posted at 2020-07-14 14:59:16
Today, Shoreline Cleanup is reopening to solo, household, and small team cleanups. We are excited to have volunteers back, taking action on behalf of our oceans and freshwaters, while considering the enhanced safety measures we’ve put in place.
The safety of our volunteers is always our first priority. Please see our website for a checklist that will guide you through the planning stages of your cleanup at https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/storage/resources/solo-and-small-team-cleanup-checklist-covid-19.pdf
Please also refer to provincial and municipal guidelines for details on appropriate group size, social distancing measures, park reopening dates and other important details.
We can answer any questions at shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org.
WWF-Canada Ocean Wise
Le Grand nettoyage reprend avec les nettoyages en solo, en famille et en petite équipe. Nous sommes ravis de pouvoir à nouveau agir ensemble au nom des océans et des cours d’eau, grâce à des mesures de sécurité renforcées.
La sécurité de nos bénévoles est toujours notre priorité. Veuillez consulter notre site Internet pour prendre connaissance des mesures de sécurité renforcées et de la liste de contrôle pour préparer votre nettoyage : nettoyagerivages.ca
Veuillez consulter les lignes directrices provinciales et municipales pour plus de détails sur la taille appropriée du groupe, les mesures de distanciation physique en vigueur, les dates de réouverture des parcs et d'autres détails importants.
Vous avez des questions? Écrivez-nous! shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org
WWF-Canada en français
posted at 2020-07-10 21:21:02
Removing litter and plastic from our environment is what Shoreline Cleanup is all about!
This Plastic Free July we're looking back at our impact in 2019. This is our Dirty Dozen. Do you use any of these items? We definitely do but we're working on phasing them out.
www.ShorelineCleanup.ca
posted at 2020-07-08 21:35:11
Are you prepared for the last #OurPlanet trivia session this Friday? Watch Episodes: Jungles and From Deserts to Grasslands to brush up on your biodiversity and ecology knowledge.
posted at 2020-07-04 21:04:02
Does this flatlay include items you consume? We definitely see things we use on a regular basis (hairties and pens!). We're going to work extra hard this #PlasticFreeJuly to remove damaging plastic from our lives. Join us on this journey!
These items were collected at a shoreline cleanup in Bristol, Quebec.
posted at 2020-07-01 17:43:04
As you enjoy picnics, time outside and beach days this week, make sure to pick up after yourselves and others around you. More than 80% of litter found on Canadian shorelines comes from land based sources, including recreational activities. #TeamShoreline
posted at 2020-06-29 15:24:00
Connor Garrod has an important message for #TeamShoreline as we head into #PlasticFreeJuly. He wants us all to remember, "...how fragile our ecosystems are, and how we do each have the power to serve our communities in our own ways."
https://fal.cn/38SIs
posted at 2020-06-26 20:39:02
As we wrap up World Oceans Month, take time to learn about and follow the work of Black leaders in the climate justice and ocean conservation fields. Urban Ocean Lab, Rise In STEM and Future Ancestors Services are three organizations creating meaningful change.
posted at 2020-06-25 16:23:27
We'll see you tomorrow on the WWF-Canada page for live Our Planet trivia. We're very lucky to have an expert from the Ocean Wise Life team joining us to provide special insight into fishing in our oceans.
posted at 2020-06-22 13:41:00
Oceans and ocean conscious citizens serve as a foundation for life as we know it. Canada has almost 250 thousand kilometres of shoreline to protect. Here are some of the measures being taken around the country to steward that shoreline and the oceans around it, including a shoutout to #TeamShoreline from UN Environment Programme.
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posted at 2020-06-21 20:00:01
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and WWF-Canada are hosting Our Planet trivia sessions on Facebook Live! For this trivia session, make sure to watch the episodes: The High Seas and Coastal Seas (links below), then tune in with your friends and family and see who racks up the highest score!
