Posted under "Community Based Project"

The Charrette as Environmental Learning Space

wttcoordinator — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:10:43 -0800

The urbanist charrette was the first direct challenge issuedto the Modern planning paradigm. Striving to inject transparency, urbandesign principles, and meaningful participation into the planning process, the role of the charrette has evolved from exposing professionals to the subject site, to Educating about Sustainable Development (ESD), or ‘good’ urbanism.

Love Vancouver, Love Your Planet Sustainability Fair, June 5 at Olympic Village, Vancouver

wttcoordinator — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:09:47 -0700

The Institute of Environmental Learning is proud to be a founding partner in the Love Vancouver, Love Your Planet green art, music and lifestyle festival. This outdoor sustainability fair, planned as an annual event, comes alive on June 5, 2011 (UN World Environment Day) in the Olympic Village of Vancouver along the beautiful seawall in False Creek. The festival celebrates and encourages Vancouverites to build a more sustainable future for the city, by bringing communities together to share ideas and celebrate innovations.

Non Formal Education

passionTOaction: Launch of New Sustainability Leadership Program for Young Women

wttcoordinator — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:30:52 -0800

The program passionTOaction, is officially off the ground and will be launched this April. It is being offered as a pilot through the Passion Foundation. They are a local organization seeking to expand their programming to get young women excited and engaged in leadership and sustainability.

K-12 Group

The Lower Mainland Green Team

wttcoordinator — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:43:22 -0800

Looking for a hands-on way to conserve the environment? The Lower Mainland Green Team is a group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together once a month (sometimes more) to help an environmental group, non-profit organization, charity or city tackle an environmental issue that needs co-operation and teamwork to get done. Some activities include: Pulling invasive plants, planting trees/native plants, riparian restoration, beach/river/lake clean up, harvesting organic fruits/veggies, trail building/maintenance and restoration of wildlife sites.

Non Formal Education

Controversial Goldcorp Donation to SFU Woodwards Causing Debate and Protest Plans

wttcoordinator — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:34:13 -0700

Last week's announcement by SFU president Andrew Petter that mining giant, Goldcorp, had donated $10 million to SFU to help fund Vancouver's SFU Woodwards campus has been causing some major discussion and debate, both internally at SFU and among the wider public.

Invent the Future! BC Youth Contest Announced

wttcoordinator — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:03:46 -0700

The Invent the Future contest is open to residents of British Columbia,
aged 16-24 years old, and asks youth to share their ideas about living
sustainably or saving energy.

This year’s contest includes three categories:

1. a narrative 60-second video;
2. an essay of 300-500 words; or
3. an original song or musical performance (video or MP3)

The top three finalists are chosen through online voting (by contestants
and the general public), and a panel of celebrity judges, who will pick the

City of Vancouver Says: Talk Green to Us!

wttcoordinator — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:17:33 -0700

The City of Vancouver has been asking residents to post and vote on ideas for making the city greener at their new Talk Green to Us website:

"Share your ideas for making Vancouver the greenest city in the world. Help us make the critical choices. Help us prioritize between blue-sky visions and immediate opportunities. This is your city – make it better. Between June and October 7, add your voice to this life-changing conversation. Share your ideas or vote on the ones you like."

Young playwrights shine at Canadian sustainability playwriting competition

wttcoordinator — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:40:34 -0700

MEDIA RELEASE

May 11, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Young playwrights shine at Canadian sustainability playwriting competition

K-12 Group

Earth Day 2010

wttcoordinator — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:06:29 -0700

Forty years after the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril
than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time,
it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity
to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the
future.

The Otesha Project’s delicious selection 2010 cycling and performing tours!

wttcoordinator — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:28:38 -0800

What’s that great smell? Well, we’re cooking up something we’re very
proud of – The Otesha Project’s delicious selection 2010 cycling and
performing tours!
They’re outrageously original, building on the Otesha Project’s past
and catapulting it into the future. Check them out here. If you or
someone you know is interested in taking action to create a
sustainable future, consider applying to go on a tour! Now is the
time.
We need your help. Word of mouth is our most effective tool for
recruiting new program participants. We appreciate anyway that you

Non Formal Education

Canadian Youth Climate Coalition High School/Jr. High School Wokshops

Parros — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:20:24 -0700

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K-12 Group

International Walk to School Week 2011

Omar — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:12:49 -0700

iWalk
- also known as International Walk to School Week - is an annual,
week-long, world-wide event held every year in October that encourages
students, parents, staff and community members to celebrate the many
benefits of walking to school together.

