Climate Action

It’s a great opportunity to learn about the climate actions of our local churches and to hear an excellent speaker on growing our urban forest. Hosted by Eco-Locke Churches.  (Click on image to view larger) Canopy for Community: Growing Hamilton’s Urban Forest, One Tree at a Time.  Guest Speaker: Annabella Aoshanna, Urban Forest Program Coordinator, … Read more

  The Global Forest: 40 Ways Trees Can Save Us by Diana Beresford-Kroeger, available in public libraries. One of the world’s experts on how trees chemically affect the environment, Canadian scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger is on a mission to save the planet- one newly planted tree at a time.

For those who like to cook (and those who like to eat), we are creating a plant-based recipe booklet.  Eating more plants is good for your health and the health of the planet. The Climate Action Team is compiling a booklet of plant-based recipes in time for Earth Day. We are looking for all types … Read more

A recent article in the Globe and Mail outlines the growing challenges. From the Globe and Mail, February 9, 2024 An organization representing First Nations across northern Ontario says it is declaring a state of emergency because warmer weather has left some winter roads that its communities rely on for essential goods unpassable. Leaders of … Read more

Announcing three upcoming events that support biodiversity, urban forests and repairing rather than purchasing.  Grimsby Seedy Saturday, February 10th https://events.grimsby.ca/library/Detail/2024-02-10-1100-Seedy-Saturday The event includes a full range of seeds and supplies and features a number of expert speakers.        Action 13 Repair Café Saturday Feb 10, 2024 10 am to 1 pm For more … Read more