Green in the City is an annual event series organized by the City of London, London Public Library, and London Environmental Network. The series aims to explore sustainability topics through a local lens by highlighting leaders in various sectors, including grassroots groups, institutions, nonprofits, government, and businesses. Learn about these local examples and how to get involved to make London one of the greenest, most resilient cities in Canada!
Travelling to neighbourhoods across London, drop by for one-on-one conversations with local environmental groups, have your questions answered, and hear from speakers on key environmental topics.
GITC Finale: Creative Currents: Arts, Culture, and Climate Action
Wolf Performance Hall | Thursday, March 27th 2025 | Doors: 6:00 PM
Uniting London's creatives for a sustainable future, featuring Status / Non-Status, Fiker, Tom Cull, and a panel discussion connecting arts, culture, and climate change.
In this year's Green in the City Finale, we’re connecting London's environmentally-driven creatives for a sustainable future. Hear live music performances from Status / Non-Status and Fiker, view a live art painting from Robin Henry (Antler Press), and watch the grand premiere of Tom Cull’s Watershed poem!
As well, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from environmentally-driven local artists in a panel discussion, connecting the arts and climate action. Featured artists include Reilly Knowles from the Coves Collective and Renée Coughlin from The Pairs.
This event is free to attend – we hope to see you there!
Previous Events:
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Green in the City Kick-off: Hope and Action Climate Change Festival, Staying Active and Healthy in Nature, and the Green Bin and Biweekly Garbage Collection Virtual Session!
Green Bin and Biweekly Garbage Collection Virtual Session
January 14th, 2025: 7:00PM - 8:30PM. Watch the recording here.
It’s been one year since the launch of London’s Green Bin and bi-weekly garbage collection program. In this online session we looked back at what we’ve learned, how London is doing compared to other cities, and shared updates on recycling, Green Bins, and how to schedule pick ups of large and bulky items.
Thank you to our wonderful community panelists, and many thanks to those who showed up for the live session!
Green in the City: Winter at the Westminster Ponds Centre
February 8th, 2025: 10:00AM - 1:00PM.
Did you know that there are natural spaces rich in history and biodiversity to explore right in the city of London, Ontario? This Green in the City session is the perfect family friendly way to discover the Westminster Ponds Environmentally Significant Area (WPC ESA). Join us for a drop-in visit in the Bruce Pavillion’s Cottonwood Room with local environmental groups and nonprofits, light snacks, and warm drinks -- including hot chocolate! Then head out on your very own adventure on the many trails to explore the unique natural history and biodiversity of this area. Make sure to grab a Green in the City bingo card and map in the Bruce Pavilion building to track your sightings! Don't forget winter-appropriate clothing and footwear!
Our exhibitors include ReForest London, the City of London, the London Public Library, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, Bird Friendly London, and Nature London. Make sure to RSVP for a chance to win our door-crasher book bundle prize, featuring nature-based, Canadian authors.
Click here to view past Green in the City event recordings.
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