Re: greening communities from within

Toronto Conservation Action Network is organizing a number of Community Eco-fairs in March 2008

The fairs aim to connect people with the organizations and companies that can help them live better through conservation. The fairs are hosted by the Conservation Council of Ontario in partnership with Green Enterprise Toronto and five local partners, with the support of the Ontario Ministry of Energy.

The organizers will be using a speed-presentation format, which means people can hear between five and seven short pitches within an hour. Participants will receive a list of presenters and they will be able to choose the presentations they want to hear. “It’s like speed-dating for the environment,” said Chris Winter, Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario. “It means people can pick the presentations they are interested in.”

Locations and Local Hosts:

St. Lawrence North Market, 92 Front Street East
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Local hosts: EnerAct, Smart Living St Lawrence and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative

Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Avenue in Bloor West Village
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Local host: Swansea Town Hall

Holy Rosary Parish Hall, 356 St. Clair Ave. W.
Tuesday, March 25, 7-9 pm,
Local Host: Green Neighbours 21

Beach United Church, 140 Wineva and Queen St. East
Thursday, March 27, 7-9 pm,
Local host: East Toronto Climate Action Group

St. Clement's Church, 59 Briar Hill Avenue (main intersection Yonge & Eglinton)
Friday, March 28th, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Local host: Toronto Green Community

See www.weconserve.ca/toronto for additional details and presenters list, or contact: Chris Winter,
Executive Director, The Conservation Council of Ontario cco@web.ca or 416-533-1635