Spring Action and Summer Events

Here are several events in Barrie’s future that might be of interest:

This Saturday is Earth Hour where for one hour community and businesses recognize environmental efforts to reduce energy consumption. It’s a great way to show support for the Green movement with a message that less consumption and less waste will contribute to Barrie’s healthy growth.

March Green Drinks is Wednesday the 31 at the Queens Hotel, or check out a screening of “the World According to Monsanto” at Georgian College’s Rowntree Theatre starting at 7pm. Following the movie guest speaker Kyla, aka the Urban Harvester,will be hosting a discussion on sustainable agriculture.

Earth Day events will be happening around town the weekend of April 22.

Barrie is welcoming Ecofest to its streets and shores this summer. All day June 12 there will be events, activities, and information in support of community awareness and action for Barrie’s sustainable future. A stage will be set at Heritage Park for live music from local musicians along with a special Trashfusion design contest/fashion show. And stop by the Mulcaster Green Marketplace where organic food will be available complimented by gardening demonstrations.

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