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

• Are you interested in how the Canada Pension Plan invests your money? The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) manages nearly $650 billion on behalf of over 22 million working and retired Canadians. Although the CPPIB has dramatically increased its investments in climate solutions, it is still funding fossil fuel expansion projects, including fracking.
  Every two years, the CPPIB holds free public meetings across Canada to explain how it is managing our national pension fund and to answer questions. This is an ideal time to ask hard-hitting questions about the CPP's role in fuelling the climate crisis and to support investment in climate solutions. The first meeting will be held in Ottawa on October 10 in the Westin Hotel from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. You can pre-register for the meeting or submit questions at any time through the CPP Investment website.
• World-renownd botanist and environmentalist Diana Beresford-Kroeger launches her latest 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 newest book, Our Green Heart. You can also see a longer interview on the GBH Forum Network.
• The Merrickville Seed Library is wrapping up for the year. A big thank you to all of the volunteers, contributors, and participants for making this another successful season!
  Now that harvest time is upon us, be sure to save some of your seeds to donate for next year's stock. 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.
  The Seed Library is located in the Public Library and is free to everyone. Seed donations can be dropped off anytime during regular Library hours.
• Do you have a bounty of garden produce? Why not donate it to the Merrickville Food Cupboard? The Food Cupboard helps individuals and families in our community when they need it. As well as non-perishable items and financial contributions, they welcome donations of seasonal fresh produce. 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.

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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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