S.E.N.S. Events (October)

  1. Rewatch Seth Klein: SENS was so pleased to be able to bring Seth Klein to our area! If you missed the events, First Things First Okanagan made a recording accessible! View the video on the FTFO or SENS facebook pages.

    For more information and ways to take action following the points Seth Klein outlined you can check out the Climate Emergency Unit and BC Climate Emergency Campaign!  He has also recommended checking the Guardian Newspaper for accurate information on the Climate Crisis, including its connections with nature and the environment.

    Youth! Check out the Youth Corps on the Climate Emergency Unit site and get involved in creating change! Watch this video for inspiration.

    As you may know, we are a non-profit society run by a small volunteer board, do not have a lot of extra time, and really appreciate the help of our valuable members and volunteers. Let us know if you’re able to pitch in for other events!

  2. CARE: SENS will be at the Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE) Pitch Party and Fundraiser, October 19, 5 – 9 pm at the Okanagan Science Centre to support growth of a student-led effort for local climate health.
    Emphasis is on Vernon’s Climate Action Plan.
    Adults $20,
    Students $10,
    under 10’s, free.
    Details via www.freshoutlookfoundation.org

  3. Tree Giveaway: Did you get trees to plant in 2022 or 2023?  Please send SENS a note about how well they are doing!

Call to Action

  1. Tell BC to assess the Copper Mountain Expansion! They want to expand their tailings pond by 70 percent, to make it the 2nd largest tailings pond in the world. Their incredibly toxic leachates poison local ecosystems. Please follow this link to send a letter to request an environmental assessment!

  2. GoByBike this Fall! Fall GoByBike BC week is October 16th to 29th. Follow this link to sign up for this fall’s GoByBike and reduce greenhouse gas emissions!

  3. Help prevent the return of trophy-hunting grizzly bears! Please consider reading the Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework report and take this survey to protect these incredible but vulnerable animals. Fill it out by 4 pm, October 6th.

  4. Act Now for a giant win on climate and affordability! Done right, this policy will generate $29 billion net benefits to Canada’s economy, create thousands of good jobs, +make energy more reliable and affordable for Canada’s households.

Worth the watch

  1. He quit all to build off-grid village, mountain-long Earthship: See Dan Shultz’s impressive village that has drawn in a like-minded community. For the YouTube video, go here!

  2. Cosmetic packaging is a recycling disaster: Most recycling factories don’t recycle containers from toiletries. This British family has found a way to recycle these products into useful products. For the YouTube video, go here!

  3. How bricks made from invasive seaweed clean Mexico’s beaches: For the YouTube video, go here!

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