Our Fragile Planet
Environmental Education
Join us for free, engaging programs about our environment and how to green your world. Programs 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.
Read about the 2020 series here.
Upcoming Programs
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Refuse Waste. Reuse with Furoshiki: The Art of Japanese Cloth Wrapping
Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Just in time for the holiday season, learn how to cloth wrap gifts beautifully without tape or any waste. The wrapping becomes part of the recipient's gift! In this workshop for younger adults we'll cover hard to wrap gifts l...
Past Programs
David Miller on Solved: How the World's Great Cities are Fixing the Climate Crisis
How to Talk About Climate Change During a Pandemic
Environmentalist In Residence
Meet our 2020 Environmentalist in Residence Andrés Jiménez Monge. Watch our lineup of on-demand videos hosted by Andrés and be inspired to take action.
Recommended Reading
Our Fragile Planet Reading List - Recommended reading on the environment for adults, teens and children.
Environmental Must-Reads - A selection of timeless books that acknowledge the importance of the environment from different perspectives.
Toronto Biodiversity Series - Browse all of the City of Toronto's booklets on local wildlife.
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