local retailers and installations of small to medium scale sustainable technologies.
Contact: Rock Radovan, President rradovan@sustainableottawa.ca
http://SustainableOttawa.ca
International Polar Year and First Nations Speech
Date: June 5, 2007 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: 10 Wellington, Terrasses de la Chaudière, Gatineau
Cost : By invitation
Description: Several events including:
- Opening Ceremony with Elder Raymond Ballentyne, Cree Nation, Sandy Bay, SK
- INAC Deputy Minister Michael Wernick will speak about INAC’s connection to environmental issues and their impacts on the North
- Michel Beland (Environment Canada) will speak about the International Polar Year and how staff can reduce their impact on the poles
- Sunsdrum Inuit Cultural Performance Group will perform - Throat singing and drumming
- Otesha - Morning Choices Skit on sustainable choices and lifestyles
Contact: analise.saely@ec.gc.ca
Clean Air Day Senior Management Triathlon
Date: June 6, 2007 - 11:45 am to 12:30 pm
Location:10 Wellington Lobby and end in Phase 3 of Portage, Gatineau
Cost: By invitation
Description: Michael Horgan, the Deputy Minister of Environment Canada, will give a short opening speech on the importance of federal employees leading by example with green behaviours both at home and in the office. Senior Management Representatives from Environment Canada, Parks Canada, Service Canada and Human Resources and Social Development Canada, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada will bike from 10 Wellington along Promenade du Portage to Phase IV to Place du Portage. (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/TLC-to-Portage). Management Representatives will then jog from Phase IV to Phase III in Place du Portage. Finally representatives will sit in the lobby area, and log into a laptop to demonstrate teleworking to complete the triathlon. The winner will be presented with a plant as an annual trophy by their winning departments green coordinator.
Contact: analise.saely@ec.gc.ca
Nature Walk
Date: June 8, 2007 – 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: 351 St. Joseph and 10 Wellington, Gatineau
Cost: By invitation
Description: TLC: Come join nature interpreters from Parks Canada and the Museum of Nature to learn about the natural ecosystem of the Ottawa River and what you can do to help it. There will be an optional shoreline clean up on the walk back. Meet in the TLC lobby at 11:45 sharp as the walk leaves from the Portage Bridge at noon!
PVM: Dean Nernburg of the Canadian Wildlife Service will host a nature walk in the streets around PVM talking about native plant species and tips on sustainable gardening to make your backyard a truly greener place!
Contact: analise.saely@ec.gc.ca
Quebec
Montréal Campaign for End-of-life Computer and Electronic Hardware Recycling
Date: June 3–9, 2007
Locations: De l'Acadie Ecocentre, Côte-des-Neiges Ecocentre, Rivière-des-Prairies Ecocentre, St-Michel Ecocentre
Addresses:
De l'Acadie Ecocentre
Borough of Ahuntsic/Cartierville
1200 boulevard Henri-Bourassa Ouest, tel. 514-872-1376
Côte-des-Neiges Ecocentre
Borough of Côte-des-Neiges/Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
6925 chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, tel. 514-872-3517
Rivière-des-Prairies Ecocentre
Borough of Rivière-des-Prairies/Pointe-aux-Trembles/Montréal-Est
11400 rue Léopold-Christin, tel. 514-868-4277
Saint-Michel Ecocentre
Borough of Villeray/Saint-Michel/Parc-Extension
2475 rue des Regrattiers, tel. 514-872-3267
Admission: Open to the public
Overview: DuringCanadian Environment Week, residents of the Montréal, region are invited to get rid of their end-of-life computer and electronic hardware in a safe and ecological way by dropping it off at Ecocentre depots on the island.
The Eco-circuit service is designed to provide turnkey solutions in the area of computer and electronic hardware disposal. We do not engage in any resale, refurbishment, landfill, or sale to non-official export markets. We offer customized disposal strategies for municipalities and any other organization that needs to dispose of large quantities of computer and electronic hardware. Our dismantling process follows the most stringent environmental standards and limits any risks to the health of our employees.
The disposal services that Eco-circuit specializes in are the following:
- Collection of end-of-life computer and electronic hardware .
- Secure, physical destruction of data.
- Manual and mechanical dismantling of all computer and electronic parts.
- Compilation of all relevant data (Input, Output, Weight, Units) .
- Inventory monitoring.
- Disposal of finished product at foundries and refineries.
- Hardware tracking system.
Contact: 514-737-3807 (tel) | 514-737-3857 (fax)
Canadian Environment Awards
Date: Monday, June 4, 2007
Location: Montréal Science Centre
Cost: Tickets are $125 per person for the general public and $60 per person for students and members of not-for-profit groups. To purchase tickets, please contact Tina Hutchinson by telephone at (416) 360-4151, ext. 380, or by e-mail at cea@canadiangeographic.ca
Description: The Canadian Environment Awards: A Celebration of Community Achievement is a national program that recognizes individuals and groups of Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the protection, restoration and preservation of the Canadian environment. The awards program embraces a variety of endeavours on behalf of the environment. Canadians nominated for this award of merit are leaders in their communities who are devoting their talents and energies to benefit our country.
