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We’ve been tasked with gathering input from the community—people like you—on how #wastereduction can be improved in the #metrovancouver and how we can take steps toward a circular economy. Learn more and get involved: bit.ly/SWMPU

Complete a short #survey to impact the future of #wastemanagement in #metrovancouver : bit.ly/SWMPUsurvey

Thank you @DeltaOptimist for featuring SPEC and the Suzuki #Elders! delta-optimist.com/weatherhood-lo…

There are spots still available in multiple #repair categories! Register for this free event aimed at #community building and #wastereduction in #metrovancouver Register now: spec.bc.ca/waste/repair-c…

Celebrating #NationalWildlifeDay by honoring the incredible #biodiversity right here in #MetroVancouver! From salmon swimming through streams to garter snakes slithering to sunny spots, our region has an array of wildlife that deserves protection, respect, and #healthyhabitats.

Interested in #renewableenergies or #greentransportation? SPEC's Energy & Transportation Committee's upcoming monthly meeting will be in-person on Wednesday, August 21st from 6-7:30pm and you're invited! Register at trellis.org/trexaug21

Thank you to @TELUS and the @FriendlyFuture for their generous grant to the SPEC #School #Gardens Program. We feel that every child deserves their own #schoolgarden and are so grateful for donors who feel the same way!

Small #Farms Sessions are back for a workshop on #functionalmovement patterning for farmers! Learn more at bit.ly/SFS24 @CropthorneFarm @arochacanada #bcag

Free #Networking opportunity this Friday! The #RenewableEnergy eXperience (tREX) is a free walking tour that explores the #renewableenergy assets in #Olympic Village. Learn about #energy generation and usage in #Vancouver. Learn more and register trellis.org/trexjuly19

We have started observing nesting behavior at the heron colony, and have started our regular heron surveys. Check out the Heron Cam at @VancouverParkBoard 's website. 📸 Frank Lin vancouver.ca/parks-recreati…

Happy #firstdayofspring - What signs of #spring have you seen in your community?

Join the SPEC Zero Waste Committee's upcoming March meeting, where we welcome Brian, SPEC's #RepairCafe Coordinator, for a discussion on what what repair cafes are, how they got started, and ways that individuals can participate. Learn more at spec.bc.ca/events

Join SPEC Ecosystem Services team for the first Small #Farm Session of 2024! This discussion will be facilitated by Kareno Hawbolt and Kimi Hendess of Sweet Digz Farm and will include a shared community lunch. Learn more at bit.ly/sfsresilience @SweetDigzFarm @ubcfarm

Dig into our first Small #Farm Sessions on March 24! Discuss the challenges of small scale #agriculture and building farmer #resilience with @SweetDigzFarm Register now at bit.ly/SFSresilience

We are thrilled to announce that on March 18, politicians from across party lines & young climate activists will be hosting a town hall event on the Youth Climate Corps. Register now to host a watch party in your area 🎉 goodgreenjobsforall.ca/march18event

The First SPEC Repair Cafe of 2024 was featured on CBC! Learn more about the program from our volunteers by watching the video on CBC cbc.ca/player/play/23…

#Vancouver Master Recycler Conference is less than a week away. Learn more and register at masterrecyclervancouver.ca/conference/

The Farmland Ecosystem Services Project works with #smallscalefarms in #MetroVancouver to increase #ecosystem services provided on local farmlands. What small-scale farming topics are you interested in? Let us know at bit.ly/Smallfarmsurvey

Pete Fry's keen interest in #circularsystems, commitment to reducing #environmental impact, and long list of community involvement will make for an interesting presentation at the Master Recycler #Conference! Learn more: bit.ly/MRVconference24

The City of Vancouver says green bins will only be collected once every two weeks in January and February. The city says the change takes effect the week of Jan. 8. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/01/01/van…