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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants - Application Period Open
DTSTART:20260902T040000Z
DTEND:20261002T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T062021Z
UID:1654@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:civic
DESCRIPTION:The Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants offer funding up to $7
 \,500 to support resident-led climate action projects that:\n\n 	Educate a
 nd engage the public on climate change\n 	Reduce the emissions that contri
 bute to climate change\n 	Advance the principles\, priorities\, and actio
 ns of TransformTO Net Zero Strategy\n\nWho is Eligible\n\n 	Resident-led 
 groups\, consisting of at least 3 group members\n 	Community groups (e.g. 
 youth groups\, service clubs\, parent councils\, etc.)\n 	Priority given t
 o:\n\n 	Groups led by Black\, Indigenous and equity-deserving people\n 	Pr
 ojects in Neighbourhood Improvement Areas or Emerging Neighbourhoods. Fin
 d your neighbourhood.\n\n\n\nExtensive details available at https://www.to
 ronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/environmental-grants-incentiv
 es/neighbourhood-climate-action-grants/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062021Z
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/neighbourhood-climate-action-grants-appli
 cation-period-open/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rewilding Toronto Immersive Community Art Exhibition - by David Su
 zuki Foundation
DTSTART:20260905T040000Z
DTEND:20260920T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T182130Z
UID:1634@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Hey Toronto\, it’s time to get a little wilder!\n\n\n\nRewil
 ding Toronto is an immersive community art exhibition led by artists Jason
  Logan and Pam Lostracco\, transforming locally foraged plants into natura
 l inks\, and an entire gallery into a collaborative work of art.\n\n\n\nCo
 me experience the exhibition\, see the mural take shape and discover Toron
 to’s wild side in a whole new way.\n\n\n\nOpening celebration: Sept 10\,
  6–9 p.m.\n\n\n\nRSVP: https://dsfdn.org/4zkRuR0
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T182130Z
LOCATION:Gallery1065\, 1065 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/rewilding-toronto-immersive-community-art
 -exhibition-by-david-suzuki-foundation/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nature Stewarding at Cherry Beach
DTSTART:20260905T130000Z
DTEND:20260905T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260817T182052Z
UID:1174@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join Toronto Nature Stewards at Cherry Beach for a stewarding 
 session at Cherry Beach Park.\n\nIf it's your first time stewarding we wil
 l show you around and give you a taste of nature - our trained lead stewar
 ds with coach you and support you and the group's activities.  Tools and 
 gloves will be provided\, we have enough for everyone.\n\nRestore Nature:
   Remove Invasive Plants\, Plant Native Plants\, Pick up Litter.   Meet
  other stewards.\n\nWear layers\, long sleeves\, pants tucked into socks a
 nd a hat\, bring water.\n\nHope to see you\, and let's have a fun and prod
 uctive stewarding session!\n\nWe meet Wednesdays and Saturday 9 -11:30am a
 nd Summer Mondays 6 - 8pm.  Weather permitting.\n\nIf you like you can re
 gister at https://torontonaturestewards.org/\n\nor just drop in and try it
  out!  Thank you!\n\nInstagram gives a feel for what we are doing https:/
 /www.instagram.com/cherrybeachnaturestewards/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T182052Z
LOCATION:Cherry Beach  - Meet Up for Toronto Nature Stewards events\, 2 Re
 gatta Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/nature-stewarding-at-cherry-beach/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nature Stewarding at Tommy Thompson Park
DTSTART:20260905T133000Z
DTEND:20260905T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260818T182038Z
UID:1371@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in gardening\, native plants\, restoration 
 ecology\, meeting new people or simply want an excuse to spend more time i
 n Tommy Thompson Park? Please join our group of Toronto Nature Stewards wh
 o meet each week on Saturday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. We pull Garlic
  Mustard\, creeping thistle\, sweet white clover\, and other problematic i
 nvasive plants that prevent the establishment of native plant biodiversity
  and the insects and and animals that rely on this. No experience is requi
 red and we will supply the tools.\n\nCome once or regularly\; it’s up to
  you! To find out more\, become a member of the Toronto Nature Stewards \
 , choose Tommy Thompson Park and we’ll be in touch.\n\nhttps://torontona
 turestewards.org/get-involved/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T182038Z
LOCATION:Tommy Thompson Park\, 1 Leslie St\, Toronto \, Ontario \, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/nature-stewarding-at-tommy-thompson-park-
 3/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Advanced Gardening Program - Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers
DTSTART:20260905T140000Z
DTEND:20260905T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260819T002026Z
UID:1477@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Gardening Program\n\nInterested in environmental stew
 ardship?\nWant to build hands-on gardening skills?\n\nJoin TPUF’s Advanc
 ed Gardening Program! With a focus on urban restoration\, gain experience 
 with native and invasive species\, participate in hands-on projects\, and 
 explore local pollinator gardens.\n\n• Build practical skills and enviro
 nmental knowledge\n• Gain experience for resumes and references\n• Ear
 n honorariums\n\nWhen & Where:\nEvery Saturday 10 am to 1 pm\nMeet at Gard
 en behind 53 Thorncliffe Park Drive\n\nSign up using the QR Code or link b
 elow:\nhttps://forms.gle/249yZ2nawMPMZAtc7\n\nGet involved in restoring an
 d sustaining your community’s green spaces!\n\nthorncliffeparkurbanfarme
 rs.ca\n\ntpurbanfarm@gmail.com
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002026Z
LOCATION:In the garden behind 53 Thorncliffe Park Dr\, 53 Thorncliffe Park
  Dr\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/advanced-gardening-program-thorncliffe-pa
 rk-urban-farmers-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rewilding Toronto Foraging & Ink-Making Workshop - by David Suzuki
  Foundation
DTSTART:20260905T160000Z
DTEND:20260905T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T182130Z
UID:1631@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Rewilding Toronto foraging + ink-making workshop
  and discover the colours hiding in the plants growing all around the city
 .\n\n\nWe’ll forage local plants\, turn them into natural inks and use t
 hem to paint the walls of a Toronto art gallery as part of a collaborative
  community artwork.\n\n\n\nFree but space is limited — apply now\nhttps:
 //dsfdn.org/4imo2UF
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T182130Z
LOCATION:Gallery 1065\, 1065 Bloor St.\, Toronto\, ON\, M6H 1M5\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/rewilding-toronto-foraging-ink-making-wor
 kshop-by-david-suzuki-foundation/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Volunteer with the Toronto Nature Stewards
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260819T061913Z
UID:1094@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:We need volunteers to pick up litter\, remove invasive plants\
 , plant native species\, and have fun outdoors! Get exercise. Meet people.
