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The NLEN is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation whose purpose is to carry ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network – 2011 Recap ...... 5 out environmental education with the following objective: to educate members of the public (including members of environmental and other non-profit organizations, This publication highlights the ACAP Humber Arm...... 9 students, policy makers, educators, professionals and the general public) through work of several of NLEN’s members topics such as climate change, protected areas, biodiversity, sustainable forestry, and associate member groups in Burgeo Regional Action Group ...... 10 sustainable fisheries, waste management, water conservation, pesticide use and 2011. The articles were voluntarily sustainable development. contributed by these organisations following a call for submissions by Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre...... 12 The NLEN is directed by a volunteer steering committee composed of the NLEN in December 2011. representatives of its member organisations who are elected at the NLEN’s annual Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – NL...... 15 general meeting. CONTRIBUTORS Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides—NL ...... 16 WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. Please forward comments and feedback Douglas Ballam, Paul Bowdring, on this publication to [email protected] or call our office at 709-753-7898. Andreae Callanan, Lanna Campbell, Ducks Unlimited Canada...... 20 Michael Collins, Suzanne Dooley, YOU CAN SUPPPORT THE NLEN by making a financial donation or by volunteering Danielle Fequet, Denise Hennebury, FEASt — Food Education Action St. John’s...... 23 with us or one of our member groups. Contact our office to find out how. June Hiscock, Kristie Jameson, Trish Layden, Jackson McLean, Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador...... 24 Phoebe Metcalfe, Sheldon Peddle, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR ENVIRONMENT NETWORK Toby Rowe, Helen Spencer, Sister Office location: Environmental Gathering Place, 172 Military Road, St. John’s, NL Mary Tee, Kim Todd, Tina Tracey, Memorial University Sustainability Office...... 26 Postal address: P.O. Box 5125, Stn. C, St. John’s, NL A1C 5V5 Fanta Yao. Phone: 709.753.7898 I Fax: 709.726.2764 I [email protected] I www.nlen.ca Mercy Centre for Ecology and Justice...... 28 CONCEPT | Chris Hogan, NLEN. Nature Conservancy of Canada — NL...... 31 DESIGN | Perfect Day COVER | Grassy Place, NL. Photo Credit: Nature Conservancy Nature Newfoundland & Labrador...... 33 of Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Educators...... 36 Year in Review 2011 is published by the Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland & Labrador Women’s Institute...... 38 Environment Network (NLEN). The opinions expressed by contributors Northeast Avalon Atlantic Coastal Action Program ...... 41 are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the NLEN or Protected Areas Association — NL...... 42 its member groups. thegreenRock.ca — Habits for your Habitat...... 45 View the report online at www.nlen.ca. YEAR IN REVIEW | 4 ENVIRONMENT NETWORK’S 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW WELCOME TO THE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Co-Chairs, NLEN SteeringCo-Chairs, Committee McKeon Temple Margaret and Katie years. coming the over network our to belong that groups many the support to continue can we that hopes the in funding, sustainable seeking now We are Conservation. and Environment of Department provincial the from grant time aone to part large in thanks operation, in be still to grateful are we case, our In doors. their shut to had have them of Sadly, many country. the across Networks affiliate all as the well as Network, Environment Canadian the organization, parent our affected cut This Canada. Environment from funding core our of loss the about heard have will you of many as NLEN the for eventful been also has year past This policy. and action education, environmental to contribute to day every do they things incredible all the We’d volunteers. like acknowledge to dedicated by driven them of -many province the across from groups by done being work the all see to motivating is truly It province. our around happening are that programs and projects environmental excellent the of some highlights publication This

continued funding and survival of the NLEN. One of the major major the of One NLEN. the of survival and funding continued for options consider to mobilized organisations member and Committee Steering NLEN announcement, this Following 1990. in establishment its $20,000) since (approximately NLEN the for funding core annual provided had CEN, the to grant annual a $500,000 money, This immediately. effective cut, be to was country the across networks environment provincial and CEN the to funding government federal that learned 13, 2011 we (CEN). October On Network Environmental Canadian the and (NLEN) Network Environment Labrador and Newfoundland the for year adifficult as remembered be 2011 will 2011 RECAP 2011 NEWFOUNDLAND AND ENVIRONMENT LABRADOR NETWORK and sustainabledevelopment. areas, biodiversity, sustainable forestry, sustainable fisheries, waste management, waterconservation, pesticide use protected change, climate as such topics through public) general the and professionals educators, makers, policy students, organizations, non-profit other and environmental of members (including public the of members educate to objective: following the with education environmental out iscarry to purpose whose organisation non-governmental is anon-profit, (NLEN) Network Environment Labrador and Newfoundland The 2011): MANDATE STATEMENT (DECEMBER REVISED NLEN’S $20,000. of grant aone-time with NLEN the support would province the that 2012 mid-February learned we and received, positively was request That support. funding provincial for request a made 2011 we December early in hisstaff and French Terry Minister Conservation and Environment provincial with Atameeting decision-makers. and public media, the to cuts funding the surrounding concerns our communicated We also organisations. environmental for charitable requirements the meet to bylaws and mandate organizational our revise and status, charitable for application an prepare to was December in vote membership by approved decisions

