Thank you to Alterna Savings for their generous support.
Thank you to JJ McNeil for their generous support.
Opportunity for High School Students
Outreach for Engineers Without Borders at Carleton University will be hosting a high school design competition with a theme related to the preservation of ecological diversity.
Students will have the ability to work in teams for their selected challenge in either building a solution or presenting one.
Signup form with further information about the event is linked below:
Date: October 17th
Time: 9 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Carleton University
Sign Up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqDEdmmTlJs4FY7UmJ5M9q1li3WfM-wVvdr8ZsjnbxHIY_TQ/viewform?usp=header
Join CAFES and the Mechanicsville Community Association on Saturday October 17th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to help plant 60 new trees at our tree planting site!
The site is in the western part of the field between the Kichi Zibi Parkway and Goldenrod Driveway at the north end of Tunney's Pasture. Parking can be found in Lot 63 by the Brooke Claxton building.
No experience needed. A tree planting demo will be done at the start of the event. Kids and families welcome.
Please dress for being outdoors the entire time - wear long pants, long socks, and boots or running shoes. Hats, sunglasses and water are recommended.
If you have your own planting equipment including shovels and garden gloves, please bring them along!
Light snacks will be provided.
Contact Erica at eshardlow@cafesottawa.ca for support, questions or more details.
Come hang out at our (almost) weekly casual Saturday morning coffee social event. Talk EVs, all things environmental, or anything else! Come check out some cool cars and enjoy a warm beverage. No EV required!
All are welcome!
Protecting Nature through Community, Music and Poetry:
Learn how together we can protect the McCarthy Woods Nature Corridor
Featuring:
FREE Admission
Saturday October 17
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Heron Road Community Centre, 1480 Heron Road, Ottawa
Light refreshments.
Organized by: OSEAN and Hunt Club Community Association
Learn more: osean.org/mccarthy
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This year, we are starting the Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club, a dedicated time and place for east Ottawa residents who are interested in discussing how our community is built, how it moves, and how we can make our neighbourhoods more financially and socially resilient. Whether you’re a long-time advocate or just curious about why our streets look and feel the way they do, this is a low-pressure way to connect with others who care about the future of the east end.
Our primary way of keeping in touch is a weekly virtual roundtable meeting held during the Tuesday lunch hour (12:15 PM on Tuesday is tentative until we establish it works for people)—perfect for a quick mid-week check-in on any local projects and policy discussions. To keep things grounded in the real world and to get to know each other, we also aim to meet up in person for lunch or an evening drink and/or chat every 4 to 6 weeks.
I would also invite you to share ongoing projects or issues that might be relevant to the group in The New Orleans Forum.
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Strong Towns Ottawa monthly social gathering : Fourth Friday of the month, 7pm onwards, at Braumeister Bierhalle, anyone is welcome, noneed to RSVP!
Thinking about a heat pump, solar panels, or a more energy-efficient home?
Join CAFES Network and RND Construction for a practical, no-jargon session on green home renovations.
We’ll explore the home upgrades that can make the biggest difference to comfort, energy bills, and your carbon footprint, including solar generation, heat pumps, drain water heat recovery, energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), mold-free basement construction, solar shading, and home energy monitors.
We’ll also discuss rebates and financing options and leave plenty of time for questions.
You’ll leave with a better understanding of which upgrades make sense for your home, what order to tackle them in, and what to ask a contractor before getting started.
Two sessions are available on Saturday, October 24, at 675 Industrial Avenue in Ottawa:
Session 1: 9:00–11:00 AM
Session 2: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
The event is free, but spots are limited, so RSVP to reserve your place.
Come hang out at our (almost) weekly casual Saturday morning coffee social event. Talk EVs, all things environmental, or anything else! Come check out some cool cars and enjoy a warm beverage. No EV required!
All are welcome!
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check out free bi-weekly webinars from Cities For Everyone
https://cities4everyone.ca/webinar/
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If you want to be part of the conversation and stay updated on ongoing discussions and meeting times, please join the mailing list or send an email using the links below:
This year, we are starting the Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club, a dedicated time and place for east Ottawa residents who are interested in discussing how our community is built, how it moves, and how we can make our neighbourhoods more financially and socially resilient. Whether you’re a long-time advocate or just curious about why our streets look and feel the way they do, this is a low-pressure way to connect with others who care about the future of the east end.
Our primary way of keeping in touch is a weekly virtual roundtable meeting held during the Tuesday lunch hour (12:15 PM on Tuesday is tentative until we establish it works for people)—perfect for a quick mid-week check-in on any local projects and policy discussions. To keep things grounded in the real world and to get to know each other, we also aim to meet up in person for lunch or an evening drink and/or chat every 4 to 6 weeks.
I would also invite you to share ongoing projects or issues that might be relevant to the group in The New Orleans Forum.
Tuesday, October 27 at 2 p.m. Pacific time (5 p.m. Eastern)
The third Suzuki Session will feature inspiring leaders who are working to help communities develop resilience in a time of worsening climate emergencies. David Suzuki and Tara Cullis will share learnings from their Stronger Together Tour, which took them through southern Ontario to meet with grassroots groups and local leaders working on community resilience and emergency preparedness.
You’ll hear from:
REGISTER NOW to secure your spot!
Learn more about the event on The David Suzuki Foundation website
NOTE: We have moved the meeting to the following week because of the municipal elections on Monday October 26th.
We hope you can make it to our monthly meeting! Meetings are held in person and online. Recordings of our past meetings can be found on YouTube.
Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall
190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester, ON K1B 5A3
Parking is freely available
(No refreshments available)
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/239141252433285?p=A52hCmleTHWNH6jNJg
Meeting ID: 23
(View Full event Description Here: https://evco.ca/event/evco-october-2026-monthly-meeting-in-person-and-virtual/)
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If you want to be part of the conversation and stay updated on ongoing discussions and meeting times, please join the mailing list or send an email using the links below:
This year, we are starting the Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club, a dedicated time and place for east Ottawa residents who are interested in discussing how our community is built, how it moves, and how we can make our neighbourhoods more financially and socially resilient. Whether you’re a long-time advocate or just curious about why our streets look and feel the way they do, this is a low-pressure way to connect with others who care about the future of the east end.
Our primary way of keeping in touch is a weekly virtual roundtable meeting held during the Tuesday lunch hour (12:15 PM on Tuesday is tentative until we establish it works for people)—perfect for a quick mid-week check-in on any local projects and policy discussions. To keep things grounded in the real world and to get to know each other, we also aim to meet up in person for lunch or an evening drink and/or chat every 4 to 6 weeks.
I would also invite you to share ongoing projects or issues that might be relevant to the group in The New Orleans Forum.
Indigenous Drumming Circle - monthly
Free
No experience necessary. Everyone welcome - Indigenous, two-spirit, men, women, children, non-indigenous.
Pierre Rocque Community Center a.k.a Orleans Tennis Club
Bring your drum... we do have some drums available for use.
Hosted by Indigenous Roots Ottawa.
Send us a message to let us know you will attend: indigenousrootsottawa@gmail.com
Green/Vert Toastmasters - 1st Saturday of the month
Join us to practice skills in speaking, presenting, listening,and leadership. Our club provides a great environment for green-minded people,sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in improving theircommunication skills.
As a club, we value: Diversity, Participatory Democracy,Nonviolence, Sustainability, Ecological Wisdom, and Social Justice.
We are also proud to uphold the Toastmasters Internationalvalues of INTEGRITY, RESPECT, SERVICE, and EXCELLENCE.
Join us to build skills in public speaking, active listening,constructive feedback, and leadership!
More information: https://www.greentmvert.ca/
Questions? Ask James at greentmvert@gmail.com
Angela's Climate Corner: on the Second Monday of every month, tune in to CKCU FM 93.1 Morning Blend program from 8-9am to hear CAFES' Executive Director, Angela Keller-Herzog, speak climate issues going on in the city of Ottawa with hosts Nathanael Newton and Chris White.
https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/index.html
check out free bi-weekly webinars from Cities For Everyone
https://cities4everyone.ca/webinar/
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If you want to be part of the conversation and stay updated on ongoing discussions and meeting times, please join the mailing list or send an email using the links below:
This year, we are starting the Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club, a dedicated time and place for east Ottawa residents who are interested in discussing how our community is built, how it moves, and how we can make our neighbourhoods more financially and socially resilient. Whether you’re a long-time advocate or just curious about why our streets look and feel the way they do, this is a low-pressure way to connect with others who care about the future of the east end.
Our primary way of keeping in touch is a weekly virtual roundtable meeting held during the Tuesday lunch hour (12:15 PM on Tuesday is tentative until we establish it works for people)—perfect for a quick mid-week check-in on any local projects and policy discussions. To keep things grounded in the real world and to get to know each other, we also aim to meet up in person for lunch or an evening drink and/or chat every 4 to 6 weeks.
I would also invite you to share ongoing projects or issues that might be relevant to the group in The New Orleans Forum.
for more information about this zoom meeting, contact ottawa.cofc@gmail.com
Register here:
Climate Fresk / La Fresque du climat Ottawa | Eventbrite
When: 5:30–8:30 PM
Where: Dovercourt Recreation Centre, 411 Dovercourt Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 0S9
Who: Ages 16+
The Climate Fresk is a nonprofit initiative founded in 2019 by Prof. Cédric Ringenbach. Its mission is to raise public awareness about climate change and empower people to take meaningful action.
3-hour workshop — simple, fun, visual, creative, and engaging.
Based on science — 42 cards that summarize findings from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
Collaborative learning — participants co-create a “fresco” by connecting causes and consequences of climate change.
From insight to action — the second half explores the scale of the challenge and concrete solutions.
Global impact: Over 2.3+ million people have participated, with 100,000+ trained as facilitators. Workshops now run in 150+ countriesand 45+ languages.
Climate Fresk workshops are relatively new to Ottawa–Gatineau, and local organizers are building a broad-based program to match the format’s international success.
Build a clear, big-picture understanding of climate change
Discover practical, local actions you can take
Connect with neighbours and community groups
This Thursday, September 10, we are thrilled to present Green Drinks - Spotlight on Environmental Journalism. Not sure how to stay informed without succumbing to climate anxiety? Having trouble finding honest, critical environmental journalism? Looking to hear new voices on environmental issues? Come meet Ottawa-based journalists covering environmental topics locally, nationally, and abroad! Stay for conversations on critical environmental media literacy, tackling climate anxiety, and more…
Stay tuned for confirmed line-up.
Pizza is on us.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/green-drinks-spotlight-on-environmental-journalists-tickets-1998541410157?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Heads Up NEW venue!
P.S. Exciting things are coming to Green Drinks this month… we are proud to announce that as of September, Green Drinks will take place at Sala San Marco. Steps away from Corso Italia O-Train Station, Sala San Marco is a larger venue that is fully wheelchair-accessible, with complimentary parking onsite.
More info and tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2026-ottawa-outdoor-film-festival
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