ReThink Red Deer

Time to start dreaming about the garden. Follow along with The Root Cellar: ecoStore & Apothecary for a simple step by step guide to get growing this year!

Show these local businesses some for Valentine's Day. Green Deer Sustainability Hub has 3 featured videos with some great ideas for sustainable, local gifts that can be found right here in Red Deer. #local #handmade #thrift #regift #zerowaste

Some great tips for where to recycle glass jars in Red Deer or - even better - some ideas for reusing your jars

February is Black History Month! This year Ubuntu- Mobilizing Central Alberta will be showcasing Black, Indigenous and People of colour's experiences, contributions, and achievements in our society. Follow along on their facebook page!

Looking for ways to help the environment? Try the Garbage Free February Challenge (www.rethinkreddeer.ca/garbage-free-february) and let us know how you do! It's not easy to be #zerowaste but every little bit helps! Be sure to follow these other great local organizations for more tips on reducing waste: Green Deer Sustainability Hub seeks to empower youth to take action towards sustainable efforts in Central Alberta. The Recycling Council of Alberta's mission is to promote, f...acilitate and advocate for a Circular Economy in Alberta through waste reduction and resource conservation. Have a great idea for reducing waste or want to spotlight a business that has Eco-friendly alternatives? Please let us know by sending us a message or joining the conversation in the ReThink Red Deer Members group. Photo taken last February at The Root Cellar: ecoStore & Apothecary pop-up shop at the wonderful DOSE Coffee Co.

In case you missed our webinar on March 21 that was held in lieu of the EcoLiving Fair - please enjoy this recording of Ian MacKenzie's talk which explores the narratives emerging from our current situation and what a new story might look like. Ian MacKenzie is a visionary filmmaker, podcast host, and writer who was invited to the EcoLiving Fair this year as part of a storytelling initiative to help us reconnect to the power of story. You can also find this recording on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXFwclgb7cc&t=3189s

Rain barrel sale on now, just in time for all the tomorrow!

Join us for our AGM this Wednesday evening at 6pm. Link ---> meet.google.com/xje-skxn-syu

It’s the first #WeedWednesday of 2020! . The humble dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is the first sign of spring and the first food for the bees . It’s name comes from the jagged lion toothed margins of the leaves. The leaves are tender and sweet during this time of year (but before there is any budding) and can be added to smoothies and salads! The flowers can also be eaten raw or processed into a yellow jelly that tastes almost exactly like honey!!! ... . Reminder: please only harvest from where you know no biocides have been sprayed and always double check your plant identification. @ Red Deer, Alberta See more

Did you miss picking up a Rain Barrel last year? Our ecoStore The Root Cellar: ecoStore & Apothecary is hosting the annual Rain Barrel PRE-SALE + PICK-UP event! The rain barrels are made from used food grade barrels and are ready for a second life ... Starting today, all orders will need to be placed before May 30th for pick-up on June 6th. Pick-up location TBD Rain Barrels: $75 +tax Choice of white or blue barrel, taps included. Overflow hoses available for additional cost. Contact rootcellar(at)rethinkreddeer.ca Stay tuned for more details!

For those of you who are looking to grow your own food this summer, Daniel created this short video to help you get your seeds started. Please let us know if this is helpful, and if there are any particular topics you'd like to see for future videos! If you still need seeds, check out The Root Cellar: ecoStore & Apothecary