@greencommunities
Since 1995, we have been working with community-based non-profit organizations across Canada to build a national network that shares resources, co-creates innovative programming, and elevates our collective impact: https://greencommunitiescanada.org
Keep doing brilliant things to uplift women but please know that GiveToGain is not this year's UN #IWD2026 theme. It is entirely made-up by a private corporation with a flashy .com site. It profits yet no charitable contributions on accounts for the past 10yrs
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#InternationalWomensDay (IWD) is this Sunday, but we want to celebrate a bit early 👩🌎
This #IWD2026 is a test of the world’s conscience.
No justice #ForAllWomenAndGirls means no justice at all. Learn more from the United Nations webpage for Women's Day: buff.ly/F2njKoA
Thanks - we will correct.
In our latest issue of GC News, we've highlighted our new member: CREE is proud to officially unveil The Regional Strategy for the Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).
Check it out! (en français)
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#InternationalWomensDay is this Sunday, but we want to celebrate early.
We recognize that women, girls + gender-diverse people are disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Let's #GivetoGain by sharing resources & support to change that.
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In our February GC News, we're introducing the Leading Living Cities: Embedding Equity in Green Infrastructure Project which consists of 7 online group sessions taking place from April-October.
Find all the details below:
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Ce projet a été réalisé grâce au financement du Fonds municipal vert de la Fédération canadienne des municipalités et du gouvernement du Canada @fcm.ca
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Le programme « Ensemble vers des villes vivantes : Intégrer l’équité dans les projets d’infrastructures vertes » comprend 7 séances de groupe en ligne, d’avril à octobre 2026 : buff.ly/tEfqLNH
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Destinée au personnel des administrations municipales + autochtones ainsi qu’aux OBNL, cette formation offre des outils + méthodes concrètes pour intégrer l’équité + mobiliser les communautés dans la planification, la conception + la mise en œuvre de projets d’infrastructures vertes.
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🌿 Nouvelle série de formations GRATUITE !
Une occasion unique de renforcer vos compétences et d’agir pour des communautés plus inclusives et durables !
Détails et inscription : buff.ly/tEfqLNH
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“Leading Living Cities: Embedding Equity in Green Infrastructure Projects” consists of 7 group sessions from April to October: buff.ly/kq9hFZQ
With funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund + the Government of Canada. @fcm.ca
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New FREE online training series designed for municipal + Indigenous government + ENGO staff.
Participants introduced to proven tools +methodologies for equitably engaging communities in green infrastructure project planning, design +implementation:
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In case you missed the February edition of GC News, the Mobilizing Justice newsletter features an article by Valérie Tremblay (Lead of Sustainable Mobility at GCC) that highlights the need for Indigenous consent, environmental safeguards, and fair access to electric mobility.
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The result? “A 95% drop in vehicle traffic,” according to Coutts, marking a safety +sustainability win.
“When you’re out chalking a walk, you get to talk with a lot of people +they were elated,” she says. “They loved it. You can do miracles with sidewalk chalk.”
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Tracey Coutts (Manager of Sustainable Mobility at GCC) recently helped organize a “Walk and Talk Day,” where she joined a teacher champion and a group of students to “chalk the walk,” covering sidewalks along school routes with colourful, encouraging messages.
Story by Kate Rae: buff.ly/vQBYQ1K
DEADLINE tomorrow: March 5, 2026.
There’s a critical funding gap for MAINTAINING existing green infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Green Communities Canada is pleased to address this gap with our #LivingCities Thriving Microgrant Stream.
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🌿🐾 Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! 🦆🌎
We're proud to support wildlife through our Living Cities Canada Fund, creating green spaces that provide habitats, enhance biodiversity, and bring nature back to our communities.
Every tree planted and every green space restored makes a difference! 🦋🌳
Once wetlands are gone, they are gone forever. Urban #sprawl has caused these natural spaces to disappear permanently and we have to stop it. Tell City Council to protect our wetlands and say no to sprawl: albertatalks.ca/defend #yyc #yyccc #Density #Housing #Upzoning #ClimateChange
DEADLINE MARCH 5 - apply before it is too late!
There’s a critical funding gap for MAINTAINING existing green infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Green Communities Canada is pleased to address this gap with our #LivingCities Thriving Microgrant Stream.
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“The benefits of getting kids walking or rolling to school stack up fast: it’s healthier for them, better for the environment, cheaper than driving, and often much safer.” - Learn more in this article by Kate Rae for CAA Magazine
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Help us promote a location change: ~500M from Albert Campbell. We’ll have a lot of signage + someone from the group to help with redirecting. The more folks who know the new location the better.
Website updated: www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, 121 Brimwood Blvd
Help us promote a location change: ~500M from Albert Campbell. We’ll have a lot of signage + someone from the group to help with redirecting. The more folks who know the new location the better.
Website updated: www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, 121 Brimwood Blvd
Kudos to @toronto.ca + everyone involved in the Sandhurst Circle Neighbourhood Connections Road Safety Improvement Project! GCC's Sustainable Mobility team is excited to be on location tomorrow hosting children & youth engagement activities.
Learn more & provide feedback:
There’s a critical funding gap for MAINTAINING existing green infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Green Communities Canada is pleased to address this gap with our #LivingCities Thriving Microgrant Stream.
Apply by March 5, 2026.
buff.ly/K7unAiH
Kudos to @toronto.ca + everyone involved in the Sandhurst Circle Neighbourhood Connections Road Safety Improvement Project! GCC's Sustainable Mobility team is excited to be on location this weekend hosting children & youth engagement activities.
Learn more & provide feedback:
There’s a critical funding gap for MAINTAINING existing green infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Green Communities Canada is pleased to address this gap with our #LivingCities Thriving Microgrant Stream.
Apply by March 5, 2026.
buff.ly/K7unAiH
The findings? Canada could make every bus in the country electric for a “reasonable” cost, and with a “trivial” impact on power generation, and a 93-per-cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Thanks Moataz Mohamed + Hatem Abdelaty for this research!
There’s a lack of research on the benefits +feasibility of electrifying buses - incl. school buses - in Canada. Excellent to see @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social using publicly available data to model the costs, electricity needs, and emission reductions from bus electrification at a national scale.
Ramadan Mubarak to the Muslims across Canada who are marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. May your reflection, prayer, and iftar be surrounded by cherished friends and family.
Sundance Commons is a community-based agricultural nonprofit in Ontario. Part of their mission is to acquire farmland to lock in access for BIPOC farmers in perpetuity.
In 2025, GCC was pleased to support Sundance Commons in planting a new micro-prairie.
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#BlackHistoryMonth