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SUMMARY:Call for Volunteers: Phragmites Removal\, Birding and Wetland Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Stewardship Volunteers! \nHelp restore wetlands\, spot birds\, earn volunteer hours\, and make a direct impact on local habitat! We have several wetland restoration volunteer opportunities coming up this month including invasive Phragmites removal events in Essa\, Collingwood\, and Clearview. \nWe’re looking for volunteers to help us enhance and protect wetlands through the removal of invasive Common Reed (Phragmites). This aggressive invasive plant forms dense stands that crowd out native vegetation\, reduce biodiversity\, and degrade critical habitat for fish\, birds\, amphibians\, and other wildlife. Invasive Phragmites is a significant threat to wetland ecosystems\, particularly the rare coastal wetlands found around Collingwood. By helping to cut Phragmites stalks under the water with raspberry cane cutters\, volunteers will play a critical role in restoring habitat and supporting healthier\, more resilient wetlands. \nWe also have a special bird watching and invasive species removal event in the internationally significant Minesing Wetlands (Aug 19th)! Spend some time spotting birds before rolling up your sleeves to protect their habitat! Meet us for a guided bird walk at 8am. If you can’t make it that early\, join us at 9:30am to cut phragmites. \nThese events are excellent opportunity for students to earn high school volunteer hours. Students please remember to bring your forms! Please note that volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \nSee below for Invasive Phragmites removal opportunities and registration information: \nThursday August 13th 9am to 3pm: Tiffin Wetlands in Essa – Day 1 \nFriday August 14th 9am to 3pm: Tiffin Wetlands in Essa – Day 2 \nSaturday August 15th 9am to 1pm: Hen and Chicken Island in Collingwood \nWednesday August 19th 8am to 2pm: Binoculars & Boots: Explore and Restore the Minesing Wetlands! \nSaturday August 22nd: 9am to 1pm: Wyldewood Cove in partnership with Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and Wyldewood Cove Condos in Collingwood \nPlease visit the NVCA Website in the ‘Upcoming Events’ section to register through Eventbrite. Some event registration links are still being finalized and will be posted shortly. \nPlease note: For full-day events\, volunteers can participate for either the full day or a half day. See the Eventbrite registration pages for details. Additional locations will also be added. \nStay tuned as we will have more river restoration opportunities coming up on Willow Creek and fall community tree planting events across the watershed to look forward to! \nThank you for helping us to protect and restore local wetlands. We hope to see you out in the field this August!
URL:https://livinggreenbarrie.com/event/call-for-volunteers-phragmites-removal-birding-and-wetland-restoration/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Event,Invasive Species Removal
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SUMMARY:Steampunk Festival: Roller Derby Double Header!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars!! The Rebels will be teaming up with the organizers of the annual Steampunk festival!  \nTickets will be $10 at the door\, the venue is cash only and kids under 12 are free! \nCome out and support the amazing community of Coldwater at this amazing event\, we promise there is something for everyone  \nVisit the Rebel Rollers on Facebook! \nrebelrollers.ca \n  \nAugust 29 – Coldwater Arena \nSteampunk Festival: Roller Derby Double Header \n3:00 PM: Rebel Rollers vs Renegade Derby Dames \n5:00 PM Gerogina Roller Derby vs Grey Bruce Roller Derby \n  \n 
URL:https://livinggreenbarrie.com/event/steampunk-festival-roller-derby-double-header/
LOCATION:Coldwater Arena\, 11 Michael Anne Dr\, Coldwater\, ON\, L0K 1E0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T083000
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SUMMARY:Maada'ookii Harvest Share
DESCRIPTION:Living Green Barrie in partnership with the Barrie Native Friendship Centre are proud to host the Maada’ookii Harvest Share\, a community event celebrating abundance\, learning\, and sharing. \nHarvest Share will bring the community together around food—sharing it\, learning how we grow and use it\, and exploring how we can waste less. The event will focus on practical ways to reduce food waste\, enjoy more plant-forward meals\, and better understand local food security challenges. \nCommunity members are invited to share surplus homegrown produce (fruits and vegetables)\, between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm.   \nThe event will include a series of informal\, drop-in information sessions and presentations throughout the day\, developed in collaboration with community partners. Running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, these sessions will offer practical insights\, ideas\, and resources to help you take action in your everyday life. Details coming soon! \nOur thanks to the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation for providing funding that helps make this day possible. \nThis grant aligns with Doane Grant Thornton’s vision of “a vibrant Simcoe County fuelled by compassion\, built on connection\, and shaped through collaboration.” They are excited to support our efforts to reduce waste by connecting community members in need to those with a surplus of backyard produce \n 
URL:https://livinggreenbarrie.com/event/harvest-share-lampman-lane-community-centre/
LOCATION:Lampman Lane Community Centre\, 59 Lampman Ln\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 5G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Harvest Share,Reduce Waste
ORGANIZER;CN="Living Green Barrie":MAILTO:info@livinggreen.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall Repair Cafe Sept 26
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a broken item at home that needs a repair? Bring it to the Repair Café and learn how to repair it alongside our Fixers! \nDATE: Sat. September 26\, 2026\, \nTIME: 10am–1pm \nLOCATION: BPL Painswick Branch \nRegistration Opens August 27\, 2026. \n\n\n\n What’s a Repair Café?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the Repair Café\, one of our handy volunteers will help you fix your broken item. The main goal of the Repair Café is to facilitate community collaboration and to kindle people’s enthusiasm for a sustainable society. Learn a new skill\, save money\, and help the environment. Don’t replace it\, repair it! \nVisit the official BPL RepairCafé.org webpage. \n\nRegistration: Opens August 27 2026\nThe Repair Café runs from 10am-1pm. Register for one of the two available registration windows: 10:00-11:30 or 11:30-1:00. \nLink to register for the first window\, 10:00-11:30 coming August 27\nIf you prefer to register for the second window 11:30-1:00 Click HERE link coming August 27 \n\nGood to know:\n\nA volunteer fixer will help you fix your item sometime during the registration window. While you wait\, watch other repairs and learn something new\, chat with community members who are interested in fixing and sustainability\, watch a demo\, or browse our book table and find your next read.\nFixers are volunteers. Repairs are not guaranteed\, but Fixers do their best. If you know your repair requires parts\, please bring those parts. Fixers have all the basic tools.\nWhat can be fixed? This depends on the skill set of our volunteers. Our current volunteer Fixers are great with electrical (lamps\, wiring\, etc.) We do not fix electronics (cell phones\, laptops\, etc.). Tell us a bit about your item when you register\, we will follow up with you if we need more information or to suggest any parts you might need to bring.\nThis is a learning opportunity for all involved. This is not a drop-off event. We encourage visitors to sit with the Fixer\, learn about what they’re doing\, and lend a hand. It’s about figuring it out\, together.\n\nThis program is offered in partnership with the Barrie Public Library\, Firebird Community Cycle and BRIX Makerspace.
