Canada's Environmental Voice
Recently, a group of senior citizens calling themselves the “Walking Sticks” met at High Park Nature Centre in Toronto to participate in a unique Nature Elders program. Nature Elders is an environmental education experience designed to address the unique needs and interests of seniors.
Called to Duty How ecoanxiety is being transformed into youth-led climate advocacy. Written by Emma Tamlin I grew up on an 80 acre-farm in rural Ontario. I grew up immersed in nature, building forts, getting stuck in the mud, picking wild berries for breakfast and building makeshift rafts out of […]
A Guide To Better Choices The Eco Hero Handbook: Simple Solutions to Tackle Eco-Anxiety Tessa Wardley. Quarto Publishing, 2021. 144 pages. Reviewed by Siobhan Mullally The more I learn about environmental issues, the more I realize that everything we do as individuals has an impact on the Earth. The impacts […]
We all have a different reason why we became environmentalists. For some of us, it is a lived experience, for others, it is through education, or by being inspired by the actions of others. In this piece, A\J employees Siobhan Mullally and Alex Goddard take a look back to what […]
In 1925, at the Crystal Palace exhibition hall in London, esteemed judge AW Smith of the Lizard Canary Association, was introduced to the newest sensation in the canary world. Mrs. Rogerson of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire had been attempting to create a miniature crested canary and determinedly pursued her goal. At […]
Fifty years ago, when Alternatives launched, computers were the size of buildings and exclusively used by organizations like Departments of Defense and large banks. The cars of the day were also outsized and most cities were cloaked in smog. Few people knew what ecology was or why it was important. […]
1,000 Flyers installation at Lady Eaton College, Trent University, 2020. Credit: Alyssa Diatel The space where art and environmentalism collide is a space where hearts become inspired. In the art project titled 1,000 Flyers, anyone can participate and add a contribution to the art piece, giving an opportunity for others […]
Need a reason to go outside and explore nature this weekend? Well, we have you covered! Here are eight reasons why you should get lost in the great outdoors this weekend: 1. To build a relationship with your furry friends One of the best reasons to go outside for a […]
Imagine… you are walking through a forest that is lush, green, and enchanting. The trees seem to creak and talk to one another in the breeze. A small group of dragonflies flit about in circles around you before zipping away. The sunlight stretches its arms through the cracks in the […]
Introduction: Community School Gardens The traditional purpose of gardens was to grow and cultivate plants for food and medicine. For centuries, it has provided individuals with the opportunity to learn more about the environment and better appreciate nature. Gardens have become a widespread practice in schools across the globe. Implementing […]