The High Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdq
Coast Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdr session is this Friday, June 26th at 12pm PT/3pm ET.
posted at 2020-06-20 14:38:03
Cet été, nous allons être à l'extérieur encore plus qu’à l’habitude. Pour celles et ceux intéressés par l'organisation de corvées de nettoyage, et pour les autres qui veulent seulement en apprendre plus sur les façons de profiter de la nature sans laisser de trace de nos activités, participez à ce webinaire gratuit organisé par WWF-Canada en français et De ville en forêt!
https://fal.cn/38Ju7
posted at 2020-06-18 20:47:19
Each year WWF-Canada works around the clock to conserve our oceans. This #WorldOceansMonth they've announced some of their most groundbreaking accomplishments. We're feeling lucky to be a part of such an inspiring group of scientists and activists!
Check out 10 wins from the last year, here:
https://wwf.ca/news-stories/world-oceans-day-2020-celebrating-our-wins/
posted at 2020-06-15 23:04:28
Il est possible d'aider la nature et d'en profiter sans laisser d'empreinte durable de son passage, que ce soit lors d'une corvée de nettoyage, d'un après-midi au parc ou pendant des vacances en camping.
Au programme : les impacts courants sur la nature, leurs conséquences et les sept principes Sans trace pour y remédier seront au menu de ce webinaire gratuit!
Rejoignez-nous en ligne le 23 juin à 13h HNE!
>> Inscriptions ici : bit.ly/3gZOxNA
WWF-Canada en français Ocean Wise
posted at 2020-06-10 22:16:02
Joignez-vous à nous et aux autres organisations du collectif pour échanger sur les meilleures façons de lutter contre le plastique même en temps de pandémie, sur l’impact de notre consommation sur les écosystèmes fluviaux et océaniques et surtout, pour faire le plein de solutions!
Jeudi 11 Juin- 17h00 pour l'apero!
https://fal.cn/38ybi
posted at 2020-06-10 19:36:07
To celebrate World Oceans Week, learn about freshwater ecosystems and frozen worlds from #OurPlanet. We will be leading live trivia this Friday about episodes 2 and 7, here on Facebook! Follow the WWF-Canada Facebook page and tune in at 12pm PT/4pm ET/4pm AT.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1061268660940286/
posted at 2020-06-08 21:53:11
2019 was the biggest year in the history of #TeamShoreline. In total, 3,012 cleanups were registered, with over 83,800 people contributing to their shorelines. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our annual report. Dive into our findings at the link below! #WorldOceansDay
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2019 a été la plus grande année de l'histoire du Grand nettoyage et nous sommes fiers d'en avoir fait partie en tant que commanditaire du programme. Au total, 3 012 nettoyages ont été enregistrés, avec plus de 83 800 bénévoles contribuant à la santé de leur littoral. Pour célébrer la #JournéeMondialDelOcéans, nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que le rapport annuel est maintenant en ligne. Découvrez les résultats.
https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/annual-report
posted at 2020-06-08 01:38:22
Tomorrow is World Oceans Day. You can still join these incredible speakers for our panel discussion "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean" at 4pm PT/7pm ET/8pm AT.
Our keynote, Dr. Ingrid Waldron, will speak to environmental racism and her work to address it including innovative policy changes
Watch her documentary "There's Something in the Water" on Netflix -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKhIYFDnCoY
You also have the opportunity to hear from panelists from coast to coast to coast, who will discuss different innovations for healthier oceans. Their specializations range from in art and science to youth engagement and education.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3dJZSiN
UNA Vancouver World Oceans Day Ocean School - École de l'Océan Environmental Noxiousness and Racial Inequities - Enrich Project Ocean Networks Canada BC Council for International Cooperation
posted at 2020-06-06 15:23:07
The keynote speaker for our World Oceans Day panel, Dr. Ingrid Waldron, is an incredible social scientist, well known for her book "There's Something in the Water." The book was made into a movie, with Ellen Page and Ian Daniel producing and directing.
