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GCC’s inaugural webinar is set to take place on January 23!
Join us for the first Voices for Action event of 2025! Voices for Action is a series of online events hosted by Green Communities Canada. The first session, “Growing the Mini Forest Movement in Canada,” focuses on the critical role of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions in mitigating and adapting to climate change in Canada.
We have an exciting line-up of speakers:
- Professor Tahia Devisscher, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia.
- Sharon McGougan, President, Garden City Conservation Society.
- Kristen Bill, Project Manager, Forestry Health, City Of Hamilton.
Register here!
GCC is Hiring: Bilingual Green Infrastructure Policy Lead
Join our team as GCC’s new bilingual Green Infrastructure Policy Lead. This role will mobilize municipal capacity for climate adaptation with green infrastructure.
Please note that this position is bilingual.
From Concrete to Canopy: GCC Supports Hamilton’s Mini Forest Initiative
On October 5, 2024, the City of Hamilton hosted a community-driven mini forest planting at Pritchard Trail. The event was funded through Green Communities Canada’s Living Cities Canada Fund and the Greenbelt Foundation. The City of Hamilton rallied volunteers and resources—trees, mulch, shovels, gloves, and expert guidance from its forestry staff—to plant nearly 870 trees!
More highlights:
- Getting ready for Winter Walk Day.
- GCC presents a FREE mini forest training course.
- Monthly sustainability talks in Saskatoon with Saskatchewan Environmental Society.
- Green Venture’s Seedy Saturday returns!
- EcoSuperior’s Call for Artists to turn rain barrels into masterpieces.
- Oakvillegreen Celebrates Their Silver Year!
- Loads of job opportunities from members.
Click this link to read the complete January issue of GC News.
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