Each year, Live Green Toronto staff and volunteers attend more than 100 environmentally-related events, festivals and attractions across Toronto to spread the live green message and provide information on the City’s environmental programs and initiatives. We’re working to transform Toronto into one of the most sustainable cities in North America.
To invite us to your event or attraction, please contact us at livegreen@toronto.ca.
PollinateTO Info Session: Toronto’s Wild Bees
Wednesday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join this free webinar, Toronto’s Wild Bees, with Scott MacIvor, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Scarborough.
There are more than 300 bee species in the Toronto region. In this talk, we will explore the main types of bees we find in our city, examine what they do and where they live, and discuss ways to help them through individual and community action. We will go over different examples of ongoing efforts to support wild bees in Toronto, and how you can get involved.
LiveGreen@Home Workshop Series – Earth Day Edition: Wild and Wonderful World of Butterflies
Wednesday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join us as we explore the wild and wonderful world of butterflies with Jessica Linton, Terrestrial and Wetland Biologist at Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
Learn about the biology of butterflies and the important role they play in our natural environment; from their life cycle strategies & the ecosystem services they provide, to making your garden butterfly friendly all year long!
Women4ClimateTO Earth Day Celebration
Thursday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Women4ClimateTO will be announcing the winner of the City of Toronto’s $20,000 pitch competition!
Join host Candace Batista, National Eco Expert for the Marilyn Denis Show, as she moderates an exciting conversation about the Women4ClimateTO Mentorship Programme with Co-Champions, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie and the City of Toronto’s CFO, Heather Taylor.
The winner will be announced live and will share more information on her project!
EcoExpo at the EECOM 2021 Conference
Wednesday – Saturday 6 p.m. – 6 p.m
Join Live Green Toronto at the Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM) 2021 online conference. The focus will be Urban Environmental Education – with most of the world’s population living in urban areas, helping citizens understand their impact on the environments in which they live is key to making cities more sustainable and livable.
PollinateTO Info Session: Trees for Bees and other Pollinators
Wednesday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Did you know that trees and shrubs play a critical role in supporting pollinators?
Join Tara Mabon from the City of Toronto’s Urban Forestry Division to learn about how pollinators benefit from trees and shrubs, how to choose the right trees and shrubs for your planting project and tips on establishing and caring for your new trees and shrubs.
SolarTO: Going Solar in Toronto
Wednesday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Are you interested in using solar panels to generate your own clean electricity?
The City’s SolarTO team offers free preliminary assessments to Toronto home and building owners to determine solar feasibility.
Learn more about this technology and how it could work for you by signing up for this free webinar, hosted by Live Green and SolarTO.
Toronto Newcomer Day 2021 Information Fair
Virtual
Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join this virtual event, Toronto Newcomer Day, to officially celebrate and welcome newcomers to Toronto and acknowledge their many contributions to the city. The one-day event also includes cultural performances, information fair, a message from the Mayor, and many other activities. For more information on Toronto Newcomer Day, please visit www.toronto.ca/newcomerday.
HELP Contractor and Homeowner Webinar
Wednesday 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Planning a renovation? Do you want to learn more about the City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program?
Join a 20-minute webinar for homeowners and contractors to learn about the City of Toronto’s low-interest loans for energy-efficient upgrades.
Indigenous Agroecology
Monday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join us as we explore Indigenous Agroecology teachings and learn about the importance of cultivating relationships between people and plants. Carolynne Crawley from Miinikaan Innovation and Design will share Indigenous teachings and learnings about food, medicines and habitats. Discover Indigenous garden design techniques that will not only make your garden beautiful and bountiful but also help improve the local ecology in your area.
Every Drop Counts: Water Conservation for the Home & Garden
Wednesday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Toronto Water’s Community Outreach team for a discussion on best practices for saving water around the home and garden. Learn about downspout disconnection and why it’s vital, outdoor water conservation tips, and how to be a water wise gardener and keep rain water where it falls.
HELP Contractor and Homeowner Webinar
Tuesday 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Planning a renovation? Do you want to learn more about the City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program?
Join a 20-minute webinar for homeowners and contractors to learn about the City of Toronto’s low-interest loans for energy-efficient upgrades.
In celebration of Ocean Wise Seafood’s National Chowder Chowdown Festival this past February, Chef Lorraine Hawley of Fresh City and founder of Mabel’s, shared sharing an exclusive sustainable seafood chowder recipe you can make from home! Watch this fun, at-home cooking session with Chef Lorraine, featuring an informative sustainable seafood introduction hosted by Isabella Sulpizio from the Ocean Wise Seafood program.
There are more than 300 bee species in the Toronto region. In this talk, we will explore the main types of bees we find in our city, examine what they do and where they live, and discuss ways to help them through individual and community action. We will go over different examples of ongoing efforts to support wild bees in Toronto, and how you can get involved.
Speaker: Scott MacIvor, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Scarborough.
Tired of all the maintenance your lawn requires? Interested in increasing the ecological value of your yard for pollinators and other wildlife? This webinar will explore the benefits of reducing lawn area, and instead planting low-maintenance alternative groundcovers, native plants, shrubs and trees. Whatever your conditions–sun, shade or somewhere in between–you’ll learn practical techniques, such as sod removal and replacement, for creating beautiful landscapes that conserve water, build the soil, and clean the air. Join author Lorraine Johnson in welcoming wildlife to the habitats we call home.
Speaker: Lorraine Johnson, native plant expert and author of numerous native plant gardening books.
Join us as we explore the wild and wonderful world of butterflies with Jessica Linton, Terrestrial and Wetland Biologist at Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
Learn about the biology of butterflies and the important role they play in our natural environment; from their life cycle strategies & the ecosystem services they provide, to making your garden butterfly friendly all year long!
Join host Candace Batista, National Eco Expert for the Marilyn Denis Show, as she moderates an exciting conversation about the Women4ClimateTO Mentorship Programme with Co-Champions, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie and the City of Toronto’s CFO, Heather Taylor.
Did you know that trees and shrubs play a critical role in supporting pollinators? Join Tara Mabon from the City of Toronto’s Urban Forestry Division to learn about how pollinators benefit from trees and shrubs, how to choose the right trees and shrubs for your planting project and tips on establishing and caring for your new trees and shrubs.
Are you interested in using solar panels to generate your own clean electricity? The City’s SolarTO team offers free preliminary assessments to Toronto home and building owners to determine solar feasibility. Learn more about this technology and how it could work for you by signing up for this free webinar, hosted by Live Green and SolarTO.
A year-round guide to festivals, events and celebrations in Toronto, as submitted by city-wide event producers. Find out what’s happening in the city by date, event name, category or location.