Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford

WE ARE CITIZENS OF MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD AND AREA WORKING TOGETHER TO CONTRIBUTE TO A SUSTAINABLE, SOCIALLY JUST, LOW-CARBON FUTURE.

What's Happening

• Wondering how heat pumps can keep your home comfortable all year round, even on the coldest winter days? Join us on November 12 for the next installment of the Smarty Pants series at The Pews where Ben Sauve of Sauve Heating and Air Conditioning will dispel the myths and share the truths about heat pumps. This free presentation/discussion will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 and is open to everyone. So bring all your questions. We hope to see you there.
  Note that Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford will be meeting at 6:00 at the Pews just before the presentation. Please stop by if you can. Everyone is welcome.
• World-renowned botanist and environmentalist Diana Beresford-Kroeger has launched a new book. In the September 22 episode of the CBC Podcast What On Earth, Laura Lynch interviews local Diana Beresford-Kroeger, discussing her Druid philosophy and decades of scientific study woven into her latest book, Our Green Heart. You can also see a longer interview on the GBH Forum Network.
• Your garden may be freezing over, but you can still enjoy a little indoor gardening over the winter. The Merrickville Seed Library, located in the Public Library, has herb seeds and growing tips available - all you need is a sunny windowsill. Be sure to stop by during library hours and find out more.
  Also, be sure to save some of your vegetable and flower seeds to donate for the spring. If you are new to seed saving, there are many sources of information including the Seed Savers Exchange site, which has links to helpful tutorials.
• Do you have something extra to share? Why not donate it to the Merrickville Food Cupboard? The Food Cupboard helps individuals and families in our community when they need it. Non-perishable items and financial contributions are always welcome. Click here for more information on how to donate.
• People throughout the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and Lanark County are working together to create a food system that nourishes everyone. Check out the FoodcoreLGL website for links to the updated Food Charter, a local food inventory, and other useful resources.
• In collaboration with the Lions Club, and with the support of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford, SMW is establishing a Re-Use Centre. The Re-Use Centre will provide an alternative to the landfill for items that still have a lot of potential use. Residents of Merrickville-Wolford will be able to drop off and/or find used items at the facility.
  The plan is to have the centre open for a few hours on Saturdays. More information on hours and details on categories of items that will be accepted will be coming soon. If you are interested in volunteering or if you have any general questions, you can contact us at info@sustainableMW.org.
  You can also check out the Rideau Environmental Action League REAL Deal Reuse Store and Environment Centre in Smiths Falls.

Want to learn more? Subscribe to our email list, contact us at info@sustainableMW.org or check out our Facebook page for the latest information.

In the News

• For the latest national and international news, check out The Energy Mix - a great source of articles on climate change, energy, and carbon-free futures.
• The CBC's What on Earth is another great source of environmental news - free weekly e-newsletter or podcast subsciptions are available.
• If you want to know more about what's going on in eastern Ontario, Climate Legacy, which focuses on engaging and mobilizing older Canadians in climate action, has compiled a list of climate action groups in our region, along with a corresponding schedule of events.

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