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We continue our Environment 101 workshops for newcomers and are planning more sessions for the new year. A section is online in Spanish, French and Arabic for community to reference, visit  https://www.trea.ca/introduction-to-environment-spanish/ The City Public Participation meeting on zoning by-law amendments to allow city-wide ‘farm gate’ sales on lands not zoned agriculture was postponed so City…

During September, TREA members supported composting at a Labour Day community picnic, at an MPP ‘s constituency picnic, the Woodfield Street Fair and the Komoka Enviro Fest. We had good weather all round! Woodfield in particular is a great example of neighbourhood engagement. They hold Victorian Fair Games, games for children of all ages reflective…

TREA has had a busy August so far including collecting the compost and recycling material at a  London Cross Cultural Centre’s community event, neighbourhood waste surveys in Cleardale subdivision, and the nurturing of TREA’s pollinator garden and compost demonstration site.  We are excited to help CAN-Bike, LHSC  and the Big Bike Giveaway again,  this year…

In June, TREA attended a Green New Deal London town hall meeting to learn more about this movement. You can learn more too by visiting the website. Earth Overshoot Day was July 29th… the earliest ever, the date when humanity’s annual demand on nature exceeds what Earth’s ecosystems can regenerate in that year. Many voices need…

TREA continues to support events this summer with composting and waste reduction! With support from the TREA Board and many volunteers we have done composting and waste reduction at a variety of events. In June we were at Gathering on the Green, Boyle Centre picnic, and the International Walk. In July you may have seen us at Sunfest, Home County…

The Growing Naturally Home Water Assessment Program offers Londoners a free in-home service to identify water usage, potential plumbing leaks & tips to reduce your water bill. Book your time with the @CityofLdnOnt #Water team now here. 

Don’t forget Big Bike Giveaway is again collecting bikes this summer. Check dates and locations at www.bigbikegiveaway.ca. Mark down Sunday, September 8 on your calendar as this is the big date of the giveaway. This year the event is happening at Argyle Arena on 1048 Wavell Street. Registration begins at 9 am and is first come first…

A Colourful Summer in London By Julia Labelle London is a welcoming city and very involved in the environment and culture is my perception. Thanks to the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange I am here for the summer to practice my English along with 14 others students and have a life experience. I live in…

This past year has been busy for TREA in reaching the community. Key projects in 2018 have included: -TREA facilitating environmental workshops with newcomers (primarily in the Spanish community). -Conducting surveys/discussion on waste reduction barriers and solutions door-to-door in the Woodfield neighbourhood (this summer) and Kensington Village (this fall). -Promoting local food and energy conservation…