Environmental Learning

wttcoordinator — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:50:46 -0700

The Institute for Environmental Learning (IEL) is a research and educational network working towards a sustainable future for all British Columbians. In partnership with local researchers, educators, government and community stakeholders, the IEL facilitates educational reform and action-oriented research on Environmental Learning and methods of teaching about sustainability.

YMCA Eco Internship Program is Looking for Host Organizations

robyn.heath — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:15:00 -0700

Just want to pass on some information about the YMCA's new Eco Internship program as we are actively looking for organizations (particularly in the private sector) that may be interested in hosting an intern for an eco focused project.

Higher Education Group

iWalk - International Walk to School Week: Oct 4-8, 2010

Omar — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:48 -0700

International Walk to School Month gives
children, parents, school

teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a
global

event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking.

In 2009, students from 314 schools
from across BC joined
millions of

walkers from around the world, walking to school together for
various

reasons – all hoping to create communities that are safe places to

walk.

Bike To School Week BC - May 31st to June 4th

Omar — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:20:41 -0700

Bike To School Week: May 31 to June 4, 2010

Gaining Ground 2010 registration is now open!

wttcoordinator — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:25:21 -0700

Gaining Ground 2010

"Eco-Logical"

Non Formal Education

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“The World Wants a Real Deal” Global Day of Action

AshleyWebster — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:59:27 -0800

11am – 5pm
Saturday, December 12
Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch Promenade
(350 West Georgia St)

You came out in the thousands for the Bridge to a Cool Planet day of Climate Action to show your support for a global climate treaty in Copenhagen.

Higher Education Group

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Kamloops Energy Fair: Saturday, June 19

wttcoordinator — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:56:23 -0800

Kamloops Energy Fair
Saturday, June 19 at the McArthur Island Sports Centre. 10:00am- 4:00pm.
FREE ADMISSION Hosted by the BC Sustainable Energy
Association
Save money and help the planet!
* Trade show See solar hot water, wind turbines, home energy advisors and tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint in inexpensive ways.
* Kid’s Corner for fun learning about energy
* Speakers and workshops Find out how growing food in our community saves energy.
* Green Energy Contest for student projects.
Contact us at energyfair@bcsea.org
or (250) 318-6483.

Non Formal Education

What will you do with your $100?

Bonnie — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:38:17 -0700

This spring, the B.C. government announced North America’s first “revenue neutral” carbon tax. In its first year it includes a $100 “Climate Action Dividend” cheque for every British Columbian, with extra for low-income families. That’s $440 million and the cheques are in the mail. The question remains, what will you do with your $100?

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The Green Wave

Bonnie — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:22:29 -0700

The Green Wave - One School, One Tree, One Gift to Nature

What?

* The Green Wave is a multi-year tree-planting campaign for children and youth around the world leading up to 2010 - the International Year of Biodiversity.
* In participating schools, students will plant one tree on or around 22 May - the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD).
* Students will count down to 10am local time, when they will water their tree, thereby creating a global "green wave".

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Employment Opportunity

Maureen — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:42:33 -0700

Smart Planning Sustainability Facilitator: three positions (Northern Interior, Southeastern BC and Vancouver Island) Smart Planning is a new BC-wide program that provides support to local and First Nations governments in conducting integrated community sustainability planning. The position(s) will play a key role in implementing the Smart Planning initiative at the local and regional level. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing informed and reliable support for communities that want to engage in integrated community sustainability planning.

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2 degrees of Fear and Desire

Josina — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:37:44 -0800

An intimate evening of theatre (without a play) about global warming

February 21 to March 16
Please see date and venue details listed below
Events at 7pm
Admission by donation
Reservations recommended - 604.871.0508
http://www.headlinestheatre.com

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Young Naturalists Club of BC

Josina — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:04:32 -0800

Learn about different naturalists' clubs across BC, join in on hikes and activites, and check out the great links, like "What's That Bug?".

The Young Naturalists of British Columbia are a special group of young people, age 5 - 14,

who care about nature in this beautiful province of British Columbia

who
want to know as much as possible about everything from the smallest
beetle burrowing in the earth to the mighty eagle soaring over the
forest

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The Otesha Project

Josina — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:15:53 -0800

The Otesha Project today announced the routes for the 2008 Otesha
Cycling and Performing Tours. Applications are now being accepted for
seven regional tours throughout Canada that will take more than 120
inspiring young change-makers on the journey of a lifetime! Tour
members will share an incredible experience as they live as a mobile
and sustainable community for two months. They will cycle from
performance to performance, braving the elements, connecting with
communities along the route, and exploring all the ups and downs of

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