  Learn about ecological restoration. Make a difference you can see.  You 
 choose how often you come. We’re flexible! \n\nWe have stewarding group
 s throughout Toronto\, including the following East End parks: Ashbridge's
  Bay\, Cherry Beach\, Glen Stewart\, Northline (lower Charles Sauriol Park
 )\, Taylor Creek Park\, Tommy Thompson Park. Find a group by registering w
 ith the Toronto Nature Stewards. \n\nTo register: https://torontonaturest
 ewards.org/get-involved/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061913Z
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/volunteer-with-the-toronto-nature-steward
 s/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nature Stewarding at Tommy Thompson Park
DTSTART:20260906T133000Z
DTEND:20260906T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260819T182053Z
UID:1382@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in gardening\, native plants\, restoration 
 ecology\, meeting new people or simply want an excuse to spend more time i
 n Tommy Thompson Park? Please join our group of Toronto Nature Stewards wh
 o meet each week on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. We pull Garlic M
 ustard\, creeping thistle\, sweet white clover\, and other problematic inv
 asive plants that prevent the establishment of native plant biodiversity a
 nd the insects and and animals that rely on this. No experience is require
 d and we will supply the tools.\n\nCome once or regularly\; it’s up to y
 ou! To find out more\, become a member of the Toronto Nature Stewards \, 
 choose Tommy Thompson Park and we’ll be in touch.\n\nhttps://torontonatu
 restewards.org/get-involved/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182053Z
LOCATION:Tommy Thompson Park\, 1 Leslie St\, Toronto \, Ontario \, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/nature-stewarding-at-tommy-thompson-park-
 4/
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X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ontario Artisan Market and Ontario Vintage Market - Evergreen Bric
 k Works
DTSTART:20260906T140000Z
DTEND:20260906T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T002026Z
UID:1583@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:market
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Artisan Market is truly an artisan paradise. Conne
 ct with local artists and makers\, and treat yourself to the beauty of cra
 ft. Shop a wide range of vendors offering unique\, handmade\, locally made
  and sustainable products. You’ll find everything from jewelry and skin 
 care\, to art\, candles and so much more.\n\nThe Ontario Vintage Market br
 ings a vintage vibe to the city. Vendors in all categories bring fresh\, c
 arefully curated antiques and vintage with a little something unique for e
 veryone.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002026Z
LOCATION:Evergreen Brick Works\, 550 Bayview Avenue\, Toronto \, Ontario\,
  Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/ontario-artisan-market-and-ontario-vintag
 e-market-evergreen-brick-works-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rewilding Toronto Foraging and Ink-Making Workshop - By David Suzu
 ki Foundation
DTSTART:20260906T160000Z
DTEND:20260906T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T182130Z
UID:1632@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Rewilding Toronto foraging + ink-making workshop
  and discover the colours hiding in the plants growing all around the city
 .\n\n\nWe’ll forage local plants\, turn them into natural inks and use t
 hem to paint the walls of a Toronto art gallery as part of a collaborative
  community artwork.\n\n\n\nFree but space is limited — apply now\nhttps:
 //dsfdn.org/4imo2UF
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T182130Z
LOCATION:Gallery1065\, 1065 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/rewilding-toronto-foraging-and-ink-making
 -workshop-by-david-suzuki-foundation/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nature Stewarding at Tommy Thompson Park
DTSTART:20260908T130000Z
DTEND:20260908T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T002026Z
UID:1358@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in gardening\, native plants\, restoration 
 ecology\, meeting new people or simply want an excuse to spend more time i
 n Tommy Thompson Park? Please join our group of Toronto Nature Stewards wh
 o meet each week on Tuesday mornings from 9 - 11AM. We pull Garlic Mustard
 \, creeping thistle\, sweet white clover\, and other problematic invasive 
 plants that prevent the establishment of native plants and the insects and
  and animals that rely on them. No experience is required and we will supp
 ly the tools.\n\nCome once or regularly\; it’s up to you! To find out mo
 re\, become a member of the Toronto Nature Stewards \, choose Tommy Thomp
 son Park and we’ll be in touch.\n\nhttps://torontonaturestewards.org/get
 -involved/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002026Z
LOCATION:Tommy Thompson Park\, 1 Leslie St\, Toronto \, Ontario \, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/nature-stewarding-at-tommy-thompson-park-
 2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Free Clothing Swap at Cabbagetown Farmer's Market
DTSTART:20260908T190000Z
DTEND:20260908T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T182130Z
UID:1636@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:market
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Cabbagetown Farmer’s Market is hosting a free
  clothing swap on Tuesday\, September 8\, in Riverdale Park West\, just in
  time for fall\n\nHow it works:\n▪️From 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.\, come 
 by the green volunteer booth to drop off clothes that are gently used\, cl
 ean\, and free of rips\, tears and stains and/or pick up something new.\n
 ▪️Clothing from all genders and sizes is welcome!\n▪️There is no n
 eed to donate to take.\n▪️Donated items will not be accepted after 6:3
 0 p.m.\n\nAny questions can be sent to info@cabbagetownmarket.ca
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T182130Z
LOCATION:Riverdale Park West\, 375 Sumach St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4X 1B8
 \, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/free-clothing-swap-at-cabbagetown-farmers
 -market/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz - Whitby
DTSTART:20260908T213000Z
DTEND:20260908T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T001953Z
UID:1625@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at Heydensh
 ore Park and help create a cleaner\, healthier Whitby.\n\nThis September\,
  people across Canada are working together to collect one million cigarett
 e butts. Every butt collected at this event will be counted toward that go
 al\, and kept out of our parks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experience i
 s needed. A Greener Future staff will be on site to welcome volunteers\, p
 rovide cleanup supplies and share a brief safety orientation. Come on your
  own or bring friends and family\, every helping hand makes a difference.\
 nWhat to Know\n\n 	All cleanup supplies will be provided.\n 	Dress comfort
 ably for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.\n 	Bring a reusable water 
 bottle.\n 	High school volunteer hours are available.\n\nRegister to Join 
 Us\nComplete a quick registration form on our event page to reserve your s
 pot!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T001953Z
LOCATION:Heydenshore Park\, 589 Water Street\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 9V9\
 , Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-whitby/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nature Stewarding at Cherry Beach
DTSTART:20260909T130000Z
DTEND:20260909T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T002026Z
UID:1175@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join Toronto Nature Stewards at Cherry Beach for a stewarding 
 session at Cherry Beach Park.\n\nIf it's your first time stewarding we wil
 l show you around and give you a taste of nature - our trained lead stewar
 ds with coach you and support you and the group's activities.  Tools and 
 gloves will be provided\, we have enough for everyone.\n\nRestore Nature:
   Remove Invasive Plants\, Plant Native Plants\, Pick up Litter.   Meet
  other stewards.\n\nWear layers\, long sleeves\, pants tucked into socks a
 nd a hat\, bring water.\n\nHope to see you\, and let's have a fun and prod
 uctive stewarding session!\n\nWe meet Wednesdays and Saturday 9 -11:30am a
 nd Summer Mondays 6 - 8pm.  Weather permitting.\n\nIf you like you can re
 gister at https://torontonaturestewards.org/\n\nor just drop in and try it
  out!  Thank you!\n\nInstagram gives a feel for what we are doing https:/
 /www.instagram.com/cherrybeachnaturestewards/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002026Z
LOCATION:Cherry Beach  - Meet Up for Toronto Nature Stewards events\, 2 Re
 gatta Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/nature-stewarding-at-cherry-beach/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rewilding Toronto Art Exhibition Opening Celebration - David Suzuk
 i Foundation
DTSTART:20260909T220000Z
DTEND:20260910T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T182130Z
UID:1635@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebration of Rewilding Toronto\, an 
 immersive community art exhibition presented by the David Suzuki Foundatio
 n.\n\nThis September\, artists Jason Logan and Pam Lostracco are transform
 ing Gallery 1065 into a vibrant\, evolving landscape inspired by Toronto's
  urban nature.\n\nCommunity members will join renowned ink-maker Jason Log
 an to forage for leaves\, berries\, bark\, flowers and other urban botanic
 als\, then transform what they find into a palette of handmade inks.\n\nTh
 ose inks will become the paint for artist Pam Lostracco's monumental paint
 -by-numbers mural\, with community members helping transform the inside of
  the gallery into a celebration of the wild nature growing throughout Toro
 nto.\n\nAt the opening celebration\, experience the gallery as it transfor
 ms and meet the artists and community bringing it to life.\n\n\n\n\nCome e
 xperience the exhibition\, see the mural take shape and discover Toronto
 ’s wild side in a whole new way.\n\n\n\nOpening celebration: Sept 10\, 6
 –9 p.m.\n\n\n\nMore Details and RSVP: https://dsfdn.org/4zkRuR0
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T182130Z
LOCATION:Gallery 1065\, 1065 Bloor St.\, Toronto\, ON\, M6H 1M5\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/rewilding-toronto-art-exhibition-opening-
 celebration-david-suzuki-foundation/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Super Sustainable House Party - by Toronto Home Energy Network
DTSTART:20260909T230000Z
DTEND:20260910T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T001951Z
UID:1621@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,education
DESCRIPTION:[Waitlist] Super Sustainable House Party\n\nThis party is extr
 a special because of its incredible variety. The host's home is truly a sh
 owcase of energy-efficient and sustainable home improvements. They’ll sh
 ow off their:\n\n​\n\nVariety:\n\n 	Heat pump + radiator combo\n\n\n 	He
 at pump water heater\n\n\n 	Solar panels\n\n\n 	Solar water heating\n\n\n 
 	Radiant in-floor heating\n\n\n 	EV + charging and more!\n\nAnd they got a
 ll these upgrades not to intimidate or preach\, but to teach. It’s a rar
 e chance to see a fully loaded home.\n\n \n\nThis party is full\, so plea
 se join the waitlist or register for their next Heat Pump Party on Wednesd
 ay\, September 23rd\, by using the Contact Us form on the Riverdale Heat P
 ump Help website: https://www.thenetwork.to/riverdale#contact-us
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001951Z
LOCATION:https://www.thenetwork.to/riverdale#contact-us
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/super-sustainable-house-party-by-toronto-
 home-energy-network/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz at Lakefront West Park
DTSTART:20260910T220000Z
DTEND:20260911T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T001951Z
UID:1637@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at Lakefron
 t Park West and help create a cleaner\, healthier Toronto.\n\nThis Septem
 ber\, people across Canada are working together to collect one million cig
 arette butts. Every butt collected at this event will be counted toward th
 at goal\, and kept out of our parks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experie
 nce is needed. A Greener Future staff will be on site to welcome volunteer
 s\, provide cleanup supplies and share a brief safety orientation. Come on
  your own or bring friends and family\, every helping hand makes a differe
 nce.\n\nAnd this year we're turning trash into treasure!\n\nIf we hit our 
 goal\, the collected cigarette waste will be recycled into a community par
 k bench - a lasting symbol of environmental action and collective impact. 
 Every single butt collected directly contributes to building something las
 ting.\n\nReady to Join? Complete the registration form to reserve your spo
 t. We’ll email you a confirmation\, event reminders and any final meetin
 g details before the cleanup.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001951Z
LOCATION:Lakefront West Park\, 1221 Phillip Murray Avenue\, Oshawa\, Ontar
 io\, L1N 7G4\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-at-lakefront-west-park
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Climate Solutions to Build Canada Better Webinar
DTSTART:20260910T230000Z
DTEND:20260911T001500Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T001953Z
UID:1627@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Link to registration for this webinar: https://climatesan.org/
 cswr
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T001953Z
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cSiOr0mTTVKW5raUmjWxq
 A#/registration
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/climate-solutions-to-build-canada-better-
 webinar/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Climate Solutions to Build Canada Better
DTSTART:20260910T230000Z
DTEND:20260911T001500Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T062021Z
UID:1652@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:civic
DESCRIPTION:Climate Solutions to Build Canada Better will take place on Th
 ursday\, September 10\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM EDT. The webinar is being held a
 head of the Canada Investment Summit and will focus on practical climate s
 olutions\, investment opportunities\, and projects that can help Canada st
 rengthen its economy while making meaningful progress on climate action.\n
 \nThe conversation will be moderated by Laura Lynch\, former host of CBC
 ’s What on Earth?\, and will feature a diverse panel of climate and clea
 n-economy voices\, including Jason Mogus of We Are Adamant\, Catherine Abr
 eu of the European Climate Foundation and former Executive Director of Cli
 mate Action Network Canada\, and Natalie Gerum of Youth Climate Corps BC. 
