Ways to start thinking green this week (Sept. 29 to Oct. 5)
Classes, workshops and other events around the region to help you take climate action
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Sept. 30, 2019
Chasing Coral (2017) Film Screening + Vegan Potluck
Join York Friends of Animals @ The Richmond Hill Central Library in Room C for a film screening of the acclaimed documentary 'Chasing Coral', along with a vegan potluck and socializing. If you would like, please bring a vegan potluck item.
Location and Venue: 1 Atkinson St., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 0H5 (Richmond Hill Central Library) Event date and time: Sunday, September 29, 2019 12:00PM - 4:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Local Climate Research, Local Climate Action
Get your inside scoop of impacts of climate change locally, and what you can do about it on the land you love!
Location and Venue: 17000 Dufferin Street, Vaughan, ON, L7B1K5 (Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill) Event date and time: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 6:30PM - 8:30PM Audience: Adults Price: Free Register By: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Soil Control - Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society
Healthy soil is a key ingredient to healthy plants. Learn how to get a head start in improving garden soil so plants will benefit next year with expert Ken Brown.
Location and Venue: 10100 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3J8 (McConaghy Centre) Event date and time: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 7:30PM - 9:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Kettle Lakes Tour
Discover the natural and cultural history of the Oak Ridges Corridor. Take a bus ride to four locations and enjoy guided walks and talks! For adults ages 55 and up.
Location and Venue: 12481 Bathurst St., Richmond Hill, ON, L4E2B4 (Bathurst Glen Golf Course) Event date and time: Thursday, October 3, 2019 9:00AM - 1:30PM Audience: Seniors Price: Adult $25 +HST Register By: Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Tree Tenders Volunteer Training
Join us to learn the basics of trees from expert instructors. Connect with other tree lovers and be inspired to become an urban forest leader in your community.
Location and Venue: 191 Major Mackenzie Dr. W, Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 5J1 (Fire Station 8-1) Event date and time: Saturday, October 5, 2019 9:00AM - 3:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Targeting Climate Change Information Fair and Networking Event
Come together with your community no matter how much you know about climate change. Learn more with our Climate 101 discussion or come to find expertise and advice.
