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June Climate Action

Tread Lightly

Register for the 3rd Annual Poker Ride

Tread Lightly in June!

Embrace Sustainable Transportation

As we navigate the challenges of climate change, the phrase “tread lightly” becomes a guiding principle for reducing our environmental impact.

In Barrie, private vehicles are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 55% of the total. It’s crucial for us to rethink how we move around our environment.

Cynthia's June Blog Posts coming soon! A Living Green Barrie volunteer since 2025, Cynthia B, Lauer PhD is a member of Simcoe County Master Gardeners and a regular contributor to The Gardener magazine.

International Volunteer Year 2026

International Volunteer Year 2026 is the United Nations’ call to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary impact of volunteers around the world.

At Living Green Barrie, we are deeply grateful for the incredible community of volunteers who give their time, talent, skills, and care to support our work. From long-term leaders and Board members to first-time and short-term volunteers, each contribution helps power meaningful climate action right here in Barrie.

June Volunteer Spotlight: Paul

June’s climate action is Tread Lightly, a reminder that the choices we make – and the paths we take, can have a lasting impact. Sometimes treading lightly means reducing our environmental footprint. Other times, it means finding thoughtful, efficient ways to move forward, making the best use of our time, energy, and resources.

This month, we’re pleased to shine a spotlight on Paul, whose contributions have helped Living Green Barrie do exactly that.

Over the past several months, Paul has played a key role in helping us improve how we connect with our community online. With a thoughtful and collaborative approach, he has been working alongside staff and volunteers to enhance the visitor experience on our website, helping ensure that information is clear, accessible, and easy to find.

What stands out most about Paul’s volunteer work is not just what he does, but how he does it. He brings a steady focus on continuous improvement, offering practical suggestions, sharing knowledge, and helping others build confidence and skills along the way. His goal is never simply to fix a problem – it’s to create systems and processes that work better for everyone.

Thanks to Paul’s contributions, Living Green Barrie is better equipped to communicate effectively, collaborate efficiently, and focus our collective energy on creating meaningful impact in the community. 

Just as a well-designed trail helps people navigate a natural space with ease, Paul’s contributions are helping create clearer pathways for the people who engage with Living Green Barrie. His work may happen largely behind the scenes, but its impact is felt by volunteers, staff, and community members alike.

Thank you, Paul, for helping Living Green Barrie tread lightly, work smarter, and continue growing in ways that benefit our entire community.

Grow a Greener Barrie

Grow a Greener Barrie is a flexible, community-driven fundraising campaign that empowers individuals, families, schools, and teams to take action in a way that works for them.
Click the Get Started Button 
& explore the campaign page.
  • Start a fundraiser: Create your own fundraising page and set a goal that works for you.
  • Join or create a team: Participate alongside friends, family, or colleagues.
  • Donate to an event: Support a participant or team and help them reach their goal.
  • Spread the word:  Share the campaign with your networks and help grow its reach.

Questions?  Contact info@livinggreen.info for support and information

With Gratitude

We extend our sincere thanks to our key funders whose ongoing financial contributions make our work possible year-round.  Your commitment enables us to continue planting trees and delivering vital education and awareness programs that inspire lasting environmental action in our community.

A special thank you to Jackie and her team for their steady guidance and encouragement—it’s been invaluable to our progress.

Together, we’re growing a greener future for Barrie—thank you.

Thinking about selling your house?

We invite you to consider one of our great community partners & one of our biggest supporters Lisa Zhao

Lisa, a realtor with Ayranto Real Estate, has committed to donating a percentage of her commission from every transaction to Living Green Barrie.

Living Green has worked with Lisa on several community greening projects through her work with the Rotary Club and her volunteer affiliation with Pollinate Barrie.

If you know anyone selling their house, consider contacting Lisa and let her know Living Green says hello.

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