Sustainable Communities

Mar
19
2011

Calgary Seedy Saturday

Calgary Seedy Saturday
Mar 19 2011 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm
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Calgary Seedy Saturday is part of the worldwide Seedy Saturday/Sunday events that celebrate open-pollinated seeds. In Calgary, the event is coordinated with the support of the Community Garden Resource Network.

Cost: $2 Admission, we accept Calgary Dollars

This family event will have displays by:

  • local seed savers,
  • prairie seed companies,
  • native plant collectors,
  • conservation groups,
  • community gardeners,
  • organic growers; as well as,
  • a seed exchange table,
  • refreshments,
  • presenters, and
  • a kids corner!
Calgary Seedy Saturday Facebook page

Location

Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre
1320 5 Avenue NW
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Agriculture
Sustainable Communities
Local Food
Permaculture
Jan
27
2011

Remodeling for Net Zero

Solar Energy Society of Alberta
Grant MacEwan University
Jan 27 2011 - 2:00am

A Case Study: An Extreme Makeover for an Existing Edmonton House

An evening presentation by Peter Amerongen, Habitat Studio and Workshop Inc. Read More

Location

Grant MacEwan University, CN Theatre – Rm 5-142
10700 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
May
06
2011

Leading the Way - Youth Summit on Sustainable Transportation

Canadian Urban Transit Association, Prairie & Territories Chapter
May 6 2011 - 6:00am to May 8 2011 - 6:00am

Calling youth leaders!

Youth aged 18 - 28 years from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Territories interested in transit and sustainable transportation are invited to apply to be delegates at this unique summit event. 

Delegates will come to learn, share ideas, discuss issues and opportunities 
and explore career paths with peers and industry professionals.

Click here for more about the Leading the Way Youth Summit Read More

Source: Leading the Way - Youth Summit on Sustainable Transportation

Location

Lister Student Residence and Conference Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Transportation
Youth & the Environment
Sustainable Communities
Jan
29
2011

Level One Urban Beekeeping Course

ReThink Red Deer
Pure Earth Organics
Jan 29 2011 - 5:00pm to Jan 31 2011 - 1:00am

Location: Pure Earth Organics - #12 - 5579 47th St., Red Deer

Saturday January 29th & 30th, 2011
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (both days)

Apiaries and Bees for Communities (A.B.C.) is pleased to offer a Level One Beekeeping Certificate for hobbiest beekeepers in an urban and rural setting. This 16-hour intensive program will offer everything you need to know to begin beekeeping. Read More

A.B.C. Apiaries & Bees for Communities
ReThink Red Deer
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Sustainability
Agriculture
Food Issues
Environmental Education
Ethics, Spirituality & Philosophy
Lifestyle
Peace & the Environment
Sustainable Communities
Business & the Environment
Environmental Activism
Food Security
Local Food
Environmental Health
GM Food & Agriculture
Permaculture
Jan
14
2011

Electricity from the Sun - from Dreamer's Paradise to Everyday Use

ReThink Red Deer
Red Deer College - Green Campus
Jan 14 2011 - 1:30am to 4:00am

Presented by:
Gordon Howell, PEng.

Free public presentation and discussion. No registration.

The world of solar energy is changing quickly. The price of solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity continues its march downwards along with staggering world-wide growth. Solar electricity is now becoming affordable for us in our everyday lives. At the same time, we see that the price of electricity is poised to rise even more to pay for new transmission lines and cleaning up our dirty-coal electricity. Read More

Event page: ReThink Red Deer

Location

Margaret Parsons Theatre
Red Deer College
Red Deer , AB
See map: Google Maps
ReThink Red Deer
Sustainability
Renewables & Alternatives
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Sustainable Communities
Business & the Environment
Jan
09
2011

Bee Lifecycles: Understanding Pollinators

ReThink Red Deer
Jan 9 2011 - 1:00am to 4:00am

 

Eliese Watson, Founder of A.B.C- Apiaries and Bees for Communities, an educational organization focusing on the development of urban beekeeping and native-bee habitats, will be presenting on the life cycle of bees and understanding the role of pollinators in nature. Read More

Event page: ReThink Red Deer

Location

Kerry Wood Nature Centre
6300 45 Avenue
Red Deer , AB
See map: Google Maps
Red Deer River Naturalists
ReThink Red Deer
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Environmental Education
Sustainable Communities
Local Food
Permaculture
Feb
23
2011

The 2011 Pathways to Sustainability Conference

ReThink Red Deer
Red Deer College
City of Red Deer
Growing Food Security in Alberta
Sustainability Resources Ltd.
Alberta Rural Development Network
Feb 23 2011 - 4:00pm to Feb 25 2011 - 12:00pm

 

Creating a sustainable society is the greatest opportunity and the greatest challenge of our era. Since 2009, the Pathways 2 Sustainability Conference (P2S) has helped form the relationships and capacity for planning and participating in sustainable communities.

Building on P2S 2009’s sustainable communiites theme, P2S is moving forward from planning to community-based action. We are featuring over 40 Showcase Exhibitors, 12 Panelists, and 5 Keynotes on topics such as Community Supported Agriculture, Feed In Tarrifs, Renewable Energy, Community Finance, Food Security, and Sustainable & Resilient Community Planning.
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2011 P2S Conference

Location

Red Deer College
Red Deer , AB
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ReThink Red Deer
Sustainability Resources Ltd.
Economics
Sustainability
Energy
Agriculture
Sustainable Communities
Food Security
Nov
25
2010

Re-imagining Existing Buildings Through Sustainable Retrofits

Solar Alberta Society of Alberta
Grant MacEwan University
Nov 25 2010 - 2:00am

Free presentation and discussion. No registration required. Free refreshments at 6:30 pm + Read More

Source: Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Location

CN Theatre Rm 5-142 (105 Street Building)
Grant MacEwan University – City Centre Campus (105 Street and 104 Avenue)
Edmonton , AB
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Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Sep
17
2010

Resilient Edmonton: Why and How?

City of Edmonton: The Way We Green
Sep 17 2010 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

A conversation with Craig Applegath

  • Is Edmonton a resilient city? Will we be able to cope with any sudden environmental changes or disturbances in the future?
  • How can we build Edmonton's resilience? What are the resiliency threats and opportunities that face our critical systems?

Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Read More

Location

The City Room
City Hall
Edmonton , AB
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Sustainable Communities
Jun
16
2010

The Way We Green Panel Discussion

The Way We Green
City of Edmonton
Jun 16 2010 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Eco Experts Debate Edmonton’s Future

Panel discusses options for long-term environmental issues.

What environmental issues are most important for Edmonton? Air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions? Food security or urban sprawl? Biodiversity or oil dependence? Water supply or extreme weather events? What should Edmontonians do to ensure a sustainable city? Read More

Link: Event & Registration Page

Location

Ledcor Theatre, Art Gallery of Alberta
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square (or live online at www.TheWayWeGreen.ca)
Edmonton , AB
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Sustainable Communities

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