Welcome to TREA
TREA’s (Thames Region Ecological Association) main goal is to educate its members and community to protect the environment, stay informed and take personal action. We also have an entrepreneurial streak given that TREA encourages citizen participation and innovative projects from and for the community.
Making a positive impact in our community
Waste & Recycling
Learn how to reduce waste through individual habits and larger events
Active Transportation
Learn the best practices and practical strategies for active transportation
Reducing Fossil Fuels
Gain practical knowledge & network to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
TREA projects support our strategic goals of increasing waste diversion, active transportation and reducing fossil fuel usage. These projects, in collaboration with other community organizations, have provided opportunities for residents to engage in more sustainable activities. We encourage self-sufficiency given TREA’s strong interest in relocalization, climate change stability, and energy conservation – which are important topics to Londoners.
Our News
TREA Raffle
Congratulations to Patricia McKinna for winning TREA’s first charitable raffle!
TREA wants to give a sincere thank you to all those who participated. Stay tuned for our silent auction in November/December.
Why? As a registered charity and not-for-profit, we often rely on the goodwill of our supporters to make our goals possible. With this raffle, we aim to raise money while also offering supporters the chance to win a prize. Funds raised will support TREA’s mission to educate our members and community to protect the environment, stay informed, and take personal action.
EarthFest
We had a great time at Earthfest on April 20!
Thank you to all of those who came by and participated in our passport scavenger hunt!
For more information, visit https://www.earthfestlondon.ca/
Come get your compost on Compost Value Day!
Date of Event:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – 8:00 am til 1:00 pm north location and til 12:00 noon south location
Event Venue:
Richmond North Office Centre (235 North Centre Rd.) and London Food Bank (926 Leathorne St.)
While supplies last. Bring your own container if possible. Proceeds go to London Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club London, Grow Cook Learn, and TREA.
CAN-Bike Courses
TREA supports CAN-Bike course instruction – to register follow up to info@canbikelondon.ca for details.
The 2024 season has started – check dates at https://www.canbikelondon.ca/schedule/
London’s Climate Action Plan
London’s Climate Action Plan can be read online! Access workplans and other supporting documents here.
The new Climate Emergency Action Plan is a community-wide plan to achieve three main goals:
- Net-zero community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
- Improved resilience to climate change impacts.
- Bring everyone along (e.g., individuals, households, businesses, neighbourhoods).
There is also an opportunity for YOUR feedback. Contact the project team by emailing climateaction@london.ca
Get Involved!
Ask TREA to get involved with your composting and recycling strategies
TREA in the Community
“Thames Regional Ecological Association is a key environmental organization in London. They are advocates for tangible change in public behaviour and are a wonderfully open, inclusive and collaborative group, and they work hard to support a wide variety of community groups, such as summer festivals.
Catherine McInnes – Former Artistic Director Home County Music and Art Festival
