Environment Commissioner to give free public talk

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Please join the Windsor Essex County Environment Committee in welcoming Gord Miller to Windsor. The Environment Commissioner of Ontario will be giving a FREE public talk entitled "Climate Change and Biodiversity Challenges for Southwestern Ontario" on Saturday, May 12th at the Dr. David Suzuki Public School (6320 Raymond). This is part of the Windsor Essex County Environment Committee's Green Speaker Series.

Please note the schedule below:
9:00am - Tour of the Dr. David Suzuki School (LEED Platinum building) **Registration for the tour is required. Please call 519-253-7111 ext. 290 to register**
10:00am - Light breakfast buffet (free of charge)
10:30am - Gord Miller talk with discussion period to follow (no registration required).

Hope to see you there!

Live Clean Go Green Eco Conference

Saturday, May 5, 2012

On Saturday May 5, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dr. David Suzuki School will be hosting the “LIVE CLEAN, GO GREEN” Eco Conference.

This conference is aimed at increasing your awareness of the impact that various products have on your body and the environment and where to find safer, healthier alternatives.

This event will include two information presentations, eco-friendly exhibitors and displays, door prizes and lunch.

The cost of registration is $5.00 (cash only please) and lunch options will be available.

For more information, including a list of vendors and presenters, please call Stephanie Martin at Dr. David Suzuki School: 519-987-6020.

Earth Day has MOVED!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Please join us at our new location - the Malden Park Visitor Centre (4200 Malden Road) - for this years Earth Day event! This will be on Sunday, April 22nd from 10am until 3pm rain or shine.

The theme this year is local food and participants will be able to watch cooking and canning demonstrations, plant a herb garden, make salad dressing and pick up free local food maps of Windsor Essex County. There will also be wildflower planting and over 30 environmental exhibitors to check out.

Earth Day is Fast Approaching!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Does your environmental organization want to participate in Earth Day 2012? We would love to have you! This year we are introducing a "Buy Local Food Challenge". Our theme is - I Like My Food Naked, Near & Natural! Purchasing a booth at this event is a great way to promote your business as 2,000 to 4,000 Windsor Essex residents attend each year!

Download the pdf above to register. Earth Day is on Sunday, April 22nd at Mic Mac Park from 10am to 3pm.

If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute to the event, donations for our silent auction are always appreciated.

Rescheduled Black Oak Park Cleanup

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Now on Saturday, April 21st at 9am, come out and help clean up our environment with the City of Windsor, Detroit River Canadian Cleanup, Port Authority and ERCA. We will be cleaning up Black Oak Heritage Park which is an ecologically sensitive area.

This event will happen on Saturday April 21st from 9am until 1pm (weather permitting) and will include a light lunch. Please see pdf for more information.

Black Oak Park Cleanup

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Come out and help clean up our environment with the City of Windsor, Detroit River Canadian Cleanup, Port Authority and ERCA. We will be cleaning up Black Oak Heritage Park which is an ecologically sensitive area.

This event will happen on Sunday April 15th from 9am until 1pm (weather permitting) and will include a light lunch. Please see pdf for more information.