Happy New Year! There's lots to look forward to.
Upcoming Events
Rob Dumont Principles in Action, Jan. 9 (Saskatoon)
Dave Palibroda will discuss putting Rob Dumont’s principles into action at the Jan. 9 breakfast meeting of EMTF Saskatchewan.
Carbonless Concert, Jan. 10 (Saskatoon)
Enjoy a free carbonless concert at Louis’ Loft on campus from 6:30-9:30 pm, Jan. 10.
Regina Beach Enviro Collective, Jan. 12 (Regina Beach)
The Regina Beach Enviro Collective is meeting at 3 pm, Jan. 12.
Soil & Permaculture, Jan. 12 (Regina)
Join Permaculture Regina at 1:30 pm, Jan. 12, at the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre for a brief AGM and to share knowledge about soil and upcoming permaculture projects.
Year-round Composting, Jan. 12 (Regina)
Learn how to compost year-round from 2-3 pm, Jan. 12, at the Central Library.
Zero Waste 101, Jan. 15 (Saskatoon)
Meg Dorwart will share how she’s lived waste-free for the past 2 years from 7-8:30 pm, Jan. 15, as part of the Sustainable Speaker Series organized by the Saskatoon Public Library and the Saskatchewan Environmental Society.
Smarter Science, Better Buildings, Jan. 15 - Feb. 15 (Saskatoon)
Grade 7 students and the general public are invited to view the Smarter Science, Better Buildings exhibit at Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum, Jan. 15-Feb. 15.
Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips
Jan. 13, 9-11 am – Chorney acreage bird feeders
Jan. 20, 2:15-3:15 pm – Visit to Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation facility
Jan. 27, 9 am-4 pm – Snowy Owl census
Everyone is welcome. Check the Saskatoon Nature Society’s website for full details and updated information.
A full list of upcoming events can be found on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar
In the News
Changes are afoot at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. But is the City paying attention to the important issues of animal welfare, environmental conservation, and education?
Michelle Brass is offering climate change workshops to Saskatchewan First Nations to discuss and develop solutions rooted in Indigenous values.
City Councillor Andrew Stevens discusses the evolution of Renewable Regina: “Even in the heartland of oil and gas there is excitement about the potential of increasing our reliance on renewable energy and in moving away from fossil fuels as a source of electricity.”
Oil Fall - how clean energy, electric cars, and grid technology will profoundly impact the oil market [book review]
Spain is making sure displaced workers are taken care of when they shut 26 coal mines.
Walkable cities are good for the economy - and for people!
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