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We are are hosting this ***first-of-its-kind*** Upper Ottawa Valley gathering so individuals and organizations can:• share concerns about the extreme and unpredictable weather and many other effects of intensifying climate change;
• learn what exciting and inspiring things are already happening;
• explore collaborative ways that organizations, municipalities, and individuals can prepare for and tackle local climate change challenges;
• dare to be hopeful!
We invite you and all interested members of your family, friends circles, and organization to join us Tuesday October 1, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at the Legion in Eganville.
In the comments below are jpg photos of our poster and agenda . On our website, you can find CLEARER versions (.pdf) of these |
( https://kovcouncil.wordpress.com/act-now-on-climate-emergency/ ) On our website you'll also find information about the climate actions of our group since 2021, and you'll learn where we are at in our goal to see the creation of an inclusive
***** Upper Ottawa Valley Climate Action Committee. *****
Or, if you enjoy listening to radio, you can get the backstory on our group's efforts in an 11 minute recorded interview on CBC Radio’s August 29 Ontario Morning show. Because FB/META will not allow posting of news sites, you have to find this segment by putting these words into your browser's search bar:
"August 29 Ontario Morning Grassroots effort to mitigate climate change impact going on in Renfrew County"
We chose October 1st in solidarity with the Seniors for Climate national network, which has mobilized 55 or more events by seniors about climate matters across Canada on that day. This is because Oct 1st is National Seniors Day, and we need to show our Grey Power about the climate issues. All our Valley Climate Action volunteers are "older adults" but...
THIS FORUM WELCOMES ALL AGES.
There is no entry cost for this day-long event.
The location is fully accessible.
To join us at the Forum we ask that you help in these ways:
• Register in advance by September 27. Use this online link: actionnetwork.org/events/climate-matters-ov If you need more info or online doesn’t work for you, phone Gail at 613-559-0546. Please leave a voice message if Gail can’t answer when you call.
• Kindly bring your own lunch to help us with the costs of hosting this event. We will provide beverages. Some snacks will be available during the breaks.
• If you are able to help, we can use more volunteers.
• If you can, a freewill donation at the door will assist us to continue this work.
• Please SHARE THIS EVENT NOTICE IN YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS. We can't afford to pay for ads!
If you require information email [email protected]
If you have difficulty with online access, you can call Gail at 613-559-0546. Leave a message if she doesn't answer so she cna call you back. Thanks, meegwetch, merci.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 353 Eganville, 57 Veterans Way, Bonnechere Valley, ON K0J, Canada,Eganville, Ontario
