EnviroCentre
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Our climate solutions are helping communities across Eastern Ontario dramatically reduce their climate emissions.
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“What I see as really exciting about the mini forest method is that it helps to create a forest area in a matter of decades versus a matter of centuries,” Jenn McCallum, manager of green infrastructure for Green Communities Canada: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/24/n... @nationalobserver.com
Japanese tree-planting technique helps combat climate change in cities
This method has become popular globally, with different organizations worldwide vouching for its effectiveness, especially as they can grow 10 times faster than normal plantings. The method employs de...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
“What I see as really exciting about the mini forest method is that it helps to create a forest area in a matter of decades versus a matter of centuries,” Jenn McCallum, manager of green infrastructure for Green Communities Canada: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/24/n... @nationalobserver.com
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Bundle up and get ready, Winter Walk Day (WWD) is on February 4, 2026 and will be here before you know it! Register your school and start planning your WWD event at buff.ly/EUj6xop
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December 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Bundle up and get ready, Winter Walk Day (WWD) is on February 4, 2026 and will be here before you know it! Register your school and start planning your WWD event at buff.ly/EUj6xop
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Earlier this fall, we tested an idea we couldn’t stop thinking about: what if live music became part of the commute?
Turns out, a little joy goes a long way. What should we pilot next?
Turns out, a little joy goes a long way. What should we pilot next?
December 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Earlier this fall, we tested an idea we couldn’t stop thinking about: what if live music became part of the commute?
Turns out, a little joy goes a long way. What should we pilot next?
Turns out, a little joy goes a long way. What should we pilot next?
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We are so grateful to EnviroCentre for showing up for our community again and again. This year, they're running a fundraiser in support of our 2025 Annual Giving Campaign & matching all donations up to $5,000. Thank you, EnviroCentre for believing so deeply in the power of community!
#Ottawa
#Ottawa
December 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We are so grateful to EnviroCentre for showing up for our community again and again. This year, they're running a fundraiser in support of our 2025 Annual Giving Campaign & matching all donations up to $5,000. Thank you, EnviroCentre for believing so deeply in the power of community!
#Ottawa
#Ottawa
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What Toronto and Montreal have done, Ottawa / Gatineau is overdue to try. I continue to work with @shawnmenard.bsky.social and @envirocentre.bsky.social to bring bike share to the National Capital Region.
In Toronto, from 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025.
In Toronto, from 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025.
Thousands of new e-bikes, smart docks and digital ads: Bike Share Toronto lays out 5-year plan | CBC News
As Toronto's bike share program continues to see record growth, its leadership plans to massively expand its electric bike network by 2030, with the hopes of enticing riders who are hesitant to try ou...
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December 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
What Toronto and Montreal have done, Ottawa / Gatineau is overdue to try. I continue to work with @shawnmenard.bsky.social and @envirocentre.bsky.social to bring bike share to the National Capital Region.
In Toronto, from 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025.
In Toronto, from 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025.
High-speed rail in Canada? Today’s announcement brings us one step closer 👀
Shifting travel from cars and planes to trains is essential for cutting emissions.
This is the future we need. Our strategic lead on transporation @cassiesmith.bsky.social explains on CBC ⤵️
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Shifting travel from cars and planes to trains is essential for cutting emissions.
This is the future we need. Our strategic lead on transporation @cassiesmith.bsky.social explains on CBC ⤵️
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
High-speed rail announcement puts Ottawa on right track, business groups say
Construction work on the planned high-speed rail line is still years out, but consultations are set to begin in Ottawa in 2026.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
High-speed rail in Canada? Today’s announcement brings us one step closer 👀
Shifting travel from cars and planes to trains is essential for cutting emissions.
This is the future we need. Our strategic lead on transporation @cassiesmith.bsky.social explains on CBC ⤵️
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Shifting travel from cars and planes to trains is essential for cutting emissions.
This is the future we need. Our strategic lead on transporation @cassiesmith.bsky.social explains on CBC ⤵️
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Join our team at EnviroCentre! We’re hiring a Lead Installer and a Corporate Administrative Coordinator to help drive climate action. Apply by January 4: envirocentre.ca/careers/
December 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Join our team at EnviroCentre! We’re hiring a Lead Installer and a Corporate Administrative Coordinator to help drive climate action. Apply by January 4: envirocentre.ca/careers/
Social housing is essential housing. EnviroCentre is focused on rectifying the systemic inequities experienced by households in eastern Ontario. The EnviroCentre Retrofit Accelerator Carver Place project was the first big step in this work.
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Social housing is essential housing. EnviroCentre is focused on rectifying the systemic inequities experienced by households in eastern Ontario. The EnviroCentre Retrofit Accelerator Carver Place project was the first big step in this work.
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We are hiring! We are looking for a Training Coordinator and Manager to support our newest program: Build Your Path. Both positions are full-time, include benefits and give you the chance to make a visible difference every day. Apply today via our website!
#Ottawa #Jobs #Hiring #JobOpening
#Ottawa #Jobs #Hiring #JobOpening
December 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We are hiring! We are looking for a Training Coordinator and Manager to support our newest program: Build Your Path. Both positions are full-time, include benefits and give you the chance to make a visible difference every day. Apply today via our website!
