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 June 11

Location: Ginkgo Sustainability - 178 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Dr. Karen Liu, Next Level Stormwater Management
Price: $495 CAD

The Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training is designed to provide participants with a grounding in this information, covering a variety of different green roof systems, and a wide range of planting types to provide green roof installers and maintenance professionals with the information, techniques, and training necessary to successfully install and maintain green roofs.

Registration is limited to 16 participants, and includes:

• Unlimited access to online course recordings

• Hands-on training with a selection of green roof modules

• Digital resource manual

• One attempt at the online GRIMP Exam

• One year of GRHC Individual Membership

• Tour of the Sherway Gardens Green Roof

*To apply for the student rate, submit your information at https://forms.gle/GLwrT7KEUE33WAMK6

River City 3 Green Roof tour - $29 CAD

*limited to 15 people*

Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Tour Guide: Jeremy Wright, ZinCo Canada
Address: 170 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 0M4

With 1,100 condos, townhouses, and retail, it's a livable and eco-friendly development near downtown. The green façade of Block 22 ascends towards a landscaped roof, while mini-towers connect to Don River Park. Experience the magic of Woonerf Street, a people-oriented roadway inspired by Dutch "living yards." Join us on this exciting green roof tour and witness the revitalized West Don Lands, a crucial part of the city's waterfront redevelopment.

East End Green Infrastructure Tour - $39 CAD

This multi-stop tour will cover three fascinating and vibrant examples of climate resilience through green infrastructure in the east end of Toronto. 

Stop 1: Corktown Common Park
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Tour Guide: Kees Govers, LiveRoof Ontario
Address: 155 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 0G4

Explore the vibrant park with diverse habitats nurturing a thriving bird, amphibian, and insect population. The sustainable practices preserve the waterfront public park system's capital investments while safeguarding the ecological integrity of this expansive greenspace. Dedicated and skilled staff ensure organic landscape and turf maintenance, creating a haven for both nature and visitors alike. Join us to experience the beauty and ecological harmony of this well-tended oasis.

Stop 2 - Baseball Place - Riverside Common Park
Time: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Tour Guide: Kees Govers, LiveRoof Ontario
Address: 667 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G4

Discover the fascinating tale of the Toronto Baseball Ground, the historic home field that hosted the city's inaugural professional baseball team, the 'Torontos'.

Stop 3 - Morse Street Junior Public School
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tour Guide: Cam Collyer & Heidi Campbell, Evergreen
Address: 180 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2R9

Revitalized school grounds offer an array of benefits. Since the 1990s, these projects have created opportunities for environmental education, play, and physical development. They promote biodiversity, provide shade and relief from urban heat, and offer space for gardening. Join us to explore these transformed school grounds, where learning, nature, and fun come together in perfect harmony. Discover the hidden gems of environmental sustainability and witness the positive impact on our community. Don't miss this exciting journey into the green future of our schools.

June 12

Location: Toronto Metropolitan University Rooftop Farm. Daphne Cockwell Complex, 8th Floor (288 Church St, Toronto, ON)
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Price: $39 for conference attendees, and $49 for non-conference attendees

Experience an extraordinary networking opportunity during this reception as the farm will be open to the public for the very first time. Join us for an exclusive evening where you can connect with industry professionals while enjoying breathtaking views of Toronto from one of the city's most innovative rooftop spaces, particularly in empowering and uplifting BIPOC communities. Don't miss this remarkable event that combines inspiration, networking, and the transformative power of urban farming.