  We are also in the process of confirming a potential Indigenous person t
 o join us as a Panelist for this upcoming webinar.\n\nThe discussion will 
 look at how Canada can move from climate commitments to implementation\, w
 hat major clean projects and solutions should be prioritized\, how investm
 ent can help scale these solutions\, and how climate action can create eco
 nomic opportunities and good jobs across the country.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062021Z
LOCATION:https://climatefast.ca/event/2026-09-10/climate-solutions-build-c
 anada-better
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/climate-solutions-to-build-canada-better/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Big Toronto Bike Ride - by Cycle Toronto
DTSTART:20260912T040000Z
DTEND:20260912T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182019Z
UID:1591@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2026 edition of our biggest fundraiser o
 f the year\, the Big Toronto Bike Ride. This year’s edition will feature
  three distance options\, 10 km\, 20 km\, and a full 40 km ride of the sho
 rt “Loop”\, with dinner back at the Evergreen Brick Works outdoor pavi
 lion. (We regretfully acknowledge this year's event conflicts with Rosh Ha
 shanah and apologize to those observing who won't be able to attend.)\n\n 
 	There are three ride distances\, each with its own start time and locatio
 n\, all finishing together for dinner and celebrations at Evergreen Brick 
 Works:\n\n 	40 km: 1 pm meet at Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave\, T
 oronto)\n 	20 km: 3 pm meet at Etienne Brulé Park (10 Catherine St\, York
 )\n 	12 km: 4 pm meet at Keelesdale Park (95 Black Creek Dr\, York)\n\n\n\
 nFor all the details\, go to The Big Toronto Bike Ride 2026 - Cycle Toront
 o\n\nPhoto credit: Joshua Best
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182019Z
LOCATION:Various\, \,
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/big-toronto-bike-ride-by-cycle-toronto/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Toronto Urban Agriculture Week
DTSTART:20260912T040000Z
DTEND:20260920T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T181946Z
UID:1620@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,festival,food
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Toronto-grown food and the people who grow it!\n\n
 9 days of events across the city\n\n** Garden tours and open houses** Work
 shops** Harvest festivals\n\nFor more details and to register your event s
 ee:     https://uaweekto.wordpress.com/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181946Z
LOCATION:https://uaweekto.wordpress.com/
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/toronto-urban-agriculture-week/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nature Stewarding at Cherry Beach
DTSTART:20260912T130000Z
DTEND:20260912T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T182046Z
UID:1176@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join Toronto Nature Stewards at Cherry Beach for a stewarding 
 session at Cherry Beach Park.\n\nIf it's your first time stewarding we wil
 l show you around and give you a taste of nature - our trained lead stewar
 ds with coach you and support you and the group's activities.  Tools and 
 gloves will be provided\, we have enough for everyone.\n\nRestore Nature:
   Remove Invasive Plants\, Plant Native Plants\, Pick up Litter.   Meet
  other stewards.\n\nWear layers\, long sleeves\, pants tucked into socks a
 nd a hat\, bring water.\n\nHope to see you\, and let's have a fun and prod
 uctive stewarding session!\n\nWe meet Wednesdays and Saturday 9 -11:30am a
 nd Summer Mondays 6 - 8pm.  Weather permitting.\n\nIf you like you can re
 gister at https://torontonaturestewards.org/\n\nor just drop in and try it
  out!  Thank you!\n\nInstagram gives a feel for what we are doing https:/
 /www.instagram.com/cherrybeachnaturestewards/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T182046Z
LOCATION:Cherry Beach  - Meet Up for Toronto Nature Stewards events\, 2 Re
 gatta Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/nature-stewarding-at-cherry-beach/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Advanced Gardening Program - Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers
DTSTART:20260912T140000Z
DTEND:20260912T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260822T181738Z
UID:1478@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Gardening Program\n\nInterested in environmental stew
 ardship?\nWant to build hands-on gardening skills?\n\nJoin TPUF’s Advanc
 ed Gardening Program! With a focus on urban restoration\, gain experience 
 with native and invasive species\, participate in hands-on projects\, and 
 explore local pollinator gardens.\n\n• Build practical skills and enviro
 nmental knowledge\n• Gain experience for resumes and references\n• Ear
 n honorariums\n\nWhen & Where:\nEvery Saturday 10 am to 1 pm\nMeet at Gard
 en behind 53 Thorncliffe Park Drive\n\nSign up using the QR Code or link b
 elow:\nhttps://forms.gle/249yZ2nawMPMZAtc7\n\nGet involved in restoring an
 d sustaining your community’s green spaces!\n\nthorncliffeparkurbanfarme
 rs.ca\n\ntpurbanfarm@gmail.com
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T181738Z
LOCATION:In the garden behind 53 Thorncliffe Park Dr\, 53 Thorncliffe Park
  Dr\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/advanced-gardening-program-thorncliffe-pa
 rk-urban-farmers-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mount Dennis Party by the Pond
DTSTART:20260912T140000Z
DTEND:20260912T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T181913Z
UID:1616@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Party by the Pond is our annual community gathering\, an even
 t involving literally everyone\, from long time residents to young soccer 
 players\, avid fishers to people walking their dog.  It brings us all tog
 ether outdoors\, to share our natural environment.\n\nGo to this link for 
 great details and a history of the event:  https://mountdennis.ca/party-b
 y-the-pond-2/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181913Z
LOCATION:Eglinton Flats Topham Pond\, 3601 Eglinton Avenue West\, Toronto\
 , Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/mount-dennis-party-by-the-pond/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz at Cherry Beach
DTSTART:20260912T140000Z
DTEND:20260912T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T001951Z
UID:1638@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at Cherry B
 each and help create a cleaner\, healthier Toronto.\n\nThis September\, pe
 ople across Canada are working together to collect one million cigarette b
 utts. Every butt collected at this event will be counted toward that goal\
 , and kept out of our parks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experience is n
 eeded. A Greener Future staff will be on site to welcome volunteers\, prov
 ide cleanup supplies and share a brief safety orientation. Come on your ow
 n or bring friends and family\, every helping hand makes a difference.\n\n
 And this year we're turning trash into treasure!\n\nIf we hit our goal\, t
 he collected cigarette waste will be recycled into a community park bench 
 - a lasting symbol of environmental action and collective impact. Every si
 ngle butt collected directly contributes to building something lasting.\n\
 nReady to Join? Complete the registration form to reserve your spot. We’
 ll email you a confirmation\, event reminders and any final meeting detail
 s before the cleanup.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001951Z
LOCATION:Cherry Beach\, 1 Cherry Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 3K8\, Ca
 nada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-at-cherry-beach/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:3Rs Ambassador Volunteer Training - City of Toronto
DTSTART:20260912T173000Z
DTEND:20260912T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T182130Z
UID:1628@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:3Rs Ambassadors volunteer onsite at the building where they li
 ve to help promote education\, awareness\, reduce\, reuse and diversion fr
 om landfill waste including focusing on green bins & more!  Toronto’s S
 olid Waste Management Services Division will provide FREE training for t
 heir 3Rs Ambassador Program to engage volunteers in promoting the 3Rs (r
 educe\, reuse\, recycle) within their own residential buildings.  If you 
 are new to the 3Rs program\, you’ll have to first apply/register to be a
  3R ambassador at this link–it’s a few simple steps:\n\n\n\n\nhttps://
 www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/apartments-con
 dos-co-ops/3rs-ambassador-program/apply-to-be-a-3rs-ambassador/\nTraining 
 for the 3Rs Ambassador Program is delivered in a hybrid format\, providing
  attendees with the option to attend either in-person or online.  Detail
 s regarding how to join the online training will be provided to those regi
 stered.\n\nAll Ambassadors must complete the verification process and atte
 nd training before beginning any education or outreach activities.\n\nUpco
 ming Sessions\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n\n 	Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.
