Green Calgary

THIS EARTH MONTH- Support Youth Mental Health & Sustainability with Green Calgary! As a small charity, we rely on the support of our community to continue creating pathways for environmental stewardship within our city. This Earth Month, consider donating to support Green Kids – Outdoor Connections, a program that fosters youth mental health by engaging students in Grades 4–9 with nature. Access to green spaces and environmental education has been proven to reduce stress, improve focus, and boost well-being—help us bring these benefits to more young minds! Every dollar makes a difference! Donations will be matched by up to 50% through the Rogers Birdies for Kids program—meaning your impact goes even further! DONATE TODAY: https://lnkd.in/duTDFc_c

Energy use reductions can help save on monthly bills—one step to help with affordability. Green Calgary is making this simple for Calgarians with their Energy Efficient Future workshops. This ENMAX collaboration provides attendees with tips and tools to help people understand their utility bills better and make their homes more energy efficient. Visit the Green Calgary website for workshop dates and details.⤵️ https://bit.ly/41JMcjl #EnergyEfficiency #YYC

Heat pumps: A viable solution for Alberta? Did you know that heat pumps don’t create heat—they move it? This means their performance varies depending on temperature and environment. We recently sat down with andrej simjanov from RemedyEngineering to explore the role of heat pumps in building electrification. He led an engaging discussion on: 🔹 How heat pumps function in different climates 🔹 The factors that determine if a heat pump is right for your home 🔹 The potential of heat pumps in Alberta’s energy future These are the types of conversations we have during our Advanced Energy Efficiency Workshops—because with global temperatures rising, the time to explore sustainable energy solutions is now.

A big win for Lourdes Juan at @SXSW this week! Knead Technologies is awarded for their work in simplifying food rescue logistics.

Green Calgary had the opportunity to support the University of Calgary's Community Engaged Learning (CEL) program, where they give students the opportunity to partner with a community organization and apply their skills to practical, real-world issues in a way that strengthens important initiatives in their communities. Dr. Lisa Stowe, a professor in the Department of Communications and Media Studies at the University of Calgary and Academic Lead at the Taylor Institute of Teaching and Learning, collaborated with Green Calgary to create community engagement projects for her COMS 477 class. This class worked with Green Calgary's Food Waste Reduction Program (Spill the Beans) to create communication materials, strategies, and tools to improve program delivery and accessibility. In this interview, Lisa gives her take on our collaboration and why it was so beneficial for both Green Calgary and her students. We are grateful to Lisa for her leadership and guidance as an instructor in this project and to the Office of Experiential Learning for offering supporting resources and creating the groundwork for projects like this to be completed. This project was possible due to funding from the UCalgary Office of Sustainability through the Mobilizing Alberta Climate Action Grant. Take a listen! Champion Communications & PR #communityengagedlearning #foodliteracy #foodwastereduction #sustainability

Join us in a fruitful discussion with Black Eco Bloom about how amplifying black voices builds resilient communities in the fight against climate change. Thank you Tyjana Connolly for leading this thoughtful discussion regarding how we can better engage black communities to address pressing issues and create an inclusive climate strategy. You can listen to the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dK5kC9v4

Join Green Economy Calgary for our Calgary Climate School: Grow Your Business by Lowering Emissions workshop happening March 6 at 1pm MT! This free, online workshop is perfect for Calgary area businesses who want to understand the growing business case for reducing their carbon emissions and who want to get started on their climate action journey. Spots are limited. Register today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g97FePqv 

We had the largest turn out to our Spill the Beans workshop since the program's pilot in 2023! 165 students (in person and online) attended our workshop on February 21 to learn how to reduce food waste and make their dollars go further at the grocery store. Thank you TIES (The Immigrant Education Society) for hosting us and making education about affordable, good food, and reducing food waste available to your students. We can't wait to see how this information impacts your community. Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/g9q4gpxS

Energy affordability is a complex challenge that requires collaboration with industry, government and partnership agencies. We have a role in making energy accessible to all by addressing the different stages of the affordability lifecycle: conservation, prevention and crisis support. Read the article to learn more about the steps we're taking: https://lnkd.in/d4ApFGa3

We had an incredible time at the 2025 Teacher’s Convention, connecting with passionate educators who are shaping the next generation of environmental leaders. Green Calgary has been supporting teachers for over 30 years, and opportunities like this allow us to identify challenges, share solutions, and provide resources that make sustainability education more accessible. This year, we engaged with 110 teachers about our programs and services—and we’re thrilled that 39 signed up for our upcoming Green Kids programs! We’re excited to continue working alongside educators to inspire curiosity, action, and environmental stewardship in classrooms across Calgary. Thank you to everyone who stopped by—we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll create! #TeachersConvention2025 #SustainabilityEducation #GreenKids