Toronto is a diverse City with so many people from varying backgrounds and journeys. Rivers Rising walks target the fascinating stories of specific areas of Toronto that you would never have thought of visiting on your own, to see how the people and the place have transformed each other. Join us on Saturday, June 1,… Read more »
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Visioning a Green Future for your Neighbourhood
Do you have green ideas for your neighbourhood… to shape your community…to plan events with your neighbours? Join Toronto Green Community, Green Neighbourhood Network, Climate Fast, for a visioning workshop supported by The Atmospheric Fund on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Scarborough, or Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Etobicoke. Share Project Ideas Find Funding for… Read more »
Laugh For the Environment Fundraiser
What? Laugh for the Environment Variety Show, Benefiting Toronto Green Community When? Sunday, May 27th from 1:00 – 4:00pm! Where? The Second City 51 Mercer Street, Toronto Be turned ‘green’ with laughter at the Laugh for the Environment Variety Show with acts that range from improvised and stand-up comedy to spoken word, music and magic. And be… Read more »
Become a Rivers Rising Ambassador!
Learn how to lead neighbourhood walks, gain valuable skills, and raise awareness about environmental and social issues. Apply today! Become a Rivers Rising Ambassador
Lost Ponds of Parkdale
Come out for an afternoon walk with Rivers Rising! Learn about Parkdale’s lost ponds, community gardening, and indigenous history. And take part in our winter journey as we tell stories and showcase some of the history in the Parkdale neighborhood. When: Sunday, February 25 from 1 PM to 3 PM Where: Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre, 220… Read more »
Our Fragile Planet: Flowing Water, Flooding, and Gardens for the Rain
Come find out about the Lost Rivers of Ward 13 and RAINscapeTO. Monday June 12, 2017, 6:15 – 8:15 (Jane/Dundas Branch of the Toronto Public Library) 100 years ago in Ward 13 several little creeks flowed from an ancient sandbar (near the Stockyards) into Humber Bay. Today the creeks are buried under curving streets with… Read more »
Become a Rivers Rising Ambassador!
Gain valuable skills through hands-on training in discovering local stories, leading neighbourhood walks, inspiring eco-friendly projects, and getting the chance to be part of our future ecotourism social enterprise.
7th Annual Laugh for the Environment – April 1st – Join Us!
Come join us at our annual “Laugh for the Environment” fundraiser show at Second City! This year’s event will feature acts that range from music and magic to improv and stand-up comedy! The evening will also include a silent auction with a multitude of items generously donated by local businesses, passionate to help build a… Read more »
8th Annual EcoFair at the Barns
The 8th annual EcoFair at the Barns is taking place tomorrow from 11am-4pm, and we’ll be present as an exhibitor!
11th 7a*11d Festival – International Festival of Performance Art
Walk and talk with artist Elizabeth Chitty who collaborated with Lost Rivers to create Daylighting Walks and Daylighting Daylighting Walks Starting from Geary Lane Thursday October 13 6:30 pm | Saturday October 15 6:30 pm | Sunday October 16 4:00 pm Walk with me. We are at the western edge of the watershed of a… Read more »