 m.\n 	Delivery: In-person\n 	Location: Committee Room 3 – Toronto City H
 all\n 	Address: 100 Queen St. W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 2N2\n\nWednesday\, Se
 ptember 16\, 2026\n\n 	Time: 6 to 9 p.m.\n 	Delivery: Online\n\nNote: Vi
 sitors to City Hall must go through Visitor Screening including a walk-t
 hrough metal detector upon entering the building. Screening takes place on
  the first floor\, once visitors have entered the front doors.\n\nFind out
  more about the 3R Ambassador Program
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T182130Z
LOCATION:Committee Room 3 – Toronto City Hall\, 100 Queen St. W\, Toront
 o\, Ontario\, M5H 2N2\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/3rs-ambassador-volunteer-training-city-of
 -toronto/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Liberty Village Eco-Fair
DTSTART:20260912T200000Z
DTEND:20260912T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T181913Z
UID:1615@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,festival,outdoors,wellness
DESCRIPTION:2026 Wellness Eco-Fair celebrates healthy people\, healthy pla
 net\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Liberty Village Eco-Fair is made possible by 
 DECIEM\, The Abnormal Beauty Company & City of Toronto.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\nHow to participate in the Plant Swap: stay tuned for more info!\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in being a vendor? Email us at: greenlibertyv
 illage@gmail.com
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181913Z
LOCATION:Liberty Village Park\, 70 East Liberty Street\, Toronto \, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/liberty-village-eco-fair/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz at High Park
DTSTART:20260913T140000Z
DTEND:20260913T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T001951Z
UID:1639@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at High Par
 k and help create a cleaner\, healthier Toronto.\n\nThis September\, peopl
 e across Canada are working together to collect one million cigarette butt
 s. Every butt collected at this event will be counted toward that goal\, a
 nd kept out of our parks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experience is need
 ed. A Greener Future staff will be on site to welcome volunteers\, provide
  cleanup supplies and share a brief safety orientation. Come on your own o
 r bring friends and family\, every helping hand makes a difference.\n\nAnd
  this year we're turning trash into treasure!\n\nIf we hit our goal\, the 
 collected cigarette waste will be recycled into a community park bench - a
  lasting symbol of environmental action and collective impact. Every singl
 e butt collected directly contributes to building something lasting.\n\nRe
 ady to Join? Complete the registration form to reserve your spot. We’ll 
 email you a confirmation\, event reminders and any final meeting details b
 efore the cleanup.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001951Z
LOCATION:High Park\, 1873 Bloor Street west\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 2Z3\
 , Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-at-high-park/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz at Hamilton General Hospital
DTSTART:20260915T170000Z
DTEND:20260915T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T001951Z
UID:1640@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at Hamilton
  Hospital and help create a cleaner\, healthier GTHA.\n\nThis September\, 
 people across Canada are working together to collect one million cigarette
  butts. Every butt collected at this event will be counted toward that goa
 l\, and kept out of our parks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experience is
  needed. A Greener Future staff will be on site to welcome volunteers\, pr
 ovide cleanup supplies and share a brief safety orientation. Come on your 
 own or bring friends and family\, every helping hand makes a difference.\n
 \nAnd this year we're turning trash into treasure!\n\nIf we hit our goal\,
  the collected cigarette waste will be recycled into a community park benc
 h - a lasting symbol of environmental action and collective impact. Every 
 single butt collected directly contributes to building something lasting.\
 n\nReady to Join? Complete the registration form to reserve your spot. We
 ’ll email you a confirmation\, event reminders and any final meeting det
 ails before the cleanup.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001951Z
LOCATION:Hamilton General Hospital\, 237 Barton Street East\, Hamilton\, O
 ntario\, L8L 2X2\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-at-hamilton-general-ho
 spital/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz at Bayfront Park
DTSTART:20260915T200000Z
DTEND:20260915T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T001951Z
UID:1641@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at Bayfront
  Park and help create a cleaner\, healthier Toronto.\n\nThis September\, p
 eople across Canada are working together to collect one million cigarette 
 butts. Every butt collected at this event will be counted toward that goal
 \, and kept out of our parks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experience is 
 needed. A Greener Future staff will be on site to welcome volunteers\, pro
 vide cleanup supplies and share a brief safety orientation. Come on your o
 wn or bring friends and family\, every helping hand makes a difference.\n\
 nAnd this year we're turning trash into treasure!\n\nIf we hit our goal\, 
 the collected cigarette waste will be recycled into a community park bench
  - a lasting symbol of environmental action and collective impact. Every s
 ingle butt collected directly contributes to building something lasting.\n
 \nReady to Join? Complete the registration form to reserve your spot. We
 ’ll email you a confirmation\, event reminders and any final meeting det
 ails before the cleanup.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001951Z
LOCATION:Bayfront Park\, 200 Harbour Front Drive\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8
 L 1C8\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-at-bayfront-park/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nature Stewarding at Cherry Beach
DTSTART:20260916T130000Z
DTEND:20260916T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260822T181738Z
UID:1177@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join Toronto Nature Stewards at Cherry Beach for a stewarding 
 session at Cherry Beach Park.\n\nIf it's your first time stewarding we wil
 l show you around and give you a taste of nature - our trained lead stewar
 ds with coach you and support you and the group's activities.  Tools and 
 gloves will be provided\, we have enough for everyone.\n\nRestore Nature:
   Remove Invasive Plants\, Plant Native Plants\, Pick up Litter.   Meet
  other stewards.\n\nWear layers\, long sleeves\, pants tucked into socks a
 nd a hat\, bring water.\n\nHope to see you\, and let's have a fun and prod
 uctive stewarding session!\n\nWe meet Wednesdays and Saturday 9 -11:30am a
 nd Summer Mondays 6 - 8pm.  Weather permitting.\n\nIf you like you can re
 gister at https://torontonaturestewards.org/\n\nor just drop in and try it
  out!  Thank you!\n\nInstagram gives a feel for what we are doing https:/
 /www.instagram.com/cherrybeachnaturestewards/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T181738Z
LOCATION:Cherry Beach  - Meet Up for Toronto Nature Stewards events\, 2 Re
 gatta Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/nature-stewarding-at-cherry-beach/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Free 3Rs Ambassador Training - City of Toronto
DTSTART:20260916T220000Z
DTEND:20260917T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T182130Z
UID:1629@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,education
DESCRIPTION:3Rs Ambassadors volunteer onsite at the building where they li
 ve to help promote education\, awareness\, reduce\, reuse and diversion fr
 om landfill waste including focusing on green bins & more!  Toronto’s S
 olid Waste Management Services Division will provide FREE training for t
 heir 3Rs Ambassador Program to engage volunteers in promoting the 3Rs (r
 educe\, reuse\, recycle) within their own residential buildings.  If you 
 are new to the 3Rs program\, you’ll have to first apply/register to be a
  3R ambassador at this link–it’s a few simple steps:\n\n\n\n\nhttps://
 www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/apartments-con
 dos-co-ops/3rs-ambassador-program/apply-to-be-a-3rs-ambassador/\nTraining 
 for the 3Rs Ambassador Program is delivered in a hybrid format\, providing
  attendees with the option to attend either in-person or online.  Detail
 s regarding how to join the online training will be provided to those regi
 stered.\n\nAll Ambassadors must complete the verification process and atte
 nd training before beginning any education or outreach activities.\n\nUpco
 ming Sessions\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n\n 	Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.
