Living Green Barrie’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the GreenScreen program are doubling up for the month of January, 2019. Have you been wanting to learn more about Living Green Barrie? Perhaps you are looking to make a difference in
Dreaming of a Green Christmas
The holidays can be a tough time for anyone trying to live a “greener” lifestyle. Although thought lies behind gift giving, holiday parties, and decorating, it seems that perhaps there is less thought for the environment. Living Green Barrie is
Touring Busch Systems
Living Green Barrie’s projects are in large part, successful due to our generous sponsors. Last week, we had the opportunity to grow our relationship with and learn more about one of our sponsors, Busch Systems, on a guided tour! Their
Chasing Coral
“Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.” Attend Living Green
Live Green & Get Involved
It’s a busy time for Living Green Barrie and our associated programs, so here is a one-stop-shop to make sure you don’t miss ways to empower yourself and get involved in your community. Events Community Garden Information Session Where: Barrie City
Bikes vs Cars
“The bicycle, an amazing tool for change. Activists and cities all over the world are moving towards a new system. But will the economic powers allow it? Bikes vs Cars, a new film project from BANANAS!* and Big Boys Gone
The Plastic Problem: Reduce and Reuse Before Recycle
“Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardizes itself.” – Auden The story of plastics hasn’t always been so negative. When the first truly synthetic plastic ever created was in 1907, it provided the human race with a material that
Five (Relatively) Easy Ways to Live a Greener Life
One problem with the movement towards a more environmentally conscious society is that we analyze it from a negative perspective; namely, human practices that have created the current state of our planet. Awareness is the initial step in any movement
Native Plant Resources
This month’s GreenScreen, Hometown Habitat, is about the importance of native plants, biodiversity, and preserving nature’s beauty. Entomologist Dr. Douglas Tallamy provides the narrative thread that challenges the notion that humans are here and nature is someplace else. His goal is
2018 GreenScreen Film Lineup
Our monthly film series is on the fourth Thursday of every month, 7 pm at Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St W. Events will be posted on EventBrite and our Facebook page. Admission is $5 – register through EventBrite or pay