Ecosource

On , we pause to honour Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. A heartfelt thank you to our Indigenous partners and Knowledge Keepers, whose wisdom and presence enrich everything we do and remind us of our responsibility to the land & to each other.

Celebrate Indigenous culture through various events happening:
-In Mississauga: https://www.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/events/national-indigenous-peoples-day-2026/
-In Toronto: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/indigenous-events-awards/indigenous-peoples-day/
-Throughout Canada: pch-powerbi.azurewebsites.net/External/Index/2?lang=en-CA&bookmark=Bookmark95e7f8f601fc874544ad

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Fresh Veggies Day is a reminder that fresh, local food can bring communities together 🌱🥕🍅

Today, we’re celebrating the growers, gardeners, volunteers, and community members helping create more sustainable and food-secure neighbourhoods. Whether it’s harvesting from a community garden, shopping locally, or growing herbs on a windowsill, every small step helps build a healthier future for people and the planet.

What’s your favourite fresh veggie to grow or eat in the summer? 🌽🥒🥬



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We're proud to share our 2025 Annual Report!

In 2025, we expanded hands-on programs in priority neighbourhoods, engaged thousands of community members through environmental education, and contributed to policy initiatives that support sustainability and climate resilience.

Here's what we achieved:
🌱 12,000 lbs of food grown
👥 24,570 residents engaged (a 19% increase since 2023!)
⏱️ 15,800 volunteer hours contributed
📖 1,680 education sessions delivered

Thank you to our funders, partners, volunteers, and community members who made this possible. 💚

Find the full report here:

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Learn gardening basics at our Summer Season Workshop Series. We’ll walk you through garden care and maintenance fundamentals for the summer season. Emphasis will be placed on organic, sustainable gardening techniques that respond to Mississauga’s changing climate through the promotion of healthy soil, water conservation, and other low-impact gardening. The workshops will include a hands-on gardening activity involving organic fertilizers and natural pest control solutions so please dress appropriately.

Multiple workshop dates are available:
🌱Hazel McCallion Central Library - June 13th (10:30AM - 12:00PM)
🌱Burnhamthorpe Library - June 23rd (5:30PM - 7:00PM)
🌱Meadowvale Community Centre - July 8th (5:30PM - 7:00PM)
🌱Mississauga Valley Community Centre - July 14th (5:30PM - 7:00PM)
🌱Cooksville Library - July 21st (5:30PM - 7:00PM)
🌱Port Credit Library - July 23rd (5:30PM - 7:00PM)

🔗Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/summer-season-workshop-series-4845165

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Ecosource welcomes you to our Spring Harvest Festival on June 13th at the Iceland Teaching Garden! The festival is free and open to all. It will include fun, family-friendly activities such as garlic scapes pesto making, scapes chutney, live music, games, arts & crafts, food, and more.

Register here for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spring-harvest-festival-tickets-1990006498005?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Drop-ins are also welcome.

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This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Ubuntu Legacy Community Care to our community climate hub for a special cooking session 🌱 The amazing Naza from Chic Peas Veg led the group on a delicious journey through plant-based cuisine from Eritrea. A beautiful celebration of food, culture, and community!

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Follow the journey of water as it moves through the environment and our homes.

Learn how Peel Region cleans our water and how you can conserve and protect water in your daily lives. The workshop will be facilitated by Stephanie Rivera and Cheyenne Goolcharan from Peel Region. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 9th from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Ecosource Community Climate Hub. There will be a free giveaway for all those in attendance. A light lunch will be served after the presentation.

🔗 REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/water-wise-water-efficiency-and-treatment-tickets-1988869496202?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

This event is part of the Climate Connections monthly workshops series, aimed at increasing awareness of climate issues for community members.

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