[greenon-l] We Conserve -- mini update

Thu Oct 25 11:35:34 EDT 2007

Hello everyone,

1.	Expect a flurry of e-mails from me over the next couple of weeks.  I
will be sending out.

a.	"Collaborating for Conservation" - a strategy paper on building the
voluntary sector through a series of collaborations
b.	"We Conserve: the Five Year Plan" - our five year strategy to build
the conservation movement in Ontario and help make significant and
measurable contributions to the Kyoto targets for 2012.
c.	Our Annual Meeting Announcement and call for nominations and
membership applications - set aside the morning of November 29th 
d.	Fundraising - yes, start budgeting.  We'll be starting a Friends of
Conservation page on We Conserve to recognize everyone who donates at least
$100 to support We Conserve (you can get a head start by going to
http://www.weconserve.ca/contribute.html and follow the link to Canada Helps
online donations - for smaller donations, we prefer you use Canada Helps and
save us the admin costs)

2.	For our friends in the Toronto area, please stop by one of the two
Grassroots stores this Friday.  They are donating 10% of their sales to the
Conservation Council.  It's a great time to stock up on green cleaning
supplies or get a head start on Christmas shopping.  See their e-newsletter
below.
3.	Finally, special congratulations to Paul Bubelis and the
Sustainability Network (www.sustain.web.ca <http://www.sustain.web.ca/> ).
They celebrated their tenth anniversary in style yesterday with a special
reception at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto, with an entertaining and
insightful panel of eco-thinkers: Gill Deacon, Bob Rae, Sarah Harmer, Geoff
Cape and David Crombie.  Great food, and great company as well.  

All the best,

Chris Winter

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From: Rob Grand [mailto:rob at grassrootsstore.com] 
Sent: October 3, 2007 6:05 PM
To: Chris Winter
Subject: Grassroots Action - October 2007

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1. On Sale at Grassroots  <> 
   - Organic Baby 15% off
   - Natural Cleaning Products 25% off
   - Fall Gardening Clear out 50% off
   - Clothing Clearance 50% off

2. New Products at Grassroots <> 
   - Sustainable Shoes with Style
   - Stylin' New Clothing 

3. Feel Good Friday-October 26, 2007 <> 
    Shop to Support The Conservation Council of Ontario

4. Breakfast for Bikers-Friday October 26th, <>  Grassroots-Annex

5. Upcoming Toronto Events <> 
    - October 3 Ontario Election Debate on the Environment
    - October 4 Toronto Bicycle Friendly Business Awards
    - October 14 Open the Green Door to Facts-Challenges-Solutions
    - October 24- Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival
    - October 29 David Suzuki at Royal St. George's College 

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On Sale at Grassroots 

Organic Clothes for your Baby - 15% off
As Grassroots grows, so does the selection of Baby Clothing. Due to the
intense use of chemicals in conventional clothing, Grassroots specializes in
organically grown cotton clothing for infants and toddlers. Choose from an
assortment of baby t-shirts, onesies bibs and jumpers. For our Earth Mamas
and Natural Dads we also have a great selection of slings to keep your
organic baby close. If you have a baby gift to buy or a nursery to outfit,
Grassroots is your natural choice. 

Clean Your Planet - 25% off select cleaning products
Clean Your Planet is a monthly feature at Grassroots. To encourage everyone
to use products that are safe for our planet and safe for our health,
Grassroots is featuring Nature Clean Powder Bleach at 25% off, as well as
Benefect Natural Disinfectant and Nature Clean Delicate Wash, during
October. All of these products are fantastic for infant clothing and cloth
diapers. 

Fall Gardening Clearout - up to 50% off
As winter approaches it is time to start thinking about preparing your lawn
and garden for next season. October is the best month for re-seeding your
lawn and adding soil amendments like worm castings, mineral mixes, and kelp
meal. We are selling most of our remaining gardening products at 50% off in
October so get to Grassroots before the rest of the neighbourhood finds
out!! 

Eco-Clothing Clearance
We just finished our quarterly inventory and we realized that our stores are
overstocked with clothing so we are having a special sale to clear out our
excess stock. Visit Grassroots to find organic and hemp clothing at
incredibly low clear-out prices. Clothing will be marked down up to 50% off
so come by early and save! 

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New Products at Grassroots 

Simple Shoes - the Green Toe Collection
Sustainable shoes with style are now available at Grassroots. These cool
shoes are made with organic cotton, sustainable hemp, cork, recycled pop
bottles, recycled car tires, bamboo, and more - and all packed into a 100%
post-consumer recycled box! 

