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Match the leaf to the tree. This would give a chance to disuss the important of the urban forest. Another option is to include small urban animals, such as racoons, squirrels etc in
the matching game. This one would allow for game. This one would allow for game. This one would allow for discussion regarding urban wildlife discussion regarding urban wildlife discussion
regarding urban wildlife and conservation initiativesand conservation initiativesand conservation initiativesGreenhouse Gas (GHG) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissons
demystified - emissons demystified - emissons demystified - charts/graphs/signs showing the charts/graphs/signs showing the charts/graphs/signs showing the changes in the City's emissions.
changes in the City's emissions. changes in the City's emissions. Signs explaining how and why the Signs explaining how and why the city measures GHG emissions. city measures GHG emissions.
Might be a good idea to discuss community gardens and pollinators. A kids activity could include making flower balls/bombs for their gardens. Maybe have a map showing where the community
gardens are in the city.
Tia's Ideas
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volunteer as per usualthis seems like a this seems like a good opportunity good opportunity good opportunity to talk about the to talk about the to talk about the urban forest. urban
forest. Perhaps we could Perhaps we could Perhaps we could partner up with partner up with partner up with themthemthemtry to get a rain try to get a rain try to get a rain barrel for
a draw? barrel for a draw? barrel for a draw? We can talk about We can talk about We can talk about how things like how things like how things like rainwater gardens, pollinator gardens,
& other ways to make neighbourhoods greener
Erin's Ideas
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Earth Day - to reinforce the day's purpose and show our community how easy - and fun - going green can be, not just one day - every day.A fun event for cyclists of all ages, Kitchener
BikeFest celebrates the power of the simple bicycle and its role in positively transforming our health, environment and community.On the second Saturday of On the second Saturday of
every June, Neighbours Day every June, Neighbours Day sweeps our city! People of all sweeps our city! People of all ages come together for a fun-ages come together for a fun-filled
day of events and activities, which allow them to to meet one another, make new friendships, and generate a level of energy and excitement that makes our community like none other.
Description
End of AprilEnd of MayEnd of MayJune 4thJune 10th
Date
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Name of Event Earth DayBike to work weekBikefestWolrd Environment DayNeighbours Day
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This is the type of event where This is the type of event where This is the type of event where families spend quite a bit of time at families spend quite a bit of time at families spend
quite a bit of time at the park. So, we could have an the park. So, we could have an the park. So, we could have an activity that takes a little more time activity that takes a little
more time activity that takes a little more time to complete, such as a scavenger to complete, such as a scavenger hunthunt
Tia's Ideas
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this could also be a good time to talk about idling and drive-thrusreaching for the reaching for the stars here - maybe some bee maybe some bee maybe some bee or bat house or bat house
building? If not, building? If not, building? If not, perhaps perhaps perhaps instructions for instructions for instructions for how to do it?how to do it?how to do it?
Erin's Ideas
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National Drive Electric Week, September 8-16, 2018, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today's widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits
of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more.Kidspark is an exciting day full of activities, entertainment, music, art, crafts and more for ages five
to 12
Description
Early-Mid SeptemberAugust 20th
Date
Region
Waterloo
Sustainable
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Name of Event Drive Electric WeekKidspark in Victoria Park Groups to Partner with REEPUrban ForestKPL