Join Sustainable Orillia for a Brisk Walk on the Ridge…
Sustainable Orillia is pleased to announce the third and final 2022 City Walk, to be led by local expert and urban planner, David Stinson. This walk promises a completely different […]
Let’s Get Circular!
Are you familiar with “the Circular Economy”? Did you know that you are already an active contributor to the Circular Economy? It’s news for many of us (your writer included), […]
Some Highlights from Sustainable Orillia Month.
Each year, Sustainable Orillia sets out to build greater awareness and support for a sustainable future for the residents of the region. Our purpose is to ‘mobilize participation in the […]
Sustainable Orillia to hold a second “Walk and Learn” Urban Planning Event
Following upon a popular and well-attended series of urban walks in September, Sustainable Orillia has organized a second round of urban walks for Saturday, October 29th. In September, local urban […]
“Sustainable Orillia Month” is ending. The need to take climate action is growing stronger.
As noted in an accompanying article, Sustainable Orillia’s “Sustainable Orillia Month” is drawing to a close. The activities—an “All Electric Vehicle Weekend” at ODAS Park, an “Urban Planning Walk,” and […]
Harvest Time is Here…
…and there is no better time than now to visit our local food providers to enjoy fresh, healthy foods, knowing that you are supporting our local farmers, ranchers and gardeners […]
Good Stuff for Reading and Viewing
For most of us, part of the challenge in this era of climate change is understanding: a) just what is happening, b) what can be done to mitigate the changes […]
TIP OF THE WEEK: Say NO to single-use plastic bottles!
Coca-Cola was recently named the most polluting brand in the world. Close behind were Nestle and PepsiCo. That’s no surprise, though – Coca-Cola itself recently disclosed that it produces three […]
Sustainable Orillia Urban Walks
Urban Planning affects every aspect of our daily lives, from where we live, where we shop, where we play, how we navigate our neighbourhood, how we access our communities. It […]
Sustainable Orillia’s “Path to Net Zero” Conference Looking for citizen input into Orillia’s future
A “Path to Net Zero” Conference will be held at St. Paul’s Centre on the afternoon of Sunday, September 25th. Residents of our community will have an opportunity that day […]