Climate Action

  A Greener Christmas by Sheherazade Goldsmith A collection of simple, seasonal projects reveals how to create an eco-friendly Christmas celebration in a richly illustrated guidebook that features detailed instructions for a wide variety of craft, gardening, gift, decorating, cooking, and entertaining ideas. A Greener Christmas is available in both Hamilton and Burlington Public Libraries. 

Did you know that Canadians toss 25% more garbage during the holiday season? Check out these 12 ways to more eco-friendly holidays, such as visiting local attractions and light shows, creating sustainable décor and gifts and donating discarded Christmas trees to the RBG where they are used for stream restoration. Learn more about these ideas … Read more

Our theme for November has been “Repair”. This week we focus on efforts to repair the damage done to urban rivers and streams in the past. These projects restore natural habitat and help communities respond to the impacts of climate change.  Earlier this month a major milestone was achieved in the restoration of the Don … Read more

November’s book is, How to be a Climate Optimist: A blueprint for a better world by Chris Turner “This is a book that moves past the despair and futile anger over ecological collapse and harnesses that passion toward the project of building a twenty-first century quality of life that surpasses the twentieth-century version in every way.” Copies … Read more

Why Repair? The worship theme for November is Repair. A common definition of repair is “to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken” At one time people would routinely repair household items, clothing and other possessions. Over time this practice changed and damaged items tend to be discarded. Many no longer have … Read more