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Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 04:00 PM
Fanshawe College in London, ON, CanadaZero Waste 101: How to Live Plastic Free - Fanshawe College
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Join Reimagine Co for their FREE "Zero Waste 101" workshop. Please note that this workshop will be held at Fanshawe College - Alumni Lecture Theatre instead of the shop.
Are you curious about Zero Waste and reducing your plastic use? We will be covering the basics of zero waste and how you can make small (or big!) changes to make less trash.
All are welcome - wherever you are on your zero waste journey! Bring your questions, your experiences, and an open mind.
Some Topics we will be covering include:
* What is zero waste? (hint: it's NOT about making "zero" garbage)
* Avoiding single-use plastics
* Simple first steps to make less waste
* Zero Waste on a budget
* and more!
We hope to see you there!
*** PLEASE reserve your spot using this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zero-waste-101-how-to-live-plastic-free-fanshawe-college-tickets-89880313437
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 05:30 PM
Medway High School in London, ON, CanadaMedway Creek Open House
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We're bringing the community together to update everyone about the ongoing work to improve the Medway Creek watershed and how you can get involved!
5:30 pm - Doors open to view displays and talk to experts
7:00 - 8:30 pm - Presentations and discussions:
• Beavers & other wildlife in the Medway Creek watershed
• Planting trees for the future
• Projects aimed at reducing phosphorus in the creek
• What the Friends of Medway Creek have been up to
• How you can get involvedEvent image and description via Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 06:00 PM
ReForest London Offices in London, ON, CanadaReForest London Volunteer Orientation
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Are you interested in volunteering with ReForest London? Sign up for one of our training sessions to get started!
When you become a volunteer for ReForest London, we want you to feel prepared and confident about your experience. We have developed training to help new volunteers learn more about our organization, learn more about trees and planting and caring for trees, and to help prepare volunteers to be engaged in our organization. ReForest 101 is required for all first time volunteers. Second level training include; Tree Guru, Tree Teacher, Tree Captain & Community Liaison.
Learn more about ReForest London's volunteer opportunities on their website here.
Event image and description via ReForest London
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 07:00 PM
Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op in London, ON, CanadaVolunteer Orientation Night
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We want to help as many Londoners ride more often as possible and we need your help! Come out and learn how you can get involved.
We'll introduce our organization so you have a good idea about why we exist, the work we do, and what we're hoping to see happen in London.
Then we'll break out into various volunteer committees to have initial discussions about upcoming events, projects, or campaigns to assist with.
Whether you're parking bikes at a bike valet, helping someone fix their bike at Squeaky Wheel, or advocating at City Hall, we'd love to have your help and ensure we're moving forward together.
RSVP for this orientation via Eventbrite
Image and description via London Cycle Link
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 08:00 AM
NUVO Network in Burlington, ON, CanadaGood for nature, good for business breakfast/lunch
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Boost your employee engagement, enhance your company’s protection of native wildlife and reduce the negative impact of climate change. Join us for a 90-minute session over breakfast or lunch with Carolinian Canada and WWF-Canada to hear how native plant program In the Zone can work for you.
For more event details and tickets, click here.
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Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 04:30 PM
Catholic Central High School in London, ON, CanadaDundas Cycling Projects Open House
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Plans are underway for two Dundas Street infrastructure projects designed to improve east-west cycling connections and provide better links to transit. Drop by CCH on Feb. 27 between 4:30 and 6:30 pm and give input to help shape the designs.
Transit routes: 2, 20
Bike parking: Secure bike parking will be provided at the venue.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Spx2vYEvent image and description via City of London.
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Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 04:45 PM
Wellness Works at Innovation Works in London, ON, CanadaZero Waste 101 Workshop : zero waste made easy!
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Join Heenal Rajani, Co-Founder of Reimagine Co: Zero Waste Made Easy, for an open discussion and workshop that will cover the basics of zero waste and how you can make small (and big!) changes to reduce your waste.
Topics also include: zero waste on a budget, avoiding single-use plastic, and more!
All are welcome - wherever you are on your zero waste journey. Please feel free to bring any questions you may have.View the event page on Facebook here, and RSVP on meetup.com
Event image and description via Reimagine Co
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Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 09:00 AM
Thames River North Branch in London, ON, CanadaSaturday Morning Walk - Thames River North Branch
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Join Thames Valley Trail Association for their weekly 1 hour hike. See the full list from the TVTA main webpage at http://tvta.ca/SMW-Brochure.htm
Meet in the first parking lot on the right at the North London Athletic Fields to join us for a 1 hour hike along the Thames River. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign a waiver sheet. Dress appropriately for the weather. -
Monday, March 02, 2020 at 07:00 PM
Central Library, 2nd Floor in London, ON, CanadaLondon Regional Social Forum 2020 Planning Meeting
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London Regional Social Forum 2020 planning meeting. All are welcome! Submit a proposal for workshops/ themes as well as discuss logistics. Please join us!
See the Facebook event page here. Event hosted by London Regional Social Forum, Council of Canadians London Chapter, and London Health Coalition.
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Tuesday, March 03, 2020 at 06:30 PM
Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-opVolunteer Night - Mar 3
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Join Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op for their weekly volunteer nights, happening every Tuesday from 6:30-9pm.
If you want to improve your bike mechanic skills and help more Londoners ride more often, Volunteer nights are for you!
We can use your time no matter what experience you have with fixing bikes - in fact, stripping bikes (taking parts off) is a great way to learn how the parts work on a bike.