You’re Invited: Toronto’s Great Green Events May 6 – 28, 2012

Here are some Green Neighbours 21 (GN 21) Events in May and June, 2012:

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Protecting the Pollinators – What You can do in your Garden
- Monday, May 7, 7:00-9:00 PM: GN 21 Meeting
- “Most flowering plants (including many we grow for food) rely on pollinating insects and birds in order to reproduce.
- Today, unfortunately, many pollinating species are threatened by pollution, pesticides and habitat loss.
- Come and hear two experts explain these threats and describe new research into the potential value of urban gardens as a safe habitat for pollinators.
- Learn how you can make your own garden an oasis for these essential birds and insects.”
Speakers: Clement Kent and Scott MacIvor
- Clement Kent, PhD
  - is a researcher in honey bee genomics and President of the Horticultural Societies of Parkdale and Toronto
  - is also head of the Pollinator Gardens Project
  - his book, “How to Make a Pollinator Garden”, will be available at the meeting
- Scott MacIvor
  - is a PhD student in the Biology Department at York University
  - studies landscape ecology of bees in cities, ecosystem functions of novel and urban habitat, and green roof design
  - was awarded a Governor General Gold Medal for Graduate Research for his work in 2011
- Location: St Michael and All Angels Church
  
  (southeast corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Wychwood Avenue, enter off Wychwood, through wooden gate, top floor)

Green Neighbours 21 inform us of other green events in Toronto as follows:

Mapping TO (Toronto) enviro: where we are, where we need to go
- Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 PM
- “Join the Toronto Environmental Alliance in a discussion of how to move from defending what we have to building something better.”
- FREE Admission
- Location: Revival Restaurant
  
  783 College Street
Toronto ecoHousing CommunityInformation Session
- Monday May 28, 6:00-8:00 PM
- Want to own a home in a green community?
  - Want to live in the west end?
  - Ready to buy soon?
- The Toronto ecoHousing Community is planning a 20-30 unit community, and is looking for additional members.
- This information session will provide:
  - An explanation of co-housing (as opposed to a co-op or a condo)
  - Details on the group’s members and history
  - The group’s vision, to-do list, and time line.
- Space is limited.
- Childcare and light snacks provided.
- RSVP by Friday May 25
  to info@torontoecohousingcommunity.ca
- Location: Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave
  
  (near St. George subway station)

Transition Toronto’s Steering Committee invites you to join them in shaping a unique event, “The 2-hour Energy Descent Action Plan Theatre Experience”.
- “An Energy Descent Action Plan (EDAP)is a community plan for promoting community health while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
  - According to organizers,“The Experience uses participatory drama to lead the audience through the 12 steps of Transition and the creation of the EDAP.
  - The result will be strategic guidance for Transition Toronto and its members.
  - More importantly, it will be fun and there will be cake.”
- “What we need is your help in planning, organizing, and producing the Experience.
  - If you’re willing and able to help, please email transitiontoronto@gmail.com and let us know.
  - We’ll find a time to meet and get this project off the ground.”
- To learn more about Transition Toronto, please go to http://transitiontoronto.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

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