A winner declared in Sustainable Orillia’s first art contest
A winner declared in Sustainable Orillia’s first art contest. Mary Ann Tully, an Oro-Medonte artist, is the winner of Sustainable Orillia’s first art contest! The contest, introduced in March with a deadline of April 30, asked local artists to submit a piece of work that expressed the theme of “renewal,” Sustainable Orillia’s communications theme in […]
Three Generations of Shillolo Sustainable Champions
Sustainable Orillia Profiles: Directors Mike and Rosanna Shillolo . . . and Zoe Zoe (Zo-ee) Roe, at age 14, already has a history of environmental activism. Now a grade 8 student, she notes, “In grade 6 I wrote about pollution affecting our oceans and I was fortunate enough to be able to share that speech […]
Microplastic Filter Petition
In the Great Lakes, microplastic pollution is an alarming issue for lake species and Ontarians who rely on the lakes for drinking water. One of the main causes is microfibres, which are released from clothes when we do laundry. These microfibers are not filtered out and go directly into our waterways. This petition link aims […]
May 3rd – May 9th is Mental Health Awareness Week
This Week (May 3 – May 9) is Mental Health Awareness Week – by Rosanna Shillolo for Sustainable Orillia Spring is an ideal time to renew our relationship with nature, both for the benefit of the planet and for our own health and well being. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has marked May 3rd-9th […]
Sustainable Spring-Cleaning – Lemon Aid!
Tip of the Week: Sustainable Spring-Cleaning – Lemon Aid! Just about now, many of us are experiencing the urge to do some serious spring-cleaning around our homes. There’s something about sunshine coming through our windows that highlights those overlooked corners calling out for attention. However, before you reach for some of the cleaning products […]
Celebrate the Future on Arbour Day!
Celebrate the Future on Arbour Day! J. Sterling Morton, one of the early leaders of the Arbour Day movement, said, “Other holidays repose upon the past; Arbour Day proposes for the future.” These words truly capture the feeling we experience when we plant trees. Trees, especially saplings, are about the future–critical, long-time partners in […]
Tip of the Week: Is it time to renew our commitment to citizenship?
The Sustainable Orillia theme for April-May-June is “renewal,” a theme natural to the spring time of the year and especially poignant in 2021 as we try to recover from over a year of trying to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. And what a year it has been! In addition to the steady stream of COVID […]
Lions Oval Elementary School Student Says: ” Hug a Tree!”
Lions Oval elementary student says: “Hug a tree!” Students at Lions Oval Public School in Orillia have been excitedly noticing the change of seasons and thinking ahead to Earth Day, coming up on April 22. Earth Day is an annual event held on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April […]
How to Avoid Bird Strikes
Tip of the Week: Avoiding bird strikes on your windows – by Kari Klassen for Sustainable Orillia COVID-19 has brought some unexpected experiences, but a sudden rise in concern for the safety of migratory birds was not exactly predictable. In fact, it came as a surprise to Michael Mesure, Executive Director and Co-Founder of FLAP […]
The Power of Your Money: Does Your Wallet Have a Conscience?
REGISTER HERE The Power of Your Money: Does Your Wallet Have a Conscience? Our community is a result of the small choices each of us makes daily. From the detergent you buy to the stock you invest in, your choices influence the larger world. Consider investing. Conventional investing focuses on company risk and returns. “Sustainable […]