The Canadian Environment Awards features four levels of environmental endeavour -- the Community Awards is the flagship program; the Green Team Challenge is the youth initiative; the Citation of Lifetime Achievement recognizes an individual who has shown exceptional lifelong dedication to environmental protection; and the Ideas for Life Award, which recognizes environmental excellence in the arts.
The Canadian Environment Awards was established by Canadian Geographic in 2002 through a partnership with the Government of Canada and support from community-minded private-sector sponsors. Shell Canada is the founding sponsor of the Canadian Environment Awards.
Contact: http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/cea2007/home.asp
Formula Green
Date: June 8 to 10, 2007
Cost: Open to the public
Location: Biosphere
Background: In celebration of Canadian Environment Week, and on the occasion of Montréal Grand Prix, the Biosphère will be presenting the Formula Green exhibit. This outdoor exhibit will bring together nearly 20 hybrid automobiles, alternative vehicles and demonstration units, as well as experts in green technologies and sustainable transport practices. The event aims to introduce to the car drivers the latest technological innovations in the field of transport, to promote the government’s environmentally sensitive transport programs and to raise the public’s awareness of the greenest means of transport.
Contact: www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca
National Environment Show
Date: June 8 to 10, 2007:
- Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Open to the public
Location:Place des Vestiges, Old Port of Montreal
Description: The National Environment Show is back for it’s second edition! 150 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors are expected.
Contact : Gabrielle Michaud-Sauvageau gmichaud_sauvageau@hotmail.com
Guided Walking Tour
Date: June 9 – 2:00 pm
Cost: Open to the public
Location : Lac des Battures, Île des Soeurs
Description: To help celebrate this year’s Environment Week, visitors to the belvedere du lac des Battures can discover ways to help protect the environment. A guide will teach visitors about the environmental evolution of the island.
Contact : Annie Tellier info@heritagelaurentien.org
Guided Walking Tour & Bird Watching!
Date: June 4, 2007 – 6:30 pm
Cost: Open to the public
Location: Rapids Park 7th avenue and LaSalle
Description: A guided walking tourwill be offered.
Contact: Annie Tellier info@heritagelaurentien.org
Guided Walking Tour
Date: June 6, 2007 – 7 :00 pm
Cost: Open to the public
Location: Rapids Park 7th avenue and LaSalle
Description : A guided walking tour will be offered by Patrick Asch, director of Héritage Laurentien to talk about environmental impacts over the years.
Contact : Annie Tellier info@heritagelaurentien.org
Fishing
Date: June 9, 2007 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Cost: Open to the public
Location: Rapids Park 7th avenue and LaSalle
Description: This is a great opportunity for you to discover what fish species exist in the region and to develop your passion for fishing.
Contact: Annie Tellier info@heritagelaurentien.org
Discover Insects
Date: June 3, 2007 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: Open to the public
Location: Rapids Park
Description: Learn about the environmental impacts that these little creatures have on our environment. There will be activities for children and adults.
Contact: Annie Tellier info@heritagelaurentien.org
New Brunswick
Cache-in Trash-out
Date: June 9, 2007 – 9:00am
Location: Fultz House Museum , Lower Sackville
Cost: Open to the public
Description: Calling all geocachers to participate in a cache-in trash-out event! Our main goal will be to clean-up the Bedford-Sackville Community Trail and to assist the Sackville River Association in cleaning the river itself. Depending on the event turn-out we do have permission for two other community trails as well. The clean-up is to take part between 9:00-11:30am. Following the CITO clean-up is a geocaches BBQ from 11:30-1:00pm. The BBQ will also he held at Fultz House Museum and is going to be a great time. Along with good food and great company there will be prizes, and handouts for participants. We have partnered with the Atlantic Geocaching Association, HRM, the Sackville Kinsmen Club, the Bedford-Sackville Trials Committee, the local Boys & Girls Club, and several volunteer community groups for this event as it is part of larger week-long Community Pride event taking part in Sackville.
Contact: Todd Smith 902-426-2132 todd.smith@ec.gc.ca
Nova Scotia
8th Annual Excellence in Business Breakfast
Date: June 4, 2007 – 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Location: Westin Nova Scotian
Cost: by Invitation
Description: The Eco-Efficiency Centre's eighth Annual Environmental Excellence in Business Breakfast is being held during Canadian Environment Week, on June 4th, 2007 at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel from 8 to 10 am. Tickets for the event are $20/person. Our guest speaker for this year?s breakfast is Lynn Johannson, President of E2 Management Corporation. Lynn will be presenting on the topic of Green Productivity and Sustainability. It is going to be an exciting morning as we come together to celebrate Environment Week and recognize and promote good environmental performance in our business community. If you would like to attend the breakfast please call (902) 461-6704 or email eecentre@dal.ca to register. Immediately following our Annual Environmental Excellence in Business Breakfast on June 4, 2007, at 10 am, our guest speaker Lynn Johannson will be hosting a two hour workshop entitled ?Designing for Success with Small Business?. Lynn has recently developed a guide ?Going for the Green: A manufacturer?s Guide to Lean and Green?, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The workshop will be held in the Cornwallis room at the Westin Nova Scotian. If you would like to attend the workshop please call (902) 461-6704 or email eecentre@dal.ca to register.
Contact: Penny Slight, Program Coordinator, p.slight@dal.ca, (902) 461-6704
