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Earth Day 2019 | List of Things to do in Waterloo Region for Earth Day
Looking for something to do on Earth Day? How about the rest of the week? We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive list of the special events and activities happening in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge on the week of the April 22nd and Earth Day 2019! Some activities may require registration or other important information, be sure to click the link to the accompanying website to find out more. EARTH DAY SHORELINE CLEAN-UP What: Preston Flats is often littered with garbage from upstream after spring flooding. Join in cleaning up the shoreline on which numerous birds and other wildlife depend. … Continue Reading Earth Day 2019 | List of Things to do in Waterloo Region for Earth Day
Shrinking Your Carbon Footprint is Simpler Than You Think
There are many voices out there that claim to help you reduce your carbon footprint. Project Neutral is one of the only practical tools that tells you your personal carbon footprint based on local data AND offers you actions you can take to reduce it. Our personal carbon footprint comes primarily from transportation, homes, and food. Decarbonizing our lifestyle is actually quite simple! Transportation For transportation, shrinking your carbon footprint is a two step process. The first stage involves reconsidering your travel needs. Some trips may be possible by active transportation such as biking. Public transit may work for… Continue Reading Shrinking Your Carbon Footprint is Simpler Than You Think
Let’s Dig In! Volunteers’ Perspective on Waterloo Region’s First Depave Project
We were greeted by cheerful faces as we arrived in the cold, wet weather for the first depave event at Sheppard Public School. It was a great opportunity for community building while better managing rainwater and creating a beautiful space. News crews came out to document this historic event, the first ever in Waterloo Region. In an effort to to remove under-utilized pavement from urban spaces and replace it with green spaces, Depave Paradise Canada partnered with the environmental charity, Reep Green Solutions to bring the Depave program to Waterloo Region. Sheppard public school was the first stop! The day started with unpacking gear… Continue Reading Let’s Dig In! Volunteers’ Perspective on Waterloo Region’s First Depave Project
5 Reasons Why I Love My Induction Cook top | Home Energy Story
It all started when my husband borrowed a portable induction cooker to try out in our kitchen. I admit, the explanation of how it works seemed more like voodoo magic to me than science, and I was skeptical about its ability to make much of a dent in our energy usage. But only a few months later, we had replaced our coil cooktop with an induction cooktop and I am never going back. Which leads me to my list of the reasons why induction is better than anything else out there: Induction uses significantly less energy to heat your food.… Continue Reading 5 Reasons Why I Love My Induction Cook top | Home Energy Story
Trees In The City: Growing Forests In The Concrete Jungle
Learn tips to protect, maintain and plant trees in your yard. Our city trees provide a wide variety of benefits to us from cleaning our air and water to improving our overall health. Trees and shrubs are also beneficial to pollinators and wildlife. City trees face a variety of threats from Emerald Ash Borer to climate change. Presented by Patrick Gilbride from Reep Green Solutions. Hosted by Preston Idea Exchange. Date: Saturday, April 6 Time: 2:30 – 3:15pm Cost: Free! Registration: Online: Please note an email address is required for online registration. By phone: 519.653.3632 In person: Visit any Idea Exchange location to… Continue Reading Trees In The City: Growing Forests In The Concrete Jungle
Healthy Yards: Idea Spark 101 | RAIN Coach * Wait List Only*
These workshops will give you an introduction to designing beautiful, functional, and healthy yards that are rain smart and beneficial to nature and people alike. These workshops will focus on rain smart techniques and the best places to integrate them into your outdoor space, including: rain gardens naturalized landscaping infiltration galleries rainwater harvesting permeable pavement other aspects of healthy yards, such as attracting bees and butterflies Workshop # 1: Healthy Yards 101 | Idea Spark Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Design Exercise: 7:20 – 9:00 p.m. We will printout an aerial map of your property in advance. After a brief overview, you will… Continue Reading Healthy Yards: Idea Spark 101 | RAIN Coach * Wait List Only*
Healthy Yards: Planning 201 | RAIN Coach
These workshops will give you an introduction to designing beautiful, functional, and healthy yards that are rain smart and beneficial to nature and people alike. These workshops will focus on rain smart techniques and the best places to integrate them into your outdoor space, including: rain gardens naturalized landscaping infiltration galleries rainwater harvesting permeable pavement other aspects of healthy yards, such as attracting bees and butterflies Workshop # 1: Healthy Yards 101 | Idea Spark Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Design Exercise: 7:20 – 9:00 p.m. We will printout an aerial map of your property in advance. After a brief overview, you will… Continue Reading Healthy Yards: Planning 201 | RAIN Coach
