#ICYMI: Cassie Smith was on CBC Radio talking about the bike share feasibility study we led for Ottawa-Gatineau.
Listen to it to find out why bike-share is a good idea for our region!
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Affordable, sustainable transportation is vital for connected, liveable cities. And for Ottawa-Gatineau, bike share could be a key part of that picture.
We’re proud to have led the new Ottawa-Gatineau Bike Share Feasibility Study 🚲👇
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Sustainable events don't start with better waste bins. They start with collaboration.
What collaboration challenges or successes are you seeing in event planning right now? And if you’re ready to build a stronger, reuse‑focused community in 2026, let’s talk.
#reuse #events #ottawa #ontario
Thanks so much for amplifying this! 🚲💚
We totally agree! The progress in other Canadian cities shows what’s possible, and Ottawa has a real opportunity to follow suit with a system that supports everyday, low‑emissions mobility.
New from me @envirocentre.bsky.social:
Bike share is a proven solution in cities across Canada and would help solve challenges in Ottawa too.
#OttBike #OttTransit #OttCity #OttPoli
@impacthub.bsky.social enjoying
@envirocentre.bsky.social great #connectthedotsongreenerevents
with range of speakers on #sustainableevents
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@cityottawa.bsky.social
@ottawatourism.bsky.social
Greener events don’t require perfection.
They do require thoughtful choices made within real-world constraints.
That’s the conversation behind Connecting the Dots on Greener Events.
Join us on February 27 at the National Arts Centre. Only a few tickets left: www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting...
Don't underestimate how many people walk, bike, and take transit to local events, activities and businesses. In this case study, only 33% of people at a community festival arrived by private automobile.
@jleiper.bsky.social here are the results of our pilot last fall!
Better event decisions start with evidence, not assumptions.
This pilot with the Wellington West BIA explores how observing real behaviour can clarify which interventions actually matter.
Read more: envirocentre.ca/work/taste-o...
A poster describes the Hintonburg heat pump tour / Une affiche décrit la visite de la pompe à chaleur de Hintonburg
This @envirocentre.bsky.social Hintonburg Heat Pump & Hot Chocolate Tour looks fascinating. Tour homes and ask questions about heat pumps before enjoying some winter fun. visitaheatpump.ca for more details and registration.
This is good to see (and likely a reputable source 😉). Among major Canadian cities (pop. 500K+) Ottawa ranks #1. Among ALL Canadian cities, we rank #4. Some of the numbers don't seem right (transit time, avg. rent), but it's still good to rank so high. 1/ www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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If you help bring events to life for your work or community, this symposium is for you.
Join leaders in sustainable event design for a day of engaging discussions.
Take away practical insights & connections to improve your practice.
Tickets & info: www.eventbrite.ca/e/connecting...
Graphic with text describing the two positions we are hiring for
We're hiring!
- Lead Installer, EnviroCentre Build
- Energy Ambassador, Power-Up
Why EnviroCentre? We’re a mission-driven environmental non-profit with a collaborative culture, flexible working conditions, and meaningful work.
Learn more & apply: envirocentre.ca/careers/
“What I see as really exciting about the mini forest method is that it helps to create a forest area in a matter of decades versus a matter of centuries,” Jenn McCallum, manager of green infrastructure for Green Communities Canada: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/24/n... @nationalobserver.com
A graphic showing three children who are enjoying the winter. Above them, text reads “Celebrate Winter Walk Day!” At the bottom of the page is the text “Learn More” and a QR code.
Bundle up and get ready, Winter Walk Day (WWD) is on February 4, 2026 and will be here before you know it! Register your school and start planning your WWD event at buff.ly/EUj6xop
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Earlier this fall, we tested an idea we couldn’t stop thinking about: what if live music became part of the commute?
Turns out, a little joy goes a long way. What should we pilot next?
We are so grateful to EnviroCentre for showing up for our community again and again. This year, they're running a fundraiser in support of our 2025 Annual Giving Campaign & matching all donations up to $5,000. Thank you, EnviroCentre for believing so deeply in the power of community!
#Ottawa
What Toronto and Montreal have done, Ottawa / Gatineau is overdue to try. I continue to work with @shawnmenard.bsky.social and @envirocentre.bsky.social to bring bike share to the National Capital Region.
In Toronto, from 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025.
High-speed rail in Canada? Today’s announcement brings us one step closer 👀
Shifting travel from cars and planes to trains is essential for cutting emissions.
This is the future we need. Our strategic lead on transporation @cassiesmith.bsky.social explains on CBC ⤵️
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Join our team at EnviroCentre! We’re hiring a Lead Installer and a Corporate Administrative Coordinator to help drive climate action. Apply by January 4: envirocentre.ca/careers/
Social housing is essential housing. EnviroCentre is focused on rectifying the systemic inequities experienced by households in eastern Ontario. The EnviroCentre Retrofit Accelerator Carver Place project was the first big step in this work.
We are hiring! We are looking for a Training Coordinator and Manager to support our newest program: Build Your Path. Both positions are full-time, include benefits and give you the chance to make a visible difference every day. Apply today via our website!
#Ottawa #Jobs #Hiring #JobOpening
Phew — 2025 was busy! We launched a new website, delivered 28 projects, and connected with 200,000+ people across eastern Ontario. And we’re gearing up for an even bigger 2026.
Thanks for being part of our journey.
Happy holidays! 🎄✨
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. More than 1 in 5 Canadians self-identify as living with at least one disability.
This tool by GCC member @envirocentre.bsky.social helps climate orgs be accessible & inclusive to people with disabilities.
Cassie takes a selfie wearing a mint green helmet..in front of her are a number of people on bikes and another woman in a mint green helmet speaking to them.
I helped with @envirocentre.bsky.social's "extend your cycling season" #OttBike Tour this afternoon. We welcomed cyclists looking to try #WinterBiking for the first time and some new to Ottawa residents with hands-on tips and tricks about year-round cycling and the winter maintained network. 1/2
Tiny Forests are taking root across Ottawa thanks to the Josette Robertson and Joan Johnston Family Foundation 🌱 Their support is growing greener, healthier spaces — from schools to The Ottawa Hospital Campus: bit.ly/3LWWzL2
Three people stand in front of a fenced Tiny Forest site in Findlay Creek on a cloudy day. Behind them, a new housing development is under construction with buildings wrapped in Tyvek. One person holds a red and white umbrella, and the ground is wet from recent rain.
Thank you to Councillor @stevedesroches.bsky.social for joining us at Ottawa Rotary Home for the planting of a new Tiny Forest in Findlay Creek! This Tiny Forest was made possible thanks to the support of the Josette Robertson & Joan Johnston Family Foundation & the Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation.
C’était un plaisir de se joindre à @envirocentre.bsky.social ainsi qu’à d’autres groupes et personnes engagés pour le climat à l’occasion de leur réception annuelle — et un honneur d’être reconnus parmi les Climate Magic Makers d’EnviroCentre, dont nous sommes des bénéficiaires reconnaissants.