 m.\n 	Delivery: In-person\n 	Location: Committee Room 3 – Toronto City H
 all\n 	Address: 100 Queen St. W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 2N2\n\nWednesday\, Se
 ptember 16\, 2026\n\n 	Time: 6 to 9 p.m.\n 	Delivery: Online\n\nNote: Vi
 sitors to City Hall must go through Visitor Screening including a walk-t
 hrough metal detector upon entering the building. Screening takes place on
  the first floor\, once visitors have entered the front doors.\n\nFind out
  more about the 3R Ambassador Program
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T182130Z
LOCATION:https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garba
 ge/apartments-condos-co-ops/3rs-ambassador-program/apply-to-be-a-3rs-ambas
 sador/
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/3rs-ambassador-training-city-of-toronto/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Together for Nature Tour - Presented by Ontario Nature and LAND
DTSTART:20260916T221500Z
DTEND:20260917T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T001951Z
UID:1649@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,music
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear and learn from Indigenous artists\, musicians 
 and land protectors inspiring change.\n\nThe Together for Nature Tour is a
 n opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples to come together t
 o raise our voices for nature and all our relations through story and song
 .\n\nOntario Nature and Legal Advocates for Nature's Defence (LAND) inv
 ite you to hear from Okiniwak\, Here We Stand and Friends of the Attaw
 apiskat River\, who are travelling from Northern Ontario to visit communit
 ies across Southern Ontario to share their stories. Joining us on tour is 
 celebrated Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark.\n\nDoors open: 6:15pm\
 n\nEvent time: 7:00-9:30pm\n\nThe event will consist of:\n\n 	Musical per
 formance by Susan Aglukark\n 	Keynote addresses from Okiniwak\, Here We S
 tand and the Friends of the Attawapiskat River\n 	Screening of the short f
 ilm\, Here We Stand\n 	Important updates from Ontario Nature and LAND\n\nK
 nox Presbyterian Church is an accessible venue. Information on how to ge
 t there is available on the venue website: Sunday Worship — Knox Toront
 o\n\nTogether\, we are inviting you to join us to amplify the voices of In
 digenous artists\, youth and land protectors.\n\nMore information and tick
 ets:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ontario-nature/events/toge
 ther-for-nature-tour-toronto/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001951Z
LOCATION:Knox Presbyterian Church\, 630 Spadina Ave\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 2
 H4\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/together-for-nature-tour-presented-by-ont
 ario-nature-and-land/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:LEAF September Virtual Volunteer Orientation
DTSTART:20260916T223000Z
DTEND:20260916T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260822T181738Z
UID:1594@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about nature and looking for meaningful way
 s to support the urban forest? Join the LEAF volunteer community as we cel
 ebrate our 30th anniversary and help us grow what comes next!\n\nGet start
 ed by attending our interactive virtual Volunteer Orientation where you wi
 ll learn how to support your local environment by getting involved with LE
 AF programs in Toronto\, York Region and Durham Region!\n\nWe offer a vari
 ety of volunteer opportunities\, so whether you want to get your hands dir
 ty at a community tree planting event\, educate the public at local outrea
 ch events\, photograph the fun at a tree tour or assist behind the scenes\
 , we have something for everyone!\n\nPlease note that volunteers must be a
 t least 18 years old.\n\nFREE  Registration Required\n\nVirtual - Zoom\n
 \nRegistrants will be provided a Zoom Meeting link to access the orientati
 on.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T181738Z
LOCATION:https://forms.zohopublic.com/LEAF/form/VolunteerOrientationRegist
 rationForm/formperma/OSD7QyqZdjNeNzPuG4DJvJGXMMSEda3vISdyypMZ_9o
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/leaf-september-virtual-volunteer-orientat
 ion/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz at Riverdale Park East
DTSTART:20260917T220000Z
DTEND:20260918T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T001951Z
UID:1642@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at Riverdal
 e Park East and help create a cleaner\, healthier Toronto.\n\nThis Septemb
 er\, people across Canada are working together to collect one million ciga
 rette butts. Every butt collected at this event will be counted toward tha
 t goal\, and kept out of our parks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experien
 ce is needed. A Greener Future staff will be on site to welcome volunteers
 \, provide cleanup supplies and share a brief safety orientation. Come on 
 your own or bring friends and family\, every helping hand makes a differen
 ce.\n\nAnd this year we're turning trash into treasure!\n\nIf we hit our g
 oal\, the collected cigarette waste will be recycled into a community park
  bench - a lasting symbol of environmental action and collective impact. E
 very single butt collected directly contributes to building something last
 ing.\n\nReady to Join? Complete the registration form to reserve your spot
 . We’ll email you a confirmation\, event reminders and any final meeting
  details before the cleanup.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001951Z
LOCATION:Riverdale Park East\, 550 Broadview Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, 
 M4K 2N6\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-at-riverdale-park-east
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Toronto Climate Film Festival Presents: Wildfires
DTSTART:20260918T220000Z
DTEND:20260919T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T002012Z
UID:1651@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:festival,film
DESCRIPTION:A double feature highlighting the human stories\, ecological a
 nd health costs\, and critical response strategies driving Canada's wildfi
 res.\n\nScreening of 2 films: REIGNITION: Bringing Good Fire Back to the 
 Land (2026) (10:29) and B.C. is Burning (2025) (47:08)\n\nRegister on E
 ventbrite to attend:\n\nBeyond the Smoke: Fighting the Flames of Climate C
