The influence of the ideas collectively known as Green Anarchy has become highly pervasive, yet there are many misconceptions surrounding this school of thought. This workshop seeks to introduce and explore the theory, practice, and ideas that form the Green Anarchist perspective; show how it differs from other schools of anarchist thought, how it's connected, and explore the relevance and contribution to current movements of resistance. We will also seek to introduce and demystify the language of the movement, and introduce many of writers who have contributed to building this resistance. In a world where the very infrastructure of the planet is being systematically dismantled to make way for the post-modern consumer culture, questioning progress is barely a beginning.

This summer’s big event to raise funds and awareness about a proposed mega quarry north of Orangeville will include a scenic panorama of the proposed quarry lands. One hilltop vista on the walk/bike/run route looks down over the entire proposed 2,316-acre limestone mega quarry area—now a postcard-perfect scene of rich Ontario farmland. What with high rolling hills, water everywhere and rich farmland, it’s one of the most beautiful vistas in Ontario.

“We’re putting up a picture frame so that when you stand in the spot indicated, you’ll see the rolling fields where these international financiers want to dig this massive pit,” says veteran race organizer Maria Burton. “This event is designed to give people a real appreciation for the land that most have only read about.”

The first earth day was April 22, 1970. Many consider it the birthday of the environmental movement. In 1990 the day went global with events in 145 countries worldwide. Today Earth Day is typically celebrated the entire week before the day itself. It's observed in more than 170 countries and was instated as an official UN holiday in 2009.

The first Canadian Earth Day was held on September 11, 1980 at Queen's University in Kingston. In 2004, Earth Day Canada became one the most successful North American environmental organizations. To figure out how to celebrate Earth Day in your community, check out this guide.