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Climate Change — What Can I Do?

Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta
May 19 2010 - 12:00pm

Please RSVP by email to erm [at] ualberta [dot] ca

Free Sessions - Open to the Public, but we ask that you RSVP as space is limited to 40 attendees.

We will be giving away a door prize at this session.

In this Lecture: You release greenhouse gases as a result of using energy to drive, using electricity to light and heat your home, and through other activities that support our quality of life like growing food, raising livestock and throwing away garbage. Read more »

Location

Enterprise Square atrium
10230 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 12, 2010 by AEN2

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REAP Down to Earh Week: Healthy Families, Healthy Planet

REAP Calgary
Apr 10 2010 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for the launch of Calgary’s first "Healthy Families, Healthy Planet" report, presented by five experts through an interactive panel discussion. Learn about the top 10 ways to ensure the wellness of your children and the environment and get answers to all of your questions about detoxifying your home. Exhibits in Dutton Theatre and the +15 will provide information, products and services to make going green easy. Read more »

Location

Dutton Theatre, Calgary Public Library
616 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 26, 2010 by AEN2

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'Green Pros' Directory Launch

Raising Spaces
Mar 27 2009 - 7:30pm

Fresh ‘Green Pros’ Directory Helps Homeowners Renovate Stress-free

Green Pros, A fresh green online directory has sprouted this Spring, promising to connect Edmontonians with leading professionals who will help green their homes and lifestyles. Sponsoring company Raising Spaces chose to launch Green Pros just in time for the City of Edmonton’s Earth Hour celebration on Saturday March 27th, 2010 to let residents know that a green helping hand is available for their next home reno. Read more »

Location

City Hall
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 26, 2010 by AEN2

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Seminar: Detoxing Your Home

Carbon Environmental Boutique
Oct 21 2009 - 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Each year, from October to June, Carbon Environmental Boutique will be hosting monthly seminars and discussion groups to discuss eco issues and mindful living.

October’s seminar topic and details: Detoxing Your Home
Focus: Discovering and eliminating the toxins found in everyday items
Cost: Free
Light refreshments will be served. Read more »

Location

Carbon Environmental Boutique
10184 104 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted October 16, 2009 by AEN2

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Green Living Series: Going Non-Toxic Workshop

REAP Calgary
Conscious Home
Oct 24 2009 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

On a typical cleaning day in the average Canadian home, chemical levels in the indoor air can be hundreds to a thousand times higher than the outdoor air in the most polluted cities. Participants of the Going Non-Toxic workshop will learn about the major sources of poor indoor air quality and the causes of chemical sensitivities. Discover easy, cost effective, non-toxic alternatives and win a toolkit to get you started! Read more »

Location

Evergreen Community Studios
2633 Hochwald Ave SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted October 13, 2009 by AEN2

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2009 EcoLiving Fair and Speaker Series

EcoLiving Events
Sep 26 2009 - 10:00am - Sep 27 2009 - 4:00pm

The 2009 EcoLiving Fair & Speaker Series pdf (250 KB) is a two day showcase where indiviudals and groups come together to share information about initiatives and environmental experiences with Calgarians.

Location

Mount Royal College — Centre for Continuous Learning Building
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps
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Posted September 8, 2009 by AEN2

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The Path to Energy Independence: Reducing Our Footprint & Utility Bills

The Solar Energy Society of Canada, Northern Alberta Chapter
Grant MacEwan College

To register: http://www.solaralberta.ca
For information: 780.439.5608 / Reg. Fee: $250.00
Class runs Sept. 1 - Oct. 20 Tuesdays (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
Grant MacEwan College City Centre Campus Room 5-158

The Solar Energy Society of Canada and Grant MacEwan College present an expanded eight-week evening class focusing on Energy Efficiency; Solar Electricity; Solar Hot Water; Passive Solar Design, Non-toxic building and Green Transportation. Read more »

Posted August 25, 2009 by AEN2

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Devonian Botanic Garden Green Festival

Devonian Botanic Garden
Jul 19 2009 - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Go Green at the Devonian Botanic Garden!

Come out for a day of fun while learning great ways to be environmentally sustainable! The Green Festival will include eco-business displays, sustainable living lectures, childrens’ crafts from common household reuseables, family activities, tours of the Garden’s famous indoor Butterfly House and Kurimoto Japanese Garden, and door prizes. Read more »

Location

Devonian Botanic Garden
AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted July 9, 2009 by AEN2

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Sierra Club Monthly Meeting: Greening your home and greening your life

Nov 5 2008 - 7:00pm

  

The Built Green Program (www.builtgreencanada.ca) and Eco Education (www.greenplan-it.ca)

The next monthly meeting of the Sierra Club Canada’s Chinook Group is on
Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 pm at the Calgary Area Outdoor Council (CAOC) building
at 1111 Memorial Drive NW on the Bow River pathway (upstairs, entrance at the
 back).

The free public event will feature presentations from two guests: Read more »

Location

Calgary Area Outdoor Council
1111 Memorial Drive NW (on the Bow River pathway)
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted November 5, 2008 by AEN2

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YEP Speaker Event: Healthy Home & Sustainable Lifestyle

Sep 10 2008 - 6:00pm

Young Environmental Professionals Read more »

Location

Ceili's Irish Pub
803 8 Ave SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted September 3, 2008 by AEN2

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Job Opportunity

Position: Network Manager
Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2010 - 16:00

The AEN is seeking a responsible, organized and dynamic individual to support the work of the AEN in the role of Network Manager.

Full job description and application instructions

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