Ecological Opportunities

Upcoming Events

September
September 5	Tree Reflection (Community Garden, Behind International House, 11-12:30PM)
September 6	Drop-in Nature Craft (Community Garden, Behind International House, 11:30-1PM)
September 12	King's Community Garden Activities - Planting Fruit bushes (Community Garden, Behind International House, 2:30-4PM)
September 25	Evening Garden Event (Community Garden, Behind International House, 6PM)
September 26	Climate Café (Vitali Lounge, 2:30-4PM)
September 27	Eco Retreat Getting to Know the Land and Our Place In It (2-6PM)
October
October 8	Canning with Kings (International House Kitchen, 4-6PM)
October 9	King's Community Garden Activities - Planting spring bulbs and spinach, plus soil amendment (Community Garden, Behind International House, 1-3PM)
October 24	The Spirituality of Eating, Norman Wirzba, Free lecture (Kenny Theatre, 7-8:30PM)
October 29	King's Community Garden Activities - Planting garlic, and prepping beds for winter (Community Garden, Behind International House, 1-3PM)
October 31	Climate Café (Vitali Lounge, 2:30-4PM)
November
November 6	100-Mile Meal, registration required (International House, 5:30-8:30PM)
November 14	Common Ground Organic Farm Presentation (Vitali Lounge, 3:30-4:30PM)
November 28	Climate Café (Vitali Lounge, 2:30-4PM)
December
December 4	Drop-in Eco Crafts - upcycle, recycle (Location TBA, 1-3PM)
January
January 15	One Hour Nature Walk - Hot chocolate to follow (Meet in the McDougall Lounge, W149b, 1PM)
January 23	Feed the Birds! Make Pinecone Bird feeders, hot chocolate provided (Community Garden, Behind International House, 1-2:30PM)
January 30	Climate Café (Vitali Lounge, 2:30-4PM)
February
February 12	Movie time - Modified - Screening and discussion (Student Lounge Ext, Wemple, 2:30-4:30PM)
February 26	Community Cooking and Eating. Registration required. (Location TBA, 4-7PM)
February 27	Climate Café (Vitali Lounge, 2:30-4PM)
March
March 12	Urban Agriculture Project Presentation (Location TBA, 3:30-4:30PM)
March 27	Climate Café (Vitali Lounge, 2:30-4PM)
April
April 3	Planting Seeds (SLC, 1:30PM)
April 22	Earth Day Reflection (Community Garden, Behind International House, 1PM)
April 22	Community Garden Activities - spring planting (Community Garden, Behind International House, 1:45-3:30PM)

What is a Climate Café?

King’s Climate cafés are meeting spaces that allow community members (students and staff) to come together to chat about their emotions and what the climate crisis means to them, their families, their future, and the world. The purpose of a climate café is to provide a non-judgemental reflective, safe, and respectful space for people to express their emotional responses to the

climate crisis. Our community will connect through a facilitated sharing experience – there is no expectation of activism or involvement beyond this time together.

What can participants expect from attending a climate café?

After reviewing some basic community guidelines for the climate café, participants will be led through a guided sharing exercise where they can express their emotions and experiences related to climate change and environmental crises. While everyone is encouraged to share and participate, nobody will be forced or pressured to speak - we welcome active listeners to attend.

Every climate café will end with an optional art making or journaling activity. A variety of art supplies for collaging, sketching, and/or painting will be provided for FREE to participants to use while at the event. Participants are welcome to bring supplies as well! Free coffee and tea are provided for participants who bring their reusable mugs.

It is important to note that climate cafes are not therapy. Should you want to speak to a counsellor, you can access this here on-campus or after hours here. Online self-help support is available here. A counsellor will be available on site if required. After each climate café, we will review and share resources available on campus to support your mental health and well-being.