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NEW: Interested High School Students are encouraged to complete the
Application form here
in order to volunteer in our Community Gardens in 2025.
This is a great way to complete your High School volunteer hours and learn about local food simultaneously.
Thanks for your interest.
Hello Sustainability Project fans!
Join us in-person tonight at Savvy Co. in Meaford at 6:30pm on March 1st, or watch the live session below, also beginning at 6:30pm but only lasting a few minutes:
This is all a bit of hoopla and celebration, to shine a spotlight on Simona Fre...
reposted from The Town of The Blue Mountains website.
The Town of The Blue Mountains is excited to announce that Round 2 of the Youth Climate Action Fund is now accepting applications.
Youth between the ages of 15-24 can apply for up to $7,000 to fund their climate action project. The projec...
RELEASE: Saukiing Anishnaabekiing or Grey Bruce
Due to frozen pipes bursting and temporary closure at the Rumpus Room, we are moving our Teacher YCAC Wine & Cheese to The Goods Kitchen Pastry and Coffee Bar (938 2nd Ave E, located in Georgian Bay Arts) on Thurs. February 20th.
Why attend?
- L...
Finally.
We are meeting up in-person in Meaford this Saturday, and it'll mark the first time we've had an "open invite" climate event since our monthly Thirsty Thursdays that ran through the winter and spring of 2024. Hopefully you'll be able to set aside a bit of time this Saturday night, and i...
The third annual Youth Climate Action Conference is set for Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Harmony Centre in Owen Sound. The Sustainability Project and Learning for a Sustainable Future with support from Grey County, Bluewater District School Board, Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board...
Get ready, get set, the 2024 YCAC is coming soon!
The Youth Climate Action Conference is a one-day conference in Owen Sound, inviting area students to share knowledge, show understanding, and if they choose to do so, take leadership on issues of environmentalism. YCAC challenges youth to engage wi...
Feeding the community together!
Have you had a chance to visit the new location for the Community Fridge and Pantry in Meaford? It's home is now with E&R Bulk Bin at 365 Sykes Street South. A huge shout out and thank you to Elaine and Ray for being our new hosts!
So how does a community fridge w...
Get ready to work together!
In today’s world, where we often find ourselves juggling countless tasks, the concept of a work bee offers a refreshing approach to community and collaboration. A work bee is essentially a group gathering where individuals come together to tackle a specific project, oft...
The Sustainability Project is facilitated by amazing staff and volunteers from our local community. We wanted to take some time to introduce the members that help our projects and programs run!
This week, we'd like to introduce the newest TSP board member: Aria Henri.
Q: How did you first get ...