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- Civic Garden Centre - The place where many horticultural societies and gardening clubs have their monthly meetings, shows and plant sales. For over 40 years this volunteer-driven charity has been a leader in public education in horticulture, gardening and allied environmental issues.
www.civicgardencentre.org
- Energy Action Council of Toronto - EnerACT is a community-based not-for-profit organization advocating for energy conservation and renewable energy. Initiates pioneering technology demonstration projects.
www.eneract.org
- Friends of the Spit - Information about the Spit, a park-like 5-km peninsula that juts into Lake Ontario close to downtown Toronto.
www.interlog.com/~fos
- Garbage and Recycling in Toronto - Provides garbage and recycling collection calendars on-line, and other details about reduce, reuse and recycle programs.
www.city.toronto.on.ca/garbage/index.htm
- Healthy Lawns Without Pesticides - City of Toronto provides information on the dangers of pesticides and tips on keeping your lawn green.
www.city.toronto.on.ca/parks/healthylawn/index.htm
- Mycological Society of Toronto - A non-profit club for amateur mycologists and others with an interest in wild mushrooms and other fungi.
www.myctor.org
- North American Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the study, conservation, cultivation and restoration of native plants, and provides lists of publications, a seed exchange, and upcoming events.
www.nanps.org
- Ontario Clean Air Alliance - A coalition of health, environmental and consumer organizations utilities, municipalities and individuals working for cleaner air through strict emission limits and a phase-out of coal in the electricity sector.
www.cleanair.web.net/index.html
- Photo Synthesis Productions - A nonprofit organization that produces educational material on an environmental theme. Project details, mandate and contact information.
www.geocities.com/psp_canada
- Rooftop Gardening in Toronto - A rooftop gardening project in Toronto is described. From CBC Canadian Gardener Grapevine.
www.tv.cbc.ca/canadiangardener/Grapevine/Johnson-3-082199.htm
- Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Toronto Centre - Devoted to the advancement of astronomy and allied sciences. News, meeting and membership information provided.
webhome.idirect.com/~taylorrm/rasctoronto/index.html
- Sustainable Toronto - A collaborative research and community action initiative linking universities, community groups and the city in the promotion of community sustainability through a series of complimentary projects.
www.sustainabletoronto.ca
- The Black Hole of Conservation - Documents the destruction of important conservation lands in the Rouge Park area, and the exploitation of natural resources which cannot maintain, let alone enhance, the quality of the environment already under stress.
www.blackhole.on.ca
- The da Vinci Project - Describes a Canadian entry to enter space, describing the vehicle, launch process, and the program.
www.davinciproject.com
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Public agency devoted to the protection, enhancement, and public enjoyment of the renewable natural resources within nine watersheds in the Great Lakes Basin.
www.trca.on.ca
- Toronto Atmospheric Fund - Established to help the city meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2005. Loans and grants offered to community groups, government organizations and businesses, which work in partnership with TAF.
www.city.toronto.on.ca/taf
- Toronto Biotechnology Initiative - Non-profit group promotes growth and development in the Toronto area with breakfasts, newsletters and fact sheets.
www.torontobiotech.org
- Toronto Environmental Alliance - This grassroots organization encourages the participation of Toronto citizens on local environmental issues.
www.torontoenvironment.org
- University Health Network Microarray Centre - Produce arrays and provide training and support to labs. Offers access to microarray scanners to local customers. Includes profile, products and services, and contact details.
www.microarray.ca
- Waterfront Trail - Explore The Waterfront Trail through Toronto. Part of the 350 kms trail stretching along the shore of Lake Ontario. It represents an ongoing effort towards a regenerated waterfront.
www.waterfronttrail.org/files/wrttrail/toronto.htm
- York University Astronomical Observatory - General information, details on public viewing sessions, ongoing research and virtual tour of the observatory.
aries.phys.yorku.ca/~delaney
- City of Toronto Environment Portal - The Environment index is a gateway to explore environmental issues and answers on the City of Toronto website.
www.city.toronto.on.ca/environment/index.htm
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