We recommend watching the documentary before tuning into our panel to learn more about environmental racism in Canada. It is available on Netflix. Dr. Waldron is joined by a panel of Canadians creating innovation in their work and lives to push for healthier oceans.
Register for the panel here: https://fal.cn/38tMa
posted at 2020-06-05 18:11:26
We're very excited to announce the details for our World Oceans Day panel next Monday.
Dr. Ingrid Waldron will be speaking about her work to combat anti-Black racism and environmental racism in Canada; she is joined by a panel of experts from communities around Canada, with specializations in different ocean health fields.
Register for the panel here: https://oceanwise.webex.com/oceanwise/onstage/g.php?MTID=e094a55a99b6920d8e55df25ccf4224a9
posted at 2020-06-04 23:02:26
Racial inequality - particularly against Black and Indigenous persons - and environmental damage is inherently interconnected. On World Oceans Day, hear from keynote speaker Dr. Ingrid Waldron, who will speak to the impact of environmental racism.
Dr. Ingrid Waldron, Ph.D. is a sociologist, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University, the Director of the Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project (The ENRICH Project), and the Flagship Project Co-Lead of Improving the Health of People of African Descent at Dalhousie’s Healthy Populations Institute.
Register for the event here: https://oceanwise.webex.com/oceanwise/onstage/g.php?MTID=e094a55a99b6920d8e55df25ccf4224a9
posted at 2020-05-30 15:23:02
Comment lutter contre les plastiques à usage unique pendant la pandémie?
Dans le cadre du Mois des océans, venez échangez avec le collaboratif pour un Saint-Laurent sans plastique le 11 juin à 17h HNE! https://www.facebook.com/events/382913299333099/
posted at 2020-05-29 18:23:18
We're getting close! Are you joining us?
Show off what you've learned watching Our Planet. We want to know the numbers, names and any fun facts you've uncovered during as you explored episodes one and eight of the documentary series.
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posted at 2020-05-28 15:39:32
Will you be joining #TeamShoreline for trivia tomorrow afternoon? Watch Our Planet tonight to brush up on your knowledge!
posted at 2020-05-26 23:02:40
Over the next month #TeamShoreline and WWF-Canada will test your knowledge during a trivia series on #OurPlanet.
Watch the One Planet and Forests episode and join us on Facebook live this Friday.
We’re thrilled that Netflix has made Our Planet available on YouTube as an educational resource for parents and teachers while schools are closed. Access the episodes here --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvahqwMqN4M0GRkZY8WkLZMb6Z-W7qbLA
Today, Shoreline Cleanup is reopening to solo, household, and small team cleanups. We are excited to have volunteers back, taking action on behalf of our oceans and freshwaters, while considering the enhanced safety measures we’ve put in place. The safety of our volunteers is always our first priority. Please see our website for a checklist that will guide you through the planning stages of your cleanup at https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/storage/resources/solo-and-small-team-cleanup-checklist-covid-19.pdf Please also refer to provincial and municipal guidelines for details on appropriate group size, social distancing measures, park reopening dates and other important details. We can answer any questions at shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org. WWF-Canada Ocean Wise Le Grand nettoyage reprend avec les nettoyages en solo, en famille et en petite équipe. Nous sommes ravis de pouvoir à nouveau agir ensemble au nom des océans et des cours d’eau, grâce à des mesures de sécurité renforcées. La sécurité de nos bénévoles est toujours notre priorité. Veuillez consulter notre site Internet pour prendre connaissance des mesures de sécurité renforcées et de la liste de contrôle pour préparer votre nettoyage : nettoyagerivages.ca Veuillez consulter les lignes directrices provinciales et municipales pour plus de détails sur la taille appropriée du groupe, les mesures de distanciation physique en vigueur, les dates de réouverture des parcs et d'autres détails importants. Vous avez des questions? Écrivez-nous! shoreline.cleanup@ocean.org WWF-Canada en français
Removing litter and plastic from our environment is what Shoreline Cleanup is all about! This Plastic Free July we're looking back at our impact in 2019. This is our Dirty Dozen. Do you use any of these items? We definitely do but we're working on phasing them out. www.ShorelineCleanup.ca
Are you prepared for the last #OurPlanet trivia session this Friday? Watch Episodes: Jungles and From Deserts to Grasslands to brush up on your biodiversity and ecology knowledge.
