Events tagged with Climate are programs or events that have to do with the Climate Crisis, Climate Justice, and Climate Change Education. Can also have to do with Climate Change related situations and emergencies such as sea level rise, wildfire, drought, heat domes, and flooding.

Tag Archive for: Climate

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Sustainable Homes Information Sessions

The Sustainable Home Info Sessions is a project of the New Westminster Climate Action Hub (NWCAH) and is an affiliated special event in the Climate Friendly Homes Tour. At homes in Glenbrook North, Queens Park, Victory Massey Heights and Brow of the Hill, sessions will be provided by local experts on topics ranging from increasing biodiversity, stormwater management, building electrification, how to stay safe in significant heat events, and how the City of New Westminster can support retrofits. There will be something for everyone as information for all housing types including apartments and condos, and solutions suitable for owners and tenants will be provided.

Registration (free) is required for Sustainable Home Info Sessions. Click here (and scroll down). Tickets are limited so register now.

For those who want to bike between these sites, secure bike storage will be provided. Additionally, HUB Cycling New West is leading a bike tour of the homes, and you can register for their (free) event here.

 

Sustainable Home Info Sessions are being held in collaboration with the City of New Westminster  and under the umbrella of the BC Climate Friendly Homes Tour. It is being supported by the Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society, HUB Cycling, Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, and ReGenerateBC.

 

Please note, there is no event AT the New Westminster Public Library around the Sustainable Home Information Sessions or the Climate Friendly Homes Tour. Follow the links to register, find the addresses, and tour the homes out in the community. This event is being promoted as part of the NWPL’s Earth Week programming.

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Low-Carbon Vacations in BC

Want to plan a great low-carbon, climate-friendly vacation for your family or friends but don’t know where to start? How about a bike holiday on the Gulf Islands? Join Garey Carlson from HUB New West for a fun and practical information session on planning your next holiday by bike!

This event is part of our Earth Week programming.

Presented in collaboration with HUB Cycling New Westminster Chapter

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Transforming Climate Emotions into Climate Action

Does thinking about climate change cause you anxiety, sadness or fear? Climate emotions can deeply affect our physical and mental wellbeing. Join us in an inclusive and equitable space to learn about tools to connect you to your emotions, and how to turn those feelings into action.
Event presented by Christine Coles with Space & Beyond Climate Action

This event is part of Earth Week at the Library.

Gardening: Companion Planting

  • sorry we have had to cancel this event due to unforeseen circumstances. We will try to reschedule in the future.

Gardening: Living Compost

Living compost is more than just an organic fertilizer; it is a dynamic ecosystem filled with diverse microorganisms that promote plant growth and enhance soil resilience. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify high-quality compost, understand what makes it “alive,” tap into the potential of its microscopic workforce to improve the health and productivity of your garden, and help the climate by capturing more carbon in your soil! This session is ideal for urban gardeners, empowering you to make informed choices and transform your soil into a thriving, life-supporting habitat.

Our instructor for this session is Jo Tobias from RootShoot Soils, who specializes in natural management of soil health.

This session will be presented live in person and be broadcast via Zoom. All registered participants will receive the Zoom link. Unfortunately the presentation will not be recorded.

 

This event is part of our Earth Week programming

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Climate Films: The Ants and the Grasshopper

Join us for our new Climate Films Series! On the second Wednesday of each month we will screen a film about the climate crisis, focusing especially on existing, difference-making solutions. We will have a brief discussion after the film led by members of Regenerate BC and the New Westminster Climate Action Hub.

 

For our third screening we will watch The Ants and the Grasshopper (2021). Anita Chitaya is a farmer in Malawi who has brought progress to her village by transforming the way they think and work together. But when the effects of climate change show indisputable signs of irreversible damage to her land and community, Anita travels to America to meet with farmers, activists, climate skeptics, and legislators to persuade them to save her home by first saving the planet.

Popcorn will be provided! Bring your own bowl!

Ages 12+

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Climate Films: Feeding Tomorrow

Join us for our new Climate Films Series! On the second Wednesday of each month we will screen a film about the climate crisis, focusing especially on existing, difference-making solutions. We will have a brief discussion after the film led by members of Regenerate BC and the New Westminster Climate Action Hub.

 

For our second screening we will watch Feeding Tomorrow (2024). Up against a broken food system suffering from ecosystem destruction, climate change, health epidemics, and inequality, a brave group of visionary leaders in agriculture, healthcare and education work to build a more just, regenerative, and resilient system in their local communities.

Popcorn will be provided! Bring your own bowl!

Ages 12+

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Climate Films: Chasing Carbon Zero

Join us for our new Climate Films Series! On the second Wednesday of each month we will screen a film about the climate crisis, focusing especially on existing, difference-making solutions. We will have a brief discussion after the film led by Karen Crosby from Regenerate BC and the New Westminster Climate Action Hub.

 

For our first screening we will watch an episode of Nova: Chasing Carbon Zero (2023). The U.S. recently set an ambitious climate change goal: net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. And to achieve that, slash emissions in half by 2030. Is it possible? And what kind of technology would it take? Meet scientists and engineers who are convinced we can achieve carbon zero in time to avoid the biggest impacts of climate change.

Popcorn will be provided! Bring your own bowl!

Ages 12+

Storytime (2-5 years)

Join us for fun stories, rhymes, and songs for children aged 2-5 and their caregivers. Daycare and preschool groups must email youth@nwpl.ca to register before attending.

 

This event is part of BC Library Association’s Climate Action Week, a province-wide initiative to highlight the ways communities and libraries are taking action in the climate crisis. Check out all the climate action events at the New Westminster Public Library from November 1-7! nwpl.ca/climate