A Message from Sustainable Orillia’s Vice President, Danny Epstein
Summer at last… the time of year that most of us look forward to as clear evidence that the winter is behind us – even with those late May frosts! […]
Area students respond to Sustainable Orillia’s focus on “Biodiversity”
One hundred and eighty-nine entries from ten different area schools! Area students have responded strongly to the challenge thrown down by Sustainable Orillia with its third annual art contest—Biodiversity: It’s […]
Sustainable Orillia Youth Council recognized with Community Builders’ Award for Youth
As announced by Village Media (Orillia Matters), the coordinator and sponsor for this first-time series of awards recognizing individuals and organizations who have made noteworthy contributions to their community. Congratulations […]
It’s National Pollinator Week – June 19 – 25.
Hats off to the Township of Severn for highlighting the importance of our ‘pollinator’ partners in the attached proclamation – signed by Severn Mayor, Mike Burkett. Mayor Burkett will […]
What are you doing for the future? Some Thoughts from 2023’s Earth Day…
With Earth Day just behind us… perhaps a look at history will inspire action in all of us. In 64 A.D. the city of Rome, centre of the Roman Empire, […]
Save the date for the launch of “The Orillia Bike Challenge”
Sustainable Orillia and co-hosts, The Bike Stop of Orillia and the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit, are pleased to present The Orillia Bike Challenge, launching at a registration event on Sunday […]
Let’s Make ‘Earth Day’ Everyday! A Message from our President…
Earth Day reminds us that we, as individuals, are fortunate to be enjoying the life that Planet Earth affords us at this time. It should also remind us that conditions […]
Editor’s Note
As many readers will know, after four plus years of leading Sustainable Orillia (since inception) Stan Mathewson has given notice of his intention to step aside as Chair and President […]
Join Orillia’s Youth and March for the Earth – April 22nd.
Sustainable Orillia’s Youth Council are calling on all students from across the area to join them on Monday, April 22nd …. For a March for the Earth. You are all […]
Highlights from Sustainable Orillia’s 2023 Annual General Meeting
Sustainable Orillia (SO) held its 3rd Annual General Meeting of members on Sunday afternoon, April 2nd. As an incorporated, not-for-profit entity the organization is required to conduct an annual general […]