The Greater Sudbury Food Policy Council wants you to know that there’s no better time of the year to get your hands on fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies! 🌽🍅 Find farms, markets and local food retailers with the Greater Sudbury Food Access map: www.greatersudbury.ca/.../earthc.....

No way! Sudbury Indie Cinema, CLS, and SWANS present the 30th anniversary screening of CLUELESS Saturday September 27 benefiting SWANS. Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation item and come dressed in their hippest outfit! There is no ticket price for this screening. tinyurl.com/35zzubnr

Thank you to everyone who joined us on our climate cafe and forest wellness walk, with EarthCare Sudbury and Rainbow Routes Association. If you'd like to hear about our next walk, sign up on our website! www.liveablesudbury.org

Saturday, September 20th, The Little Wooden Library is holding a toy swap. Come swap, share, and give new life to pre-loved treasures while keeping things out of the landfill. Let’s make play more sustainable 💚♻️

A reminder this is taking place this morning. Come and join us!

🌿 Join us Sept 14 2–5 PM at Manidoo Bineshii Dreams, Whitefish. This is a guided garden tour of the medicinal garden and food forest. Pay-what-you-can donation to Manidoo. Supported by WWF-Canada's Seed Orchard Program. 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/3xhujs9u

Just in time for September, here is our Truth and Reconciliation reading list, pulled from some great new books at the Climate Justice Corner. Pick one up at the Main Library!

Join us Friday Aug 29, 10–4 at Verdant Fields Farm & Off the Bee’tn Path. Hosted by the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and the CGS. Come explore ecological farming & local food systems in Northern Ontario. Register here: shorturl.at/gIbTy #EcologicalFarming #LocalFood #NorthernOntario

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Remember Fairy Creek? That doc showed how BCs old growth forests are part of our history. Now there’s a new TVO doc, The Last Stand, free online. It explores why intact forests matter, from North America to the Amazon, and the balance between habitat, jobs, and Indigenous rights. shorturl.at/l5iVS

Imagine cities powered by renewable energy, buildings overflowing with greenery, and communities in harmony with nature. Solarpunk blends sci-fi, art, and activism to show hopeful, sustainable futures with DIY innovation, solar power, and social inclusiveness. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/9BBv

Photos: Downtown Sudbury hopping during confluence of events 🌐 www.sudbury.com/local-news/p...

Turtle Paint Along Fundraiser with artist Kaitie Fenerty, Monday August 11, 6pm, Timberwolf Golf Course. Tickets are $60 and proceeds go to the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee. To register, please visit the link: junctioncreek.com/events/paint...

Decoding Gender Injustice explains how global economic policies (in areas like debt, taxation, trade and monetary policy) contribute to gender inequality. It also shows how to use human rights standards and data tools to uncover these injustices and push for change. www.cesr.org/new-guide-de...

Since 2022, negotiations have been underway towards a global treaty to end plastic pollution. The 5th session of talks #INC5 began in November 2024 and continues this August in Geneva. Here’s how the process works: www.unep.org/inc-plastic-...

Today is Emancipation Day in Canada, across the Caribbean, and other regions - marking the day slavery was abolished in the British Empire. My book, The Book of Possibilities, has been featured on a few Emancipation Day reading lists, and I'm grateful! Lemme tell y'all a bit about the day:

Proud to share that 3,057 hectares of Sudbury green space are now protected under Canada’s 30x30 goal. We’re the first city to contribute through the Municipal Protected Areas Program. Public access remains unchanged. This is local climate leadership.You can explore the map here: shorturl.at/d85aa

That was fun! Thank you to the ~55 people who came out for our Littlest Wildlife Walk to explore bee hotels and aquatic insects in the LU greenspace. Much appreciation to Dr. Mateus Pepinelli for sharing his knowledge and research and to his students for helping us all get to know aquatic insects.

