Wednesday, 8 November 2017

EcoSask Extra, November 8-12, 2017

Canada goose

It’s a challenge to stay on top of all the upcoming events across Saskatchewan. Here are a few that we missed yesterday - but don’t want you to miss this week!

Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail, Nov. 8 (Saltcoats)
Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail is holding a general meeting tonight, Nov. 8, at 7 pm, in the Stirling Room, Saltcoats.

Environmental Planning in Human-Dominated Landscapes, Nov. 10 (Regina) 
Dr. Jeremy Pittman, University of Waterloo, will discuss Environmental Planning and Policy for Connectivity in Human-Dominated Landscapes from 2:30-3:30 pm, Nov. 10, at the University of Regina.

Green Drinks Saskatoon, Nov. 10 (Saskatoon) 
Green Drinks Saskatoon is meeting at 5:30 pm, Nov. 10, at Cathedral Social Hall.

Passive House Tours, Nov. 10-12 (Saskatoon) 
Join The Green Builder on a tour of 3 passive houses in Saskatoon and area:
Temperance Street Passive House 
1104 Temperance Street Saskatoon
Friday Nov 10 / 7 pm - 9 pm
Saturday Nov 11 / 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday Nov 12 / Noon - 4 pm
Grasswood Estates Passive House 
28 Grasswood Estates, Corman Park
Sunday Nov 12 / Noon - 3 pm
Lancaster Passive House
1107 Lancaster Blvd, Saskatoon
Saturday Nov 11 / 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday Nov 12 / Noon - 3 pm

Wildlife Rehab Orientation, Nov. 12 (Saskatoon) 
Find out more about volunteering with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan from 12-1:30 pm, Nov. 12, in Saskatoon.

A full list of upcoming events can be found on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar

In the News 
And, because there are always interesting news stories, here are a few that caught our attention in the last 24 hours.

"It’s easy to dismiss grasslands as unimportant when you only see them as wastelands of grass that stand between you and the mountains or forests you really want to see. It’s harder to dismiss them once you’ve gotten to know them a little better."

Toronto Council votes to make the Bloor Street bike lanes permanent.

How long do you expect/hope your washing machine or refrigerator will last? The United Nations reports on measures that could extend product lifetimes and reduce waste.


A European organization that advocates an end to planned obsolescence is running a campaign protesting the extremely short life of pantyhose.

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