Neighbourhood News: Environment

This piece was submitted to the Citizen Journal project of the Peter-McGill Community Council. Please note that the opinions expressed in these articles do not necessarily reflect those of our organisation. This project aims to create space for the voices of residents, students and friends of the neighbourhood through articles, photos, videos…

It’s a go for summer day camp on Mount Royal for 8 to 12 year olds

Environment, Families, Sports & Leisure, Youth

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

It is with joy that the team at Les amis de la montagne is getting ready to welcome children from 8 to 12 years old to day camp this summer! In compliance with public health measures related to COVID-19, we have reduced the size of our camp to allow kids…

Gradual Reopening of Services in Mount Royal Park

Environment, Sports & Leisure

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Les amis de la montagne are happy to welcome visitors again in Mount Royal Park and offer a variety of services to park users. The welcome desk and boutique will be open every day, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors wanting a drink, sandwich or salad can now access the Café…

Summer Squad – Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi Downtown

Civic Engagement, Environment, Food Security, Volunteering, Youth

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

Wondering what to do this summer? Join our Summer Squad and take part in volunteering in downtown Montreal at community organizations. With the current crisis, volunteering and mutual aid are extremely important. Here’s a great way to get involved! Every week, the Summer Squad will have one virtual meeting and…

Sign-up: “Seed to Table” Online Workshop Series

Civic Engagement, Environment, Food Security

June 2, 2020June 8, 2020

The Seed to Table series is a community initiative focused on urban agriculture. Together we will learn to grow veggies, bringing us closer to the source of our food while getting to know our neighbours virtually. We will provide up to 30 participants from Peter-McGill with the required materials* to…

L’Éco-quartier Peter-McGill has reusable tableware you can borrow for your events. Come and check it out!

Environment, Food Security

February 20, 2020

Éco-quartier de Peter-McGill has reusable wine glasses, dishes and utensils that you can borrow for your events and get-togethers. This is an excellent way to adopt zero waste practices and avoid using disposable tableware. Fill out the reservation form here: https://forms.gle/xFkAiXhrXxCAuJtb7

Subsidy for Washable Diapers

Environment, Families

February 20, 2020

Did you know that the Borough of Ville-Marie offers residents a subsidy of $180 to buy or rent washable baby diapers? This subsidy encourages the use of washable diapers, thus reducing the amount of household waste sent to landfill and preserving natural resources. We urge all new and future parents…

Volunteer with the Éco-quartier Peter-McGill!

Environment, Green Space, Urban Development, Volunteering

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Do you want to help clean up your neighbourhood in Peter-McGill district? Éco-quartier is looking for volunteers to become the EYES OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD! Your job will be to walk around the neighbourhood to identify problem areas where garbage is not properly managed and cleanliness is not up to par.…

The Éco-quartier Peter-McGill Seed Bank is Open!

Environment, Food Security, Green Space, Urban Development

February 20, 2020

Starting in March, residents of Peter-McGill district will be able to pick up free herb and vegetable seeds from the Éco-quartier seed bank! How does it work? The seed bank concept is based on sharing: residents who want to grow herbs and vegetables in the summer can get started by…

At the Heart of the Forest Snowshoe Excursion

Environment, Families, Youth

January 24, 2020

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, JANUARY 25 TO FEBRUARY 23, AT 2 P.M. LOCATION: Mount Royal Park, Smith House - 1260 chemin Remembrance Montréal, QC, H3H 1A2 Accompanied by a guide from Les amis de la montagne, explore the snow-covered forest of Mount Royal while discovering its fauna, flora and history of…

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Neighbourhood News: Environment

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It’s a go for summer day camp on Mount Royal for 8 to 12 year olds

Gradual Reopening of Services in Mount Royal Park

Summer Squad – Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi Downtown

Sign-up: “Seed to Table” Online Workshop Series

L’Éco-quartier Peter-McGill has reusable tableware you can borrow for your events. Come and check it out!

Subsidy for Washable Diapers

Volunteer with the Éco-quartier Peter-McGill!

The Éco-quartier Peter-McGill Seed Bank is Open!

At the Heart of the Forest Snowshoe Excursion

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