this is a time for learning, dreaming and get hands on small projects for your house and your life. if you ever wonder about how things are made, or aim for a healthier and greener space and enjoy useful DIY projects, this a group for enthusiast and creative ones that look for new challenges or just want to try a new venture. living in a city can become stressful sometimes and overwhelmingly exhausting, why not getting out of the routine a bit and create something great and exhilarating, a Green …

Welcome One and All, Apartment Dweller to Backyard Farmer! We are a passionate group dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to shift from a lifestyle of passive consumption to one of active participation, creation, and connection. We are committed to re-imagining the good life as one that is meaningful, pleasurable, environmentally sustainable, and socially just. We place the home at the center of that pursuit and see it as a site for personal and societal transformation. Topics inclu …

Barefoot Mamas is a group for mothers with young children who are trying to live an eco-conscious life and want to share their ideas and experiences with other, like-minded women. This group is part playdate, part discussion; we'll talk about things like sustainable crafting, organic cooking, gardening, cycling with kids - anything and everything to do with living life with our kids and the environment in mind! We may also head out into the community to visit parks, go for a bike ride, or partic …

The group was started with the idea of bridging the gap between Environmental Sustainability (ES) and the Business world. This can be done only with an eye on the bottom line while implementing an ES idea for a business. The group is for like minded individuals to discuss: - ES business solutions that have been successfully implemented within organizations and how to create a successful business case. - Careers in the business world with an ES bent to it and how to get your foot into the door an …

MOGO is an abbreviation for "MOst GOod, least harm" which is the title of Zoe Weil's book on the subject. http://www.amazon.ca/Most-Good-Least-Harm-Meaningful/dp/B003L1ZYX8 She is also the force behind HumaneEducation.org What is Humane Education? IMAGINE. . . …a generation with the passion and skills to solve the most pressing challenges of our time, successfully and joyfully. … if each of us were prepared for our unique role in creating a better world from the time we were born. …if makin …

EnvironBuzz, an Environfocus Initiative, for people that care about the earth and understand that there is only one earth. We discuss environmental issues and sustainability issues as it relates to our homes, communities, businesses and workplace. We also generate awareness of the various global and provincial environmental initiatives. We are focused on providing common sense solutions to the issues affecting us. EnvironBuzz is open to everyone

The CRIME of the century is happening right above our heads and yet NO ONE ACTS - NO ONE DOES ANYTHING to help stop this attack on our lives, our well being, our health and our CHILDREN! Nothing but awareness and the "FURY" of the masses can change this evil program of spraying nano particles of heavy metals in our AIR! Please watch " What in the world are they Spraying" to at least get a "handle" on the issues. I would appreciate some help, so anyone interested in being an assistant moderator,  …

Power down for Earth Hour on Saturday March 23rd from 8:00pm to 9:30pm and party down at Hillcrest Mall's Earth Hour Block Party! Hosted by CityLine, and Richmond Hill's very own, Tracy Moore, the event is perfect for the entire family, featuring entertainment, activities along with food and refreshments. Visit www.hillcrestmall.ca for more information. See you there! 9350 Yonge Street. Richmond Hill, ON 905-883-1403.

Calling all gardeners or would-be gardeners. Like us you may have an under-utilized backyard, or you may have ideas or tips to share with people who want to grow their own veggies, flowers, herbs etc. Whether novice or aficionado, if you want to get your hands in the soil, this group is for you. We will explore what to plant, when to plant and what to use to get best yield. We can also explore how to organize community garden plots. Let's have fun and eat healthy.

the world of socially responsible investing is growing, and branching out in many different directions, clean tech, alternative energy, human rights issues, csr. We wanted to create a place where everyone who's connected with SRI can come together, network and learn from each other...