Events: Environmental Rights and More

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Some upcoming events to check out:

Great Glebe GREEN Garage Sale

The 10th annual Great Glebe GREEN Garage Sale is happening Saturday, May 27, 2017 as part of the massive Great Glebe Garage Sale. This year you’ll find…free trees! There’s also a veggie BBQ, water bottle filling station and entertainment. Find it all at 680 & 690 Bank St. (Rogers Plus and Kunstadt Sports parking lots).

Ottawa Race Weekend

There’s still time to support runners and walkers in the annual Ottawa Race Weekend, May 27-28, 2017. Many are running for good causes–check out the list of charities involved. (I’m participating for MitoCanada.)

March Against Monsanto

On Saturday, May 27, March Against Monsanto – Gatineau/Ottawa takes place to raise awareness about the risks of genetically modified foods, neonicotinoids and harmful agricultural practices. It’s from 1:30-2:30 starting at the entrance to Major’s Hill Park.

Blue Dot Environmental Rights Forum

The David Suzuki Foundation, Ecology Ottawa and Ecojustice host this forum on environmental rights and responsibilities in Canada, on Wednesday, May 31 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Ottawa City Hall. You can also read more about Blue Dot and the call for the right to a healthy environment.

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