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The Biosphere Institute is recruiting for a Program Associate to cover one year of maternity leave. As a charitable organization that relies on grant funding to support its initiatives; a willingness to support all factions of the Biospheres programming is essential. Therefore, knowledge of climate change, local wildlife issues, and youth engagement is a plus; a desire to learn about these topics is vital.

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Climate Close to Home

What Can You Do?

Cover to Cover on Climate

Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist

by Kate Raworth

In doughnut Economics, Oxford academic Kate Raworth identifies seven critical ways in which mainstream economics has led us astray, and sets out a roadmap for bringing humanity into a sweet spot that meets the needs of all within the means of the planet.

Climate News

'Buying our way out of pandemic malaise is hurting the planet, experts say' via CBC News

'Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?' via The BBC

'Forget your carbon footprint. Let's talk about your climate shadow' via MIC

Local Events

Oct 30- Nov 7 - The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival 2021 . Online and in-person events are available.

Nov 2 - 6-7 pm - Empower Me: Energy Savings Workshop hosted by FCSS on Zoom. To register call 403-609-3743 or email fcssadmin@canmore.ca

Nov 9- 5 - 7:30 pm - Join the Bow Valley Primary Care Network for Kitchen FUN-damentals, a 3-week intro-to-cooking course that takes you through healthy & budget-friendly meal preparation based on the contents of the Bow Valley Good Food Box. Registration required.

Ongoing - The Library of Things - All Banff and ID9 residents will be able to borrow a variety of items that may be rarely used, hard to store, or are expensive, such as tools, cooking appliances, and hobby items. All you need is a valid Banff Public Library membership.

Banff Christmas Market at Warner Stables is back for 2021! Ticket pre-purchase required.