• 175 Third Avenue
• Nov 30 from 9am to 11:30am EST

A Zoom link will be sent out to all registrants ahead of the meeting.

Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am Pacific / 12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern

Did you know that expiration dates are often misunderstood and contribute to food waste? This webinar, hosted by Laura Cicciarelli, environmental advisor at ¸é·¡°ä³Û°ä-²Ï±«Ã‰µþ·¡°ä as part ofÌýÌý(SQRD), will help you better understand the different labels on packaging, distinguish between food that is still good and food that should be avoided, and adopt more sustainable practices in your daily life. Claudia Quimper from the Quebec Ministry of Food, Fisheries and Agriculture (MAPAQ), Alexandra Morin-Richard from La Tablée des Chefs, and Chantal Vézina from Moisson Montréal will join us to discuss the issues and perceptions, and practical tools will be presented to help you make informed choices at home and at work.

On October 7, OBEC is hosting an Annual General Meeting to renew their board and all are invited to join. Join us for our AGM to participate in any of these projects, join our team or propose your own sustainability projects or collaborations.

OBEC is a member of Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability (CAFES) in Ottawa and a member of Biosphere Eco-cities Canada (BECC) with chapters in Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver and volunteers across the country.

For more information contact Rudi Aksim: rudi.aksim@gmail.com

The session is free of cost.

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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.ÌýRain gardens help reduce flooding, improve water quality, and create attractive habitats for wildlife.Ìý

William van Geest, Executive Director of Ecology Ottawa, will exploreÌýwhy local action is essential for restoring harmony with the ecosystems we inhabit—including fostering better relationships among ourselves. Discover how Ecology Ottawa is driving change through innovative initiatives and community engagement, and learn about the exciting opportunities ahead for Ottawans to contribute to making our city a greener, more sustainable capital.Ìý Further, no matter where you live, learn about how and why to engage at the local level for environmentalÌýsustainability in your community.

Glebe residents are the primary vendors selling their stuff from their front lawns, driveways and porches. Glebe merchants also hold a huge sidewalk sale. Collectively they make one giant event that has become an annual community festival attracting thousands of people to the neighbourhood. From the start of the Great Glebe Garage Sale, the Glebe Community Association has encouraged everyone to voluntarily donate some of their proceeds to the Ottawa Food Bank. As a charitable organization, the Ottawa Food Bank will issue tax receipts for donations.

For more information, please see ourÌý. Contact us by email at GGGS@glebeca.ca.

From 9:30 – 11:00am on Sunday May 4th, Owen will lead through a lovely trail in the small woodlot in Coronation Park and on some nearby streets to share his knowledge on native tree species, identification, tree ecology, the benefits trees provide in urban environments, threats to tree health, and more. The leisurely walk will be no longer than approximately 1 km.

At the end of the walk, there will be a tree planting demonstration to educate community members on proper tree planting steps, tree care, and maintenance.