BRUCE PENINSULA ENVIRONMENT GROUP |
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Projects and EventsWelcome to the Bruce Peninsula Environment Group's Projects and Events Page. Here you will receive information on the heartbeat of the group. Find out about BPEG's past, present, and future projects and events by following the links. The group is active within the community, and has taken a leadership role in initiatives such as community recycling, the advocacy of sustainable forestry practices, public awareness about dark sky pollution and about the hazards of pesticides. The group has hosted two very successful Earthday Expo's, a community visioning forum, a forestry workshop, and most recently, two well attended sustainable energy tours. Read on and learn more about these and other initiatives, and what you can expect from BPEG in the future. Special EventsMore on these events is just a click away...BPDS Environmental InitiativesBruce Peninsula District School in Lion's Head has a strong interest in educating its students about their local environment on the Bruce Peninsula as well as their global environment. BPEG is an important community partner supporting these programs. . Read about the great things happening at BPDS...Local Foods ListThis page is dedicated to promoting local food producers. If we buy locally, we reduce carbon dioxide emissions as well as support our local economy. So buy locally and help save the planet! check out the listRenewable EnergyCheck out Tony's energy tips and look for updates on renewable energy projects in the community Read more about the renewable energy tour, information on renewable energy and energy tips...Dark SkyThe Northern Bruce Peninsula is now officially "Dark Sky Friendly". BPEG's Dark Sky Committee has been working for several years to bring awareness to the threat of dark sky pollution. Go to our dark sky page and learn more about protecting this precious resource...Roots and ShootsThe Bruce Peninsula has a Roots and Shoots club. Founded by Dr. Jane Goodall, the Roots & Shoots program inspires youth of all ages to make a difference by becoming involved in their communities. Each Roots & Shoots group plans and implements service-learning projects that promote care and concern for animals, the environment, and the human community. Find out more about what our local Roots and Shoots kids are up to!...ForestryIn the spring of 1999 a strong contingent from BPEG voiced concern to council that all residents of the Bruce Peninsula would lose out if we allowed unmanaged cutting of white cedar to continue. BPEG presented council with a request that a task force be formed to study the issue. Other stake holders agreed, and the White Cedar Working Committee was struck. The recommendations that came from this committee led to the writing of a new county wide bylaw that came into force in 2004. BPEG's Forestry Committee has worked hard for legislative changes and on educational programs that aim for good forestry practices being used on the Bruce Peninsula and in Bruce County. To learn more about forestry in Bruce County, see our forestry page...Eco-ProjectsRead about our habitat restoration project at Miller lake. . Read more about these projects...Waste and RecyclingThe BPEG Waste and Recycling Committee was initiated in 2006 to respond to the need for improved waste handling and recycling in our community. . Read more about our initiatives...Past ProjectsCheck out some of our past projects and events here... |