YEAR IN REVIEW | 5 www.nlen.ca. at Subscribe news. the of arecap and alerts, action opportunities, events, environmental upcoming of summary 2011. It’s in a weekly E-Update NLEN the of issues 48 We published you subscribed? Are E-Update: NLEN environmental-policy-questionnaire/ ca/issues/forests/party-responses-to- www.nlen. at found be can and election the before days several published were responses toparty the questionnaire The response. and review for party provincial each to delivered were and groups, member NLEN several of input the with collaboratively prepared were documents These election. provincial fall the during issues environmental on awareness public raise to effort an in questionnaire, all-party an and environmental policy recommendations of aset published also NLEN The RECAP 2011 NEWFOUNDLAND AND ENVIRONMENT LABRADOR NETWORK Website: www.nlen.ca [email protected] Email: Hogan, Chris Contact: and Environment Labrador Network >> Newfoundland TOUCH IN GET Executive Director Executive Some of the events the NLEN helped deliver in 2011: in deliver helped NLEN the events the of Some April: NLEN Annual General Meeting Meeting General Annual NLEN April: Rocky Harbour Rocky and Stephenville, Brook, Corner Glovertown, John’s, St. in Again” “Play of Screenings Film –April: February

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YEAR IN REVIEW | 7 Trading Books for Boats: Students in action | Photo credit: ACAP Humber Arm Humber ACAP credit: |Photo action in Students Boats: for Books Trading Website: www.acaphumberarm.com Website: Email: [email protected] Peddle, Sheldon Contact: Arm >> ACAP Humber TOUCH IN GET strong knowledge of their local marine environment and issues affecting it. affecting issues and environment marine local their of knowledge strong a with residents community; the of members adult now are years early its in program the in participated who students season, eleventh its enters program the As areas. coastal local their and residents between connection a closer fostered and environments marine our affecting issues on students of generation a educated has which program Boats for Books Trading the in participated have students 5000 To approximately date conferences. education environmental international several at and Network, Weather the on Geographic, Canadian in featured been has It Awards. Environment Canadian the at Education Environmental for Medal Gold the 2007,awarded In was Boats for Books Trading presentation. follow-up in-classroom an in students the to back presented and is analyzed quality water on collected students the that data the Finally aworkbook. and stations learning of aset by accompanied it on impacts human and environment marine local the of characteristics of presentation a then boat, on a testing quality water and introduction an first The parts: three into divided is essentially program The Islands. of Bay scenic the of environment learning stimulating the into and classroom the of out students get to program Boats for Books Trading the developed Arm Humber ACAP 2002 In matter. subject the to relate better to students allows context local that and doing by best learn students believes Arm Humber ACAP environment. own students the from far studies case on focused and based classroom often too is all it science environmental and stewardship of components covers curriculum school While education. is environmental Arm Humber ACAP of focus A major curriculum. science eight grade Labrador and Newfoundland the on is based that opportunity learning experiential science marine hands-on is a program Boats for Books Trading The fall. past this anniversary tenth its celebrated program Boats for Arm’s Books Trading Humber ACAP ACAP ARM HUMBER Executive Director Executive

YEAR IN REVIEW | 9 YEAR IN REVIEW | 10 us to partnering with MI Ocean Net to join us in removing removing in us join to Net Ocean MI with partnering to us led which adventures ocean outdoor to themselves lend Islands Ramea and Burgeo of archipelagos natural The 1960s. the in resettled been having habited, once islands coastal to excursions boating and beaches sandy white enjoy can world the around from visitors and residents Labrador, and Newfoundland of coast southwest the on Located 1600. population town, little our of sustainability responsible the ensure to helping wellas as history, fishing and heritage natural rich its maintaining in community our assist to 2006 since together working folks friendly eco of group hoc ad is an (BRAG) Group Action Regional Burgeo REGIONALBURGEO ACTION GROUP Burgeo Friends of Beaches Chapter | Credit: Maxine Dicks Maxine |Credit: Chapter Beaches of Friends Burgeo water. Residents are required to buy water or travel 15 travel or water buy to required are water. Residents drinking good without years eight for been have residents Burgeo beauty, natural and history in rich are we While done. be to is yet work much cove;so one from taken garbage of bags nine the in included jars oil engine 22 netted Haul and Crawl Shoreline last island’s Our the of coves. some in find can you wrinkles and mussels delectable the picking or apicnic having while aclean-up doing friends of a group just or groups, community students, Academy Burgeo involve might fall summer, and spring, in events Special beaches. many and shorelines our from garbage and debris up washed and protecting our environment for future generations. future for environment our protecting and improving, safeguarding, towards work who organizations and individuals with work to and participation; citizen foster to issues; environment local about awareness public raising to is committed BRAG efforts. clean-up fall and spring town’s annual the major support and team; winning the to prizes providing by Blitzes Recycle Academy’s Burgeo support message; friendly eco an with Museum Burgeo the at events Towns; special Tidy of deliver judges visiting for tours and orientation with Town Burgeo of assist members BRAG environment. the of all matters on Burgeo with of Town concerns raising and beautification, BRAG’s ongoing projects include recycling awareness, happen. this make to helping in credit some takes BRAG and period year atwo over implemented been had improvements of $200,000.00 that suggested Mr. Barry Bill Broadcast, Fisheries the on CBC’s Furlong John with interview an In together. work and try to effort an in BRAG and BGC with meetings arranged who Officer, Protection Environmental aprovincial with BRAG by raised were deterioration, building and asbestos, airborne pollution, air of concerns other with along issues, Safety Companies. of Group Barry to belonging plant fishmeal offal an with community our in issue ongoing an regarding generated was petition such One necessary. when petitions sign to and opinions and fears their voice to together come to all residents encourages BRAG town. little our in cancer of rate high the to contributing be may issues water and air the that fear residents Many pit. burning open simmering forever the from emitted being now toxins the of some off burn to equipped properly be would it since burning open than healthier and safer be would incinerator date to up anew that feel Many garbage. our with do to what decide can’t government because more... and shingles, asphalt siding, vinyl waste, medical includes which garbage our of is “openburning” Burgeo in issue major Another work. doesn’t just it system, treatment water dollar million $4 new abrand have We do limits. town is outside it since knowledge, our to tested been not has Hill, which Beaver at water spring gather to km Email: [email protected] June Hiscock, Contact: TOUCH IN GET >> Group Action Regional Burgeo Ad Hoc Chair Hoc Ad

