Recently I listened to an environmental podcast featuring an interview with Dr. Howard Frumkin, a world‑renowned scientist. He is an epidemiologist, a specialist in environmental and occupational medicine, and a professor at the University of Washington. He directed the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and is co‑author of Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect...
In a world grappling with climate crises, economic instability and growing social unrest, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by problems that seem distant and beyond our control. When I find myself in this mindset, I shift focus: I reflect on what I can influence, I connect with loved ones, show gratitude, and support for my...
Until I learned that there was plastic in my toothpaste, I didn’t understand the health risks of the pervasive microplastics and their toxic chemicals in my environment and, to my horror, my body. We eat and breathe plastic everyday, and it’s unavoidable. Plastic Free July is a time for us to pledge to reduce our...
Despite the stormy political times we are in, there are lots of things to celebrate–including The Town of New Tecumseth’s Earthfest event! This year’s Earthfest kicks off on Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the Circle Theatre in Alliston with a free screening of the award-winning feature documentary, Plastic People. This will be followed...
We are conducting outreach for our concept for a new urban park in New Tecumseth! We recently joined forces with the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) students’ Capstone program. Students have created a survey campaign for residents of New Tecumseth to gauge interest in and support for the creation of an urban park. Visit this...
Did you know that at least 39 oil and gas companies are involved in funding and developing K-12 education across Canada, including climate education for kids? How can we let the biggest drivers of the climate crisis be part of educating our kids about climate? The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and...
Some people, though sympathetic to our environmental challenges, hold back, feeling that their individual efforts may not matter. But one person truly can make a difference. As one of many volunteers helping to create the first pollinator mini forest in Mono, I had the good fortune to meet owner Shelly Candel, whose humble pursuit of...
The urgency of today’s global challenges, highlighted by frequent extreme weather events and the inequality faced by low-income and developing populations, signals a pressing need for change. The warning sounded by environmentalist David Suzuki resonates deeply. We have prioritized economic gains at the expense of our environment, blindly pursing endless growth on a finite planet....
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, hosted a Trail Walk facilitated by Maxwell Matchin the Land Trust Coordinator and certified Naturalist, along with John Wilson a retired Arborist and a board member of Greys For Green, in the Beeton Heritage Forest located just a few kms. south of Beeton off...
We are so pleased to announce that as a result of a request from Greys for Green, the Town of New Tecumseth has proclaimed October 1st as Seniors for Climate Day in our town! Here is the official proclamation statement: Seniors for Climate Day Whereas; October 1st is Canada’s National Seniors’ Day and the UN International...
