EXPLORE. LEARN. LIVE GREENER.
Green Innovation Weekend is returning to Orillia’s waterfront!
Saturday, July 25 • 10 AM – 5 PM & Sunday, July 26 • 10 AM – 4 PM
This year’s event features a fresh lineup of activities, demos, and experiences that will inspire visitors to explore simple, meaningful ways to live more sustainably.
Expect a lively mix of learning, discovery, and hands-on fun for all ages. From everyday lifestyle choices to community-wide initiatives, we’re spotlighting the many paths toward a healthier future.
Our popular vendor marketplace will be back, featuring a wide range of businesses and organizations offering products, services, and ideas that support sustainable living.
Schedule of Activities & Demonstrations
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| Activity | Day | Time | Presenter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability in Health Care | Saturday – BOOTH 1 | 10:00 – 11:00 | Lori | |
| Sewing – Clothing Repair | Saturday – BOOTH 1 | 11:00 – 12:00 | repair cafe peeps | Keep those clothes out of the landfill- bring them to our sewers extraordinaire who will mend or alter them for you. On a first come, first served basis |
| Sewing – Clothing Repair | Saturday – BOOTH 1 | 12:00 – 1:00 | repair cafe peeps | |
| Plant based cooking demo | Saturday – BOOTH 1 | 1:00 – 2:00 | Anne | If you have ever wanted to learn more about plant-based cooking join Anne Lastname for a cooking demo |
| Plant based cooking demo | Saturday – BOOTH 1 | 2:00 – 3:00 | Anne | |
| Environmental Story Time | Saturday – BOOTH 1 | 3:00 – 4:00 | Common Earth | |
| Mending / Darning for kids | Saturday – BOOTH 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 | Corina | Kids and parents alike – come and learn how to sew on a patch to extend the life of your things. |
| Sewing – clothing repair | Sunday – BOOTH 1 | 10:00 – 11:00 | repair cafe peeps | |
| Sewing – clothing repair | Sunday – BOOTH 1 | 11:00 – 12:00 | repair cafe peeps | |
| plant based cooking demo | Sunday – BOOTH 1 | 12:00 – 1:00 | Anne | |
| plant based cooking demo | Sunday – BOOTH 1 | 1:00 -2:00 | Anne | |
| Connection Circles | Sunday – BOOTH 1 | 2:00 – 3:00 | Common Earth | |
| Sustinability in Health Care | Sunday – BOOTH 1 | 3:00 – 4:00 | Lori | |
| vermiculture worm demo | Saturday – BOOTH 2 | 10:00 – 11:00 | Corina | |
| Craft Table | Saturday – BOOTH 2 | 11:00 – 12:00 | OMAH | |
| Craft Table | Saturday – BOOTH 2 | 12:00 – 1:00 | OMAH | |
| Animal Fair | Saturday – BOOTH 2 | 1:00 -2:00 | Speaking of Wildlife | Come and learn about real wildlife – there will be a variety of different animals on display, including a ……. |
| Systems Thinking Workshop | Saturday – BOOTH 2 | 2:00 – 3:00 | Common Earth | |
| Tree Seminar | Saturday – BOOTH 2 | 3:00 – 4:00 | Ryan – Eagle Trees | |
| Upcycling | Saturday – BOOTH 2 | 4:00 – 5:00 | Wendy Lady | |
| Connection Circles | Sunday – BOOTH 2 | 10:00 – 11:00 | Common Earth | |
| Animal Fair | Sunday – BOOTH 2 | 11:00 – 12:00 | Speaking of Wildlife | |
| Upcycling | Sunday – BOOTH 2 | 12:00 – 1:00 | Wendy Lady | |
| Upcycling | Sunday – BOOTH 2 | 1:00 -2:00 | Wendy Lady | Come and learn about real wildlife – there will be a variety of different animals on display, including a ……. |
| Tree Seminar | Sunday – BOOTH 2 | 2:00 – 3:00 | Ryan – Eagle Trees | |
| Sustainability in Health Care | Sunday – BOOTH 2 | 3:00 – 4:00 | Common Earth | |
2026 VENDORS
2026 SPONSORS
PRIZE CONTRIBUTORS
Solar powered auto darkening welder’s helmet
Corn Hole Set
Two-night stay “Winter Weekend” – includes two nights accommodation in a lake view room with fireplace and breakfast each day for two.
Benchmark Cordless Set including a Cordless Impact Driver, Cordless Hammer Drill, Nylon Tote, Batteries, and Charger
2 Tickets to “Kaleo: Way Down We Go Tour” on August 1, 2026
2 Tickets to “Prince Again” on August 9, 2026
One-night stay including breakfast at the Champlain Hotel
Adult E-Bike & SHOK Electric Balance Bike for kids
Admission for 2 adults to the Muskoka Discovery Centre with a 1.5 hour sightseeing cruise
The Ultimate Environmental and Sustainability Book Set
2 ‘Bentgo Chill’ Leak-Proof Lunch Boxes including optional Cooling Inserts
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT?
We’re looking for innovators, businesses, and organizations eager to share solutions and ideas that help people make more sustainable choices.
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July 25 & 26 · Centennial Park, Orillia
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