EnviroCentre

@impacthub.bsky.social enjoying
@envirocentre.bsky.social great #connectthedotsongreenerevents
with range of speakers on #sustainableevents
@cmckenney.bsky.social
@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.

Canada’s 100 Most Livable Cities Explore our third data-driven ranking of the most desirable places to live in the country

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/

Japanese tree-planting technique helps combat climate change in cities This method has become popular globally, with different organizations worldwide vouching for its effectiveness, especially as they can grow 10 times faster than normal plantings. The method employs de...

“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

Thousands of new e-bikes, smart docks and digital ads: Bike Share Toronto lays out 5-year plan | CBC News As Toronto's bike share program continues to see record growth, its leadership plans to massively expand its electric bike network by 2030, with the hopes of enticing riders who are hesitant to try ou...

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 announcement puts Ottawa on right track, business groups say Construction work on the planned high-speed rail line is still years out, but consultations are set to begin in Ottawa in 2026.

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 ⤵️

www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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! 🎄✨

Accessibility and Inclusion Toolkit for Organizations | EnviroCentre Accessibility and Inclusion Toolkit Diverse Voices for a Greener Tomorrow Access Our Toolkit with Support from EnviroCentre and CAWI. Champion climate inclusivity and make your organization a

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

Honouring legacy with a $3M gift to support our new hospital Inspired by her great-grandfather and her mother Joan Johnston is carrying forward a family tradition of philanthropy with a $3-million gift, to help ensure the new hospital becomes a place where natu...

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.

It was wonderful to join @envirocentre.bsky.social and other climate groups and individuals for their Annual Reception—and to be honoured as one of EnviroCentre’s Climate Magic Makers, as we are grateful beneficiaries of their support. What a community!

What a beautiful evening at EnviroCentre annual reception! We’re so grateful to EnviroCentre, and to Jennifer Stelzer and Sharon Coward, for their incredible support for our Hop on Bikes, Pack-a-Sack and EV Car Share programs this year. We couldn't have done it without you! #Ottawa #Sustainability

Watch Part 1 Heating or Eating to learn about the origins of the EnviroCentre Retrofit Accelerator. This is the first mass deep energy retrofit of an entire social housing community in eastern Ontario: youtu.be/Sxw87i2tttE?...

@timtierney.ca @ymcaottawa.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @carleton.ca

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