[getsmart-l] Toronto Green Community January and February Events

[Janet May]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  BEST WISHES FOR A VERY GREEN 2008!
Toronto Green Community is pleased to announce the launch of its NEW
website, www.torontogreen.ca.  

TORONTO GREEN COMMUNITY EVENTS - JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2008

JANUARY 2008

ALL Day Saturday Workshops presented by Everdale and the Toronto Green
Community. 

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE HOME - AN OWNERS PERSPECTIVE
Saturday January 19th, 2008, 10 am-4 pm
with John Wilson of the Natural Living Network        
Fee: $85

At the Barabara Frum Library, Room "B"
20 Covington Rd. (Bathurst and Lawrence) in Toronto
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hou_az_bf.jsp to see a map.

This seminar will provide you with an introduction to the key concepts of
sustainable living and gives you real world examples that work. It covers
ecological design, renewable energy systems, water and sewage treatment as
well as building permits and whether to grid tie or not to grid tie. 

FEBRUARY 2008

ECO-RENOVATIONS - ALL DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday February 16, 2008 10 am- 4 pm         
with Joshua Abush P.Eng, a renovator and certified energy advisor with a
master's of engineering in greenbuilding and building science.
FEE $85

At the Barabara Frum Library, Room "B"
20 Covington Rd. (Bathurst and Lawrence) in Toronto
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hou_az_bf.jsp to see a map.

Reduce the ecological impact of your home renovation by balancing energy
efficiency, low impact materials selection, building techniques, and
timeless design.

TGC SPEAKER SERIES on ENERGY
Mon Feb 25, 2008 - 7 - 9 pm 
Exact Topic and location will be sent out shortly

MARCH 2008

GREEN ROOFS AND ROOF GARDENS - ALL DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday March 1, 2008, 10am-4pm  
with Carolyn Moss, B.Arch, OAA, LEED AP, Principal Architect, MOSS SUND inc.
and Terry McGlade, Horticulturalist and president of Gardens in the Sky,
recipient of many gardening awards including 2007 City of Toronto Green Roof
Award. Terry has been instrumental in bringing greenroof technology into its
own in Canada.
FEE $85

Join us for this day long workshop to learn how to create a green roof or
roof garden on both new and existing buildings. Rooftop gardens improve air
quality and reduce CO2 emissions, delay storm water runoff, increase habitat
for birds, reduce the heat island effect, reduce cooling costs and increase
the value of buildings. From structural issues to plant selection, costs to
permits - this workshop looks at the planning and implementation of green
roofs on both residential and larger buildings.

For more info and to register go to: 
http://www.everdale.org/index.php?module=Everdale&func=displayMenuItem&menuI
temId=55
www.everdale.org/inthe city

http://www.everdale.org
www.torontogreen.ca

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS' EVENTS:

HOW ORGANICS IS TRANSFORMING OUR WORLD
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - one-day conference
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
89 Chestnut St., U of Toronto Conference Centre
Presented by Canadian Organic Growers 
Keynote speaker:  Helge Hellberg, Executive Director of Marin Organic
$65 ($85 after Jan 15); COG members $55
Includes an organic lunch and mini-market!
Info and registration:  www.cog.ca   1-888-375-7383   conference at cog.ca

Why are more farmers and consumers choosing to go organic?  Join us as we
share how organic is making a difference in how we eat and live.  You will
be stirred with inspiring stories, the difficult challenges and the proven
visions that are bringing organic food from the field to the table, creating
new careers, markets and a more livable planet.  Is there a role for you?

ENVIRONMENTAL PANEL: MAKING A DIFFERENCE 
Thurs January 17, 7:00 pm - Upper Canada College -
Student Centre, Upper Canada College
  .        Geoff Cape, Founding Executive Director, Evergreen
  .        Tom Heintzman, President, Bullfrog Power Inc.
  .        Elizabeth May, Leader, Green Party of Canada
  General: $20.00 Student: $10.00
  Click on this link for registration:
  https://www.netdirectories.com/~ucc/oler2.cgi?1193 
   
WOMEN'S HEALTH MATTERS FORUM & EXPO
  January 18 & 19
  Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
  Theme: Linking Environmental Impacts and Women's Health
  To save $2.OO order your tickets online at
  http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/forum  
  For more information call: 416-323-6000 

"WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR THIS CULTURE TO STOP KILLING THE PLANET?"
Friday, February 1, 7:00 pm
Speaker: Derrick Jensen
Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Square (just west of Eaton Centre)
Admission: $10 or pay what you can
For more information: PD2PAToronto at gmail.com 
   
LEAF CELEBRATION (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests)
Wednesday, February 6, 7:00 pm
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W.
silent auction - live music - complimentary hors d'oeuvres - cash bar
$20 advance, $25 at door
Purchase tickets online www.leaftoronto.org/events, or by phone 416-413-9244