Join Ecology Ottawa and the Bird Friendly Ottawa team on Thursday, April 23 at 7 pm for a talk by ecologist Sophie Anderson, MSc, about bird protection policies across Canada’s municipalities. 1/2
#BirdFriendlyCity #OttBird #BirdProtection
🎶Bonus feature: Our host Nathanael Newton has made a video compilation of Ottawa extreme weather impact footage. Find the recorded episode on Youtube ➡ bit.ly/ClimateCafes_April13
In today’s episode of Climate Cafes on CKCU FM 93.1, we have an intriguing conversation about disaster response.
CAFES’ Angela Keller-Herzog interviewed Judy Makin, who is a founding member of the West Carleton Disaster Relief and has first hand experience responding to disasters in her community.
The next CAFES Climate Caucus is coming up on Tuesday, April 14 from 12-2 PM and all are welcome!
Sign up ➡️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
If you haven't already, RSVP for Green Drinks Ottawa happening today at 5:30pm at The Prescott - 379 Preston Street.
Link: cafesottawa.ca/rsvp-for-gre...
Bring a friend, and come prepared to make new friends! We will see you there tonight!
On April 9, CAFES is thrilled to host the official relaunch of Green Drinks Ottawa at our new home: The Prescott!
❓What: Open socializing + Speed-Networking + Lightning Talks
🕠When: Thurs April 9, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Where: The Prescott, 379 Preston St.
RSVP Today! cafesottawa.ca/rsvp-for-gre...
✨We’re hiring! ✨
Join us as Climate Organizer and lead climate campaigns, engage communities, and mobilize action for a green and resilient #OttCity. 🌳🚲
Apply by April 5!
#Ottawa #Climate #ClimateAction #Environment #Community
www.ecologyottawa.ca/climate_orga...
On April 9, CAFES is thrilled to host the official relaunch of Green Drinks Ottawa at our new home: The Prescott!
❓What: Open socializing + Speed-Networking + Lightning Talks
🕠When: Thurs April 9, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Where: The Prescott, 379 Preston St.
RSVP Today! cafesottawa.ca/rsvp-for-gre...
I learned many things from @katharinehayhoe.com tonight (thanks @cafesottawa.bsky.social for hosting), but my main take away was to keep sharing my story. She delivers the same message again & again because people still get inspired and learn from it.
Here's mine: www.forourkids.ca/family_ebike...
Balancing climate crisis facts with information about climate solutions works better than wielding a "wheelbarrow of scary facts" says climate scientist and communicator Dr. Katharine Hayhoe.
www.theenergymix.com/talking-clim...
@katharinehayhoe.com
@cafesottawa.bsky.social
Everyone is invited to this FREE event, open to the public.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 24
🕡6:30pm - 8:00pm Keynote Speaker Event
🕣8:00pm to 9:30pm AGM Business Meeting (for members of CAFES network)
Connect with your community for an impactful evening of conversation and organizational updates!
🌟 Our 2026 AGM is coming up and we are very honoured to be hosting internationally acclaimed and hope inspiring climate scientist, @katharinehayhoe.com as the Keynote Speaker for the first portion of the meeting! 🌟
Register today to receive the Zoom meeting link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🌲Join our upcoming Trees and Greenspace Caucus on Tuesday March 17 from 12:00-2:00 pm! 🌲
Join our caucus meeting to connect with other engaged Ottawa residents, discuss key issues facing the city, and collaborate on ideas for solutions and action.
Register ➡️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Over 100,000 tonnes of waste hits the Ottawa Landfill every year.
AIRSPACE: Understanding the Landfill Crisis features 15 works by award-winning Ottawa artist @jordandanger.bsky.social.
Here’s what she has to say.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for Climate & Your Cash in Orléans this weekend. It was inspiring to see so many thoughtful conversations about how our financial choices can support climate solutions.
A huge thank you to our speakers, partners, and volunteers who made this event possible!
