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Canadian Environment Week -- Growth, Gravel and Groundwater

The Guelph Chapter of the Council of Canadians is presenting a very special Canadian Environment Week panel discussion on Growth, Gravel and Groundwater and the threats facing our community on June 3rd at 7 pm. This townhall-style meeting will take place at Harcourt Memorial United Church on 87 Dean Ave. in Guelph.

For more information, please click here.


Rainwater Harvesting is key to easing water woes

A recent study shows that rainwater harvesting could decrease household potable water demands by as much as 47%

Read the full article here!


GIRC IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH P.E.D.A.L!

"Two wheels. One year. Nine countries. 10,000 miles. Sharing environmental success stories across the Americas."

To learn more about what P.E.D.A.L. please visit their website

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: ALL WELCOME!

The Annual General Meeting of the Guelph International Resource Centre (GIRC) will be held Monday March 29, 2010 from 7-9pm at 10 Carden Street, in the Community Room.

Come to hear what we've been up to, or to find out how you can get involved.  All are welcome.  Nominations are open for members of the board of directors.

For further information please contact info[at]girc[dot]org. 


READ ABOUT GFOMM 2009 IN ROYAL CITY RAG!

"The Reckoning" will be screened during GFOMM 2009 at Alma Gallery.  Royal City Rag discusses the documentary and the panel discussion that will take place after the screening.  Click here for the full article.

Also, tune into an archived recording of Jan Hall's Halloween Royal City Rag where the treats were GFOMM organizers Rob Case and Dan Evans discussing the festival, it's films, it's panels and it's participants.

Click here for the full interview!


GUELPH FESTIVAL OF MOVING MEDIA - NOV. 6-8 2009

Official trailer for Rip: A Remix Manifesto

Playing at GFOMM 2009 on Saturday November 7th at the eBar!

For more information and the full festival program please visit www.festivalofmovingmedia.ca


VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

To build rain barrels email rainbarrels[at]girc[dot]org

To screen films this August for this year's film festival email volunteer[at]girc[dot]org

To volunteer at different venues throughout the film festival weekend in November email volunteer[at]girc[dot]org


NEXT RAIN BARREL SALE:

DATE :: Saturday September 12th, 2009

TIME :: 10:00am - 1:00pm

LOCATION :: The Stone Store, 14 Commercial Street Guelph

Fully-equipped "GIRC barrels", you-build "basic barrels" + upgrade kits, and double barrels available.

Click here for pricing and other details. Visa and Mastercard accepted.


WHAT MAKES GIRC RAIN BARRELS UNIQUE?

Click here to find out!


RAIN BARREL SEASON 2009 IS HERE!

Next Rain Barrel Sale: T.B.A.

DID YOU KNOW?  If you volunteer to build barrels, you'll receive a $20 discount on your barrel purchase!

Email rainbarrels[at]girc[dot]org for more information or click here

 

 


Check out the Outdoor Water Efficiency page for a whole bunch of useful and inspiring information!

Helpul tips on saving water, creating a water-efficient backyard, and more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


GIRC rainbarrels are in the news!

Click here to read the Guelph Mercury article about rainbarrels and water conversation in Guelph.