YEAR IN REVIEW | 12 Operated by the Environmental Education Commission Education Environmental by the Operated BROTHER BRENNAN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE the activities their students could do if they came to the the to came they if do could students their activities the of some themselves for experience to aday for came who 6teachers 5and grade to offered was in-service 2011 an in So opportunity. great this about know don’t who many also are there but Centre, Brennan Brother the visit should students their that strongly feel teachers and schools Some forest. fir the of regeneration preventing are moose grazing where areas in trees native planted students Other program. 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Environmental Outdoor Centre Brennan Brother the experience Teachers Participants of the “Just Get Out” workshop prepare to find their way using a compass a using way their find to prepare workshop Out” Get “Just the of Participants Website: www.brotherbrennancentre.ca Email: [email protected] Helen Spencer Contact: IN TOUCHGET >> Brother BrennanEnvironmental Education Centre Email: [email protected] | Website: www.cpawsnl.org |Website: [email protected] Email: Dooley Suzanne Contact: -NL Society Wilderness and Parks >> Canadian TOUCH IN GET Baby Puffin | Photo Credit: Dena Wiseman Dena Credit: Photo | Puffin Baby CANADIAN PARKS AND WILDERNESS SOCIETY –NL Newfoundland and Labrador on the map as a choice destination. a choice as map the on Labrador and Newfoundland get to potential the has truly that Geographic National with partnership exciting an involves project This March. in closed which Harbour, Petty 2011 in 12th, Oct on Project MapGuide” Geotourism Newfoundland Eastern “Exploring our launched successfully have we that announce to excited very We are wilderness! the for voice aresponsible maintain to try and appear they as issues related conservation other in involved been We have Interest. of Area Channel Laurentian proposed National Marine Area Conservation and the Fjords Coast Southwest the involves which campaign marine 12 by 12 the as well as programs, parks caribou, and forest boreal our to related campaigns national in engaged actively been have we projects, related seabird our to addition In habitat. natural their from stray to vulnerable chicks more leaving nights, foggy and cover cloud frequent the of thisbecause enhances weather problem lights. 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YEAR IN REVIEW | 15 YEAR IN REVIEW | 16 convince the government to ban cosmetic pesticides pesticides cosmetic ban to government the convince to campaign provincial the in activity early the of Much goal. major its achieved campaign the end the in but change, of opponent obdurate amost was industry lawn-care way, the the and along setbacks were There issue. this on action government for coalition of individualsbroad-based and groups advocating a of formation the with province the across right spread to was campaign This use. pesticide restrict or ban to by-laws pass to area their in municipalities for campaign and alternatives, safer promote pesticides, of dangers the to public the alert to was mandate CFPC’s by-laws. pesticide community of (CPR), creation the for Reduction Pesticide for Campaign organization Ottawa-based year, the by led that of May in begun had that campaign anational joined 1997. June in Brook They Corner in (CFPC) Committee Pesticides of Free Communities the of formation the with coast west the on begun have to appears use pesticide against non-essential campaign provincial The pesticides. cosmetic on aban enacted not had fact–that in east, Ontario from province only the province– Atlantic only the was &Labrador Newfoundland that fact the of aresult as government the on building also was pressure Pre-election councils. municipal and advocates, physician groups, health-care organizations, environmental grassroots activists, environmental individual by ministers, environment different seven about to appeals with campaign, (14-year) standing long- apersistent, of result the as about came decision the Labradorians, and Newfoundlanders of majority the to blue the from bolt like apre-election seemed have may this While care. lawn for pesticides (non-essential) cosmetic of use and sale the on ban province-wide a 2011 of July in announcement government’s provincial the by delighted were (CAP-NL) &Labrador Newfoundland Pesticides- to Alternatives for Coalition the of Members COALITION FOR ALTERNATIVES TO PESTICIDES –NL public advisory: “To protect the health of our citizens, citizens, our of health the “To protect advisory: public following the issue to amotion passed Council John’s City St. the season, lawn-care upcoming the of advance in 2010, in later. days Early afew editorial worded a strongly in resolution this to support its gave newspaper, influential most and province’s largest the Telegram, The pesticides. cosmetic on ban aprovincial enact to government the on calling Pearl Mount of City the by presented resolution a unanimously, passed, Labrador and Newfoundland Municipalities meeting, annual its at 2009, November In provinces. Atlantic other the in events by supported however, intensified, aban for campaign The convinced. easily so be to not was government NL the Alas, and conviction.) momentum added movement NL the year, giving that of April in effect into come had Act Ban Pesticides Cosmetic citizens.” (Ontario’s new, comprehensive, and concerned and organizations environmental and health of Coalition “Provincial alarge of behalf on time this 2009, June in appeal of letter another by followed was This pesticides. cosmetic on ban aprovince-wide recommending 2009 February in Johnson Charlene Minister Environment then to wrote (NLMA) Association Medical NL the and Association, Lung NL the Society-NL, Cancer year, Canadian the that of July in government provincial the with meetings to follow-up a As 2008. in steam up pick to began really Things introduce a cosmetic pesticide ban.) to Canada in province first the was Quebec (In 2003, use. pesticide cosmetic on ban avoluntary implemented Brook Corner of City the time, same the Around request. this to aresponse received never City so. The do to prepared not was government the if pesticides of use cosmetic the ban to City the permit to John’s amended be St. Act of City the that asked government, provincial the to letter John’s, St. of a in City the 2003, as early as example, For radar. the beneath or scenes the behind occurred May 2011.May newspaper, Telegram the in published advertisement CAP-NL

