For #EarthWeek we’re exploring climate solutions close to home.
2026 is projected to break heat records. We need local solutions resilient communities.
Dr. Eileen de Villa notes how our surroundings shape our health. Greener cities help us stay healthy + safe in extreme heat.
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There is robust research showing that children thrive outdoors. That’s why, we’re calling for healthy, sustainable and climate-resilient outdoor learning settings for Healthy Environments for Learning Day 2026.
💡 Project spotlight: Schoolyard Greening, Peterborough & Lakefield, ON
Featured in our 2025 Impact Report, GreenUP added native trees and shrubs at two schools with Curve Lake First Nation—creating greener spaces shaped by students and educators.
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For #EarthWeek, we're exploring climate solutions close to home.
Thanks to Joyce Chau (Evergreen Canada) for sharing how nature-based solutions can help build resilient, healthy urban communities.
Learn more about solutions close to home: greencommunitiescanada.org/climate-solu...
Hey - question for you: in this time of multiple crises, do a few mega projects deliver the change that most Canadians need? Or could thousands of mini projects deliver the solutions we need to create healthier and more resilient communities?
Tune in during Earth Week, April 20-24, to learn more.
Our latest issue of GC News highlights the May 6–7, 2026 Evergreen Conference, where Green Communities Canada’s Jenn McCallum and Dougan Ecology’s Tess Sprawson will lead a hands-on session exploring the Miyawaki method.
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DYK 2024 was Canada’s worst year on record for natural catastrophes, with over $9B in insured losses, compared to just $478M annually from 1983–2000?
Flooding is one of the costliest impacts, but solutions exist.
Tune in during Earth Week (April 20–24) to learn more.
While Bike to School Week takes place in June, many organizations are rolling out resources, including the @wearehub.bsky.social.
This annual event encourages students of all ages to bike, roll, or walk to school, supporting environmental, and other benefits.
Register by May 29.
Hey Canada! Did you know wealthier neighbourhoods often do better than lower-income areas during extreme heat?
That means some people face higher risk because of where they live.
2026 is projected to be the hottest year on record, but there are solutions. Stay tuned during Earth Week (April 20–24)
“Leading Living Cities: Embedding Equity in Green Infrastructure Projects” consists of 7 group sessions from April to October: buff.ly/kq9hFZQ
With funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund + the Government of Canada. @fcm.ca
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LAST CHANCE to enroll!
FREE online training series designed for municipal + Indigenous government + ENGO staff.
Participants introduced to proven tools +methodologies for equitably engaging communities in green infrastructure project planning, design + implementation:
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In our April GC News, we’re highlighting the launch of a new campaign by the Conseil régional de l’environnement de l’Estrie (CREE): “Cyclist, pedestrian, motorist? Human above all!”
The campaign reminds us that we all share the road and aims to build understanding.
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The more you know! 💫 Check out our blog post on our recent "Changing Lanes" event with Todd Litman. Link in bio! 🚌
Hey Canada! We’re feeling the impacts of climate change close to home—but are the solutions close to home too?
Flooding, extreme heat, poor air quality. We need solutions for resilient, healthy communities.
Good news? They exist. Stay tuned during Earth Week (April 20–24)
💡 Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Mini Forest, Calgary 🌱
Featured in our Living Cities Canada Fund 2025 Impact Report, this project by @calgaryclimatehub.ca added native trees and shrubs along a curved pathway to strengthen local canopy in the Foothills Parkland region.
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In our April issue of GC News, we’re highlighting how GCC and Trees for Life are supporting the London Environmental Network through a joint grant.
This project will create an accessible, community-focused edible landscape!
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⏳ Just a few hours to go!
Join us today for Voices for Action: Maintenance Matters 🌱
This panel explores why maintaining greenspaces is often overlooked, & why it’s essential for keeping communities healthy and thriving.
There’s still time to register if you can!
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/I8By9zr
Ce projet a été réalisé grâce au financement du Fonds municipal vert de la Fédération canadienne des municipalités et du gouvernement du Canada @fcm.ca
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Le programme « Ensemble vers des villes vivantes : Intégrer l’équité dans les projets d’infrastructures vertes » comprend 7 séances de groupe en ligne, d’avril à octobre 2026 : buff.ly/tEfqLNH
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Destinée au personnel des administrations municipales + autochtones ainsi qu’aux OBNL, cette formation offre des outils + méthodes concrètes pour intégrer l’équité + mobiliser les communautés dans la planification, la conception + la mise en œuvre de projets d’infrastructures vertes.
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🌿 Nouvelle série de formations GRATUITE !
Une occasion unique de renforcer vos compétences et d’agir pour des communautés plus inclusives et durables !
Détails et inscription : buff.ly/tEfqLNH
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“Leading Living Cities: Embedding Equity in Green Infrastructure Projects” consists of 7 group sessions from April to October: buff.ly/kq9hFZQ
With funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund + the Government of Canada. @fcm.ca
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New FREE online training series designed for municipal + Indigenous government + ENGO staff.
Participants introduced to proven tools +methodologies for equitably engaging communities in green infrastructure project planning, design +implementation:
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🚨 Happening tomorrow!
Join us this Thursday (April 9) for our Voices for Action webinar on the benefits and challenges of maintaining greenspaces. 🌱
There’s still time to register, don’t miss it!
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2025 Living Cities Impact Report is out!
💡Maloca Community Garden, TO
In 2025, BEI engaged 170+ Black + Brown youth through hands-on urban agriculture & stewardship at York University. Diverse crops + companion planting supported soil health & resilience.
More highlights to come!
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Event update: we're excited to welcome another panelist to our April 9 Voices for Action event! Marina Gosselin has worked at the Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office for 5 years as the Environmental Projects Coordinator for Climate Change.
Still time to register here: buff.ly/caK96wO
Happy Passover/Pesach, the Jewish festival that symbolizes freedom, redemption, and hope after oppression.
Passover is an opportunity to celebrate the strength of community in times of adversity, to embrace the values of inclusion and respect for differences.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
Join us Thursday, April 9, for a discussion of the benefits + challenges of maintaining greenspaces. Meet the panelists & register: buff.ly/I8By9zr
🌱 Heather Addy @CalgaryClimateHub.ca
🌱 Jay Cranstone @guelph.ca
🌱 Karen Fisher-Favret, McGill University
🌱 Tianna Mighty, Green Communities Canada
We’re celebrating the winners of our 2025 Home Energy Advisor Awards!
These advisors are leading the way in helping households reduce energy use, lower costs, & improve comfort, while supporting a more sustainable future for communities across Canada.
Congratulations!
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