#Ottawa #Jobs #Hiring #JobOpening
#Ottawa #Jobs #Hiring #JobOpening
Phew — 2025 was busy! We launched a new website, delivered 28 projects, and connected with 200,000+ people across eastern Ontario. And we’re gearing up for an even bigger 2026.
Thanks for being part of our journey.
Happy holidays! 🎄✨
Thanks for being part of our journey.
Happy holidays! 🎄✨
December 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Phew — 2025 was busy! We launched a new website, delivered 28 projects, and connected with 200,000+ people across eastern Ontario. And we’re gearing up for an even bigger 2026.
Thanks for being part of our journey.
Happy holidays! 🎄✨
Thanks for being part of our journey.
Happy holidays! 🎄✨
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Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. More than 1 in 5 Canadians self-identify as living with at least one disability.
This tool by GCC member @envirocentre.bsky.social helps climate orgs be accessible & inclusive to people with disabilities.
This tool by GCC member @envirocentre.bsky.social helps climate orgs be accessible & inclusive to people with disabilities.
Accessibility and Inclusion Toolkit for Organizations | EnviroCentre
Accessibility and Inclusion Toolkit Diverse Voices for a Greener Tomorrow Access Our Toolkit with Support from EnviroCentre and CAWI. Champion climate inclusivity and make your organization a
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December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. More than 1 in 5 Canadians self-identify as living with at least one disability.
This tool by GCC member @envirocentre.bsky.social helps climate orgs be accessible & inclusive to people with disabilities.
This tool by GCC member @envirocentre.bsky.social helps climate orgs be accessible & inclusive to people with disabilities.
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I helped with @envirocentre.bsky.social's "extend your cycling season" #OttBike Tour this afternoon. We welcomed cyclists looking to try #WinterBiking for the first time and some new to Ottawa residents with hands-on tips and tricks about year-round cycling and the winter maintained network. 1/2
November 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I helped with @envirocentre.bsky.social's "extend your cycling season" #OttBike Tour this afternoon. We welcomed cyclists looking to try #WinterBiking for the first time and some new to Ottawa residents with hands-on tips and tricks about year-round cycling and the winter maintained network. 1/2
Tiny Forests are taking root across Ottawa thanks to the Josette Robertson and Joan Johnston Family Foundation 🌱 Their support is growing greener, healthier spaces — from schools to The Ottawa Hospital Campus: bit.ly/3LWWzL2
Honouring legacy with a $3M gift to support our new hospital
Inspired by her great-grandfather and her mother Joan Johnston is carrying forward a family tradition of philanthropy with a $3-million gift, to help ensure the new hospital becomes a place where natu...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Tiny Forests are taking root across Ottawa thanks to the Josette Robertson and Joan Johnston Family Foundation 🌱 Their support is growing greener, healthier spaces — from schools to The Ottawa Hospital Campus: bit.ly/3LWWzL2
Thank you to Councillor @stevedesroches.bsky.social for joining us at Ottawa Rotary Home for the planting of a new Tiny Forest in Findlay Creek! This Tiny Forest was made possible thanks to the support of the Josette Robertson & Joan Johnston Family Foundation & the Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation.
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Thank you to Councillor @stevedesroches.bsky.social for joining us at Ottawa Rotary Home for the planting of a new Tiny Forest in Findlay Creek! This Tiny Forest was made possible thanks to the support of the Josette Robertson & Joan Johnston Family Foundation & the Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation.
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C’était un plaisir de se joindre à @envirocentre.bsky.social ainsi qu’à d’autres groupes et personnes engagés pour le climat à l’occasion de leur réception annuelle — et un honneur d’être reconnus parmi les Climate Magic Makers d’EnviroCentre, dont nous sommes des bénéficiaires reconnaissants.
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
C’était un plaisir de se joindre à @envirocentre.bsky.social ainsi qu’à d’autres groupes et personnes engagés pour le climat à l’occasion de leur réception annuelle — et un honneur d’être reconnus parmi les Climate Magic Makers d’EnviroCentre, dont nous sommes des bénéficiaires reconnaissants.
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It was wonderful to join @envirocentre.bsky.social and other climate groups and individuals for their Annual Reception—and to be honoured as one of EnviroCentre’s Climate Magic Makers, as we are grateful beneficiaries of their support. What a community!
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It was wonderful to join @envirocentre.bsky.social and other climate groups and individuals for their Annual Reception—and to be honoured as one of EnviroCentre’s Climate Magic Makers, as we are grateful beneficiaries of their support. What a community!
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What a beautiful evening at EnviroCentre annual reception! We’re so grateful to EnviroCentre, and to Jennifer Stelzer and Sharon Coward, for their incredible support for our Hop on Bikes, Pack-a-Sack and EV Car Share programs this year. We couldn't have done it without you! #Ottawa #Sustainability
October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What a beautiful evening at EnviroCentre annual reception! We’re so grateful to EnviroCentre, and to Jennifer Stelzer and Sharon Coward, for their incredible support for our Hop on Bikes, Pack-a-Sack and EV Car Share programs this year. We couldn't have done it without you! #Ottawa #Sustainability
Watch Part 1 Heating or Eating to learn about the origins of the EnviroCentre Retrofit Accelerator. This is the first mass deep energy retrofit of an entire social housing community in eastern Ontario: youtu.be/Sxw87i2tttE?...
