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"How Dare You."

Gretchen Fitzgerald — September 25, 2019

We will never for give you - quote from Greta Thunberg

“How dare you.”

Cut, Cut, Cut

Gretchen Fitzgerald — August 13, 2019

Please see below for more stunning images of some of the many bird species from our

Successful Efforts to Rescue Lake Erie on Both Sides of Border

John Bacher — August 1, 2019

Two major environmental victories have taken place recently, derailing important parts of the war on the environment. Both victories saved programs to plant trees. Trees are critical to rescuing Lake Erie from massive algae blooms brought on by the twin evils of deforestation and phosphorus pollution.

PowerShift: Young and Rising is coming to Ottawa!

Posted on February 11, 2019

PowerShift: Young and Rising is coming to Ottawa. From Thursday, February 14th to Monday, February 18, 2019, this four-day climate event will host workshops, panel discussions, keynote speakers, and performances, all in pursuit of young people tackling and solving the climate crisis. They ask, "We are the generation that has the power to counter the damage done, and build the future we know is possible. Will you rise with us?"

9 Tips To Reduce Plastic Use This Holiday - Don't Let Plastic Steal Your Holiday

Becky Bassick — December 10, 2018

Reining in consumerism and reusing last year's wrapping paper doesn't make you a grinch.

About 90% of plastic waste is not recycled in Canada. Household waste volumes double in the week after Christmas in Canada 1 - and we already produce way too much to begin with!

To try and tackle the #ProblemWithPlastics while keeping the season warm and bright, here are some tips to reduce plastic waste during the holidays:

Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Artist Gerald Beaulieu’s Road-Killed Crows are too Big to Ignore

Wanda Baxter — November 24, 2018

Gerald Beaulieu’s crows are like massive, soundless speakers: at 386 kilograms each, 5 meters long, made of used tires with open eyes staring out; they say what most roadkill never get the chance to say - notice me.

Join Mary And Help Protect The Northumberland Strait

Gretchen Fitzgerald — October 9, 2018

Mary Gorman is a Green Hero, local activist, and Sierra Club Member who has dedicated her life to protecting the Gulf of St. Lawrence. She has lived for decades in the toxic legacy of the Pictou County pulp mill - her family’s cottage was on its once pristine shores.

-- The Graduate, 1967