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YEAR IN REVIEW | 17 YEAR IN REVIEW | 18 after the election, in February 2012, in an attempt to get get to attempt an 2012, in February in election, the after officials Department and French Terry Minister Conservation and Environment the with again met representatives CAP-NL letter. this to received was response No program. education public this with government the assist to offered CAP-NL component. education and and a public information program, enforcement and inspection, monitoring, effective an include should ban the finally,that reasons; safety and health public for permitted be only should exemptions and apermit, require should pesticides banned for all exemptions that outdated; becoming from ban the prevent to use, for proposed are and market the on appear that pesticides new classifying for amechanism include should it that list; that on not all pesticides of use and sale the prohibit and pesticides, to and alternatives pesticides lower-risk listlist–a of permitted white aso-called include ban NL the that recommended also CAP-NL products. 103 mixed-use additional an containing these chemicals. There are retail restrictions on 172 of sale the and products ingredients active 96 of use the prohibits It lawns. beyond extends scope its and pesticides of number alarge covers Act Ban Pesticides Cosmetic Ontario The environment.” the and health human protecting for model best the “offer Foundation, Suzuki the to according which, ones, Ontario and Scotia Nova the mirror regulations pesticide new proposed the that recommended CAP-NL election, the 24, 2011, after October on Environment, of Department Section, Control Pesticides the to aletter In details. few very were there but made, was announcement 14, long-awaited July 2011, On the forthcoming. was concerns their address would that announcement an that assured were and officials Environment of Department and Wiseman Ross Minister Environment with met representatives CAP-NL spring, the In Assembly. of House the at Opposition, Official the Liberals, the by presented was CAP-NL by organised lobby. Apetition powerful industry’s COALITION FOR ALTERNATIVES TO PESTICIDES –NL (CAP-NL) Rowsell, Andrew Riggs, and Sarah Dredge. Sarah and Riggs, Andrew Rowsell, Sally Forman, Gideon Hogan, Chris Huntington, Julie Quigley, Trela, Piotr Donald Diamond, Bob Squires, Judie Saltman, Dr. David Cohen, Darcie Baird, Diana O’Leary, Sheilagh Dr. Simpson, Ian members fellow were train campaign the on Also CAP-NL. of member Bowdring, Paul by prepared Article debate. and assessment critical for opportunity little be will there therefore, Assembly; of House the in vote a not approval, Cabinet only need will it Hence legislation. new Act),not Protection Environmental the under come which (which Regulations Control Pesticides the to changes of form the take simply will ban The companies. care lawn- by used being is currently what 95% of about covers this Apparently, MCPA. and dicamba, mecoprop, carbaryl, 2,4-D, permitted: be longer no will pesticides following the of use and sale only, the and care lawn to applies ban The release. 14, July 2011 press government’s in was what beyond forthcoming was 2012), little but spring (to begin ban pesticide cosmetic upcoming the about information more Website: pesticidealternativesnlwordpress.com Website: [email protected] Email: Baird Diana Contact: –NL Pesticides to Alternatives for >> Coalition TOUCH IN GET Photo Credit: Nishanth Jois YEAR IN REVIEW | 20 Meadows were also done with assistance from Parks Parks from assistance with done also were Meadows L’anse of coast the off Bay aux Sacred in shelters nest duck eider of inspections program, shelter nest eider our of management ongoing of part as and sites project wetland our of inspections annual to addition In predation. to open nests leave might cover natural little where females nesting to protection provide to intended are shelters The islands. offshore on them place and shelters nest duck eider 80 build leaders, patrol their by supervision under them, had that aproject in Peninsula Northern the along communities several from Rangers Canadian Junior engaged We also Oceans. and Fisheries of Department the and volunteers community Charlottetown, Town the by of ground the on supported was project This Labrador. 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While checking out the wetlands, students do do students wetlands, the out checking While students. four grade to trips field wetland delivering for used be to Marsh, Brook Corner the at site trip field Webfoot Project new the of establishment the 2011 was for highlight education An for his commitment to wetland and waterfowl conservation. 2011 Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Award Conservation the with Brinson, George conservationist, and birder resident presented we Carmanville, in While Cartwright. and Lewis, Bay, Red in St. workshops and Carmanville and Burgeo in visits school included These Municipalities. of Association Stewardship the of members are that communities several in events outreach based stewardship in participated we Division, Wildlife NL the at partners Venture Joint Habitat Eastern our with well, collaboration in As them. using successfully are eiders breeding if tells us that information collect and shelters nest eider older of condition the determine to program, shelter nest eider our of management ongoing of part was This Canada. for delivering high quality Project Webfoot field trips in the St. John’s St. the area. in trips field Webfoot Project quality high delivering for Fluvarium, the partner, term long our like thank to We would both! experienced classes and lucky 27 trips field 17 attended while classes program in-class the in participated classes four 17 province, grade the 2011 throughout In wetlands. of value the about people young teach and curriculum-linked are components Both component. trip field aseparate “in an and class” both has and based is sponsorship program The theme. ecological an with games playing and birding, invertebrates, aquatic for anet with dipping” like “critter activities educational fun Winner of the Lieutennant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award; Danielle Fequet, DUC Fequet, Danielle Award; Conservation Greenwing Governor’s Lieutennant the of Winner NL), 2011 (of Carmanville, Brinson George Division; Wildlife Chaffey- Heather left: From 2011 Marsh Brook Corner the at trip field Webfoot Project Email: | [email protected] Website: www.ducks.ca Fequet, Danielle Contact: Canada Unlimited >> Ducks TOUCH IN GET and Springdale in early 2012. early in Springdale and Stephenville Windsor, falls Grand John’s, St. for scheduled are auctions dinner/ charity DUC Wood. 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YEAR IN REVIEW | 21 Photo credit: Laura Nelson-Hamilton URBAN FOOD GROWING & SHARING. INFORMING POLICY, AND PROMOTING PROJECTS, PUBLIC EDUCATION, LINKING REGIONAL FOOD-RELATED REGION, THROUGH CREATING AND FOOD ISSUES IN THE ST. JOHN’S ON HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE, LOCAL FEAST’S MISSION IS TO TAKE ACTION to track the exact number of participants, many of the the of many participants, of number exact the track to difficult it makes event the of nature the While volunteers. FEASt by generated amap using take, can enthusiasts that tour self-guided is a free, Day Garden Open models. sharing remainder were community gardens based on different food- the while gardens, home were gardens these of half Roughly viewing. public for up opened being gardens eighteen year, this with success afantastic was Day Garden Open atriumph! is always which us, with agreed weather the part most the for and outdoors, held are Market Farmers’ John’s St. the at workshops FEASt spaces. small in gardening and garlic, and onions homegrown overwintering seeds, saving preserves, making as subjects intriguing such about learn to opportunity the had who goers, market- many for season the of ahighlight were year this workshops FEASt Day. The Garden Open our and Market, John’s St. Farmers’ the at workshops FEASt the are season summer the of activities outreach main two The membership. board our increase to seeking actively are we and members, new for board the on openings are there time this at plans; other with continue to order in on move to had have members some as challenges some with met has year. board the The through meet to continued has board this and selected, was directors of board Anew spring. the in held also was meeting general annual FEASt The experts. of panel aknowledgeable with experiences share and questions ask to others), and many (among habitat bee providing and sprouts, growing seed-saving, like issues food-related diverse about learn to opportunity the had lovers local-food and gardeners well-seasoned and new well-attended; very were John’s. day’s activities The St. downtown in hall Thomas’s church St. at celebration Fest FEASt afantastic with began season planning garden John’s. spring St. in The events and workshops of year successful wonderfully another had has FEASt FEAST –FOOD EDUCATION ACTION ST. JOHN’S forward to offer their time and talents to help FEASt grow. FEASt help to talents and time their offer to forward come have who individuals many the for enriching more even volunteering make to ways for looking be will and months, coming the in session planning astrategic to forward looking We are year’s projects. next the for planning to turned has FEASt season, growing the of end the With garlic. of magic the even and beans, green just-picked on snacking of pleasure the potato-and-onion-harvesting, of wonder the to gardeners young introduced have and children, and parents for experiences gardening excellent provided get-togethers gardening Weekly Garden. Family Park Pippy the at continued activities fall, and summer the Throughout toured. they models garden different the by inspired and excited were participants many and positive, quite overall, was, Feedback of guests. flow asteady reported gardeners Website: www.feastnl.ca Email: [email protected] Doyle Emily Contact: John’s St Action Education >> Food TOUCH IN GET

