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Earth Hour in Owen Sound

March 30, 2008

earth hour in owen sound

I had a chance to drop by City Hall/the Owen Sound Farmers Market last night to check out the Earth Hour Festivities. For some of the details on Earth Hour you can check out our previous post here. There was a good turnout at the event and more than a couple positive messages, including conservation of energy, the idea of community(and what it really means as we move forward as a population…) and some tough words against waste (in this case waste = light pollution, unnecessary/excessive lighting that apparently accounts for over a billion dollars annually and provides little to no useful service to society.

This latter point was made by the the Bruce County Astronomical Society, whose members were on site last night sharing telescopic views of the night sky and a message of hope/support for energy conservation, especially as it contributes to dark skies. More info about the Bruce County Astronomical Society can be found on the groups website and blog (includes photos form last nights event)

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Written by Ryan · Filed Under Community, Conservation, Photos, Sustainability, theOwen, theOwen Features 

Earth Hour 2008

March 27, 2008

While Owen Sound may not be have been explicitly included on the list of cities participating in Earth Hour 2008 I am pretty sure we are still invited to take part in the event. An hour without lights on a Saturday night? How will I pass the time?

While the video doesn’t give out all the details (you can find out a lot more details on the Canadian WWF website) I am thinking that “turn of your lights” for one hour should likely be extended to include your televisions and computers too. I haven’t yet heard of anything in particular happening around here? If anyone has or if anyone has a suggestion add a comment below or contact us with some details.

Written by Ryan · Filed Under Conservation, Video 

World Water Day in Owen Sound

March 17, 2008

waterJoin in on a peaceful march through the streets of Owen Sound in celebration of water- our greatest gift.

The Canadian Federal Government refuses to acknowledge “Water as a Human Right”, this is simply unacceptable to most if not all. Please show your support for World Water Day and the “Right to Water”

About World Water Day

The international observance of World Water Day is an initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro.

The United Nations General Assembly designated 22 March of each year as the World Day for Water by adopting a resolution.This world day for water was to be observed starting in 1993, in conformity with the recommendations of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development contained in chapter 18 (Fresh Water Resources) of Agenda 21.

The march begins at Owen Sound City Hall 12:45
Sat Mar 22, 08- wear a costume, play an instrument, bring your children, bring your dog, bring a banner.

Written by Ryan · Filed Under Conservation, Participation, Sustainability 

Charles Glasspool and more at Mudtown Pottery this Weekend

March 17, 2008

charlie glasspoolCharles Glasspool of the legendary SILVERHEARTS band live @ Mudtown Pottery, this Saturday, March 22nd, at 8pm.

Tel Quel (more here or here) will be joining, performing a set of organic inspired electronica and providing back-up for Charles Glasspool alongside musicians local musicians Tara MacKenzie, Tyler Wagler, and Patrick Dorfman.

Written by Ryan · Filed Under Concerts, Events, Music, theOwen 

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