We recently posted about how the International Court of Justice unanimously said a clean and healthy environment is a human right. Check out what prof David Pearson from LU has to say abut the implications for Sudbury and Northern Ontario shorturl.at/0Bmxb

🗓️ This week Seed Saving workshop with Northern Wildflowers & Flour Mill Community Farm July 30, 6-8pm, Flour Mill Farm. Learn seed-saving tips, meet fellow growers, and preserve biodiversity at home. Admission: Donation to Flour Mill Community Farm Registration required: tinyurl.com/39wrreyk

🗓️ This week Art in the Park. Weekly summer program with Myths and Mirrors at Ryan Heights Playground, Tuesdays, 1-4pm, starting July 29. Free snacks and art activities for the whole family.

🗓️ This week Nature Discovery Backpack launch event, Monday July 28, 10:30-12:30 South End library, with Junction Creek Stewardship Committee and Greater Sudbury Public Library. Nature discovery backpacks can be borrowed from your public library.

🗓️ This week Come check out bee hotels, learn about bee research in the LU greenspace, and dip for aquatic insects at the LU beach, at our next nature walk, this Wednesday, July 30, 6:30pm, led by Dr. Mateus Pepinelli. Find out more, and register at docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...

📣 Health workers: Climate change is a health crisis. Community Health and Well-being is one of six themes of CGS Climate Change Adaptation Plan. Support Sudbury’s Climate Adaptation Plan with a short letter to help Council act. Sample letters available. PM us or email [email protected]

📣 Local biz owners: Support Sudbury’s Climate Adaptation Plan! Climate change is already hitting local businesses. Local economy is one of six themes of CGS Climate Change Adaptation Plan. A short letter of support helps Council act. Sample letters available. PM us or email [email protected]

BioBlitz observations help track how ecosystems change over time. Scientists rely on YOUR photos to see what’s thriving and what’s at risk. Get involved this year: brnw.ch/21wUqSm #NCCBioBlitz

🌍 The world’s highest court made history. The ICJ has ruled that climate action is a legal obligation—not a choice. Countries must act on climate change under international law, cutting emissions, ending fossil fuel expansion & protecting human rights. ➡️ See the story in images below.

Last chance to view Fairy Creek at Sudbury Indie Cinema on July 22 at 3:30!

#Homelessness is complex, so no surprise a year after launch of the #GreaterSudbury Roadmap to End Homelessness, CGS received a failing grade. Staff, however, remain optimistic and say they are making progress. At last count, 200 were living in encampments. www.thesudburystar.com/news/greater...

🗓️ This week 🌼 July 19 & 20: Open Garden Weekend. Explore stunning local gardens across Greater Sudbury. It is the perfect opportunity to gather inspiration, enjoy the outdoors, and support the Sudbury Horticultural Society and community projects. Passports $10 shorturl.at/oZs1O

🗓️ This week ✂️ July 19: Fabric Friends, 11–1. Explore your creativity, connect with other creatives, and let the magic of community inspire you! Work on your own projects, experiment with our supplies, and take part in facilitated workshops with guest artists. Register here: shorturl.at/S244o

🗓️ This week 🌊 July 19: Climate Café and Community Paddle, Saturday, July 19th at the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. Hosted by Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury, EarthCare Sudbury, and Conservation Sudbury. 10-2 please register to attend: shorturl.at/pGERM

🗓️ This week 🥾 July 18: Blueberry Hill Hike, 10am with Rainbow Routes Association. Get ready to explore Sudbury’s scenic beauty and celebrate its wild blueberry heritage. Pre-registration is required to participate in the hike. Check it out here: shorturl.at/r8JDa

💙 634 years of service! What an incredible testament to the dedication of Sudbury's volunteers! We’re inspired by those who give their time to strengthen our community. Thank you all for the heart and energy you bring to building a better Sudbury. 👏

Sunny days and local delights! 🛍️ Visit the Sudbury Market for fresh food, handmade goods, and Northern charm. 🕑 Thurs 2–6 @ Paris & York (outdoor) 🕘 Sat 9–2 @ Elm Place (indoor) 🌾 Support local: sudburymarket.ca

Sudbury won’t face a human rights hearing over 24/7 public toilets, as the tribunal found no legal basis. Still, advocates like Holland Marshall are raising awareness about basic needs for the homeless sparking needed conversations about dignity and public access. www.sudbury.com/local-news/t...

