Network News and Events
Plastic bag clean-up on Sugarloaf Path section of East Coast Trail
LOCATION — Meet at Robin Hood Bay, 340 East White Hills Road, by 8:50am
DATE — Saturday, June 11, 9 am -12 noon
MORE INFO — The plastic bag clean-up on the section of the Sugarloaf Path downhill and downwind of the landfill at Robin Hood Bay will take place this year again with the assistance of the City of St. John’s. We will be cleaning up the – mostly plastic bags – that are trapped in the forest directly alongside the trail. Old clothing, long pants ,long sleeves and work gloves are recommended. Sturdy ankle support boots or hiking boots are required due to the uneven terrain. A hat and insect repellent might be a good idea. If you have protective eye wear please bring it. The ECTA will also have available eye goggles to prevent corneal abrasion. A spring rake can be handy to reach or gather the plastic debris. Bring a bottle of drinking water.
Participants must be age 17 and sign an ECTA waiver
Children 12-16 in the care of a parent or sole caregiver are also welcome
The City provides large bags and bus transportation to steps within the clean up site. If you are coming as part of a group, please car pool to Robin Hood Bay if possible since there is limited parking.
PRE-REGISTRATION
Please pre-register by noon on Thursday, June 9. Registration will be capped to accommodate the bus rental
Pre-register with Shelley Pardy, Waste Diversion Communications Supervisor at Robin Hood Bay, SPardy@stjohns.ca or 576-4510
Other questions, contact Jantje Van Houwelingen, ECTA volunteer organizer at jantje@nf.sympatico.ca or 753 2613.
Junior Forest Wardens 16th Annual Tree Sale
Junior Forest Wardens 16th Annual Tree Sale
June 11 at the Forest Ecology Centre, 204 Brookfield Road from 9-4.
Great seletion of healthy, hardy trees and shrubs.
International Day for Biodiversity Hike
Join Christine Byers, MUN Botanical Garden Environmental Educator on a nature hike and learn about the ecology of the largest forest in the world, our northern boreal forest. This is an outdoor program. Everyone welcome – registration is not required. FREE!
Time: Sunday, May 22, 10:30am – 11:30am
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road
The United Nations proclaimed May 22 the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. This is a day to reflect on the state and value of biodiversity. The theme for 2011 is Biodiversity and Forests.
For a complete listing of workshops, events and programs, please call 864-8590 or visit http://www.mun.ca/botgarden.
GreenTeacher.com Webinar: "Greening Education with Courage and Compassion"
Monday May 30, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. EST Webinar topic: “Greening Education with Courage and Compassion”
Presenter: Julie Johnston
Most educators don’t go into teaching because they want to become heroes, but it’s going to take courage and compassion, along with a whole lot of creativity and critical thinking, to green the heart of our education system. We are already beyond peak oil (IEA, 2010) and into dangerous greenhouse gas levels. The global climate change emergency is already impacting vulnerable regions and populations around the world, with 300,000 or more people every year losing their lives and many more losing their livelihoods, homes, food security and water sources. What should our response be? Is simply tweaking a 20th century curriculum enough, in light of 21st century realities?
This webinar will suggest some transformative and provocative “big idea” principles for greening the heart of education, and then outline what teachers need to know and need to do in order to help their students create the best possible future in a carbon-constrained and climate-changed world.
Age appropriateness: Grades K-12 (for formal educators)
Further details and links to registration for our upcoming webinars can be found at http://greenteacher.com/webinars. Once again, all webinars are free of charge.
Archived recordings of each of our webinars are available for a limited time, so if you’re unable to attend any of the below webinars, or would like to see a complete list of our past webinars, please visit http://greenteacher.com/webinararchive.
GreenTeacher.com Webinar: "Green Craft-Making"
Wednesday May 25, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. EST Webinar topic: “Green Craft-Making”
Presenter: Zabe MacEachren
The why and how of focusing one’s eco-art activities on using natural materials easily found in the outdoors.