YEAR IN REVIEW | 23 YEAR IN REVIEW | 24 These two reports can be found online at: foodsecuritynews.com/resources at: online found be can reports two These province. the across happening projects security food community exciting showcases which Report year, aCommunity 2010-2011 and the over upon embarked has FSN work exciting the of some highlights which Report Annual our reports; new two developed also has FSN Reports: Annual and Community foodsecuritynews.com/resources at: online found be can Factsheets Food. Local 10 10 Eat to and on Take Ways to Ways are Action factsheets two The Labrador. and Newfoundland in security food around action and awareness raise help to factsheets two released recently has FSN Factsheets: Take Action rootcellarsrock.ca. at blog the Visit province. the in food local about information for place go-to the become truly has blog Rock Cellars Root how-to’s, the composting and tips, gardening recipes, food local including resources, skills food of full Chock- month! each visits 2,500 averaging now site the grow, to with continued has blog Rock Cellars year, Root past our the Over Blog: Rock Cellars Root The toolkits are available online at: foodsecuritynews.com/resources appendices. helpful numerous and checklist, ready’ you ‘are an opportunities, funding including initiative the to guide starting a step-by-step provides toolkit Each Clubs. Buying Bulk and Kitchens, Community Markets, Farmers’ Gardens, Community establishing in province the across organizations community assist to toolkits practices best four developed FSN Toolkits: 2010-2011, In Practices Best 2011 include: from resources new the of Some initiatives. their in succeed them help to order in opportunities and resources with groups these provide to strives FSN province-wide. communities in happening work security food remarkable the by amazed be to cease never we and freezers, community and kitchens, community gardens, community markets, farmers’ including province the across initiatives security food driven community of number agrowing seeing continually We are Labrador. and Newfoundland across security food address to working groups community support to initiatives new established and resources new developed have we and province, the across from individuals and organizations 800 over to grown has network Our (FSN). Labrador and Newfoundland of Network Security Food the for year exciting an been 2011 has NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR FOOD SECURITY NETWORK OF ALL. FOR HEALTHY FOOD ADEQUATE AND TO ACCESS AND ECONOMIC ENSURE PHYSICAL TO SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY-BASED COMPREHENSIVE, PROMOTE ACTIVELY TO IS FSN’S MISSION PROVINCE. THE ACROSSFROM AND INDIVIDUALS ORGANIZATIONS OVEROF 800 WITH A NETWORK ORGANIZATION NON-PROFIT IS A PROVINCIAL (FSN)LABRADOR NEWFOUNDLAND & NETWORK OF SECURITY FOOD THE