Does this flatlay include items you consume? We definitely see things we use on a regular basis (hairties and pens!). We're going to work extra hard this #PlasticFreeJuly to remove damaging plastic from our lives. Join us on this journey! These items were collected at a shoreline cleanup in Bristol, Quebec.
As you enjoy picnics, time outside and beach days this week, make sure to pick up after yourselves and others around you. More than 80% of litter found on Canadian shorelines comes from land based sources, including recreational activities. #TeamShoreline
Connor Garrod has an important message for #TeamShoreline as we head into #PlasticFreeJuly. He wants us all to remember, "...how fragile our ecosystems are, and how we do each have the power to serve our communities in our own ways." https://fal.cn/38SIs
As we wrap up World Oceans Month, take time to learn about and follow the work of Black leaders in the climate justice and ocean conservation fields. Urban Ocean Lab, Rise In STEM and Future Ancestors Services are three organizations creating meaningful change.
We'll see you tomorrow on the WWF-Canada page for live Our Planet trivia. We're very lucky to have an expert from the Ocean Wise Life team joining us to provide special insight into fishing in our oceans.
Oceans and ocean conscious citizens serve as a foundation for life as we know it. Canada has almost 250 thousand kilometres of shoreline to protect. Here are some of the measures being taken around the country to steward that shoreline and the oceans around it, including a shoutout to #TeamShoreline from UN Environment Programme.
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and WWF-Canada are hosting Our Planet trivia sessions on Facebook Live! For this trivia session, make sure to watch the episodes: The High Seas and Coastal Seas (links below), then tune in with your friends and family and see who racks up the highest score! The High Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdq Coast Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdr session is this Friday, June 26th at 12pm PT/3pm ET.
Cet été, nous allons être à l'extérieur encore plus qu’à l’habitude. Pour celles et ceux intéressés par l'organisation de corvées de nettoyage, et pour les autres qui veulent seulement en apprendre plus sur les façons de profiter de la nature sans laisser de trace de nos activités, participez à ce webinaire gratuit organisé par WWF-Canada en français et De ville en forêt! https://fal.cn/38Ju7
Each year WWF-Canada works around the clock to conserve our oceans. This #WorldOceansMonth they've announced some of their most groundbreaking accomplishments. We're feeling lucky to be a part of such an inspiring group of scientists and activists! Check out 10 wins from the last year, here: https://wwf.ca/news-stories/world-oceans-day-2020-celebrating-our-wins/
Il est possible d'aider la nature et d'en profiter sans laisser d'empreinte durable de son passage, que ce soit lors d'une corvée de nettoyage, d'un après-midi au parc ou pendant des vacances en camping. Au programme : les impacts courants sur la nature, leurs conséquences et les sept principes Sans trace pour y remédier seront au menu de ce webinaire gratuit! Rejoignez-nous en ligne le 23 juin à 13h HNE! >> Inscriptions ici : bit.ly/3gZOxNA WWF-Canada en français Ocean Wise
Joignez-vous à nous et aux autres organisations du collectif pour échanger sur les meilleures façons de lutter contre le plastique même en temps de pandémie, sur l’impact de notre consommation sur les écosystèmes fluviaux et océaniques et surtout, pour faire le plein de solutions! Jeudi 11 Juin- 17h00 pour l'apero! https://fal.cn/38ybi
To celebrate World Oceans Week, learn about freshwater ecosystems and frozen worlds from #OurPlanet. We will be leading live trivia this Friday about episodes 2 and 7, here on Facebook! Follow the WWF-Canada Facebook page and tune in at 12pm PT/4pm ET/4pm AT. https://www.facebook.com/events/1061268660940286/
