Local Stories of what Peterborough residents are doing to combat climate change.
On October 1, For Our Grandchildren collaborated on a rally at Confederation Park as part of National Seniors Climate Action Day. More than 70 events took place across the country. More than 80 people rallied in Confederation Park in Peterborough as reported in the Examiner. We met to encourage people to get involved in supporting the … Read more
4RG joined other environmental organizations at Millenium Park with a table at the Monarch Ultra event on Saturday, September 21. We chatted with passers-by about the impact of climate change on our wallets and our health particularly with reference to our recent pamphlet on the topic shown below. Contact us if you would like to … Read more
4RG had a booth at the Folk Festival this year with about 20 volunteers who spent at least an hour each talking to passersby and handing out brochures. We estimate that we distributed a few hundred flyers and maybe 40 bumper stickers. Perhaps half the people who took our materials also talked with us a little about the costs and health implications of climate change. At the end of the day there was about $250 in the cash jar. Unfortunately the frame of the pop-up tent sustained significant damage and may need to be replaced.
We also added about 50 names to the distribution list of the monthly newsletter, which is a great addition and shows a further commitment from individuals that we really need. If someone wants to volunteer to enter these into a spreadsheet it would be very helpful.
Ainin/Bozo/Hello dear friends, family, and the Nogojiwanong community! Glen Caradus and Nicholas Ormond will embark on yet another exciting Climate Ride this year on September 7th, 2024. With a little over a month before they take off to ride 324 KM in one-go, they have set a fundraising target of $5000, which will go to … Read more
About 50 people attended For Our Grandchildren’s first public meeting in Peterborough, “Waking Up to Catastrophe” in May 2013. During discussion after the event we talked with the Executive Director at Kawartha World Issues Centre, Julie Cosgrove, about how to generate cross generational collaboration taking advantage of the energy of local youth, especially from Trent … Read more
4RG will have a table at the Peterborough Folk Festival and would like you to volunteer for an hour or more to engage in conrsations about the impact of climate change on the cost of living.
Thank you to the team of 4RG members who spent time spreading the word about the costs and health impacts of climate change yesterday at the Lakefield Jazz Festival. We all enjoyed the opportunity to engage with people who were somewhat interested and also to listen to some fun music and lounge around with neighbours in a relaxed atmosphere.
You know that favorite shirt of yours with the missing button and torn seam? Or that coffee grinder that is still perfectly good but seems to be jammed? You hate to throw them out because they’re still in good shape and have lots of life in them and you don’t want to add more junk … Read more
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