 hange Tickets\, Friday\, September 18  •  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Eventbri
 te
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002012Z
LOCATION:Friends House\, 60 Lowther Ave\, Toronto\, ON\, M5R 1C7\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/toronto-climate-film-festival-presents-wi
 ldfires/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:U of T Microplastics Conference - iGEM Toronto
DTSTART:20260919T123000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T062021Z
UID:1653@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:civic
DESCRIPTION:iGEM Toronto\, in close collaboration with the U of T Trash Te
 am\, is excited to host the inaugural University of Toronto Microplastics 
 Conference on September 19\, 2026.\nWe will be hosting a poster session du
 ring the conference\, and abstract submissions are now open. If your resea
 rch relates to microplastics\, plastic pollution\, environmental health\, 
 or potential solutions\, we would love to feature your work.\nThe conferen
 ce will bring together researchers\, policymakers\, industry professionals
 \, students\, and community members for a full day of talks\, panels\, pos
 ters\, and networking.\nFeatured speakers include:\nKeynote: Kara Lavende
 r Law (Oceanographer & Plastic Pollution Expert)\nSeminar/Panel: Chelsea 
 Rochman (U of T Trash Team)\, Miriam Diamond (U of T\, FRSC)\, Karen Wirsi
 g (Environmental Defence)\, & Madeleine Milne (Rochman Lab)\nLocation: Ba
 hen Centre\, 40 St. George Street\, University of Toronto\nDate and Time:
  September 19\, 2026 | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM\nFree admission\, lunch\, and re
 freshments throughout the day!\nWhether you work directly in this field or
  simply want to learn more about the science\, impacts\, and solutions sur
 rounding microplastics\, we would love to have you join us!\nRegister or s
 ubmit an abstract at uoftmicroplastics.ca!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062021Z
LOCATION:Bahen Centre\, 40 George Street\, University of Toronto \, Ontari
 o\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/u-of-t-microplastics-conference-igem-toro
 nto/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nature Stewarding at Cherry Beach
DTSTART:20260919T130000Z
DTEND:20260919T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260822T181738Z
UID:1178@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join Toronto Nature Stewards at Cherry Beach for a stewarding 
 session at Cherry Beach Park.\n\nIf it's your first time stewarding we wil
 l show you around and give you a taste of nature - our trained lead stewar
 ds with coach you and support you and the group's activities.  Tools and 
 gloves will be provided\, we have enough for everyone.\n\nRestore Nature:
   Remove Invasive Plants\, Plant Native Plants\, Pick up Litter.   Meet
  other stewards.\n\nWear layers\, long sleeves\, pants tucked into socks a
 nd a hat\, bring water.\n\nHope to see you\, and let's have a fun and prod
 uctive stewarding session!\n\nWe meet Wednesdays and Saturday 9 -11:30am a
 nd Summer Mondays 6 - 8pm.  Weather permitting.\n\nIf you like you can re
 gister at https://torontonaturestewards.org/\n\nor just drop in and try it
  out!  Thank you!\n\nInstagram gives a feel for what we are doing https:/
 /www.instagram.com/cherrybeachnaturestewards/
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LOCATION:Cherry Beach  - Meet Up for Toronto Nature Stewards events\, 2 Re
 gatta Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/nature-stewarding-at-cherry-beach/
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SUMMARY:Wexford Repair Café
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260822T181738Z
UID:950@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Hi! Join our Repair Café on September 19 from 10am to 1pm.\n
  \n\n\n\n\n \nThe goal of repair cafes is to promote reuse and repair in
 stead of wasting resources. The event will be organized in Wexford at the 
 Scarborough Citadel at 2021 Lawrence Ave. East and will invite neighbours 
 to bring their clothes\, small appliances and jewellery to be repaired. Pl
 ease check the RCT website the day prior to check if our jewelry fixers wi
 ll be present.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are looking for volunteers to help us sew a
 nd repair clothes as well as small appliances. If you want to help\, conta
 ct us please!\n\n\n \n\n\nRegistration ends at 12:30.\n\n\n \n\n\n \nLo
 oking forward to seeing you there!\n\n \n\n\n \nThe Scarborough Zero Was
 te Team!
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LOCATION:Scarborough Citadel\, 2021 Lawrence Ave E\, Scarborough\, ON\, M1
 R 2Z3\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/wexford-repair-cafe-5/
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SUMMARY:Advanced Gardening Program - Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260822T181738Z
UID:1479@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Gardening Program\n\nInterested in environmental stew
 ardship?\nWant to build hands-on gardening skills?\n\nJoin TPUF’s Advanc
 ed Gardening Program! With a focus on urban restoration\, gain experience 
 with native and invasive species\, participate in hands-on projects\, and 
 explore local pollinator gardens.\n\n• Build practical skills and enviro
 nmental knowledge\n• Gain experience for resumes and references\n• Ear
 n honorariums\n\nWhen & Where:\nEvery Saturday 10 am to 1 pm\nMeet at Gard
 en behind 53 Thorncliffe Park Drive\n\nSign up using the QR Code or link b
 elow:\nhttps://forms.gle/249yZ2nawMPMZAtc7\n\nGet involved in restoring an
 d sustaining your community’s green spaces!\n\nthorncliffeparkurbanfarme
 rs.ca\n\ntpurbanfarm@gmail.com
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LOCATION:In the garden behind 53 Thorncliffe Park Dr\, 53 Thorncliffe Park
  Dr\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/advanced-gardening-program-thorncliffe-pa
 rk-urban-farmers-2/
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SUMMARY:Rummage on the Lawn Sale - Christ Church Deer Park
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T002104Z
UID:1618@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,food,market
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and join us for a day of great finds\, goo
 d food\, and community fun!\n\n\nHousehold items\, linens\, jewellery\, sm
 all appliances\, electronic equipment\, records\, CDs\, selected clothing 
 and footwear — and more!
