Organizing to Win (in Toronto)

I was contacted this morning by Jen ... who found the Local Motive site while looking for transition towns folk...  She wanted to extend an invitation to anyone in the area to the event below, next Sunday in Toronto so here I am posting the details... any questions there are contact details below.  Looking to carpool? leave a comment or perhaps a listing in PickUp Pal.

Organizing to Win 

Sunday, June 26^th 1:00Pm to 4:00PM

Runnymede Public Library 2178 Bloor Street West

Workshop Presenter:

LIZ BENNEIAN, President, Oakvillegreen Conservation Association

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Citizens’ groups fighting to protect natural spaces can be outgunned by “experts,” out-maneuvered by municipal staff, shut out by local media and ignored by politicians.  Learn how Liz has been beating the odds and winning environmental victories for her community.

Liz Benneian, President of Oakvillegreen Conservation Association, and one of the founders of Ontario Zero Waste Coalition, is a former journalist and newspaper editor.  Since 2004, she has been a full-time, volunteer environmental advocate. Under her leadership Oakvillegreen has successfully waged many campaigns including stopping plans to build an incinerator in Halton, convincing the Province of Ontario to turn 675 acres slated for development into two new conservation areashalting plans to put a paved pathway through a critical migratory bird stopover area, and securing a bylaw to stop developers from clear-cutting trees. During the past two years, Liz has been travelling around the province teaching grassroots groups how to become more effective advocates through Organize To Win seminars. 

Please RSVP  

Limited to 30 participants due to room size. 

Email organizetowin@gmail.com to register or 416 551-9827 for info. 

Fee:  PWYC, or donation of $5 - $10.  Light refreshments will be provided - please bring your own mug.  Everyone welcome.