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Environment Network

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Record #: CWD1735
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 16 May 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-446-0551
Toll Free Phone 1-866-377-0551
E-Mail info@environmentnetwork.org
Website https://www.environmentnetwork.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEnvironmentNetwork
X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://x.com/EnvironmentNetw
Primary Contact Kerri MacDonald, Executive Director
Alternate Contact Maxine Binder, Program Coordinator; Email: community@environmentnetwork.org

Addresses

Address & Map
Collingwood, ON
Canada L9Y 3Z5
Mailing Address P.O. Box 8037 
Collingwood, ON 
Canada
Physical Access Not applicable

Description

Description (Service)

Non-profit environment education organization. Involved in various community projects and offers various direct programs and services including:

  • Home Efficiency Retrofit Progarm - this program is for residents of Ontario. Homeowners can receive up to $10000 in Energy Efficient renovation rebates.
  • A Green Communities Canada organization providing home energy assessments to determine energy-saving solutions.
  • School Travel Planning (STP) is a program designed to assist school communities in encouraging safe and active travel to and from school.
  • Depave Paradise - a project of Green Communities Canada and local partners in communities across Canada where volunteers and neighbourhoods remove unwanted pavement and plant gardens filled with native species in its place.
  • Rain, Soak it Up, Slow it Down and Keep it Clean! : RAIN Community Solutions helps communities manage rain where it falls to save money, reduce flood risk, and protect our water.
  • Explorations Green Day Camp
  • Manages the Collingwood Youth Centre
  • Food Security - operates 2 community gardens and a greenhouse. Food is grown at all locations for the community.

Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Dates: Varies by program, call or check website.
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Varies dependent on program.
Application Call for more information.
Languages English
Fees Call for information.

Subjects

Service Categories Community Gardens ; Energy/Water Conservation Improvements ; Environmental Improvement Groups
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