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LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street  \, Toronto\, Ontario
 \, M4T 1Z8\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/rummage-on-the-lawn-sale-christ-church-de
 er-park/
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SUMMARY:Green Day by Seaton Village Green Neighbours
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T182003Z
UID:1614@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:We’re launching our fall season with an exciting event: a c
 ommunity-wide eco-fair. So please save this date for Green Day: Septembe
 r 19th (rain date: September 20th).\n\n​Vermont Square Park is a short 
 walk from Bathurst TTC Station\, and there is street parking on the surrou
 nding streets.\n\nEvents in Vermont Square Park will be from 11 a.m. to 2 
 p.m.\, with the heat pump and solar porch crawl from 2 to around 3 p.m.\n\
 n​Here's a taste of what's being offered:\n\n 	A home energy zone with h
 ome energy experts\n 	A native plant zone with local experts\n 	Fun craft 
 activities for the kids\n 	Food concessions\n 	Repair and recycling zones 
 to promote the circular economy\n 	Stage appearances\n 	Area-wide lawn sal
 es and giveaways\n 	Special promotions by local businesses\n 	A heat pump 
 and solar porch crawl: see heat pumps and solar installations and ask the 
 owners questions about costs and the process.\n\nAnd there’s even more c
 oming!\n\nMore information about this Green Neighbours Network group and e
 vent at https://www.thenetwork.to/seaton-village-green-neighbours
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LOCATION:Vermont Square Park\, 819 Palmerston Ave\, \, Toronto\, ON\, M5R 
 3G5\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/green-day-by-seaton-village-green-neighbo
 urs/
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SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz at Harbourfront Centre
DTSTART:20260920T140000Z
DTEND:20260920T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T001951Z
UID:1643@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at Harbourf
 ront Centre and help create a cleaner\, healthier Toronto. On World Cleanu
 p Day\, we’re coming together for something just as important: caring fo
 r the waterfront we share.\n\nThis September\, people across Canada are wo
 rking together to collect one million cigarette butts. Every butt collecte
 d at this event will be counted toward that goal\, and kept out of our par
 ks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experience is needed. A Greener Future s
 taff will be on site to welcome volunteers\, provide cleanup supplies and 
 share a brief safety orientation. Come on your own or bring friends and fa
 mily\, every helping hand makes a difference.\n\nAnd this year we're turni
 ng trash into treasure!\n\nIf we hit our goal\, the collected cigarette wa
 ste will be recycled into a community park bench - a lasting symbol of env
 ironmental action and collective impact. Every single butt collected direc
 tly contributes to building something lasting.\n\nReady to Join? Complete 
 the registration form to reserve your spot. We’ll email you a confirmati
 on\, event reminders and any final meeting details before the cleanup.
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LOCATION:Harbourfront Centre\, 235 Queens Quay West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, 
 M5J 2GB\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-at-harbourfront-centre
 /
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SUMMARY:Long Branch Tree Fest by the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association
DTSTART:20260920T160000Z
DTEND:20260920T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T182003Z
UID:1343@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community,education,family,festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:The Long Branch Neighbourhood Association is organizing this F
 estival\, with funding from the City of Toronto and our\nsponsors. This wi
 ll be our 8th TreeFest!\n\nIt will be a fun\, family friendly\, inclusive 
 educational event\, and a celebration of trees & nature.\n\nSome events ha
 ppening are: children’s activities\, interactive booths that highlight t
 he importance of trees\, our environment and the importance of biodiversit
 y\, tree identification\, nature walks\, live music\, native tree seed pla
 nting\, lots more…\n\nGreen Neighbours Network of Toronto will be there.
 ........drop by our table to say hello!
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LOCATION:Marie Curtis Park\, 2 Forty Second Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M
 8W 3P2\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/long-branch-tree-fest-by-the-long-branch-
 neighbourhood-association/
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SUMMARY:Truth and Reconciliation Week "Lunch and Learns" - National Centre
  for Truth and Reconciliation
DTSTART:20260921T040000Z
DTEND:20260925T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T182324Z
UID:1633@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:civic,education
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join our daily Lunch and Learn webinars – a
 n immersive experience to UN-learn the myths of colonial history in Canada
 .\n\nLunch and Learn sessions are aimed at an adult audience\, and open 
 to the public\, and will be hosted virtually over Zoom Webinar and streame
 d to YouTube.\n\nMost sessions will be 60 minutes in length and will inclu
 de a Q&A between the moderator and guest(s).\n\nAll sessions will have sim
 ultaneous English-French\, and ASL interpretation.\n\nWebinars at various 
 times. \n\nFor more information\, schedules and to pre-register for event
 s held each day go to Details and Registration
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LOCATION:https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/lunch-and-learns/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-hu1wZG
 9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUZvbTNmNnd6RjZWdVp6WHRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkx
 Nzg4MjAwODkyAAEeXBm0B8U_0uAOgp1xDtwUCZzOtb7J6gSyXrkUb-8dFKW9UrB5LT92JtO9wM
 o_aem_QYf-I6GAX0qHX8iXALE47A
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/truth-and-reconciliation-week-lunch-and-l
 earns-national-centre-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
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SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz at Mississauga Hospital
DTSTART:20260922T140000Z
DTEND:20260922T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T182324Z
UID:1644@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at the Miss
 issauga Hospital and help create a cleaner\, healthier GTA.\n\nThis Septem
 ber\, people across Canada are working together to collect one million cig
 arette butts. Every butt collected at this event will be counted toward th
 at goal\, and kept out of our parks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experie
 nce is needed. A Greener Future staff will be on site to welcome volunteer
 s\, provide cleanup supplies and share a brief safety orientation. Come on
  your own or bring friends and family\, every helping hand makes a differe
 nce.\n\nAnd this year we're turning trash into treasure!\n\nIf we hit our 
 goal\, the collected cigarette waste will be recycled into a community par
 k bench - a lasting symbol of environmental action and collective impact. 
 Every single butt collected directly contributes to building something las
 ting.\n\nReady to Join? Complete the registration form to reserve your spo
 t. We’ll email you a confirmation\, event reminders and any final meetin
 g details before the cleanup.
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LOCATION:Mississauga Hospital\, 100 Queensway West\, Mississauga\, Ontario
 \, L5B 1B8\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-at-mississauga-hospita
 l/
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SUMMARY:UNSMOKE Butt Blitz at Lakefront Promenade Park
DTSTART:20260922T170000Z
DTEND:20260922T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T182238Z
UID:1645@gnntoronto.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join A Greener Future for a cigarette butt cleanup at Lakefron
 t Promenade Park and help create a cleaner\, healthier GTA.\n\nThis Septem
 ber\, people across Canada are working together to collect one million cig
 arette butts. Every butt collected at this event will be counted toward th
 at goal\, and kept out of our parks\, streets and waterways.\n\nNo experie
 nce is needed. A Greener Future staff will be on site to welcome volunteer
 s\, provide cleanup supplies and share a brief safety orientation. Come on
  your own or bring friends and family\, every helping hand makes a differe
 nce.\n\nAnd this year we're turning trash into treasure!\n\nIf we hit our 
 goal\, the collected cigarette waste will be recycled into a community par
 k bench - a lasting symbol of environmental action and collective impact. 
 Every single butt collected directly contributes to building something las
 ting.\n\nReady to Join? Complete the registration form to reserve your spo
 t. We’ll email you a confirmation\, event reminders and any final meetin
 g details before the cleanup.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182238Z
LOCATION:Lakefront Promenade\, 800 Lakefront Promenade \, Mississauga\, On
 tario\, L5E 0A1\, Canada
URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/unsmoke-butt-blitz-at-lakefront-promenade
 -park/
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