The Canadian Avalanche Foundation is sponsoring a talk by skier Andrew Stokes titled “Ski Touring in Western Newfoundland” on Wednesday March 23 at 7:30 pm in Room 315 at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. It is also a chance to see some of the newest avalanche maps for snowmobilers and skiers and find out what avalanche awareness activities have occurred this past winter. There will also be a chance to bid on some fine gear and local trips at the Silent Auction. All our welcome and the event is free.

For more information contact Keith Nicol at 639-1770.

The Humber Natural History Society presents:

“Infectious Diseases and Biodiversity”.

by:

Dr. Mike Drebot, Chief of Viral Zoonoses, National Microbiology Laboratory , Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MB 

Date & Time: Thursday, March 24, 7:30 pm

Location: Grenfell Campus of Memorial University, Room LC 301

Mike Drebot is Chief of Viral Zoonoses in the Zoonotic Diseases and Special Pathogens section of the

National Microbiology Laboratory (NML). Since 2007 he is also Director of NML’s Science Technology and Core Services program. His basic and applied research focuses on various zoonotic disease agents including: arboviruses (such as West Nile and California serogroup viruses) and rodent-borne pathogens such as hantaviruses. Dr. Drebot is also an assistant professor within the Medical Microbiology department, University of Manitoba.

Emerging diseases include novel infections or those which existed previously but are currently increasing in incidence or geographic range. Emerging infectious diseases of wildlife represent a substantial threat to the conservation of global biodiversity. Interactions with animal pathogens influence ecological changes in populations and drive these losses.

All are welcome !

Film Series – “KING CORN“

You are invited to view the Environmental Policy Institute’s next film on Wednesday, March 23 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Forest Centre, FC2014.  See poster below for more information.  Parking is available in area P2 directly across from the front of the Fine Arts Building.

“Challenge Yourself ” at The Suncor Energy Fluvarium!

This Earth Day to take that step to make a change where you live, work or play, and reduce your impact on the Earth.

Join us at the Suncor Energy Fluvarium to see how to get started.

Visit booths showcasing tips and solutions for all aspects of life.

Enter to win prizes to help you get started!

Special Attractions:

Join us for a family friendly adventure at 4:15pm:

3R Walk with the MMSB (30 min)

Because everything comes from nature! 

Join us for a talk about the reality of Climate Change at 7:40pm:

Ryan Snodden: “Weather and How Climate Change is Affecting Us – Even Here in NL”

 (45 min)

Free Admission April 21, 4 – 8:30pm.

For more information contact:
Denise Hennebury – 754-3474 – dhennebury@fluvarium.ca

March 18,2011

Meet the Funders: Funding and Proposal Writing Workshop

The full-day session hosted by the NLEN brought together NLEN members as well as other non-member environmental organisations for a workshop aimed at professional development and networking. The purpose of the workshop was threefold:

• build the capacity of the participants with respect to proposal writing;
• provide a forum for dialogue between participating organisations and potential funders;
• provide an opportunity for funders to promote their funding programs.

Workshop agenda

Summary: Tips for successful proposal writing

Presentations on funding programmes:

Environment Canada
Presentation 1 (pdf)  /  Weblinks: EcoAction, Environmental Damages Fund, Science Horizons
Presentation 2 (pdf)  / Weblinks:  Habitat Stewardship Program, Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk

Mountain Equipment Co-Op
Presentation (pdf)  / Website

Small Change Fund
Presentation (pdf) / Website

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
Website

Multi Materials Stewardship Board 
Presentation (pdf) / Weblinks: Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund /  Community Sponsorship Program

Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Presentation (pdf) / Website

Provincial Wellness Grant Program
Presentation (pdf) / Website

What are the consequences of a childhood removed from nature? One generation from now most people in North America will have spent more time in the virtual world than in nature. New media technologies have improved our lives in countless ways; information now appears with a click, overseas friends are part of our daily lives, and even grandma loves Wii. But what are we missing when we are behind screens? And how will this impact our children, our society, and eventually, our planet?

The Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network, in partnership with other groups have organised a series of free public screenings of Play Again in 2011. To date, screenings have been held in St. John’s, Corner Brook, Stephenville and Rocky Harbour.

If you would like to arrange a screening for your workplace,  student group, or community, please contact the NLEN at 709-753-7898 or nlen.ed@gmail.com .

To learn more about this film visit www.playagainfilm.com or view one of the following trailers:

Trailer 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ3J0szCGqk

TRAILER 2 (with David Suzuki): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erVmBIx2lUY&feature=related

Published today by the Pew Environment Group, A Forest of Blue: Canada’s Boreal Forest, the World’s Waterkeeper presents research on the country’s boreal forest water reserves. The report includes an overview of the conservation values of the “Blue Forest”, impacts and opportunities for the boreal forest, and a summary of policy recommendations.

It also includes information on the extent of intact watersheds and free-flowing rivers in NL, and references some of NL’s most prized wetland areas such as the Grand Codroy Estuary Ramsar site, and the proposed Eagle River Provincial Waterway Park. 

Read the complete report.

Increased Storms and Weather Hazards  

Are you prepared? Is your community prepared?

Are we seeing more frequent extreme weather events in Newfoundland? How can construction practices minimize potential destruction? How can community planning be used to prevent possible impacts and losses? What is the insurance industry doing to address global changes in weather related losses? 

Tuesday, March 29 – Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s, NL
10 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Presenters:
Dr. Martin Batterson, Senior Geologist, Geological Survey of NL
Dr. Trevor Bell, Professor of Geography, Memorial University
Glenn McGillivray, Managing Director, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction

Lunch will be provided. There is no registration fee, but please register by March 23 to michaelcarroll@gov.nl.ca as space is limited.

A joint presentation from the Department of Environment and Conservation (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) and the Building Owners and Managers Association NL.

Join Corey Morris (DFO) and Dr.  John Green (MUN) for an Illustrated Talk.

Where: Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, Ridge Road

Date: March 21, 2011

Time: 7:00pm

Free Parking