Events

on the bus / behind the bus / under the bus / o no don’t wait – there is no bus: 

PUBLIC TRANSIT IN THE NORTHEAST AVALON AND BEYOND

Green Conversations February 3, 2026 / 7 – 9 pm

There’s buzz on the bus! In St. John’s ridership is growing – more than half a million rides taken in 2024. There are new routes, electrification plans, and funding. 

Bus buzz continues beyond St. John’s with initiatives like the Killick Coast Regional Transit Study and other places.

But there are challenges.  

Wet waits, unshoveled stops, routes/absence of routes and schedules pose challenges to the convenience of public transit.

What will it take to make public transit the transport of choice, and bring the environmental benefits to our communities?

NLEN Green Conversations is talking about it!  Be part of the conversation. NLEN welcomes conversation starters:

  • Kate Cadigan – Councillor and lead for Engineering, Transportation and Mobility, City of St. John’s
  • Toni Dray – Bus user and transit advocate (Essential Transit Association)
  • Kerry Murray – Director of Economic Development Town of Torbay and lead on the Killick Coast Transit study
  • David Brake – Founder of the Essential Transit Association
  • Myles Russell – Founder of Streets are for People

Transportation

  • Metrobus – Routes 1, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 23, 29 (new route), and 33 stop near the University Centre, next to the Core Science Facility
  • Link to parking map

In Person – Whale Atrium, CORE Sciences Building, Memorial University, 45 Arctic Avenue

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PAST EVENTS

GREEN CONVERSATIONS – Wildfires, Extreme Weather & Ocean Change – What’s Going on and What Next?

Tuesday October 21, 2025 7 – 9 pm

Our October Green Conversations – Wildfires, Extreme Weather & Ocean Change – What’s Going on and What Next? with Conversation Starters

Uta Passow (Understanding the Ocean, Department of Ocean Sciences, MUN) and Carissa Brown (Climate and Environmental Change, Department of Geography, MUN)Was a great success!

Check the media coverage: CBC Morning Show with Jenn White – https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-56-st-johns-morning-show/clip/16176923-whats-going-environment-right-better

Thanks also to BAYFM & VOCM / Tim Powers Show for their interest!

Conversation Starters

  • Carissa Brown (Climate and Environmental Change, Department of Geography, MUN)
  • Uta Passow (Understanding the Ocean, Department of Ocean Sciences, MUN)

Transportation

  • Metrobus – Routes 1, 9, 10, 14, 16, 33 stop near the University Centre, next to the Core Science Facility
  • Link to parking map

All respectful viewpoints welcome.

Light refreshments following – bring your water bottle!

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NLEN AGM & LUNCHEON

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 12:30 – 2 pm

In-person B2007A (Changed from B1013), Main Floor, Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Road, 
Online – Click here for ZOOM link

Paid Parking a Emera Innovation Exchange with Passport Parking Canada App – download app here

Free Parking Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Road.

Public Transit – Metrobus On Demand – https://www.metrobus.com/BookARideSH/metrobus-on-demand.html

All welcome, but only up to date members may vote. Join or update here.
Light lunch will be provided.

GREEN CONVERSATIONS – Living On Earth – Promoting Personal and Environmental Resilience Now

May 15, 2025 7 – 9 pm

  • In Person – Whale Atrium, CORE Sciences Building, Memorial University, 45 Arctic Avenue
  • Online- ZOOM LINK

This conversation focuses on sustainability in uncertain times. Approximately 60+ organizations in this province are dedicated to building a stronger, healthier environment. ENGOs and members of the public will join NLEN and resource people in conversation about topics that will help individuals, the public, and the planet move forward with resilience.

Conversation starters include:

  • Dr. Martin Day, social psychologist at Memorial.
  • Dr. Rita Anderson, Honourary Research Professor at Memorial.
  • Neighbours United, a national charity dedicated to innovative and inclusive solutions to communities healthy and safe.
  • Kim Todd, founder of non-profit thegreenrock ~ Live Sustainably NL Inc.

Discussion Topics can include, but are not to be limited to:

  • how to access good information and ensure validity
  • how to recognize and counter misinformation
  • understanding ‘climate denial’ and how to advance understanding
  • actions you can take to live sustainably

and more!

We can do this! Join us, in person or online for an open conversation as we work to build resiliency now.

Transportation

  • Metrobus – Routes 1, 9, 10, 14, 16, 33 stop near the University Centre, next to the Core Science Facility
  • Link to parking map

All respectful viewpoints welcome.

Light refreshments following – bring your water bottle!

Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network’s Green Conversations is proud to receive QuickStart funding from Memorial’s Office of Public Engagement and in-kind support from Memorial University’s Conference & Event Services.

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