@timtierney.ca @ymcaottawa.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @carleton.ca
@timtierney.ca @ymcaottawa.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @carleton.ca
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Watch Part 1 Heating or Eating to learn about the origins of the EnviroCentre Retrofit Accelerator. This is the first mass deep energy retrofit of an entire social housing community in eastern Ontario: youtu.be/Sxw87i2tttE?...
@timtierney.ca @ymcaottawa.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @carleton.ca
@timtierney.ca @ymcaottawa.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @carleton.ca
Good data builds better cycling systems 🚲
Ontario By Bike is surveying cyclists across Ontario to shape future cycling and tourism planning.
📊 Take the 2025 Cycling & Cycle Tourism Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/2025CyclingSurvey
🗓️ Open until Nov 17, 2025
Ontario By Bike is surveying cyclists across Ontario to shape future cycling and tourism planning.
📊 Take the 2025 Cycling & Cycle Tourism Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/2025CyclingSurvey
🗓️ Open until Nov 17, 2025
Ontario Cycling & Cycle Tourism Survey 2025
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October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Good data builds better cycling systems 🚲
Ontario By Bike is surveying cyclists across Ontario to shape future cycling and tourism planning.
📊 Take the 2025 Cycling & Cycle Tourism Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/2025CyclingSurvey
🗓️ Open until Nov 17, 2025
Ontario By Bike is surveying cyclists across Ontario to shape future cycling and tourism planning.
📊 Take the 2025 Cycling & Cycle Tourism Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/2025CyclingSurvey
🗓️ Open until Nov 17, 2025
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Some great tips here!
@envirocentre.bsky.social also has a fantastic resource page about winter cycling, including for families: envirocentre.ca/winter-cycli...
@envirocentre.bsky.social also has a fantastic resource page about winter cycling, including for families: envirocentre.ca/winter-cycli...
October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Some great tips here!
@envirocentre.bsky.social also has a fantastic resource page about winter cycling, including for families: envirocentre.ca/winter-cycli...
@envirocentre.bsky.social also has a fantastic resource page about winter cycling, including for families: envirocentre.ca/winter-cycli...
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The @envirocentre.bsky.social Tunes and Tracks programmed with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition continues today until 2 o’clock at South Keys station. Beautiful.
October 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The @envirocentre.bsky.social Tunes and Tracks programmed with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition continues today until 2 o’clock at South Keys station. Beautiful.
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Beautiful music during this special busking performance today at South Keys Station, organised by @envirocentre.bsky.social. Music provides a calm, pleasant atmosphere and ambiance to the transit experience. I hope busking becomes a permanent reality in Ottawa O-Train network. @octranspo.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Beautiful music during this special busking performance today at South Keys Station, organised by @envirocentre.bsky.social. Music provides a calm, pleasant atmosphere and ambiance to the transit experience. I hope busking becomes a permanent reality in Ottawa O-Train network. @octranspo.com
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Thanks Ottawa Music Industry Coaliton and @envirocentre.bsky.social for doing these! Next one is Sunday from 11-2 at South Keys / Merci à la Coalition de l'industrie musicale d'Ottawa et à @envirocentre.bsky.social pour ces événements ! Le prochain aura lieu dimanche de 11 h à 14 h à South Keys.
October 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thanks Ottawa Music Industry Coaliton and @envirocentre.bsky.social for doing these! Next one is Sunday from 11-2 at South Keys / Merci à la Coalition de l'industrie musicale d'Ottawa et à @envirocentre.bsky.social pour ces événements ! Le prochain aura lieu dimanche de 11 h à 14 h à South Keys.
What if your daily commute became a place for joy?
With Tunes & Tracks, we’re bringing live local music to Ottawa’s transit stations to test how creative placemaking can make public transit more welcoming and connected.
Thanks to @octranspo.com & Ottawa Music Industry Coalition!
With Tunes & Tracks, we’re bringing live local music to Ottawa’s transit stations to test how creative placemaking can make public transit more welcoming and connected.
Thanks to @octranspo.com & Ottawa Music Industry Coalition!
‘Tunes and Tracks’ brings music and smiles to transit riders in Ottawa
‘Tunes and Tracks’ brings music and smiles to transit riders in Ottawa
OC Transpo is looking to make your commute a little nicer with the help of some local musicians.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
What if your daily commute became a place for joy?
With Tunes & Tracks, we’re bringing live local music to Ottawa’s transit stations to test how creative placemaking can make public transit more welcoming and connected.
Thanks to @octranspo.com & Ottawa Music Industry Coalition!
With Tunes & Tracks, we’re bringing live local music to Ottawa’s transit stations to test how creative placemaking can make public transit more welcoming and connected.
Thanks to @octranspo.com & Ottawa Music Industry Coalition!