- Saturday Nov. 23rd - 10 to 4 pm
- Sunday Nov. 24th - 11:30 am to 1 pm
This is a fun, free family event.
Explore ways to reduce GHG from food waste, fashion pollution and forest loss.
There will be table displays, activities and speakers to help you make choices for a healthier world.
Also featuring two unique anniversary quilts in honour of the Stephen Lewis Foundations 20 year partnering with African communities.
Some of the activities include"
- Food storage quiz--Do you know where to store your food? Frig, pantry or counter?
- Sorting Waste Game : Green bin? Blue BIN? Garbage bin ? Other?
York Region Food Network's display has:
- Seed kits for spring gardening
- Maps of Affordable Farm Fresh Markets
- Garden Compost booklets
- Meal planner forms
The Forest, Green Spaces table is focusing on forest depletion caused by palm oil plantations and unsustainable logging/clearcut practices which impact air and soil health.
The Fashion and Fabric Waste Table looks at water pollution and GHG emissions from fast fashion throwaways in landfill sites.
Christmas craft - using odd socks
Fairtrade Table will focus on how it benefits people and environment from Farm to Retail Store and fairtrade jewelry for sale.
Stephen Lewis Foundation table- addresses climate change through its work in partnership with African communities.
Climate Conversation Chat Corner where there will be topics listed to discuss, including info about Climate Heroes.
Stephen Lewis Foundation began in 2003/4 as a result of the vision of Stephen Lewis who had been UN envoy to Africa from 2000 to 2003 researching the AIDS pandemic in Africa. His inspired concept was to consult with the family caregivers in African communities and partner with them to support the programs they needed most. This community-based approach has proven to be most effective for people's health and for adjusting to the changing environment.
