September, 2018
EARTHCARE THUNDER BAY NEWS
Promoting community events, information, and opportunities that improve or promote the sustainability and livability of Thunder Bay.
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Get involved and join a working group!
Working Groups are the horsepower that help to achieve the goals set out in the EarthCare Sustainability Plan
. If you would like to attend a working group meeting please contact the Chairs:
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Food Strategy Council or Working Groups:
Karen Kerk
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September 8, 11 am-4 pm
Rain Garden Tour
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Join EcoSuperior for a free self-guided tour of five residential, municipal and institutional rain gardens in Thunder Bay to celebrate the community’s commitment to stormwater management. Rain gardens are landscaped depressions that soak up rainwater runoff from the roof of a house or other hard surface, instead of flowing into storm drains that empty into our local streams.
See what Thunder Bay residents and property owners are doing to manage stormwater and naturalize urban spaces. Chat with rain garden hosts about the rain garden rebate program and learn what you can do, too! Light refreshments will be provided.
This program is funded by the City of Thunder Bay’s Infrastructure and Operations Department and delivered by EcoSuperior.
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September 15 & 16
Treasure Exchange Days
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Do you have gently-used items you no longer need, or are you searching for that one-of-a-kind treasure? The City’s popular Treasure Exchange Days return on Sept. 15 and 16. Simply leave any items you wish to give away that are in good condition on the curb any time after 5 pm on Friday, Sept. 14, labeled “free”. Tour your neighborhood on Sept. 15 and 16, to see what treasures you can find. All items not taken must be removed by 7 pm on Sunday, Sept. 16.
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September 18, 6:30 pm
An event for Thunder Bay's Municipal Candidates and the General Public
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ou are invited to an event hosted by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU).
The TBDHU is pleased to bring Dr. Victoria Barr, Program Manager at BC Healthy Communities, to Thunder Bay to share her knowledge with all of the municipal candidates. Victoria has expertise on how to build cities in a way that benefits social well-being, economic development, and overall health. Victoria has a Masters in Health Promotion and a PhD in Community Planning, and was a key contributor to the
Healthy Built Environment Linkages Toolkit
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Join the TBDHU on Tuesday September 18
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at 6:30 pm at the DaVinci Centre.
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September 19, 6:30 pm
Hands-On Sustainability Series
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EcoSuperior and the Thunder Bay Public Library invite you to the seventh workshop in their transformative and practical Hands-On Sustainability Series. These monthly workshops provide how-to help and a supportive environment for people who want to start integrating smart sustainable choices into everyday living, at home, at school and at work. The series is free and open to all.
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Pedestrians in Thunder Bay deserve safe, connected, and convenient sidewalks and trails. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will be creating a short video highlighting personal stories about the challenges of walking in Thunder Bay. We hope inspire decision-makers in our City to improve walkability for people of all ages and abilities. The video will be shared on social media and on our website at
www.tbdhu.com
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Video interviews will take 15-20 minutes and can be done at a location most convenient to participants. We will be offering interested participants a small honorarium of a $10 gift card to thank them for their time.
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Taking a look into the world of Trees. Robert Scott, City of Thunder Bay Urban Forestry Summer Student, talks about how the city is dealing with Emerald Ash Borer.
Taking a look into the world of Trees. Robert Scott, City of Thunder Bay Urban Forestry Summer Student, goes over the Adopt a Tree program that the City provides.
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CLIMATE CHANGE PHOTO OF THE MONTH
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THE SENSE OF WONDER
"This is my daughter’s sunflower. I hope she continues to appreciate the interconnected relationship with our beautiful Earth. It is our children’s strength and resilience, and their sense of wonder and love for this place that will lead the movement toward sustainability."
Take two minutes to share your own photo message about climate change in the Thunder Bay region
at
Climatechangetbay.com
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Shut the Fridge Door!
Keeping the fridge door open while you decide what you want to eat may not seem like a big deal, but that open door accounts for 7% of the appliance's total energy use. And did you know that keeping your fridge at least three quarters full maximizes its efficiency? If you have an empty fridge, keep water containers in there – these will also help regulate temperature fluctuations. But remember, shut the fridge door as quickly as possible!
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We need a healthy environment to have a healthy economy and society.
EarthCare Thunder Bay is a partnership between the City of Thunder Bay and the Community to work together on issues of community sustainability.
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