Our Fragile Planet

Join us for free, engaging programs about our environment and how to green your world. Programs take place across the city and cover a wide range of topics. Learn how you can do your part to tread lightly on our planet. You can also check out selected books, magazines, DVDs and other information.

The Our Fragile Planet program series takes place in Spring (April to June) and Fall (September to December).

Upcoming Events

• CANCELLED - Grow a Garden That Helps Pollinators

  Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  Location: Beaches

  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. While we're working to reschedule as many events as possible, no new dates have currently been determined. *** A thriving garden is on...

• CANCELLED - Spring City Critters

  Thu Apr 09, 2020 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  Location: College/Shaw

  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. While we're working to reschedule as many events as possible, no new dates have currently been determined. *** Every spring the world is bor...

• Cancelled: Renewable Energy Engineering Workshop

  Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  Location: Fairview

  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. While we're working to reschedule as many events as possible, no new dates have currently been determined. *** Join us in the Youth Hu...

All Events

Our Fragile Planet: Environmental Programs for Spring 2019

Environmentalist In Residence

Toronto Public Library is hosting two Environmentalists in Residence in 2019.

Additional Resources

• Our Fragile Planet Reading List - Recommended reading on the environment for adults, teens and children.
• #OnResilience Reading List - Recommended reading on all forms of resilience for adults, teens and children.

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