Photos of the August Barn Dance
About 50 people came and enjoyed the lively Cuban Music of Papalote. Lots of dancing and conversation. Here are some of the photos.
G. Hanchet
Canada Day Parade 2022
For Our Grandchildren joined other environmental and social justice activist groups in Peterborough at the Canada Day Parade in 2022. Washboard Hank and Paul Cragg led the music with Do It Now and many other songs. Other groups in the section organized by Council of Canadians included Peterborough Alliance for Climate Action (PACA) and Transition … Read more
End Climate Delay Rally
About 60 people gathered in the rain on the anniversary of the heat dome that killed over 600 people in British Columbia last June. Guy Hanchet reminded the crowd of just how far back the delay goes, listing the milestones that have passed when governments have been alerted but have not taken action. Dr. Thomas … Read more
Climate Science Basics and Beyond – Scott McKinlay (Jun/2022)
Scott McKinlay clarifies the facts, de-bunks the fiction, outlines the repercussions, empowers effective action, and nurtures a sense of hope about the challenges of Climate Change. Scott is a lifetime naturalist, former physics/science teacher, and is currently on the board of 4RG. He is a trained Climate Reality Project leader, has trained for Kitchen Table … Read more
Trees for the Climate
On a beautiful Saturday people who had requested a free tree to rebuild the urban canopy joined with 10 environmental groups for a day of fun learning about the importance of trees. In collaboration with For Our Grandchildren (4RG), partner organizations for the event included GreenUP’s Ecology Park, The Sacred Water Circle, Otonabee Region Conservation … Read more
Peterborough’s Environmental Debate
Peterborough’s Environment debate took place on Thursday, May 12, at Trent University. The event was organized by local youth activists in conjunction with For Our Grandchildren, GreenUp, Kawartha World Issues Centre and the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association and was by broadcast live on YouTube to over 220 viewers. The recording can be viewed here. … Read more
Electrify Everything
More and more people are becoming more and more concerned about the impacts of the climate catastrophe that are looming in our short term future. You have heard that we need to transition away from burning fossil fuels such as gas, oil, and coal. You may have heard that we need to decarbonise. But just … Read more
