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7th Annual Windfall Ecology Festival June 7-8
Environment May 05, 2008
Set on Fairy Lake in Newmarket, this two-day festival features a variety of entertainments and education on a sustainable living theme. The following are just some of the highlights:

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Students recharge eco-batteries at conference
Leisure Apr 15, 2008
If Emily Chan is any indication, the youth of York Region are raring to go and ready to lead the charge to save the environment.

“I’m going to make a difference,” she said. “I learned a...
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Earth Hour section
Environment Mar 20, 2008
From a light pollution lecture in Richmond Hill to a lantern walk in Woodbridge, see what's planned to mark Earth Hour. [FULL STORY]
Aurora man honoured for saving energy
Leisure Mar 20, 2008
Since Michael Evans’ Aurora business was outfitted with energy-efficient equipment, he has saved between 30 and 46 per cent on his last four hydro bills.

The $886 he spent on energy-...
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Wanted: healthy seeds to spruce up pine tree crop
Leisure Mar 20, 2008

There are two simple requirements to become a potential earth hero: live near the Oak Ridges Moraine and have trees on your property.

Some trees like red and white pine haven’t had... [FULL STORY]

Ecology centre and region click on contest
Leisure Mar 20, 2008
Snap a photo and capture the green.

If you have a sharp eye and can snap a photo embodying the theme, ‘What on Earth Are You Doing? It’s Easy Being Green!’, you could be in line for a...
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Firms dial up plan to recycle cell phones, computers
Leisure Mar 20, 2008
There is help on the way for business owners and residents left wondering what to do with outdated cellphones and computers ready to be trashed.

Waste Diversion Ontario and Ontario...
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Learning ABCs about protecting moraine
Leisure Mar 15, 2008
Students need to have the moraine on the brain.

Elementary and high schools are bringing the outdoors into the classroom with a program allowing students to learn more about the...
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Plant tree, become hero
Leisure Mar 15, 2008
There are two simple requirements to become a potential Earth hero: live near the Oak Ridges Moraine and have trees on your property.

Some trees such as red and white pine haven’t had...
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We need to learn how global warming works
Leisure Mar 08, 2008
Where has been a lot of talk in Canada lately about the need to develop technological innovations that address global warming.

After all, since humans cause global warming by burning...
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Bateman lessons help city kids to know nature
Leisure Mar 06, 2008
School-aged children may have a disorder that can alter how they see the world for years to come, but Robert Bateman is helping make a cure possible.

Nature Deficit Disorder is a term...
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