St. Georges Housing Co-operative
10 Henderson Ave K1N7P1 Ottawa, ON, Canada

an idea for our next Fall Cleanup Day:-)

Once upon a time Nick Sidor was our neighbor living in Sandy Hill co-op - Congratulations, Nick Sidor at CHF Canada

Homecres. Amazing no dig garden by Charles Dowding in Alhampton, Somerset, UK Some call it backyard homesteading others call it urban homesteading, suburban hom...esteading or backyard farming. But the basics of backyard homesteading are the same taking the space you have and raising food on it and reclaiming vintage skills. See more

April 22 - Earth Day!

collect the green garbage at home in the smaller container lined with newspaper instead of plastic bag :-)

good to know just in case someone has an idea of trapping and relocating "our" skunks and raccoons... yes, we have both species in St. Georges Co-op. And they woke up already. Keep the garbage contained:-)

Hi-Wood Meadows Housing Cooperative in High River, AB was one of the co-ops affected by the Calgary flood of 2013. Co-op members across Canada donated to a fun...d to help the co-op recover. After items were replaced, the co-op used the remaining funds to create a community garden. The garden stands as a symbol of your support and the power of co-operation among co-ops. #CoopTour.

are we interested?

we need something like that!

12th Annual One & Only Arts and Craft Fair Save the date! Sandy Hill's unique and affordable One & Only Arts and Craft Fair is back. Quirky, original and quality work for sale.... Time: Saturday, November 17, 10 am to 4 pm Place: Sandy Hill Community Centre, 250 Somerset St E. Free admission and free light refreshments until 2 pm! Réservez la date! Le marché artisanal unique et abordable One & Only de la Côte-de-Sable est de retour. Objets d'artisanat originaux et de qualité. Date: samedi, le 17 novembre, 10h à 16h Lieu: Centre communautaire de la Côte-de-Sable, 250 rue Somerset est Entrée gratuite, des rafraichissements sont offerts jusqu'à 14h! For more information and the directory of vendors, please visit https://www.ash-acs.ca//sandy-hills-one-only-arts-crafts-/ Pour de plus amples renseignements et le répertoire des artisans: https://www.ash-acs.ca//sandy-hills-one-only-arts-crafts-/

Does looking at leaf piles make you feel lazy? Thats a good thing! Put down the rake and relax.

The Co-op Week!

Next week is Co-op Week! Check out our suggestions for five fun and easy ways your co-op can join in the celebration: what is your co-op doing to take part?

Happy National Seniors Day! This is a day to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of older people across Canada, but especially in our co-op communities.... Those that were a part of the early days of the movement that advocated tirelessly and continue to do so today. Comment below and tell us about an amazing elder in your co-op community!

Did you know that the third week of October is Co-op Week across Canada? Check out our suggestions for five fun and easy ways your co-op can join in the celebration!

"Often you tend to see board members with a lifetime of experience to draw on, through their past work and volunteer experiences, that can contribute to the governance of the coop." A co-op manager shares what's special about working in a seniors' housing co-op:

The Botanical Garden of the University of Warsaw is preparing for the opening of a social composter for education. Own compost is the best, free, ecological source of fertilizer. Do you know that by buying peat soil, we contribute to the degradation of peatlands and thus to global warming? 6% of global anthropogenic, or related to human activity, emissions are the result of excessive exploitation and degradation of peatlands.

Say no to roundup.

make the liner from newspaper instead of using the plastic bag to accumulate the organic waste before putting into our green containers. It could also be used for the regular garbage, as the plastic bags, we pack the garbage in, are causing one of the biggest challenges the waste management is facing.

our community needs them for the potlucks, and other gatherings!

never give up on community:-)

non recyclable, but widely used items

You can clean toxins out of your air with these common houseplants.

It looks Poison Ivy is growing at the back of 10 Henderson Ave. Be careful not to touch it or brush against it! https://www.hgtv.com//flowers-and-p/how-to-kill-poison-ivy

Members of Tolpuddle Housing Co-Operative in London, Ontario need help after a fire displaced 12 families. You can learn more below, and if you are able to help, there is a Gofundme linked in the article where you can donate to help those affected.

Your green bin hates maggots too! Show it some love with this simple trick to keep maggots away. Wrap your scraps or put them in the freezer until collection day. https://ottawa.ca//garb/green-bin-and-leaf-and-yard-waste

how about us cleaning around our house? Have a good day:-)

worth to try:-)

"I never imagined there would be quite so many of you who would be inspired to want change." - Sir David Attenborough says thank you for the amazing response to... plastic pollution following Blue Planet II. Small actions can make a big difference. bbc.co.uk/plasticswatch #PlasticsAction

It's that time again! Get rid of your household hazardous waste - and your e-waste too - at this weekend's depot. It's taking place this Sunday, June 24 from 8am to 4pm at the OC Transpo Park and Ride at 3355 Fallowfiled Road. https://ottawa.ca//garba/hazardous-waste-and-special-items

For 30 days, I wore every single piece of trash I created, while living just like the average American This is what it looked like! Video by Optimist and Gary ...Bencheghib. Made possible by Outspeak. -- For answers to frequently asked questions go to www.robgreenfield.org/trashmefaq For a guide on how you can make less trash and make the world a better place go to www.robgreenfield.org/waste See more