July, 2018
EARTHCARE THUNDER BAY NEWS
Promoting community events, information, and opportunities that improve or promote the sustainability and livability of Thunder Bay.
WORKING GROUPS
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:
Climate Adaptation:  Aynsley Klassen

Waste:  Dan Munshaw

Water:   Samuel Peg

Community Greening:  Kyle Jessiman

Mobility - Walkability:  Joanna Carastathis

Food Strategy Council or Working Groups:  Karen Kerk
EVENTS
July 3
Adelaide Monarch Garden
Urban Greenscapes  will be doing some native plant relocation and maintenance on the Adelaide Monarch Garden. Individuals wishing to volunteer for planting and maintaining the garden can find out more at Urban Greenscape's Facebook page.
July 4
StandUp4CleanUp
Join StandUp4CleanUp for their first year anniversary. 

They will be hosting a community clean up, where all equipment is provided! 

Guests are invited to stay for a group photo and some food after the clean up,
July 12
Grow-me-instead Gardening Workshop
Join EcoSuperior at the Central Gardens to learn about invasive plant species that may be growing in your own backyard. Then learn about alternative native plant species that you can grow to increase biodiversity in your garden. Take a tour of the Central Gardens demonstration gardens to get ideas for your own backyard. Take home a grow-me-instead guide and native wildflower seeds to get started on creating a more wildlife friendly backyard.

Registration is required for this workshop.

July 20
Foods of the Boreal
Join Ontario Nature for a series of workshops that will teach you about Ontario’s edible wild plants and why we should be incorporating them into our daily diet. You will be learning about foraging best practices and cautions, with emphasis on the need for reference and research.

July 22
Hazelwood Lake Family Fun Day
Join the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area for our annual Hazelwood Lake Family Fun Day!

This FREE event will feature canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle board demonstrations from Wilderness Supply, a falconry demonstration from Skyline Falconry at 1:00 p.m., drone demonstrations from Lakehead University C.A.R.I.S. as well as exciting information displays, exhibits and activities from our community partners, including EcoSuperior, the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists, Ontario Nature, EarthCare, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and WAYfinder Trails & Recreation.
INFORMATION
Urban Forestry | Episode 1- The Benefits of Trees
Enjoy this short video produced by the City's Urban Forestry staff that promotes the benefits of trees. Thunder Bay's urban nature gives makes our City liveable. O nce convinced of the value of trees co nsider getting involved in EarthCare's Community Greening Working Group.

Thunder Bay Commuter Challenge
Thunder Bay is the Best in Ontario! We had an amazing year - our best ever - for Commuter Challenge.
Groundbreakers: A Green Infrastructure Project in Castlegreen
The Castlegreen Cooperative rain garden and rain barrel project is complimented by two municipal low-impact development sites as part of the McVicar Creek Protection and Rehabilitation Plan.
Watch this short video on naturally managing stormwater and building community.
Adopt a Tree

The Emerald Ash Borer Adopt a Tree program gives you the opportunity to sponsor the treatment of City owned ash trees. View the  Emerald Ash Borer Adopt a Tree Program Poster  or the  Emerald Ash Borer Adopt a Tree Program Flyer  to see what you need to know before submitting your request.
EarthCare Connect Event

The EarthCare Connect event, that was held on June 12th was a great evening of connecting through meaningful conversations surrounding environmental sustainability! The  Earthcare Thunder Bay community continues to collaborate in shaping a positive future of our community. Thanks to all who came out!
WALKstock Event

Earthcare Thunder Bay  had a great day on Sunday June 10th at Thunder Bay's Walking Festival  WALKstock . Continuing to engage the community in meaningful conversations about the values of walking for commuting. What benefits can you think of?
CLIMATE CHANGE PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Protecting what we already have.
 The benefits from our urban forest are countless. Unfortunately, trees take a long time to mature. Planting new trees is great but caring for the trees that are already established is vital to their longevity and the longevity our urban forest.

Take two minutes to share your own photo message about climate change in the Thunder Bay region at Climatechangetbay.com
ENVIRO TIP
Keep the Environment Pristine,
Leave No Trash Behind

Whether you are going back-country camping, fishing for the day or simply for a dip at the Cascades – pack out what you pack in. Plan ahead and bring a sealable bag or container that will serve as a garbage can until you can properly dispose of everything. Even then, be waste-aware. Leave glass containers at home, bring non-breakable re-usable dishes and cutlery, bury compostable waste (including human waste) 15-20 cm deep 60-100 meters from the nearest water body, choose fragrance-free biodegradable soaps, and separate your recyclables. 
GUIDING DOCUMENTS
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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