📍école secondaire publique Gisèle-Lalonde
500 Millennium Boulevard, Ottawa
🗓️ Saturday, March 7 at 10am - 12:30pm
Secure your ticket for Saturday March 7 and join the dialogue about the impacts of climate change on your personal finances, and how your personal finances can support climate solutions without compromising financial security.
👉Save your seat today! www.eventbrite.ca/e/climat-et-...
🌿 Want to help make Ottawa greener and more resilient? 🌎
Join CAFES Ottawa!
How you can get involved:
📬 Join our mailing list
📅 Discover green events on our Environment & Climate Calendar
🤝 Meet others who care about sustainability through our members Slack
Visit cafesottawa.ca to find out more!
Everyone is invited to this FREE event, open to the public.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 24
🕡6:30pm - 8:00pm Keynote Speaker Event
🕣8:00pm to 9:30pm AGM Business Meeting (for members of CAFES network)
Connect with your community for an impactful evening of conversation and organizational updates!
🌟 Our 2026 AGM is coming up and we are very honoured to be hosting internationally acclaimed and hope inspiring climate scientist, @katharinehayhoe.com as the Keynote Speaker for the first portion of the meeting! 🌟
Register today to receive the Zoom meeting link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Climate silence is all around us, and it’s growing fast.
How do we fight back when the climate conversation goes quiet?
Seniors for Climate presents "Where do we go next? A climate conversation with Steven Guilbeault. Register here: bit.ly/4a1e0Uw
#LetsTalkClimate
@cafesottawa.bsky.social
We are excited to share that the amazing @katharinehayhoe.com has agreed to be our AGM keynote speaker! All welcome (free).
Register 👉 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🗓️ Tuesday, March 24
🕡6:30pm - 8:00pm Keynote Speaker Event
🕣8:00pm to 9:30pm AGM Business Meeting (for members of CAFES network)
📌🗓️ Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for our Annual General Meeting coming up on Tuesday March 24.
🗓️Tuesday, March 24
🕡
Keynote Speaker Event (open to the public) 6:30pm - 8:00pm (stay tuned to find out who it is!)
AGM Business Meeting (for members) 8:00pm to 9:30pm
📍Zoom link to follow
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🌿 Protect the National Capital Greenbelt 🌿
CPAWS–Ottawa Valley, a new CAFES network member, is leading an important campaign to protect the Greenbelt from threats of development and road expansion.
Learn more & take action: volunteer, sign the petition, or donate ➡️ cpaws-ov-vo.org/campaigns/th...
Agenda:
☀️Primer on latest generation of cold climate heat pumps
☀️Update on City of Ottawa Environment & Climate Committee Agenda for its upcoming Feb 17 meeting
☀️Shared lessons from Toronto Environmental Alliance’s successful campaign on Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS)
🌎🌤️ The CAFES Climate Caucus is coming up on Tuesday, February 10 from 12-2 PM and all are welcome!
Sign up below and we look forward to seeing you there! ⬇
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Tune in to @ckcufm.bsky.social CKCU 93.1 FM at 8 AM on Monday, February 9 for another episode of Climate Cafes with Angela, where she will interview award-winning singer-songwriter and wilderness canoe guide, Kate Weekes.
🛶 Recorded episode ➡https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/43/info.html
Agenda:
☀️Primer on latest generation of cold climate heat pumps
☀️Update on City of Ottawa Environment & Climate Committee Agenda for its upcoming Feb 17 meeting
☀️Shared lessons from Toronto Environmental Alliance’s successful campaign on Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS)
🌎🌤️ The CAFES Climate Caucus is coming up on Tuesday, February 10 from 12-2 PM and all are welcome!
Sign up below and we look forward to seeing you there! ⬇
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Our February events offer deep, practical insights into some of the biggest challenges affecting municipalities, school boards and local leaders working in deeply complex times.
#MunicipalClimateAction #ClimateLeadership #ClimateCaucus #LocalGovernance #cdnpoli
