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Eco Events Ecological events happening between September 21st and 30th: 21st SmartNet Sustainability Showcase & Electric Vehicle Exhibition Location : Ottawa, Ontario (Canada) Info :  OttawaGedo.org International Peace Day, Blue Scarf Peace Walk Location : Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Info :  https://www.facebook.com/events/2345972462168767/ 22nd Big Tree Weekend - fun in the Forest Location : Vancouver, BC (Canada) Info :  StanleyParkEcology.ca 24th Beginner Seed Saving workshop Location: Mississaugua, Ontario (Canada) Info: Contact the "Port Credit Library" 24th - 26th Annual Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem Location : Montana (USA) Info :  https://www.crownroundtable.net 25th - 27th National Organics Recycling Conference Location : Guelph, Ontario (Canada) Info :  http://www.compost.org/ 26th Fuel Cells, The Next Generation for Sustainability Location : Kamloops, BC (Canada) Info :...

Trees - Oh how we LOVE thee !!! Forest Week (begins September 23) is partially interrupted by September 25th's World Tree Day events. While having grass root begins that are much older, the events became officially recognized across the planet way back in 1969 and have gained a massive following today.  Watch, in your region, for education programs, tree planting events, community celebrations, nursery sales and more, going on all week long. Special teacher resources will be made available to those in the education industry. Tours, classes, lectures, and special events at the library are likely to be happening now too. It is a great time, if you are able, to reach out to a local non-profit wildlife habitat organization, or look for a tree planting organization that appeals to you (there are many!) to donate to their programs. ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Quote of the Day © BrummetMedia.ca "Where once the student was taught  that the unexamined life  was not worth living,  he is now taught  that the profitably-lived life  is not worth examining."  ~  Benjamin Barber ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Did you know it is National Ozone Day tomorrow Sept 16?  Apparently, tomorrow - September 16th - was set aside by request of the United Nations as an annual day to celebrate steps that have been taken to preserve and repair the atmosphere, from air quality to the ozone layer.  It is a good time to reflect about our own behaviours, actions, day-to-day choices and purchases. Did you know that I once wrote a column on this topic back in 2000-2007 that was published in several countries around the world? Some publications would use it as a monthly column, others bi-weekly, and it reached all around the world and won several awards. around 2007 I decided to compile all the articles and create a database in book format for people interested in saving money while having a positive impact on the environment. The first edition of the Trash Talk book was a success and got noticed by the Recycling council of BC who gave us an award for our work. I can't tell you how exciting that wa...

Eco-Event Eco events falling between the dates of September 12th - 20th:  12th - 14th  Columbia River Transboundary Conference Location : Kimberly, BC (Canada) Info :  https://ourtrust.org/event/the-6th-international-columbia-river-basin-transboundary-conference/ 14th Grow To Fair Location : Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Info :  www.uaweekto.wordpress.com Harvesting Celebrations Common Watters and Minjimendan Location : Cambridge, Ontario Info : https://raresites.org Indigenous Plant Use Location : Vancouver, BC (Canada) Info : StanleyParkEcology.ca 14th - 19th Modern and Sustainable Off-The-Grid Living in Canada Seminar Location : Smithers, BC (Canada) Info :   http://biomassenergies.net  , BVSolar.ca , or Microcogen.ca 14th - 22nd Toronto Urban Agriculture Week Location : Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Info : www.uaweekto.wordpress.com 16th Seed Saving  Lecture Location: Wellesley, Ontario (Canada) Info :  wes...

Recommended Resources I received the first resource I'm sharing today via Sarah Breckon of SingleCare.com who wanted us to share a special article they put together that covers important tips and tricks for seniors and their caregivers to properly handle prescriptions: Seniors' Guide to Medication Management And this next resource comes to us from Karlie Krame, a  Content Marketing Specialis t with Seige Media,  who wanted to pass along an exceptional comprehensive guide to car safety from new borne to the transition of booster seats and seat belts: Child Car Seat Safety Closing today's Recommended Resources, is Green Communities Association - offering residential energy efficiency services across Canada. www.gca.ca ~~ Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

World of Writing - Author Interview It is always a pleasure to have a discussion on this blog with other authors... it inspires our readers, but it is also a source of joy for us as well. Today we are featuring Francesca Crolley.  She has had her writing featured in multiple publications, including Sustainable Plant, Facility Management Magazine, and Desert Star Weekly . She's the proud mom of two young adults and two cats and is a lifelong geek who loves everything from Star Trek to Marvel to L ord of the Rings .  Francesca invites our readers to drop by her website:  https://happinessme.net/ Q: Choosing a vocation in one avenue or another in the realm of the Arts requires a lot of self-discipline and tenacity, but there is always that driving force behind it all. What is it that motivates you to write? A: Writing just came naturally to me ever since I was a kid. I’ve always loved creating, drawing, building websites and making crafts. Writing is ...