Please join �Ӱ�ԭ�� University senior writer��,��Global Water Institute director Banu Örmeci and special guests for a conversation about Dan’s new book,��: A 1,200-Mile Paddleboarding Pilgrimage, and the important role that “blue space” plays in our lives and communities. The book, which is rooted in Dan’s journalistic paddleboard journey from Ottawa back to Ottawa via Montreal, New York City and Toronto, has been called “a must-read for anyone drawn to the intersection of nature, history and adventure” by author and adventurer Colin Angus. It explores the health, ecological social benefits of spending time in, on and around water. Dr. Örmeci is not only one of Canada’s leading water researchers, she’s also an avid swimmer, and this past summer led a project that ��at multiple locations on the Rideau River. Light refreshments will be served and a Q&A will follow the discussion.

Date: Wednesday, October 29

Time: 12:00-1:00PM

Location: Richcraft Hall (RB) 1201

Participants will gain a clear understanding of best before dates in Canada and how this initiative is helping reduce waste. The session features insights from partner manufacturers who have adopted the approach.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and meaning of best before dates in Canada
• Explore how the Look, Smell, Taste initiative supports food waste reduction
• Hear firsthand experiences from industry partners applying these principles

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific / 2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern

Led by:����with the Agri-Foods Analytics Lab from Dalhousie University

The session is free of cost.

Date:��Wednesday, August 20, 2025�� –�� 4:30 p.m

Thursday, August 14 · 7 – 8pm EDT, Online.

Want to create a beautiful, eco-friendly rain garden but don’t know where to start? This Rain Ready Ottawa webinar will guide you through every step — from choosing a location and testing your soil to selecting plants and building your garden. Perfect for beginners, no green thumb required!

A rain garden is a landscaped area that captures and filters stormwater runoff, such as rainwater and melted snow, from roofs, driveways, and lawns. It’s designed as a shallow depression with specialized soil that allows water to soak into the ground, preventing it from entering storm drains and waterways.��Rain gardens help reduce flooding, improve water quality, and create attractive habitats for wildlife.��

Join��CALL��on a Zoom learning meeting where when��Dr. Martin Bush��will address the topic: “Climate Change in Canada. Taking Action.” Dr. Bush’s presentation will provide an overview of present and future climate change impacts in Canada followed by a review of measures and policies that will reduce the effects to a manageable level. The different policy options for mitigation and adaptation will also be explained and assessed. If Canada is to meet its obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement, there is no time lose.

Please save the��date��for the Environmental Café 613 evening on “How to Counter Climate Misinformation in Everyday Conversation” on Tuesday, March 25^th��at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom, featuring Angela Keller-Herzog,��the founding Executive Director of��Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability (CAFES).

CAFES��supports effective environmental action in the local community and at the municipal level towards creating and safeguarding a more healthy and livable city.

This presentation will build your capacity to participate in public discourse and to address climate misinformation in your everyday life during conversations with family, friends and co-workers.

For additional information, please see the attached announcement poster or contact the Ottawa Cluster Environment Group at��ottawaclusterenvironment@gmail.com��.

All are welcome.�� Free parking available.�� There is no charge for this event, and no registration is required.�� Refreshments available for those attending in person at the Ottawa Baha’i Centre.

November 27, 12:00–1:15 pm ET

“Canadian media are essential for shaping public awareness and narratives on the solutions that will help Canada transition away from fossil fuels. The solutions to climate change are wide-ranging and are emerging from all facets of life. How do the media talk about climate solutions? Which solutions get the most attention, and who is doing the talking?

To find answers, we looked at more than 16,000 national media stories from January to March and June to August 2024, sourced from top Canadian national media like the Globe and Mail, CBC, Toronto Star and the National Post. We also compared our findings with data from the past two years to trace changes in media coverage trends.

Join us during our upcoming webinar as we share our research findings, exploring together: What solutions do media focus on the most and why? How do media outlets handle solutions skepticism? How often do media outlets connect solutions to the issue of fossil fuel emissions? What are the unproven solutions presented in the media? What can journalists, reporters and communicators do to broaden the coverage of climate solutions?

Join our team of research and communication experts, Chris Hatch and Dr. Ghadah Alrasheed, to reveal the findings of our Fall 2024 national media roll-up. Engage in a conversation with Jennifer Mayville, Re.Climate’s Strategic Services Director, and Cara Pike, Re.Climate’s Senior Advisor about messaging, strategy and tips for responding to solutions skepticism, delay tactics and the fixation on technological solutions to what is ultimately a social and human problem.”

Understand Better How Everyday Choices Affect Your Carbon Footprint with Bill Nuttle, environmental engineer & energy efficiency advocate.��If you have been wondering what you can do to live more sustainably, this presentation and participatory game will answer your questions and encourage you to act. All are welcome to this free event. Free parking available and accessible via OC Transpo. Contact info:��

Tuesday, October 29 · 7:30 – 9:30pm EDT

Ottawa Bahá’í Centre