Climate Action Niagara              Sustainability Series 

Nov 7, 2011 TBD                          Transition Towns  -  Presentations of Global and Ontario Towns and Cities in Transition for healthier and more sustainable practises, Anthony Barrett, Exec Dir of Common Place Eco-Village, followed by discussion of opportunities in Niagara        7pm @ Climate Action Niagara offices, 111 Church Street, St Catharines.

Nov 16, 2011, 1:30-4pm            OSEA Community Power Roadmap to Success, OSEA introduces its new Community-Based Renewable Energy Impact Model – local leaders, institutions and organizations will be provided with a clear understanding of the jobs and expenditures created locally.  The Roadmap for Getting Your Project from Vision to Reality has been translated into a ‘Toolkit for Initiating Your Solar(PV) Community Power Project.  location tbd

Nov 28, 2011                                Waste Outlives Us    Viewing of ‘National Geographic: The Human Footprint’ .  Theatre group provides   The Green Earth Defender,  a play by Tina Yeung-Moore followed by discussion of community generated suggestions for A Holiday Season Without Waste,  7 pm @ location tbd

January 9 or 10, 2012 TBD,        Protecting Local Soils for Food Security - Discussions and demonstrations on issues that are depleting the integrity of Niagara soils and how we can protect them through sustainable practises.   7 pm @ Centennial Library, St Catharines

February 6 or 7 2012 TBD          The Economics of Sustainability  - If you are starting a recycling program at work, or thinking about investing in a renewable energy source, come out to source the facts and fiction on the economics of sustainable practises for work and home.  7 pm @ Centennial Library, St Catharines

April 1, 2012, 1pm                       Bus Tour of Niagara Renewable Energy Initiatives - Jump on the bus for this renewable energy tour around the Niagara area. Visit an Eco-village, get up close and personal with a wind turbine, and ask questions of home owners with solar panels.   Meet at the Climate Action Niagara @ 111 Church St, St Catharines, lunch provided.  Tour costs involved. 

April 16 or 17, 2012                    What is “Local” Food Security -  Film and open discussion on what ‘local’ food security means.  Hear from community reps closely involved with sustainable local food security, and generate ideas on how we can support and participate.   7 pm @ Centennial Library, St Catharines

May 7 or 8, 2012                         Transitions Towns (Part 2) Be a part of a Transition Town! Help the environment by initiating sustainable practices within your community.  Help drive the Change with other like-minded individuals.  Hosted in multiple venues across Niagara, call for further information

May 22 or 23, 2012                     The Economics of Farming  - How does one start a farm?  From a business plan, to sourcing practical and software education, this forum provides practical discussion on costs and opportunities.   The forum will be moderated by CAN.   7 pm @ Centennial Library, St Catharines

Chef Linda Keeping providing samples of local food items donated by area restaurants.