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Cityfarm Spring Kick-off

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Cityfarm
3830 195 Avenue NE
Edmonton, AB
Canada
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Description:
Public Service AnnouncementSpring? Bring it on!Edmonton and area children, families and individuals are invited to awaken the spirit of Spring at Cityfarm’s 2007 Spring Kick-off!On Saturday June 9th, from 1-5 pm, people of all ages are invited to this activity-packed outdoor event to gear up for another summer of fun at Cityfarm! Dig in to activities such as: Read more »

SERLO 5th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting

Location:
Didsbury

Description:
SERLO (Society for Environmentally Responsible Livestock Operations) has become increasingly concerned with the rapid expansion of CFO's (Confined Feeding Operations) and our provincial governments encouraging and enabling these animal factories, at the expense of our environment and rural economy. We are having our 5th Annual Conference and AGM next month. We would be pleased if you would come and be part of a group that is working to hold the government accountable and bring back democratic transparency to the process of approving CFO's. Read more »

Call for Representatives: NRCB Technical Advisory Group

Please note: this is a different notice from one issued earlier for the Policy Advisory Group (PAG).

Introduction

The AEN has received a request to name environmental non-government (ENGO) representatives who would be interested inparticipating in technical discussions focused on specific issues associated with confined feeding operations (CFO's). The TAG would provide technical information to the PAG for their consideration and recommendation to the Natural Resources Conservation Board. Read more »

Posted March 26, 2007 by AEN2

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Action Alert - Sign On to Paper on "Agriculture and the Environment - Analysis and Action"

Attached is a paper on "Agriculture and the Environment - Analysis and Action", written for the Canadian Environmental Network's Agriculture Caucus for sign-on by RCEN member groups and others. It represents a follow-up to the longer "Green Paper" prepared for the RCEN's 2006 Annual Conference on the Environment in Montreal last fall. Read more »

Posted March 21, 2007 by AEN2

Community Natural Foods presents Calgary premiere of Seeds of Change

Location:
Calgary

Description:
Come learn about the impact of biotechnology on farming and societyCalgary, Alberta - March 14, 2007 - Community Natural Foods is proud to present the Calgary premiere of Seeds of Change, a documentary about genetically modified crops and how they have changed the face of agriculture in Canada. The film will be shown Wednesday, March 28th at 7pm at the Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Road N.W. Read more »

2007 Calgary Seedy Saturday

Location:
Calgary

Description:
Montgomery Community Centre 5003 16th Ave NW (Hwy 1 and Home Road ) Admission $2.00 - We accept Calgary Dollars Read more »

Free Information Session: The Community Garden Network of Edmonton

Location:
Edmonton

Description:
Are you interested in starting up a community garden in your neighborhood? Community gardening is a great opportunity to grow your own food, for neighbours to meet, for children to learn where their food comes from, and to enjoy a healthy outdoor activity! Hear about the successes of community gardening in Edmonton, what to expect in starting one, and information about resources to help you. Read more »

Free Information Session: The Community Garden Network of Edmonton

Location:
Edmonton

Description:
Are you interested in starting up a community garden in your neighborhood? Community gardening is a great opportunity to grow your own food, for neighbours to meet, for children to learn where their food comes from, and to enjoy a healthy outdoor activity! Hear about the successes of community gardening in Edmonton, what to expect in starting one, and information about resources to help you. Read more »

Application Deadline: NRCB Policy Advisory Group Alternates

Description:
Name of Initiative: Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) Policy Advisory Group (PAG) Introduction: The Alberta Environmental Network has received a request to name two (2) alternate members to the NRCB policy advisory group (PAG). The NRCB delivers the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and provides broad governance, administrative policy, and appeals. The Policy Advisory Group (PAG) is a multi-stakeholder advisory committee that provides advice to the Chief Executive Officer of the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) on matters related to the effective delivery of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). Read more »

Arusha Action Film #12 - Black Gold

Location:
Calgary

Description:
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7:00pm - 9:00pm Uptown Stage and Screen 612 - 8 Avenue SW $10.00 - 100% Calgary Dollars accepted Tickets available at the door Children and youth under 15 are free 2006 Award winning documentary Filmed, directed & produced by Marc Francis and Nik Francis. Multinational coffee companies now rule our shopping malls and supermarkets and dominate the industry worth over $80 billion, making coffee the most valuable trading commodity in the world after oil.  But while we continue to pay for our lattes and cappuccinos, the price paid to coffee farmers remains so low that many have been forced to abandon their coffee fields. Read more »

AEN Fall Cross Caucus Meetings

October 1-2, 2010 • Calgary, Alberta
Program & Registration Information

AEN is Hiring

Position: Network Manager
Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2010 - 16:00
Full job description and application instructions

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