URL:https://livinggreenbarrie.com/event/fall-repair-cafe-sept-26/
LOCATION:Painswick Branch Barrie Public Library\, 48 Dean Avenue\, L4N 0C2\, Barrie\, Ontario\, L4N 0C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Reduce Waste
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SUMMARY:Gala in the Woods 2026!
DESCRIPTION:Gala in the Woods is back!\nCurious about the new elements and unexpected moments we’re preparing for our guests? \nGala in the Woods returns in 2026\, inviting you to wander off the beaten path for an evening of enchantment under the trees. Expect forest magic\, joyful surprises\, and a celebration that feels equal parts playful and purposeful. Mark your calendar now—this is one night you won’t want to miss. \nAn Evening Worth the Wait \nGala in the Woods is more than a gala—it’s an experience. Set beneath the trees\, the evening blends natural beauty with thoughtful elegance\, inviting guests to slow down\, connect\, and celebrate in a truly memorable setting. From inspired details to a few unexpected moments\, each element is designed to delight while supporting Living Green Barrie’s mission. Mark your calendar now and reserve your seat starting August 1. \nTIP  There are a limited number of seats and past events have sold out.  Avoid dissapointment and get your 2026 tickets early! \nSaturday September 26th set in Springwater Park \nClick Here to check out Gala 2026 details\n\nAs always\, Gala in the Woods will be a low-waste event—our goal: zero!\nCelebrate with us as we walk the walk\, demonstrating how an elegant evening can foster meaningful connections—with one another and with the natural environment—where beautiful experiences are thoughtfully designed with sustainability in mind.
URL:https://livinggreenbarrie.com/event/gala-in-the-woods-2026/
LOCATION:Springwater Park\, 1331 ON-26\, Midhurst\,\, Ontario\, L0L 1X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser,Gala in the Woods
ORGANIZER;CN="Living Green Barrie":MAILTO:info@livinggreen.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T133000
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SUMMARY:Songs Among the Pines: Harvest Edition with Beth and Brett
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth and Brett for this unique event!\n\n\nCome for the songs\, stay for the colours and the calm—and leave with a full heart.\n\n\n\n\nThe forest is putting on its finest show—and you’re invited to join the chorus. Wander through glowing autumn woods with Forest Therapy Guide Beth Foster and Choir Revolution’s Brett Caswell as we blend joyful\, easy-going singing with the quiet magic of Forest Bathing. No singing experience required—just bring your curiosity\, your voice (however you use it!)\, and perhaps someone you’re thankful for. BOGO! \n2 guests for $22.90! \nSongs Among the Pines: Harvest Edition\n\n\n2 for $40=BOGO!\n\n\n\nWander through glowing autumn woods with Forest Therapy Guide Beth Foster and Choir Revolution’s Brett Caswell as we blend joyful\, easy-going singing with the quiet magic of Forest Bathing. Bring a friend!  \n\nGet Tickets HERE \n\n\n\n\nSun\, Oct 4 • 1:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nSunnidale ParkBarrie\, ON
URL:https://livinggreenbarrie.com/event/songs-among-the-pines-harvest-edition-with-beth-and-brett/
LOCATION:Sunnidale Park\, 265 Sunnidale Rd\, Barrie\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
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UID:11265-1792836000-1792843200@livinggreenbarrie.com
SUMMARY:Halloween Community Tree Planting Event.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a frightfully fun morning and plant some boo-tiful trees while having a fang-tastic time! \nREGISTRATION OPENS FALL 2026\nYou are invited to the Living Green 2026 Halloween Community Tree Planting! \nHelp us reach our goal of planting #10000treesforBarrie! \nDress in your Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize! \n10:00am-noon  \nLocation to be confirmed \nLearn how to properly plant and care for trees (native species) so they will grow to maturity. \nSnacks and warm/cold drinks will be available to all volunteers. \nPlease bring your reusable water bottle and wear long pants\, sturdy\, closed-toed footwear and dress for the weather.  Bring garden gloves if you have them. \nThis event is free. Donations are welcome. \nREGISTRATION OPENS FALL 2026
URL:https://livinggreenbarrie.com/event/halloween-community-tree-planting-event-october-24-2026/
LOCATION:Pringle Park\, 30 Pringle Drive\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 0N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tree Planting
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