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March 25th - 27th

10:00-4:00pm

EV1 301

The SWAP Shop will remain open for the entire duration of our festival! If you bring in donations, then you can leave with new items completely free! Note: it is a 1:1 exchange rate.

No Registration Required. To donate early visit EV1 115 Mon-Fri 9-4

March 25th

11:00-1:30pm

EV1 250ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý (Courtyard)

Kick off our three day festival and commitment with incredible performances, guest speakers, and free food!

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March 25th

1:00 - 2:00pm

EV2 1014 (Magellan Lab)

Can you solve Climate Change! Give it a try in Illuminate! This game focuses on the positive impacts of mitigation and adaptation and how we can thrive using a combination of these techniques.

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March 25th

1:00 - 3:00pm

EV2 1009 ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý (Makerspace)

String art is an activity where you create images and designs using string, nails, and a block of wood! This is a form of art which contributes to low energy consumption and reuses some materials from previous events. Come and encourage creativity by joining this 8 person workshop and create and keep your very own string art.

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March 25th

2:00 - 3:00pm

EV1 134Ìý Ìý (Ecology Lab)

Beeswax wraps are a plastic free alternative to cling wrap that easily decomposes in the environment and are used for wrapping food products and keeping them fresh. In this workshop guest will create their own wrap.

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March 25th

3:00 - 4:00pm

EV3 2402 (Planning Studio)

Cuban salsa is natural, absolute fun for social dancing. It is expressive, communicative and entertaining while being able to dance with anyone who just loves the Latin rhythm. This workshop will be an experience for those who thought they could never dance (or always wanted to dance), because they have many reasons for why they should!

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March 25th

3:30 - 4:30pm

EV1 136 (TREE Lab)

Practice sustainability by upcycling old t-shirts into new, stylish tote bags! By practicing these techniques, not only do you learn a useful and fun skill, but you cut back on fast fashion, and look good while doing it! You will be able to bring your tote home with you after the workshop.

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March 25th

4:00 - 5:30pm

EV3 3406

Educates students on how to navigate the housing system in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region; educates students on their rights as tenants and how to protect those rights; directs students to resources that can support them through the housing process; fosters collaboration and community building through creative brainstorming.

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March 26th

9:30-10:30am

EV1 134 ÌýÌý (Ecology Lab)

Urban Gardening encourages biodiversity is spaces where nature is threatened! It also increases local sourcing instead of over packaged, mass produced seed and plants which travel a long way. Join this workshop to plant your seeds sustainably and bring home a new plant!

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March 26th

10:30 - 12:00pm

EV1 221

This years academic panel discussion will center on the theme "Climate Optimism: Perceptions vs. Realities."

No Registration Required

March 26th

12:00 - 2:00pm

EV1 250 (Courtyard)

The Student Showcase is a space where graduate and undergraduate students alike can share and discuss their projects. All work is welcome! All ENV students are welcome to register to present, and all alumni, faculty, and staff (even outside of the faculty) are welcome to attend.Ìý

No Registration Required

March 26th

1:00 - 2:00pm

EV1 136ÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý (TREE Lab)

Come to this workshop to learn to make Kombucha! There will be a demonstration, information on everything that you will need, finished by a taste test of the kombucha that you guys made together!

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March 26th

2:00 - 3:00pm

EV1 221

This workshop provides a space for storytelling, sharing intentions, and connecting through craft. Creating a medicine bag invites participants to reflect on their relationship with the natural world, fostering gratitude and a desire to protect it. The workshop may inspire climate optimism by emphasizing Indigenous teachings of reciprocity and harmony with the Earth—offering hopeful models for living sustainably. Sign up to make your own pouch, fill it with important medicines such as cedar, sage, tobacco, and sweet grass, and take it home!

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March 26th

2:30 - 3:30pm

EV1 134Ìý Ìý (Ecology Lab)

Practice self-care and take care of our Earth by using all-natural beauty products! During this workshop you will make and keep your own beauty products!

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March 26th

4:00 - 5:00pm

EV3 136ÌýÌý ÌýÌý Ìý (TREE Lab)

The practice of gardening can help give you hope as it connects you to other living things. However, most garden systems focus on annual plants, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, squash, corn, lettuce etc. These types of garden systems require a lot of physical work and planning from one year to the next. The alternative is to work in groups taking care of a perennial garden system i.e. Perennial Hedge, for example: Rhubarb, Chives, oregano, thyme, lavage, strawberries, Saskatoon berries, gooseberries etc. This type of gardening require very little work, will give you more harvest than a typical annual garden system, promotes community building and promotes an optimistic view for stabilizing our climate. Join this workshop to plant and take home your very own perennial!

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March 26th

4:00 - 5:10pm

EV1 250 (Courtyard)

Join us under the stars as we learn more about out universe in the Astro Bubble! A portable planetarium provided by our very own Faculty of Science.

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March 26th

5:30 - 8:30pm

EV1 136 (TREE Lab)

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March 26th

6:00 - 7:30pm

EV1 138 Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý Ìý (ESS Lounge)

Sign up to make and keep your own soy candles! Soy wax is biodegradable, burns cleaner and lasts longer, and is generally a more sustainable option than paraffin wax commonly used in candle making. We also will be incorporating natural ingredients in the candles to promote sustainability. Additionally, candles are often seen as a symbol of hope, which may represent our hope for a more sustainable future for our climate.

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March 27th

10:30 - 11:00am

EV3 Atrium

Our models promote body positivity and sustainable fashion! By sourcing all of our items through our SWAP Shop donations, we are actively combating fast fashion.

No Registration Required

March 27th

11:00-12:00pm

EV1 136ÌýÌýÌý (TREE Lab)

In collaboration with S.A.I.L. and the Faculty of Arts, this workshop focuses on combining interests between our faculties to create something sustainable. In this event you will be recycling old paper (which will be provided) and creating new patterns and colours in your recycled paper.

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March 27th

11:00-1:00pm

EV3 2402 (Planning Studio)

Students promote and sell their work, including start-ups, firms, and artwork. Come to our market prepared to network, build connections, and find awesome products while learning more about your Faculty peers!

No Registration Required

March 27th

11:00-1:00pm

EV3 3402/3407 (Study Space)

UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Experiential Education Certificate Program (EDGE) and Center for Career Development (CCD) are offering free professional headshots to help environment students refresh their LinkedIn profiles!

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March 27th

12:00-1:00pm

EV1 250 (Courtyard)

Circle Music is a form of collaborative music making that fosters community building & connection, creative expression, and play. You will be guided to sing, move, clap, stomp, and snap as we create improvised melodies and rhythms. ALL voices are welcome, no matter what level of musical experience you have (or don’t have). It’s powerful fun!

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March 27th

1:00 - 2:00pm

EV1 134 ÌýÌý (Ecology Lab)

Shower steamers can transform routine showers to a spa-like experience! When placing them on the floor during a shower they will release steam and a scent. Make and keep your own steamers in this workshop using natural, sustainable ingredients! By learning this simple recipe you can continue to create more and use them as sustainable gifts!

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March 27th

2:00 - 4:00pm

EV3 Atrium

The Dean's Community Gathering is an event hosted by the Dean's office every term to connect and strengthen our environment community as part of our ongoing commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice. This year, the Community Gathering will act as ENVigorate's closing ceremony to conclude our three day commitment to Climate Optimism.

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