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June 2026: Bioregional partnerships around the world In this issue: Portugal 2027; meet the Living Systems Alliance Pilots; articles from Nick Osborne, Mel Bivar, Rob Hopkins; news from hubs and groups and more!

Why factory farms are a major threat to food safety Every week, federal investigators track between 17 and 36 foodborne illness outbreaks th

We're hosting our first-ever Rain Barrel Fundraiser🌧️

You asked, and we listened! We've heard that you want to harvest rainwater, but sourcing rain barrels locally has been a challenge. So, in partnership with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region(EAFWR), we're bringing them to you through RainBarrel.ca!
ORDER YOURS BY June 5th at rainbarrel.ca/reepgreen

The funds raised will support:
💧 EAFWR's Working Adults Learning Empowering Skills (WALES) group’s new community garden
💧 Reep's Rain Smart Neighbourhood program in Kitchener to help residents harvest rainwater, and protect our creeks, rivers and ponds from runoff pollution

Important information:
— Pre-order by June 5th, 2026 at: 🔗rainbarrel.ca/reepgreen
— Pickup:
📅Saturday, June 13th, 2026
🕝9am-12:30pm
📍EAFWR - WALES portable at 14 Braun St, Kitchener ON
— Home delivery is available for a small fee and will happen in the days after the pickup date

Each rain barrel includes a leaf & mosquito filter basket, spigot, overflow adaptor, and an overflow hose. There are also other materials available for purchase, including high quality composters, and downspout diverters.

Hey : Free compost is now available at our Cambridge and Waterloo waste management locations.

Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Maximum 5 bushels (175 litres) per household
✅ Bring your own shovel and containers
✅ Wear closed toed shoes

Locations and hours:
📍925 Erb Street West (Gate 2), Waterloo, Monday to Saturday, 7 am-6 pm
📍201 Savage Drive, Cambridge, Monday to Saturday, 7 am-6 pm

First come; first served. While supplies last. This is for residential use only, by Waterloo Region residents.

Details: bit.ly/4uTJZxD

Thinking about what to plant this spring?

Join Lorraine Johnson for a free webinar on native plants and pollinators - and learn how your garden can help restore habitat!

📅 May 3 | 2 PM ET

Register: https://dsfdn.org/4dc6IPa

Here's a fun spring activity: Enjoy the outdoors while helping to take care of a local park for Earth Day!

Organizing a litter cleanup is easy. You just have to gather your friends, family or coworkers, and we'll provide the supplies, tips and help you dispose of the collected litter.

Or, you can choose to join the city-led cleanup in Waterloo Park on April 25.

If you want to do even more, you can also sign up for one-time or ongoing park projects, like planting a pollinator garden or helping to mulch local trails.

Learn more: https://www.waterloo.ca/earth-day