On August 19, the Healthy Kids Community Challenge held the Power Off and Play! Festival. Kids and adults alike found their rhythm with Zumba, Dance and more in the event tent. Children scaled the 25ft rock wall got mucky in our Nature Play Pop Up. A big thanks to all our vendors, session runners, volunteers and staff.
Accidentally cooling the entire neighbourhood? Apply for the Home Winterproofing Program to receive new insulation and draftproofing for your home and save up to 30% on your energy bills.
The program is completely FREE and the first 25 qualifying applicants will receive a Tim Horton's gift card!
Windfall Centre is seeking a Certified/Registered Energy Advisor or a recent grad to join our energy team. If you have specialized knowledge of energy-efficiency building science, and are willing to undergo training, apply today!
Please email a cover letter and resume to Attn: Jen Atkinson, careers@windfallcentre.ca, subject line: Residential Energy Advisor opportunity.
In the summer months, air conditioning accounts for up to 50% of your energy bill. If you live in an older home, you could be losing cool air through poorly insulated walls and other sneaky leaks you don't know about. Book a home energy assessment and our Registered Energy Advisor will show you how to beat the heat and stay cool.
Windfall Centre teamed up with staff, students and parents at Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School on Thursday October 19, 2017 to transform the paved Kindergarten area into a greener piece of paradise. In May and June, 2018 the project was completed with the addition of natural wood furniture and a native plant garden. Thanks to everyone involved.
Windfall Ecology Centre is the recipient of the Organizational Resilience award, presented by Green Communities Canada. Windfall Centre was recognized for 20 years of success in the environmental community.
Windfall Centre offers a unique work space environment. Located within Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area, you can experience stunning natural views and kilometres of trails. For the opportunity to share a space with creative, like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly environment, contact us.
August 19, 2018
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Power Off and Play! Festival
September 16, 2018
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
ClimateWise guides York Region businesses to greenhouse gas reduction - Aurora Banner
Backpack program helps York Region children get back to nature - Aurora Banner
Qualified home owners can now earn up to $6,355 in incentives for making eligible energy efficiency improvements to their homes through the Enbridge Home Energy Conservation Program. Additional incentives are now available for electrically heated homes.
