U of T Environmental Resource Network

If you’re eligible for the UofT Work-Study Program, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to work with Dig In! Campus Agriculture this summer! The hiring deadline is May 31, 2012 but please not that applicants may be hired before this date. Please circulate widely.

Details available online here: http://campusagriculture.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/work-study-position/ 

Hours/week:
7 – 10 hours

Start Date/End Date:
May – August 3, 2012

Staff Contacts:
Aron Mohr
Clara Luke

Description:
The Campus Agriculture Animator will work collaboratively with Hart House and the Dig
In! Campus Agriculture Network (DICAN) to bring visibility to and increase awareness
around food security and sustainability. The Animator will assist in the coordination of
garden programming and projects as well as identify and assist with outreach projects including:
liaising with campus and community media, contributing to and maintaining the Dig In! website, and
increasing and maintaining the visibility of garden signage and plant identification. Other
responsibilities and opportunities include:

- Assisting with garden maintenance
- Working collaboratively on events and event promotion
- Maintaining relationships and seeking out new relationships with groups
on and off campus (ie. UofT administration, TYFPC, Foodshare, Hot Yam, Harvest Noon Cafe, UofT
Food Bank, etc.)

Qualifications:
This position is well-suited for students interested in food issues, urban agriculture, and
community-scale environmental policy. He/she will learn about the material and human
dimensions of pursuing sustainable change within an institutional environment. Specific qualifications
include:

Working knowledge of urban agriculture, food politics, and/or food security
Prior gardening and/or agricultural experience is a definite asset
Computer skills, including MS Suite (word, excel, powerpoint)
Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility and work on own initiative
Motivated, organized, and resourceful
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated interpersonal skills; superior planning and facilitation skills

Please send a copy of your cover letter and resumé to campusagriculture@gmail.com.

The student-run Harvest Noon Cafe at the GSU needs summer student volunteers, so if you are on campus for the summer, and would like to volunteer (you get a free meal each time you do volunteer) please contact them via this url:  http://harvestnoon.com/volunteering/

What: Urban Beekeeping 101—a ‘sweet’ introduction to beekeeping in Toronto!

When: Saturday May 12, 2-4pm

Where: North Dining Room, Hart House, University of Toronto

Cost: Free!

The University of Toronto Beekeeping Education Enthusiast Society (U of T B.E.E.S.) is a U of T club. They’ve been around for two beekeeping seasons now and want the word to be spread about honeybees on campus. Especially to new members! U of T B.E.E.S. keeps honeybees on campus rooftops, spreading awareness of the importance of pollinators and allowing everyone the chance to learn hands-on urban beekeeping skills.

Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/132701820111760/

Email: bees.utoronto@gmail.com

Who: Anyone with an interest in the environment
What: Our World, Our Responsibility: Translating Knowledge into Action
Where: Science Building, University of Toronto Scarborough (1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4)
When: Friday, May 18th 2012 | 8:45 AM-3:00 PM

The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites you to participate in an environmental conference that will bring together Toronto-area students, educators, residents, and professionals to discuss diverse environmental topics such as deforestation, the tar sands, water rights and issues, environmental science and careers, green food, natural cosmetics, and healthy lifestyles. The keynote speaker will be Andrew Nikiforuk, a Canadian journalist, Tar Sands writer, and author of the Governor General’s Award-winning book War Against Oil. Other organizations and speakers at the conference include the Toronto Environmental Alliance, Earth Day Canada, ECO Canada, and the David Suzuki Foundation.

Participants will be encouraged to develop action projects to address the environmental issues raised during the workshops. This conference is an excellent opportunity to network with professionals in the environmental field, as well as other students and citizens who share your passions and interests.

For more information on specific workshops and to register, please visit http://ourworldourresponsibility.eventbrite.com/. We look forward to seeing you there.

Image: https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/uploads/image_uploads/globe_conferenc_1335467622.jpg

Bike Share is looking for volunteers to work for their office during the summer month. The work includes: signing bikes in and out, checking bikes inventory at the end of the day, and light maintenance.

If you would like to volunteer for Bike Share during the summer months. Please fill in this volunteer form:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEd1eG8zbHBFWkdUd3pKbXZuc1FtTVE6MQ#gid=0

A FREE event hosted by Mining Injustice Solidarity Network

May 5-6, 10am-5pm
At University of Toronto, Earth Sciences Building – 5 Bancroft Ave.
See schedule at www.solidarityresponse.net

Happy Earth Day everyone! To visit Canada’s Earth Day website click here: http://www.earthday.ca/pub/

To celebrate Earth Day, you can check out these 10 tips and actions that you can do:  http://www.earthday.ca/pub/resources/top10.php

For today you can take a bike ride, spend time with family, or go outside and relax! Remember to take care of yourself, the environment, and our surroundings. Have a lovely Earth Day.

April 22nd (Sunday, Earth Day), 1-4:30 PM (including the Water Docs Closing Celebration)http://ecologos.ca/waterdocs-program-details2012/

Location: Beit Zatoun House, 612 Markham St, Toronto (just south of Bloor, next to Honest Ed’s)
Director Kevin McMahon will be present to discuss his films.

NGO: Sierra Club Ontario.

Waterlife and an interactive NFB site (109 minutes): Kevin McMahon follows the epic cascade of the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. From the icy cliffs of Lake Superior to the ornate fountains of Chicago to the sewers of Windsor, this feature-length documentary tells the story of the last huge supply (20 per cent) of fresh water on Earth.

The source of drinking water, fish and emotional sustenance for 35 million people, the Great Lakes are under assault by toxins, sewage, invasive species, dropping water levels and profound apathy. Some scientists believe the lakes are on the verge of ecological collapse. Filled with fascinating characters and stunning imagery, Waterlife is an epic cinematic poem about the beauty of water and the dangers of taking it for granted.

National Parks Project: Standing Wave (12 minutes): Created as part of the National Parks Project, a multimedia series about Canada’s parks, Standing Wave captures the wild beauty of the Nahanni National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories. With director Kevin McMahon, musicians Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas, the husband and wife duo that lead epic Montreal psych rockers The Besnard Lakes, and Juno award-winner Shad travel down the legendary river together.

Information from: http://ecologos.ca/waterdocs-program-details2012/

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Environmental Conference in conjunction with UTSC featuring Andrew Nikiforuk, a prominent Tar Sands speaker. FREE event on May 18th 2012 from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm.
For more details here’s the link: http://ourworldourresponsibility.eventbrite.ca/

It’s Earth Day on Sunday April 22nd! Canada’s Earth Day website can be found here: http://www.earthday.ca/pub/