The Alberta Government has awarded the Green Sanctuary Committee another Community Spirit grant of $11, 655.24. This money has been given to the Green Sanctuary committee to do the following by April 30, 2011:
- complete the conservation landscaping in the back garden
- continue to organize and publicize their fine series of community environmental programs in conjunction with the Calgary Horticultural Society
- install a small demonstration solar panel on our south wall with the assistance of Light Up the World.
We really appreciate the Alberta government's support for our community environmental education. The committee has done a fabulous job with our first Community Spirit grant last year and this second grant is a real vote of confidence in our programs. Many, many thanks to the Green Sanctuary committee and particularly to Gorham Hussey, Bernie Amell and Bob McPherson for all their hard work.
We welcome further members to this action-oriented committee where we believe Eco-Justice as well as Social Justice are key elements in our Unitarian Faith and commitments.
Green Sanctuary Events
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Friday, September 24, 7:00 PM. We have engaged Chef Wade Sirois for a welcome talk on “Local Foods Provide Quality And More”. He has attracted a significant following for his articulate passion for local foods. Come join us for an evening with Chef Wade and refreshments on Friday September 24th at 7:00 PM. As we get closer to that date we may request an RSVP from you, if it looks likely we’ll be filling Panabaker to the rafters. Please mark your calendar now for the 24th and stay tuned for further information.
Bell Ringing to Support Action for Climate Change
On Sunday December 13, 2009 approximately 50 people joined with others worldwide in ringing bells, sounding drums, and blowing conch shells 350 times. 350 parts per million is what many scientists, climate experts, and progressive national governments are now saying is the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere. Our purpose was to join together with others who love our planet earth to warn all people of the imminent danger of climate change and to call our political leaders to take action to promote positive action during the UN Climate Change Negotiations in Copenhagen.
A big thank you to all who contributed and to the Wild Rose Buddhist Sangha, who co-sponsored the event.
Green Sanctuary's Helpful Website Links
General:
Cleaning:
Transportation:
- Carpool.ca - information on carpooling and ride-matching
- CATCO - Calgary's carsharing coop
Homes:
- Conscious Home - green information and services for Calgary homeowners
Energy:
- Pembina Institute - information and projects on sustainable energy
- CanSIA - Canadian Solar Industries Association - information on solar energy
- Office of Energy Efficiency - Government of Canada initiatives to help reduce the consequences of climate change, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Sedmek Inc. - Calgary-based renewable energy services company specializing in residential and commercial solar energy systems
Climate Change:
Contact
Co-chairs Gorham Hussey or Bernie Amell
The Green Sanctuary Project was launched by the congregation in 2004 to achieve accreditation from the