Windfall Festival: Windfall Ecllogy Centre's 8th annual Ecology Festival presents live music, local foods, buskers, Kids Fun Zone, workshops and more. Newmarket, 13-14 June.
Summer and Suds: Environment Network's Explorations Green Summer Day Camp follows the philosophy of Earth Education: hands-on environmental learning and dynamic outdoor activities. June 29th- August 28th.
Green Roofs By Law: City of Toronto new green roof by-law sets a green roof construction standard and a mandatory requirement for green roofs on all classes of new buildings. It also requires up to 50% green roof coverage on multi-unit residential dwellings, schools, non-prfit housing, commer and industrial buildings.
Changing Habits: EcoSuperior encourages people to walk to work on Wednesday, bring a cold lunch on Thursday, and enjoy dinner on Friay in natural light.
Who's the Boss? TD Friends of the Environment Foundation's CEO Poll reveals that 52% of women are chief Environmental Officer of their household compared to 36% of men. Children are the number one influence on environmental behaviour-with more than one in four respondents acknowledging that their children influenced them to be more environmentally responsible. Top three green activities: recycling (91%), reducing the home's energy consumption (84%) and encouraging waste reduction (82%).
Film Festival: Onghiara Environmental film festival presents environmental films-including One Man, One Cow, One Planet-international guest speakers and panel discussion celebrating sustainability, stewardship and solutions. Niagara area, 5-6 & 13 June
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