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YEAR IN REVIEW | 25 YEAR IN REVIEW | 26 building being audited, five or more waste audit assistants assistants audit waste more or five audited, being building the of size the on Depending university. the at basis a daily on out thrown gets what hands-on learning been have Office Sustainability the of staff and employees student then, Since launch. audit the and development method the to contributed Chuenpagdee Dr. by Ratana taught course geography level agraduate from Students procedure. sorting the test and project the about awareness raise to used was “mini-audit” first 2011. This March in Week Sustainability (UC) during Centre University the in launched was audit The campus. on initiatives reduction waste other for potential the and programs recycling current of success the determine help will This campus. on activity day every by generated waste the of composition the analyze and isidentify to audit the of purpose The unit. Services Custodial its through Management Facilities of Department the by supported and Fund Research Applied Management Waste MMSB Centre Harris the by is funded project The John’s St. campus. the of audit waste ayear-long of completion the is nearing Geography, of Department Memorial’s with partnership in Office, Sustainability University Memorial The Memorial Waste Audit University John’s on St. the into issues waste the campus: Digging SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL streams | Photo Credit: Nancy Burt Nancy Credit: |Photo streams recycling the of contamination decrease and recycling increase to effort an in UC the in installed been have recycled be can what describing signs with containers recycling/waste new Sixteen and public areas and is then sorted into 11 categories. categories. 11 into sorted is then and areas public and classrooms offices, from is collected waste building, each In Science. and Environmental Anthropology, Sciences, Geography,Science, Biology, Earth Computer Business, including programs of range awide from are students The issues. management waste about learning while training safety receive and campus on part-time work to opportunity the with students undergraduate five and graduate five provided has project The hours. five to four for waste sort on campus. campus. on produced garbage of amount the reducing for recommendations include will which areport in presented be will results audit The hall. dining main the and court (UC) food Centre University the including audited, been also have waste food of alot create that Areas examined. garbage day’s atypical had have campus on buildings main the of Most detail. more provide to again sorted then are metals) and plastics containers, (paper, beverage categories Four stream. waste the from diverted be potentially could that materials compostable and recyclable various and garbage include categories The in the garbage. the in thrown be &must streams recycling container beverage or paper the in accepted not are cups Disposable campus. John’s St. the on buildings small two in period a24 hour over collected cups Coffee

sort garbage from the University Centre food court. food Centre University the from garbage sort Toby Rowe Co-ordinator &Sustainability Broadbridge, &Jenn Wang Chao students left, From Website: www.mun.ca/sustain [email protected] Email: Toby Rowe, Contact: Sustainability on Committee Advisory / Office Sustainability University >> Memorial TOUCH IN GET Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability

YEAR IN REVIEW | 27 YEAR IN REVIEW | 28 2012 Earth Summit Rio +20. Rio www.mercyworld.org). Summit (See Earth 2012 for preparation in Cosmology/Eco-Justice on Nations, United the from NGO our with along world the of countries seven representing Mercy, of Sisters of group Action Global Association International aMercy of part are we Presently Earth. planet of sustainability future the threaten which times our of eco-injustices the around consciousness raise to endeavors Justice and Ecology for Centre Mercy The creation. all of in and world our in justice and ecology of restoration the for ways practical new find to and all creation of integrity and value intrinsic the of awareness expand to others, with internationally,cooperation nationally and locally, in work to and opportunities educational isprovide to Justice and Ecology for Centre Mercy the of mandate the of Part MERCY CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY AND JUSTICE studies on the educational series accompanying this film. this accompanying series educational the on studies group small asix-week offer we universe the of story this To Evelyn Tucker further (www.journeyoftheuniverse.org). Mary and Swimme Brian by Transformation Human and Earth, Cosmic, of Story Epic An Universe, the of Journey film the of screenings two sponsored Justice and Ecology for Centre Mercy the event this to up afollow As Earth. atransformed for world anew of shapers people, planetary a be to out reach we as eco-justice include to justice social in work to approach our in shift aradical to attendance all in challenged which conference the attended people Two hundred Montreal. in held was which conference national bi-lingual first the of (CRC) organization the in Conference Religious Canadian the from representatives of committee anational on participated 2011 we October In Photo Credit: Mercy Centre for Ecology &Justice Ecology for Centre Mercy Credit: Photo Labrador’s Mineral Strategy Public Consultation held in St. St. in held Consultation Public Strategy Mineral Labrador’s and Newfoundland the at Centre the of coordinator the by given was presentation oral An organizations. and groups environmental other with network we which on one and Ecology for Centre Mercy of work important is an water fresh respect and preserve to need the of awareness Raising Fluvarium. Energy Suncor the and Gardens Botanical the both at apresentation of avail to able also were students these Centre, the at held activities daily the Besides students. thirty-three of atotal accommodate to able were we volunteers two with together and ateacher We employed children. young for camp environmental successful another held we summer This trust. is asacred water of protection the Justice and Ecology for Centre Mercy the For Pond. lake, Sandy ancient provincial our of destruction pending the to attention further to particular in and lakes Canada’s of ancient protection the promote to Music Early of aconcert presented group the July Wrongs”. the Right past to This Song and “Music of theme concert their through issues environmental and humanitarian of awareness raise to continues and year eighth its in is now Youth Group Core Justice and Ecology for Centre Mercy The Photo Credit: Mercy Centre for Ecology &Justice Ecology for Centre Mercy Credit: Photo sacred community or we will both perish in the desert”. the in perish both will we or community sacred asingle as future the go into must world natural the and community human “The Berry, Thomas late the of words the of mindful be to continue we forward work our bring we As Centre. the by offered also were life of web one the in relationships right fostering and Earth for caring on focus a with activities and projects programs, other of A number 2011, 42,2). Volume Issue Spring Osprey” “The NL’s Nature (See needs. their meet to publication ability the of generations future deprive or environment natural the of integrity the compromise not does which away in done be this resources, natural our of development the through generated being are jobs as that government urge to opportunity Tee this used Mary John’s, 2, 2011. Sister March Photo Credit: Mercy Centre for Ecology &Justice Ecology for Centre Mercy Credit: Photo www.sistersofmercynf.org/ Website: Email: [email protected] Tee Mary Sister Contact: Justice and Ecology for >> Centre Mercy TOUCH IN GET

