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October 2018
Waterloo Hands-On Pruning Workshop
$5 – $10
EVENT DETAILS Master Gardeners wants to share their expertise in pruning not by showing but doing! Join us as Master Gardeners help prune the landscape at the KidsAbility Centre in Waterloo. No experience required, dress appropriately, and bring your gloves and pruners (optional). For more gardening tips attend our Rockway Gardens Pruning Demo and Tour on October 13th. 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Rockway Centre. More information here or register below. Date/Time: Saturday, October 20, 2018, 1:00… Continue Reading Waterloo Hands-On Pruning Workshop
Find out more »Zero Waste Meet Up | Region of Waterloo Recycling & Landfill Tour
Free
Have you visited the recycling centre and local landfll? Now is your chance! Come and tour the waste management site and then meet up with the rest of us who are taking more action! The tour of the recycling centre will inspire all of us and make us want to do more than we already do. This meet-up is designed so we can all discuss how as a community and individuals we can improve upon the current challenges we face. Celebrate Waste… Continue Reading Zero Waste Meet Up | Region of Waterloo Recycling & Landfill Tour
Find out more »Where does THAT go? How to recycle in Waterloo Region
Are you still confused about what's recyclable or not? Join us in this workshop with the Region of Waterloo's expert on the ins and outs of blue box recycling, how to identify what is and what is not recyclable and what happens to the stuff we put inside our blue box! As we strive for a greener and sustainable future, we will also discuss the future of recycling and long-term strategic direction for sustainable waste management in the region. We are… Continue Reading Where does THAT go? How to recycle in Waterloo Region
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Depave Paradise at Sheppard Public School
Free
What's a 'depave'? Learn more about the project! Join Reep Green Solutions and Sheppard Public School Parent Council as we transform an underused area of tarmac into a naturalized play space! During the workday, we will work together to: - Remove remaining tarmac and associated gravel sublayer - Fill in the new space with healthy soil and mulch to prepare for Sheppard classes to subsequently plant trees and shrubs - Clean up the Natural Area (prune shrubs, rake leaves, etc) Refreshments and lunch… Continue Reading Depave Paradise at Sheppard Public School
Find out more »Halloween | Family Open House | Zero Waste | Trick or Treat
Free
Join us for a drop-in open house during Halloween night! Bring the whole family to check out the Reep House for Sustainable Living and enjoy some zero waste goodies. We will have plenty of candy and treats available for your little ones to take home! Halloween candy produces a lot of waste each year. We are so excited to offer this event as a celebration of the Zero Waste Challenge in the month of October. Reep Open House: Wednesday October 31, 5:30… Continue Reading Halloween | Family Open House | Zero Waste | Trick or Treat
Find out more »November 2018
Prepping Your Home For Winter
$5 – $10
Home Energy COACH Before you know it the snow will be falling. Is your home ready for the harsh winter to come? Learn about your options for renovation to make your home more comfortable this winter. There is still time before the snow flies to take care of items that can make your rooms more cozy - get some ideas of what works and what the most cost-effective methods for your home are. Agenda Presentation: 1:30 p.m. Q&A: 2:15 p.m.… Continue Reading Prepping Your Home For Winter
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