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Canadian Environmental Grantmakers' Network releases Sustainable Cities report
Greenbelt Stories | May 16, 2013
Commissioned by the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network (CEGN), this report outlines some of the key issues related to urban sustainability in Canada, profiles some of the promising approaches, and explores various roles that the philanthropic community could play in moving communities forward in this field. The executive summary is provided below; for the whole report, please... Continue reading
ONTARIO GROUPS THANK GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD
Press Releases | May 14, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 14, 2013ONTARIO GROUPS THANK GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD Consumers will once again be able to seek out and enjoy local foods, thanks to actions taken today by the Government of Canada.This announcement from Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Hon. Gerry Ritz addresses the concerns put forward by Ontario groups, regarding restrictive... Continue reading
Greenbelt Travels an Iconic Urban River Valley: Greenbelt Walks and Paddles the Don
Greenbelt Blog | May 10, 2013
On the first weekend in May, the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation travelled one of the Province’s most iconic urban river valleys by both foot and paddle: the Don River Valley. On Saturday, May 4th Foundation staff led a Jane’s Walk from Crothers’ woods to the Brickworks Farmers’ Market, covering topics from urban nature and river valley protection to local food and the importance of... Continue reading
Join us on May 4th for Greenbelt Walks the Don
Greenbelt Stories | April 30, 2013
As you may have heard, Toronto City Council is considering extending the Greenbelt along the Don River. Find out how this initiative will better protect the Don, one of Toronto’s most beloved rivers, and how you can bring the world’s largest Greenbelt into your city by joining us on May 4th for Greenbelt Walks the Don. You will also learn more about Growing the Greenbelt and new Urban River... Continue reading
From Refuse to Reuse: Celebrating Earth Day
Greenbelt Blog | April 22, 2013
In celebration of Earth Day, the Foundation made use (or should we say, reuse) of some kitchen refuse to start some local spring seedlings. With 1.6 billion coffee cups ending up in Canadian landfills annually it only makes sense to make the best of the waste that we create by giving it a second use. However, within the waste hierarchy reduce does sit higher than reuse.... Continue reading
Protecting the Jefferson Salamander and My Health
Greenbelt Blog | April 15, 2013
On a brisk Saturday morning, full of sunshine and singing birds, a handful of dedicated and delightful community members are out on King Road in Hamilton taking out the trash. Literally. Or should I say, litter-ally.I had the incredible pleasure of working with these committed folks, ranging from young to spry, to collectively clean up a portion of King Road in Burlington that’s been closed off... Continue reading
MORE FRESH, LOCAL ONTARIO FOOD COMING TO A CAFETERIA NEAR YOU
Press Releases | April 5, 2013
MORE FRESH, LOCAL ONTARIO FOOD COMING TO A CAFETERIA NEAR YOUGreenbelt Fund Leads the Way for Local Food, Continues Grant Program April 5, 2013 More fresh, local Ontario food is coming to cafeterias and food-service kitchens across the province. Continue reading
Remembering Dr. Bob Elgie
Greenbelt Stories | April 4, 2013
Today is a sad day. Dr. Bob Elgie was an inspiration and when I heard of his passing, three memories came immediately to mind.Before I actually met Dr. Elgie I was quite intimidated. I had heard so much about him. Like a movie star you admire or an author you adore, you don’t know what to say at first because you’re read all of their books, or seen all of their movies. That’s how I felt when I... Continue reading
Growing the Greenbelt Fund Team: Position open for an Education and Outreach Specialist
Greenbelt Stories | April 3, 2013
Job ID #130403 Education and Outreach SpecialistThe Greenbelt Fund is a non-profit organization created to support and enhance the viability, integrity and sustainability of agriculture in Ontario’s Greenbelt and beyond. The Fund works in partnership with government, industry, and NGOs to provide grants and promote local food to the broader public sector. Continue reading
Growing the Greenbelt Fund Team: Position open for a Communications Manager
Greenbelt Stories | April 3, 2013
Job ID# 130402 - Communications Manager The Greenbelt Fund and Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation are non-profit organizations created to support Ontario’s Greenbelt. The organizations fund projects that strengthen the viability and sustainability of agriculture and create a richer, greener and more robust Greenbelt. To do this, they work in partnership with government, industry and... Continue reading