2019 was the biggest year in the history of #TeamShoreline. In total, 3,012 cleanups were registered, with over 83,800 people contributing to their shorelines. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our annual report. Dive into our findings at the link below! #WorldOceansDay ---------------------------- 2019 a été la plus grande année de l'histoire du Grand nettoyage et nous sommes fiers d'en avoir fait partie en tant que commanditaire du programme. Au total, 3 012 nettoyages ont été enregistrés, avec plus de 83 800 bénévoles contribuant à la santé de leur littoral. Pour célébrer la #JournéeMondialDelOcéans, nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que le rapport annuel est maintenant en ligne. Découvrez les résultats. https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/annual-report
Tomorrow is World Oceans Day. You can still join these incredible speakers for our panel discussion "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean" at 4pm PT/7pm ET/8pm AT. Our keynote, Dr. Ingrid Waldron, will speak to environmental racism and her work to address it including innovative policy changes Watch her documentary "There's Something in the Water" on Netflix -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKhIYFDnCoY You also have the opportunity to hear from panelists from coast to coast to coast, who will discuss different innovations for healthier oceans. Their specializations range from in art and science to youth engagement and education. Register here: https://bit.ly/3dJZSiN UNA Vancouver World Oceans Day Ocean School - École de l'Océan Environmental Noxiousness and Racial Inequities - Enrich Project Ocean Networks Canada BC Council for International Cooperation
The keynote speaker for our World Oceans Day panel, Dr. Ingrid Waldron, is an incredible social scientist, well known for her book "There's Something in the Water." The book was made into a movie, with Ellen Page and Ian Daniel producing and directing. We recommend watching the documentary before tuning into our panel to learn more about environmental racism in Canada. It is available on Netflix. Dr. Waldron is joined by a panel of Canadians creating innovation in their work and lives to push for healthier oceans. Register for the panel here: https://fal.cn/38tMa
We're very excited to announce the details for our World Oceans Day panel next Monday. Dr. Ingrid Waldron will be speaking about her work to combat anti-Black racism and environmental racism in Canada; she is joined by a panel of experts from communities around Canada, with specializations in different ocean health fields. Register for the panel here: https://oceanwise.webex.com/oceanwise/onstage/g.php?MTID=e094a55a99b6920d8e55df25ccf4224a9
Racial inequality - particularly against Black and Indigenous persons - and environmental damage is inherently interconnected. On World Oceans Day, hear from keynote speaker Dr. Ingrid Waldron, who will speak to the impact of environmental racism. Dr. Ingrid Waldron, Ph.D. is a sociologist, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University, the Director of the Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project (The ENRICH Project), and the Flagship Project Co-Lead of Improving the Health of People of African Descent at Dalhousie’s Healthy Populations Institute. Register for the event here: https://oceanwise.webex.com/oceanwise/onstage/g.php?MTID=e094a55a99b6920d8e55df25ccf4224a9
Comment lutter contre les plastiques à usage unique pendant la pandémie? Dans le cadre du Mois des océans, venez échangez avec le collaboratif pour un Saint-Laurent sans plastique le 11 juin à 17h HNE! https://www.facebook.com/events/382913299333099/
We're getting close! Are you joining us? Show off what you've learned watching Our Planet. We want to know the numbers, names and any fun facts you've uncovered during as you explored episodes one and eight of the documentary series.
Will you be joining #TeamShoreline for trivia tomorrow afternoon? Watch Our Planet tonight to brush up on your knowledge!
Over the next month #TeamShoreline and WWF-Canada will test your knowledge during a trivia series on #OurPlanet. Watch the One Planet and Forests episode and join us on Facebook live this Friday. We’re thrilled that Netflix has made Our Planet available on YouTube as an educational resource for parents and teachers while schools are closed. Access the episodes here --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvahqwMqN4M0GRkZY8WkLZMb6Z-W7qbLA