Age appropriateness: Grades K-12
Further details and links to registration for our upcoming webinars can be found at http://greenteacher.com/webinars. Once again, all webinars are free of charge.
Archived recordings of each of our webinars are available for a limited time, so if you’re unable to attend any of the below webinars, or would like to see a complete list of our past webinars, please visit http://greenteacher.com/webinararchive.
Kids @ MUN: Enviro-Kids Summer Camp is back! — Eco-Island (ages 9-12)
MMSB has once again partnered with the Division of Lifelong Learnings Kids@Mun program to offer our Enviro Kids program for children ages 5-8 and NEW this year ECO-ISLAND for youth ages 9-12.
Enviro-Kids (ages 5-8)
Morning Session
July 4-8, 2011
Become an Enviro-Kid and join the mission to discover science and help protect our planet! In this fun-filled week, Enviro-Kids will embark on a journey of fun games and activities as they explore the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) AND composting. Campers will enjoy nature hikes, arts and crafts, and discover organic magic with worms under the guidance of our wonderfully wacky waste experts – MMSB!
Eco-Island (ages 9-12)
Afternoon Session
Aug 8-12, 2011
Eco-Island is a mysterious place that provides us with everything we need to live food, water, shelter but it also provides us with lots of things we want too. With the help from the elusive people who live on Eco-Island campers will learn all about the natural environment and how to protect Eco-Island from becoming polluted with our waste. On Eco-Island, everyone must learn to reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost to keep Eco-Island clean and healthy and keep the locals happy!
For more information:
Web: http://www.mun.ca/lifelonglearning/programs/youth_programs/summer_camps/
Phone: 709-864-7979
Kids @ MUN: Enviro-Kids Summer Camp is back! (ages 5-8)
MMSB has once again partnered with the Division of Lifelong Learnings Kids@Mun program to offer our Enviro Kids program for children ages 5-8 and NEW this year ECO-ISLAND for youth ages 9-12.
Enviro-Kids (ages 5-8)
Morning Session
July 4-8, 2011
Become an Enviro-Kid and join the mission to discover science and help protect our planet! In this fun-filled week, Enviro-Kids will embark on a journey of fun games and activities as they explore the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) AND composting. Campers will enjoy nature hikes, arts and crafts, and discover organic magic with worms under the guidance of our wonderfully wacky waste experts – MMSB!
Eco-Island (ages 9-12)
Afternoon Session
Aug 8-12, 2011
Eco-Island is a mysterious place that provides us with everything we need to live food, water, shelter but it also provides us with lots of things we want too. With the help from the elusive people who live on Eco-Island campers will learn all about the natural environment and how to protect Eco-Island from becoming polluted with our waste. On Eco-Island, everyone must learn to reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost to keep Eco-Island clean and healthy and keep the locals happy!
For more information:
Web: http://www.mun.ca/lifelonglearning/programs/youth_programs/summer_camps/
Phone: 709-864-7979
EcoCity World Summit 2011
People. Ecology. Urbanity. Moving Towards Ecocities.
The distinctive conference program will build on work of past Ecocity World Summits while adding new conference themes, participatory methods, and projects that will last beyond the life of the conference. Detailed conference content and design will be developed in collaboration with local and international partners, making sure that the particular urban ecological expertise of Montréal is highlighted.
Full details on Conference Website.
Connect: Individuals with environmental sensitivities
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
Are you sensitive to mould, chemicals as found in paints, perfumes, pesticides, cleaning compounds, fabric softener, electricity, and/or other compounds?
I’d like to hear from you, whether your sensitivity is mild or severe, as I am hoping to begin a branch to support those with environmental sensitivities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Email envsennl@bellaliant.net and share as much or as little information as you like.
I would like to know your name, and your story!
Sally Rowsell M. Mus
Newfoundland & Labrador Environment Network 