Clothing that will keep you Hot this Winter
Check out Grassroots as we continue to receive our cool winter clothing.
Choose the latest from OTE, Lilikoi, Padmani, Precocious, HT Naturals and
more. We have clothing made with organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, soy -
restructured, reclaimed, and repurposed - casual, classic, and cutting-edge.

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Feel Good Friday-October 26, 2007 
Shop to Support The Conservation Council of Ontario

Founded in 1951, the Conservation Council of Ontario (CCO) is a
non-government, charitable organization with a mandate to promote
cooperation for conservation and a healthy environment in Ontario, Canada.
Their membership includes both provincial organizations and individual
members who support their goal of a healthy environment, are committed to
incorporating conservation values into their own activities, and who wish to
work together to promote a province-wide, cooperative approach to solving
environmental problems. 

For information about The Conservation Council of Ontario, to donate, or to
volunteer, go to http://www.greenontario.org
<http://launchbox-emailservices.ca/mail/t.aspx?S=9&ID=680&NL=8&N=775&SI=3734
&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.greenontario.org> . On October 26th please shop at
Grassroots to help support the work of The Conservation Council of Ontario. 

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Biker Breakfast - Friday October 26th, Grassroots-Annex 

Get your two-wheeler out of the garage and join the folks at
Grassroots-Annex, 408 Bloor Street West at Brunswick, for our monthly "Biker
Breakfast" in support of Toronto's Bicycle commuters. On the last Friday of
every month Grassroots hosts an early morning bicycle commuter breakfast
between 8am-9:30am. Grassroots would like to support and encourage all of
those folks that commute to work by bike, and hopefully we will inspire
others to try commuting by bike. On Friday October 26th, plan to stop by
Grassroots-Annex for a delicious, wholesome breakfast snack. 

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Upcoming Toronto Events

Ontario Election Debate on the Environment
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
7 - 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. West (one block south of Bloor Street,
one block east of the Royal Ontario Museum).
Free - first come, first seated.
No signs, banners, props or costumes please!

The Environmental Priorities Coalition (www.prioritiesforontario.ca
<http://launchbox-emailservices.ca/mail/t.aspx?S=9&ID=680&NL=8&N=775&SI=3734
&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.prioritiesforontario.ca> ) is hosting an election
debate on some of the most critical issues of our time, including phasing
out coal and developing a clean energy system. Come out and hear for
yourself what the major parties have to say on issues like clean air and
water, green spaces, wilderness protection and eliminating toxics and waste.

The theatre is wheelchair accessible with a sound system for the hearing
impaired. Isabel Bader Theatre is Bullfrog Powered with green electricity.
If you can't make it out to the debate, you can watch it live by webcast at
www.prioritiesforontario.ca
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Bicycle Friendly Business Awards Ceremony
Thursday October 4th, 2007
6 pm 
City Hall Rotunda (100 Queen Street West at Bay)
Free

The City of Toronto will be awarding seven bike-friendly businesses and
organizations for their efforts in encouraging employees and/or clients to
cycle. This year the Awards will include updates on results from the Toronto
Cycling Consultation Session, held in St. Lawrence Hall on July 26. Results
will help shape the future of the Toronto Bike Plan. 

Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. All are welcome to
attend. Contact 416-338-5076 or visit www.toronto.ca/cycling
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Open the Green Door to Facts-Challenges-Solutions
Sunday October 14, 2007 
1:30-3:30pm
LIB 72, The Library Building, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street
Free - light refreshments will be served following presentations

Featured speakers:
* The Global Perspective - Stephen Hazell, Executive Director, Sierra Club
of Canada
* The Local Vision - His Worship David Miller, Mayor, City of Toronto

In partnership with The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education and
The Sierra Club, The Second Annual Shirley Shipman Memorial Lecture will
focus this year's lecture on global warming and the environment. 

For more information call 416-979-5000 ext. 6989
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Planet In Focus International Environmental Film and Video Festival
Wednesday October 24 to Sunday October 28, 2007

Planet in Focus promotes the use of film and video to frame and explore
environmental issues and stories and serves as a catalyst and springboard
for environmental awareness, discussion and action. We execute our mission
at our annual festival and through our special year round programs. Our
festival program features pre and post-screening discussions, panels,
workshops and networking events, designed to further engage with the films'
subjects, and to foster dialogue and community amongst audiences, filmmakers
and broadcasters. 

For more festival information please visit our website at
http://www.planetinfocus.org
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416-531-1769 

Royal St. George's College Parents' Guild Speaker Series presents:
David Suzuki: Solutions are in Our Nature
Monday October 29th, 2007
Doors open at 6:30pm, Lecture begins at 7pm
Tickets are $25 (General Admission)
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