At the NFB (National Film Board of Canada) Mediatheque in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the following free Green Screens event will occur:
FREE
September 1 at 7 pm
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Free Green Screens Animation Workshop for Adults
REMIXING OUR WORLD
A special Green Screens animation workshop for adults
August 4 at 7 PM
NFB MEDIATHEQUE
FREE!
In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, you can create your own short animated film about the environment and bring your vision to life! Participants will arrange cut-out images from magazines to critically address environmental issues and superimpose them on an untouched landscape – remixing the portrayal of our environment and challenging how we think about it. A fun hands-on experience with stop-motion animation, whether it’s your first or fiftieth time!
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Local Farm Food in Green Ontario
Green Screens is a monthly program at the NFB Mediatheque which highlights a different environmental issue each month, in partnership with CIELAP – Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy - (local farm food practices being one such example). The NFB Mediatheque selects the NFB (National Film Board of Canada) films to screen, and CIELAP provides the panellists.
On Wednesday, July 7th, Green Screens presented a free film event which included the feature film, Earth to Mouth, a panel discussion about the importance of supporting local farmers in Ontario, Canada, and a reception which followed the screening.
The panel discussion of Green Screens featured Wally Seccombe, Chair, Everdale: Organic Farm & Environmental Learning Centre, and Susan Murray, Director of Communications, Greenbelt Foundation. Samples of local food were provided by Karma Cooperative.
Green Screens entertained and informed us about Green Ontario as shown in the following SweetLoveable Videos (Part 1 and Part 2). Thank you Jennifer, Melissa and Kate for your valuable help in the production of the following Green Screens for Green Ontario.
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GREEN SCREENS presents
HOMEGROWN FILMS at the NFB Cinema
Wednesday, July 7
at 7 PM – FREE ADMISSION
A program in Toronto, Ontario, that highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture and celebrates local food practices. A panel discussion and reception follow the screening – sample local produce and discuss the importance of supporting local farmers in Ontario, Canada.
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Operation Sparrow is pleased to announce the addition of art classes to its roster of year round choices for Aurora and Newmarket children. The organization has also agreed to distribute 10 free environmental camp spots courtesy of Georgian Lakes Conservation Authority. Operation Sparrow is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and providing physical and cultural activities to Newmarket & Aurora youths ages 3 – 18 years who are otherwise unable to afford to do so. Transportation to & from activities is also provided in some cases. Operation Sparrow has been distributing programs and services to local youths – additionally including karate, theatre & dance schools since 2007. They hope to attract other local service providers to the fold in the near future.
GREEN SCREENS presents HOMEGROWN FILMS
July 7 at 7 PM
FREE
National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Cinema – 150 John Street (at the corner of Richmond Street West and John Street), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A collection of National Film Board of Canada shorts highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture and celebrates local food practices. A panel discussion and reception follow the National Film Board of Canada screening – sample local produce and discuss the importance of supporting local farmers.
Featuring:
Earth to Mouth
Directed by Yung Chang, 2002, 41 min
Filmed at the Wing Fong Farm in Ontario, this documentary follows the tilling, planting and harvesting of Asian vegetables destined for Chinese markets and restaurants.
The panel discussion will feature Wally Seccombe, Chair, Everdale Farms; Lauren Baker, Director, Sustain Ontario; and Susan Murray, Director of Communications, Greenbelt Foundation. Samples of local food will be provided by Karma Cooperative.
Please arrive early at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Cinema as capacity is limited, and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information, please call 416-973-3012 or visit www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/mediatheque.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada is celebrating Bike Month in June to raise awareness of the cycling benefits for both people’s health and the environment as well as to encourage people to ride their bikes more.
The City of Toronto provides an updated list of over 60 exhilarating and exciting events, free, for celebrating Bike Month.
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