YEAR IN REVIEW | 29 Canada in March 2011 | Photo Credit: Nature Conservancy of Canada—NL of Conservancy Nature 2011 Credit: | Photo March in Canada of Conservancy Nature the by acquired was Place Grassy the Newfoundland, southwestern in Located Ecosystems are priority biodiversity targets. biodiversity priority are Ecosystems Riparian and Birds Coastal and Marine Wetlands, and Forest Representative Caribou, Woodland where NL, central and eastern to focus shifted has NCC plants. vascular rare or uncommon six as well as Blackbird), Rusty and Flycatcher (Olive-sided species listed other two identified volunteers and staff NCC July, in inventory abiological conducting While habitat. Marten Newfoundland containing as identified been has River. area This Robinsons the of headwaters remote the is at land private of parcel large This Place. Grassy the acquired successfully 2011, NCC March In areas). nesting Plover Piping avoided (that Point Sandy of atour with workshop the followed Participates Crossing. Stephenville in workshop birding another held 2011, NCC of Spring Plover. the Piping In of presence the of public the informing of goal the with George St. Bay in beaches the patrol helped They Georges). St. in office Resources Natural of Department the of help the (with guardians beach Plover Piping as hired were Two students summer laboratories. and classrooms outdoor as used are properties These habitat). Marten (Newfoundland Place Grassy astonishing the and Plover) Piping for (important Point Sandy on parcels seven include lands These Pearl). Mt. of City the than (larger 17 kilometers almost or 4,100 square acres than more totaling 17 properties acquired NCC 2010-2011, In donation. or purchase through land private sensitive ecologically acquires NCC that means which trust land (NCC)is aconservation Canada of Conservancy Nature The NATURE CONSERVANCY OFCANADA –NL Website: Email: [email protected] Ballam Douglas Contact: –NL Canada of Conservancy >> Nature TOUCH IN GET newfoundland-and-labrador  www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/

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YEAR IN REVIEW | 31 Photo credit: Nature Newfoundland & Labrador Newfoundland Nature credit: Photo 27, August 2011 Goudie Ian by led Pond, Big River Back to Forest Fog through tour ecology Forest Avalon NATURE NEWFOUNDLAND &LABRADOR In addition to these special events the Society also also Society the events special these to addition In programme. Day Fun Family the of part as animals drawing on aworkshop led Huntington Julie Ms. talks, these to addition In 1944-1947", Dickinson. Dr. by Anthony Trepassey, and Eagle of Voyages Antarctic the Dogs: and Ice, Men, “Of and Dr. by Life” Snelgrove, Paul Marine of Census -the Exploration Years Ocean of “Ten Amazing presentations, attended well extremely several offer to Rooms The with collaborated again year, once we previous the collaboration successful very the Following Labrador”. and Newfoundland “Nature as known be will we henceforth, so, from and change name the in organizations provincial other most join to decided we discussion, further after now but name its changing against decided society the time the At did. some and same, the do to affiliates provincial invited it 2004, in name its changed Federation Nature Canadian the When March. in AGM the at membership the by approved was NL Nature to change name major The province. the of nature the protect and promote to organizations various with partner and committees, non-governmental and government of range awide on serve letters, write resources, natural provincial our affect that legislation or plans development concerning governments, federal and provincial, municipal, to representations We make history. natural on articles Osprey, featuring The journal, aquarterly publish and events, outdoor regular conduct topics, history natural on lectures public monthly To hold we end, waters. that Province of and and Newfoundland surrounding Labrador the in nature of preservation and enjoyment the promoting to dedicated organization is aprovince-wide Labrador) and Newfoundland of Society History Natural the as known (formerly John’s, NL St. in Nature Located province. the in society history natural first the of anniversary 100th the celebrated Labrador and 2010, Newfoundland In Nature monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month. each of Thursday third the on meetings monthly regular its at presentations public following the sponsored DECEMBER NOVEMBER OCTOBER SEPTEMBER MAY APRIL MARCH FEBRUARY JANUARY Gathering Place Gathering Environmental the at Potluck Holiday Green November-The Rooms presentations Knowles Ken by Antarctic the in Weeks Five Montevecchi Dr. Bill to presentation Award Tuck-Walters The MacTavish Mr.by Bruce exciting ever! most The in Newfoundland: the Winter of from Birds 2010-2011Extraordinary by Mr. Stanley Rick Shipwrecks Island Bell The Circle: Full show slide members’ and A.G.M. Landscape Newfoundland the in Lichens Rare Globally for AContext Forest: in theBoreal andBiodiversity Growth Old Redefining Montevecchi Dr.by Bill etc.) drilling offshore spills, oil (from Learned Lessons by Dr. Ian Goudie Dr. by Ian

YEAR IN REVIEW | 33 YEAR IN REVIEW | 34 during the year including: year the during events outdoor of anumber organized also Society The NATURE NEWFOUNDLAND &LABRADOR OCTOBER SEPTEMBER JUNE Website: www.nhs.nf.ca [email protected] Email: Collins, Michael Contact: &Labrador Newfoundland >> Nature TOUCH IN GET Dr. John Gibson) by (led River Rennies at Watch Trout Gibson) Dr. by John (led Barrens Pond Three at Trout Brook Spawning Bill Clarke) Mr. by (led trip Field Practices Forestry Avalon Goudie) Dr. by Ian (led Trip Field Ecology Forest Avalon Gibson) Dr. by John (led River Virginia to Outing Stein) Dr. by Allan (led Walk Slipper Lady Horwood Charley Annual Past President Past

