Conserver Society of Hamilton & District
A Healthy Environment—Strong Communities—Involved Citizens
Years of Action and Advocacy
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Conserver Society of Hamilton & District
A Healthy Environment—Strong Communities—Involved Citizens
Years of Action and Advocacy
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Peer Gardening Program
Hamilton Coalition on Pesticide Issues
Positive Power Co-op: Drawing On Sustainable Energy Sources
Garden With Nature
Environmentalist of the Year Awards Dinner
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The Conserver Society, along with the Hamilton Naturalists' Club, has recently spearheaded the Hamilton Coalition on Pesticide Issues (HCPI). This group is currently composed of more than twenty-three environmental organisations, church groups, neighbourhood associations and individuals. HCPI's goals are to educate the public about the health risks from pesticide exposure, provide information about alternatives to pesticides, and gain public health protection through a municipal policy/bylaw in the City of Hamilton. A community education programme is being developed and representatives are sitting on the City of Hamilton Task Force on Pesticide Reduction.
An outcome of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association conference which was co-sponsored by the Conserver Society in May, 2002 is the development of the Positive Power Co-operative, a not-for-profit group dedicated to promoting and generating clean, sustainable energy through community-based renewable energy projects and education. Positive Power is starting small, with a plan to erect a $1.2-million wind turbine by 2005 that would produce 750 kilowatts of power, enough to power 250 homes a year.
An ongoing project of the Conservers and friends, Garden With Nature is dedicated to promoting natural (pesticide and herbicide free) gardening and landscaping. Every year we present our own Garden With Nature Awards to individuals or organizations who have excelled at nature-friendly gardening. This programme is currently offered only in Dundas. For further information contact Gail Spring at 905-627-1693 or .
If you are interested in starting an awards program in your community, it is hoped that this Garden with Nature will go City-wide in the near future in partnership with Naturally Hamilton, the pesticide reduction education program of the City of Hamilton. Contact Gail Spring (see above), , or call 905-540-8787 ext. 18 for updates.
We offer "Pesticide Free!" lawn signs for sale to those people who believe in practicing environmentally friendly gardening and want to promote this choice. The signs inform people that their lawns are child and animal friendly.
From time to time, we also offer courses and seminars on nature-friendly gardening techniques. We have a number of pamphlets with great information on natural techniques and alternatives to chemical gardening practices.
If you would like a "Pesticide Free!" lawn sign or some of our information on natural gardening, please call 905-648-6964 or .
Since 1979, the annual Environmentalist of the Year Awards Dinner has honoured individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to the protection and/or enhancement of the environment in the City of Hamilton. The event was initiated by CHOP—the predecessor of the Conserver Society of Hamilton & District. In 1982, a committee of community organisations was convened to expand and continue the Award program.
The Awards are sponsored by:
The awards include the Dr. Victor Cecilioni Award for Environmentalist of the Year, established by the Conserver Society, as well as Lifetime Achievement Awards and Awards of Merit. In addition, Youth Recognition Awards for Environmental Leadership are presented by the Hamilton Conservation Authority.
Nominees must have made their contribution in the City of Hamilton, or have had a significant connection to the City. Both group and individual nominees are eligible.
You can find more information about the Environmentalist of the Year Awards Dinner on the website www.eoyawards.org.
| 1979 | Dr. Victor Cecilioni | |
| 1980 | Gary Birch | |
| 1981 | Save the Valley Committee | |
| 1982 | Alan Stacey | |
| 1983 | Edgar Smee | |
| 1984 | Gil Simmons | |
| 1985 | Ray Lowes | |
| 1986 | Dr. Ross Hall | |
| 1987 | The Upper Ottawa Street Residents' Association | |
| 1988 | John Norris
Conservation Committee of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club |
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| 1989 | Dr. Jack Vallentyne | |
| 1990 | Victoria Braden
William Randall Hamilton Teachers' Credit Union Green Committee |
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| 1991 | Bruce Duncan | |
| 1992 | Farrell Boyce | |
| 1993 | Ben Vanderbrug | |
| 1994 | Greensville Against Serious Pollution (GASP) | |
| 1995 | Dr. George Sorger | |
| 1996 | Ken Hall | |
| 1997 | Don McLean | |
| 1998 | Lynda Lukasik
Dr. Robert Korol—Lifetime Achievement |
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| 1999 | Study and Action Group for the Environment (SAGE)
Geraldine Copps—Lifetime Achievement |
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| 2000 | Brian McHattie | |
| 2001 | Corey Lewis | |
| 2002 | Scott McNie
Jim Macdonald—Lifetime Achievement Anne Redish—Lifetime Achievement |
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| 2003 | Betty Blashill
Kevin Hamilton Joanna Chapman—Lifetime Achievement Robert Elstone—Lifetime Achievement |
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| 2004 | Brian McCarry
Ian Reid—Lifetime Achievement |
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| 2005 | Dr. Mark Sproule-Jones
Alison Healing—Lifetime Achievement John D. Hall—Lifetime Achievement |
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| 2006 | Murray Charlton
Roman Caruk—Lifetime Achievement Bruce Trail Association—Lifetime Achievement |
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| 2007 | Barbara Mckean
Jim Quinn—Lifetime Achievement Warren Beacham and Alan Ernest—Award of Merit HCPI (Hamilton Coalition on Pesticide Issues)—Award of Merit |
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