September. It brings a change of season, a change of pace.
And we're changing our newsletter to share activities and upcoming events created by us and our partners, and invite you to take action.
Please take a few minutes to watch this video that explains who we are, what we do, and most importantly, why we do it..
We want to say “hello!”
Our staff team has grown and changed over the last year, and we want to say hello! We'd love to connect with you through one of our volunteer opportunities, meet you at one of our upcoming events or over a quick conversation at our office.
Our work preventing wildlife conflict, collaborating on climate change solutions and engaging youth wouldn't be possible without supporters like you.
Community Events
What's going on in the community?
A Town of Canmore public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 6 about the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), a program to reduce GHG emissions and reduce cost barriers associated with energy efficiency and renewable upgrades for homeowners. We'll speak in favour of this program.
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Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative (BVGEC) celebrating 1 year of generation from the first community-funded solar installation in the Bow Valley! Bring your friends and learn more about initiatives underway with BVGEC. All attendees are encouraged to walk, ride, or take public transit.
Join us Saturday, September 17th from 2 - 6 PM at the Ralph Connor Memorial United Church for a BBQ and refreshments, compliments of BVGEC.
RSVP by reaching out to connect@bvgreenenergy.org
If you have a solar system, are you on Solar Club? Solar Club is a non-government program that allows people with solar panels to earn a premium on your electricity. If you sign up with Solar Club through Rocky Mountain Community Energy by October 15, you're helping advance renewable energy projects in the Bow Valley through their relationship with Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative.
Sign up by October 15!
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Community Cruisers is hosting a Bike Shorts Film Fest in Canmore and Banff on September 17 and 18. This is a chance for bike-lovers to come out and enjoy a night of bike films and meet fellow cyclists in the Bow Valley. Are ages are welcome to this free event.
September 17, 7pm at ArtsPlace, Canmore
September 18, 7pm at Lux Cinema, Banff
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September 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, and Orange Shirt Day. This is a day for us to recognize and reflect on the legacy of residential schools. Biosphere Institute staff have committed to take time to reflect, learn and unlearn on this day. What will you be doing?
September 30, 2022
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The season's changing...
... and between enjoying the sunshine and trails, we were sure busy this summer!
In June, over 200 people visited examples of energy efficient homes in Canmore during the Eco Solar Home Tour, presented with Eco Solar Home Tour Society.
Volunteers helped us march in the Canmore Canada Day Parade and talk with community members at the Canmore Folk Festival.
We acted as the Canmore Folk Festival's Environmental Coordinator to make sure as much waste as possible was recycled or composted, and we partnered with Banff Isn't Disposable to maintain and expand this successful reusable container program.
We continue to receive training from the Tamarack Institute and are chairing an Advisory Committee to prepare for a community-wide meeting this fall to accelerate climate action.
And we do all this with help from supporters like you. To make a contribution to advance our work, visit https://www.biosphereinstitute.org/donate.
Interested in doing more? Check out:
Town of Canmore's Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
Town of Canmore's Climate Action Plan
Town of Banff's Environmental Master Plan
Lead the way: become a Zero Waste Trailblazer
Or save money with Banff's Environmental Rebates!