Want to be part of the #NCCBioBlitz? It’s simple: 🔍 Find a plant, animal or fungi 📸 Snap a photo 📲 Upload your observation 🌎 Contribute to science Be part of something big: buff.ly/8DL6YQb

Nature is in crisis, and we all have a part to play in protecting our ecosystems. Every day, every action #ForNature counts. Get inspired by real-world solutions and act now: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

🌱 Sudbury is offering up to 80 tonnes of free compost to registered community gardens this summer! A big boost for local food security, sustainability & green spaces. Contact your garden coordinator for details. Read more here: tinyurl.com/59cevaxk #Sudbury #CommunityGardens #Compost #Sustainability

Happy #SudburyPride 2025! 🌈 The Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury celebrates the strength, joy, & resilience of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. A truly liveable city uplifts all voices diverse, inclusive, and proud. Join the celebration: sudburypride.com/prideweek2025 #LiveableSudbury #Pride2025 #2SLGBTQ

I just added a new graphic to my climate indicators page. It shows monthly global mean temperatures from 1950 to present, with shading corresponding to the approximate state of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). I hope it is useful. Follow along at zacklabe.com/climate-chan... (updated monthly).

🎶 The Northern Lights Festival Boréal is on July 4 to 6 at Bell Park in Sudbury. With local and international artists, workshops, and family-friendly programming, it is one of Canada’s longest running festivals Details and tickets here: nlfb.ca #NLFB #SudburyEvents

🚨 Rally – July 4 in Thunder Bay 🚨 Say NO to nuclear waste in Treaty #3 territory, NW Ontario, Sunset County! 📍 Waverley Park, 4:00 PM 🛑 Protect the water. Respect Indigenous rights. Stand up for the future. #NuclearWaste #GrassyNarrows #WaterIsLife #ThunderBay #StopNuclearWaste #NoNWMO

🎬 Due to high demand, Fairy Creek is back at Sudbury Indie Cinema with new show times! Co-presented with CLS! 📅 July 4 at 4:30 pm 📅 July 10 at 4:30 pm 📅 July 22 at 3:30 pm Don't miss this powerful doc on old growth, resistance & justice. Get your tickets: shorturl.at/18ZhQ

On Canada Day, we reflect on our shared history, one shaped by colonialism and ongoing injustices. Let’s continue building a more just, inclusive, and liveable community for all, here in Sudbury and across the country. #CanadaDay #Reconciliation #LiveableSudbury

Sudbury’s Flour Mill Community Farm is struggling with fewer workers & funding this year. They grew ~2,000 lb for the community last year, but now need help. ReThink Green is fundraising $15,000 to hire two more workers, volunteers also welcome. 🌱 Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#cdnpoli #onpoli #Ottawa #northbay #sudbury #ontario

🚶‍♀️🚲🚌 Good news: Council adopted Complete Streets Design Guidelines to make roads safer for everyone: walking, rolling, biking, busing, or driving. Only for major projects for now. Let’s push for all roads projects! 📄 Read more: pub-greatersudbury.escribemeetings.com/filestream...

🎬 Last chance to see Fairy Creek! A powerful doc on the fight to protect BC’s old-growth forests. Final screening this Sunday at Sudbury Indie Cinema. 🎟️ goelevent.com/SudburyIndie/e/FairyCreek Don't miss it!

Climate action, nature walks and community events. Read more about our year in our Annual Report 📢📢📢 drive.google.com/.../1PGgCu5N...