The YMCA featured at the Green Living show
For the second year in a row, the YMCA of Greater Toronto is showcasing its work in health, wellness, and the environment at the Green Living Show. From April 12-14th at the Direct Energy Centre, visitors will be able to learn all about the different projects the YMCA is up to in the area of environmental sustainability. Not only will the Y have its own exhibitor booth, we will also be engaging visitors in hands-on presentations and workshops for adults and kids.
The Green Living Show is North America’s largest eco-consumerism trade show and welcomes over 30,000 visitors every year. It features a broad range of exhibitors from grassroots artisans selling fair trade products, to auto companies offering test drives in their electric vehicles. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is proud to be part of the successful Green Living Show again. We hope to see you there.
YMCA programmed events at this year’s Green Living Show
On the Sweat Equity Yoga and Fitness Pavilion, join YMCA instructor Abdou in a 30 min. Hatha Yoga demonstration on Saturday April 13 at 10:30am. On Sunday, April 14 at 12:30pm, YMCA instructor Julieta will be leading a Zumba Class.
On Sunday, April 14 in the Health and Wellness Pavilion, the YMCA will be doing another Hatha Yoga demonstration from 11:45am – 12:45pm.
The YMCA will also have a presence in the Kids Zone with presentations on Amazing Animals with the Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, Camp Fun with Camp Pinecrest, and Camp Fire Songs and Animal Parts.
The YMCA Academy’s Green Initiatives!
As a school run by the YMCA, The Academy will showcase its Green initiatives at the YMCA booth. Here’s a small taste of Green programming offered at The Academy alternative high school.
Community work
- Great Canadian Shoreline clean-up:
- https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=3882
- https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=4105
- https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=1744
- Earth Day Clean-up: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=2581
- Earth Hour at the Academy (shows power use): https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=2492
Whole – school projects
- Pickle Farm Blog Launch: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=4073
- Pine Crest (enviro lessons) https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=2924
- Eco Ambassador Final Project: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=3626
- Shovel and Spoon program : https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=3075
- Worm Composting program : https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=3636
Evergreen Partnership:
- Evergreen Partnership: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=3992
- Evergreen Fall Stewardship, Downsview Park planting: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=3913
- Evergreen Statefarm Cheque Granting: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=3057
- Evergreen Eco-Ambassadors: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=2969
- Evergreen Fall Stewardship: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=2904
- Evergreen Spring Stewardship: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=2678
- Evergreen Tree Planting (Downsview): https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=1818
- Enviro Stewardship Details: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=1805
Last year’s Green Living Show Trip: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?p=2558