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YEAR IN REVIEW | 38 focuses on personal family and community development. development. community and family personal on focuses that programs of avariety in involved actively today still are province the throughout branches 35 in members 650 Nearly women. 9million approximately of World) the of Women (Associated organization worldwide Country and Canada) of Women’s Institute (Federated national a of apart are They 1968. in Women’sto Institutes changed later “Jubilee which 1935 the in Guilds” called organization, a permanent formed volunteers The disaster. the by affected those assist to league a service formed Newfoundland, of Governor the of wife Anderson, Muriel Lady by led volunteers of agroup Newfoundland, in wave tidal adisastrous to 1929,In response in WOMEN’SNEWFOUNDLAND &LABRADOR INSTITUTE NLWI celebrates Women’s Institute Week at Government House, April 2011 April House, Government at Week Institute Women’s celebrates NLWI encouraged to purchase items with less packaging, plant plant packaging, less with items purchase to encouraged were Branches theme. annual its as Green” for “NLWI Go adopted they 2010, In 75th anniversary, its Recycle. and Reuse, Reduce, to importance the promotes NLWI communities. their throughout program this promoting in involved actively Towns been have and Tidy with partners also NLWI environment. our of protection the promoted or preserved have to known are who groups and individuals nominate to people encourage and community the in information the publicize members Its Board. Stewardship Materials Multi and Conservation and Environment of Department the with partnership in Awards Environmental &Lab NL the administer to continues NLWI example, For nlwi.ca or contact the provincial office @ 753-8780. office provincial the contact or nlwi.ca www. visit please programs its and organization the on information further like any would you If members. new any welcomes and world the around and community, home, the skills, broaden their interests and improve conditions in their expand to together work to continue members NLWI packaging. excess reduce and bags plastic of use the restrict to communities their urge should Societies Member all ACWW that stating passed was a resolution 2010, in where Arkansas Springs, Hot in Conference World ACWW the attended also members NLWI Eight families. their and themselves for living of standard the improve and countries own their in skills and knowledge their spread to women these empower will training This agriculture. on and environment the them, on change climate of effect the of women in awareness the raise and istrain to project the of aim term Agents”. short Change The as – Women Agriculture and Women on effects its and Change “Climate titled project area its in ACWW supports organization The June in Convention National the Sidney, for B.C. time in of destination their reach to number required the compiled have they steps combining By steps. daily their record and pedometers wear to encouraged were members where Challenge” Canada Across “Walk FWIC’s in participated also NLWI eating. healthy and exercise, physical health, heart on information promote to province-wide locations six in public general the and members for workshops hosting are Health, Eastern and NL Recreation Foundation, &Stroke Heart Women’s the Health”, with together NLWI About Facts “Hard project national FWIC’s supporting In Goods”. Recycled from made Item “Novelty titled competitions annual their in category anew included also They beach. or park local your at litter up pick to effort agroup plan even or possible, whenever car the skip and bike or ride walk, read; you book every for tree a new Contact: Maxine Dawe | Email: [email protected] [email protected] |Email: Dawe Maxine Contact: Women’s Institute &Labrador >> Newfoundland TOUCH IN GET

YEAR IN REVIEW | 39 Photo Credit: NAACAP Festival Lantern the at children by painted barrels rain the of One

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YEAR IN REVIEW | 41 YEAR IN REVIEW | 42 providing knowledge of Boreal Felt Lichen, Newfoundland Newfoundland Lichen, Felt Boreal of knowledge providing 5-13, ages from students for education environmental on focused play Our organizers. camp and campers from feedback positive and show the of popularity increasing 2011 with in success agreat We had August. and July John’s during St. area the around and in camps summer at Place” Every In Unique “Something skit our perform Team to aGreen hire to Environment of Friends TD and NL of Corps Conservation the with partnered PAA issues. conservation other on ENGOs other with collaboratively working and programs, educational our with forward moving Plan, System Areas Natural the and Park Waterway River Eagle promoting consultations, environmental public in participation our continued (PAA) NL of Association Areas 2011,In Protected PROTECTED AREAS ASSOCIATION –NL on July 20, 2011 | Photo Credit: Fanta Yao Fanta 20, 2011Credit: July on |Photo camp summer Fluvarium’s Suncor at Team performing Green Our on our theme, they have the opportunity to win great prizes. prizes. great win to opportunity the have they theme, our on based art, fun creating and conservation fundamental about learning While K-12. grades in students for competition art themed environmentally an hold we year Every competition. art environmental annual our 2011 was of highlight Another citizens. young and leaders future our teach to way fun is a it case this in important; is very process educational the believe we and biodiversity is conservation mandate Our resources. natural our of preservation the and development sustainable of importance the learn to public the and children for opportunity an provided project This etc. species endangered and areas, protected regions, eco- NL Marten, Pine Newfoundland Forests, Growth Old Photo Credit: Fanta Yao for more information about us. touch in get or PAA of amember Become you. from hear to like would we work, our about more like know to would you If work. art amusing really some and impressive surprisingly of deal agreat were them Among province. the throughout entries hundred two than more Future”.Our We received 2011 was:Forests, “Our for theme competition our Forest, Year of International Nations United The with concurrence In 3rd place art work from Erica Lee | Photo Credit: PAA Credit: |Photo Lee Erica from work art place 3rd 1st place art work from Suzy Lim | Photo Credit: PAA Credit: |Photo Lim Suzy from work art place 1st Website: www.paanl.ca Email: [email protected] Yao Fanta Contact: —NL Association Areas >> Protected TOUCH IN GET

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