The GC Awards were announced at Green Communities Canada's Annual General Meeting on June 19. Helen Doyle has served as Board Secretary on the Windfall Ecology Centre Board of Directors for 14 years and was recognized for her leading role in guiding the strategic direction of the organization.
Qualified home owners can now earn up to $1,600 plus bonus 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.
Activate Aurora's Open Streets Aurora closed off downtown roads to make way for walking, dancing, basketball, badminton, and a whole lot of fun. Healthy Kids unveiled their mobile Veggie & Fruit Pop-Up alongside Carrot the mascot to give away healthy snacks and remind kids to eat veggies and fruit every day!
You now have until Tuesday, June 6 to take advantage of our great savings on rain barrels. Order online today. Pick-up Saturday, June 10 (10:am to 2:pm) at Windfall Ecology Centre in Aurora.
The ClimateWise Business Network's first Annual Evening of Recognition was a fantastic success, with members and supporters of ClimateWise, as well as community leaders in business sustainability, celebrating the achievements and growth of the network since its 2016 launch. Thank you to keynote speaker David Miller and Platinum Event Sponsor KPMG for their support!
Windfall Ecology Centre was honoured with the 2017 Green Award last night at Aurora Town Hall. The award recognizes Windfall Centre's programs that are leading the way in creating a greener community.
MPP Chris Ballard at Windfall Centre to talk about Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan and to recognize the great work ClimateWise Business Network is doing. ClimateWise has engaged almost 6500 members of the York Region business community in reducing their carbon emissions so far.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
ClimateWise Workshop: Setting a sustainability target in business
School gardening club plants new roots for the next 150 years
“De-paving paradise” leads to personal growth at Aurora school
Aurora students get hands dirty to de-pave schoolyard for new green space
Get free water at Aurora Windfall Ecology Centre rain barrel sale
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Nature Play Pop Up - snapd Aurora photos
Windfall to celebrate rich history of local food with Provincial windfall
Target Setting in Sustainable Businesses - Canadian Property Management Magazine
Businesses aim to get competitive by tackling climate change
Depave creates green space at Newmarket's St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
Rain barrels are an excellent way to collect free rainwater for future use on gardens and lawns. Using rain barrels helps prevent flooding and keep our local waterways clean by slowing down the flow of stormwater. Supplies are limited so don't miss this great opportunity for big savings on Rain Barrels!
Order Today — Pick up Saturday June 10, 2017 (10:am – 2:pm)
Pickup at Windfall Ecology Centre in Aurora:
93A Industrial Parkway South
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 3V5
Windfall Ecology Centre throws open its doors for a new fall festival at Sheppard's Bush... but 2017 is no ordinary year. This fall, we celebrate 150 years of Canada's diverse natural heritage: Food, Land and People.
Details will be announced in the coming months.
