Learning to love the outdoors

We recently asked Jacob Rodenburg—who is Executive Director of Camp Kawartha and the Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre—to share his thoughts on what summer camps offer to both young people and the environment.

Garrison Brewing’s Backlot Bash is bullfrogpowered!

Halifax’s Garrison Brewing Co. celebrated its 20th birthday in June with its 3rd annual Backlot Bash. The summer party featured Canadian rockers (and green energy supporters) The Sheepdogs along with live music from other bands—and offered fare from gourmet food trucks as well as Garrison’s own craft beer and local cider.

Ellershouse Wind Farm nearly doubles in size

On June 29, Ellershouse Wind Farm in Nova Scotia unveiled three new wind turbines! The wind farm now has seven Enercon E-92 wind turbines operating with a total capacity of 16.1 megawatts—which is enough to power 4,900 Nova Scotian homes.

Solar energy funds a scholarship on Salt Spring Island

Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS), located on Salt Spring Island, B.C., is not your average high school. Not only is the school home to an 84-panel solar system that is helping green Canada’s energy systems—those solar panels also help fund an annual scholarship for a GISS student pursuing post-secondary sustainable studies.