Organizer: Goethe-Institut Toronto

What does it look like to care for a living planet when art, science, technology & ancestral knowledge tell different parts of the story?

Join immersive artist Faisal Anwar for a conversation about climate memory, ecological change and the possibilities of art to connect knowledge systems—and rethink our relationship with Earth’s living systems.

What can hybrid art reveal about climate change that data and tech alone cannot? How might we bring different knowledge systems into dialogue? And what does climate care look like when cultural memory, scientific research and lived experience meet?

Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/under-a-common-sky-faisal-anwar-on-hybrid-art-climate-care-tickets-1998903636586

Organizer: Climate Legacy

Climate change is changing the way we garden — but the way we garden can also help us respond to climate change. Learn how thoughtful garden choices and management practices can help you build a climate-resilient garden, mitigate climate change, and make our world a better place.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0TLMabDGTCmyXjPUF_deDQ#/registration

More details: https://gardeningcalendar.ca/event/your-garden-your-superpower-how-gardeners-can-help-fight-climate-change/

Organizer: Gil Penalosa

What we eat is shaped by more than personal preference, nutrition knowledge, or price. The design of our neighborhoods—where food is available and visible, how safely and comfortably we can reach it, and whether public spaces support gathering and eating together—also influences our daily food choices. This webinar introduces the Thriving Foodscapes Approach, developed by Gehl and Cities for Better Health. Through examples from cities around the world, we will explore how food places, public space, and public life intersect—and how you can uncover the barriers people face in establishing healthy food routines. Participants will learn how these insights can inspire practical changes to public space, programs, and policies that make healthier, more sustainable choices easier and more equitable.

Register and More details: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_elK1XT9vRTO8bE84x8O_dg#/registration

Organizer: Centre for Social Innovation and Green Growth Lab

​A monthly coffee meetup for anyone working in or curious about climate and sustainability. Part of the global Climate Coffee series, this event brings together founders, investors, operators, scientists, students, and others interested in the field.

Free to attend and held on the last Thursday of each month (unless announced otherwise), this is a collaborative space to grab a coffee, connect with like-minded people, and chat about projects across climate tech, impact investing, and more!

Register and More details: https://luma.com/nlirxztr

Organizer: Migrant Rights Network

Migrants make Canada work. We care for children and elders, grow food, build homes, and keep communities running.

But the government is pushing migrants out instead of giving people equal rights. Permits are expiring, being refused, cancelled, or made impossible to renew. Refugees are under attack. People are being deported. Families are being separated. Those who remain are forced to work with fewer rights and more fear.

At the same time, working class people are being squeezed by high rents, low wages, service cuts, and insecurity. Migrants are being blamed for a crisis created by underfunding, privatization, corporate greed, and governments that put the rich first.

Blaming migrants does not lower rents, raise wages, or fix healthcare. It divides workers and lets bosses, landlords, corporations, and governments off the hook. Migrants are not the cause of the crisis. Migrants are part of the solution.

This fall, the federal government is deciding the future of immigration: who gets permanent residency, who remains temporary, and who is pushed out.

RSVP and More details: https://actionnetwork.org/events/sep20to/

Organizer: Climate Literacy Initiative

​Join us for an unforgettable experience where the science of climate change meets action. Take a tour of Toronto's only wind turbine and see the power of wind energy. Next, dive into a Climate Fresk workshop where you'll learn about climate change and discover how renewable energy can be a part of the solution to the climate crisis.

Register and More details: https://luma.com/nr6jmzhy

Organizer: ClimateFast

A double-feature highlighting the human stories, ecological and human health costs, and critical response strategies driving Canada's wildfires.

Stay after the screening for a discussion with Dr. Samantha Green, CAPE, and Katie Krelove, Wilderness Committee - others TBC.

This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible.

Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the-smoke-fighting-the-flames-of-climate-change-tickets-1998556207416?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Organizer: Scarborough Environmental Association

Would you like to build a vision and pathway for Scarborough’s environmental future?

Staging Environmental Action is a free, hands-on theatre project where creativity meets environmental action.

Whether you're passionate about the environment, curious about theatre, or simply looking to connect with your community, this is your chance to make your voice heard. In these workshops led by Toronto and Scarborough theatre artists, explore local environmental issues, learn theatre and storytelling techniques, and join other Scarborough residents in co-creating original theatre pieces inspired by the challenges and possibilities in your neighbourhood.

Explore 5 environmental themes relevant to Scarborough over a 10-part workshop series (each theme will be unpacked over 2 workshops).

The workshop theme for Sep 17 and Sep 24 is Rethinking Litter & Pollution in Scarborough.

Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/staging-environmental-action-rethinking-litter-pollution-in-scarborough-tickets-1998390723449

Organizers: Seniors for Climate Action Now! (SCAN!) Climate and Militarism Working Group and New Horizons for Climate Action

In partnership with CODEPINK, for a screening of Earth's Greatest Enemy, a powerful anti-war documentary by U.S. journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin.

The film examines the enormous environmental impact of the U.S. military—one of the world's largest consumers of fossil fuels. As military budgets and weapons production rise worldwide, Earth’s Greatest Enemy makes the urgent case that militarism and war must be addressed as part of meaningful climate action.

The approximately 2 hour film will be followed by a short audience discussion.

Refreshments will be available. Seating is limited to 100 people.

Register and More details: https://www.codepink.org/egetoronto916

Organizers: Council of Canadians, 8th Fire Rising, World Beyond War

This September, the CEOs of BlackRock, Blackstone and other representatives of the global 1% are coming to Toronto at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney.

His summit in downtown Toronto is designed to simultaneously auction off Canadian public resources and infrastructure — from our airports and water systems, to highways and ports — and finance destructive megaprojects like AI data centers, weapons factories, and toxic pipelines.

We refuse to let our futures be decided behind closed doors by the 200 richest CEOs on earth. We're holding our own summit on September 12-13. And on September 14th movements and communities across this city are coming together to crash theirs. We refuse to let the global 1% descend on our city unopposed.

Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/many-versus-the-money-summit

More details: https://www.manyvsmoneysummit.ca

Note: Although the Saturday evening event with the keynote speeches is sold out, there is still space for the workshops on the Sunday.

Organizer: ClimateFast

The webinar is being held ahead of the Canada Investment Summit and will focus on the practical climate solutions, investment opportunities, and projects that can help Canada strengthen its economy while making meaningful progress on climate action.

The conversation will be moderated by Laura Lynch, former host of CBC’s What on Earth?, and will feature a diverse panel of climate and clean-economy voices, including Jason Mogus of We Are Adamant, Catherine Abreu of the European Climate Foundation and former Executive Director of Climate Action Network Canada, and Natalie Gerum of Youth Climate Corps BC. We are also in the process of confirming a potential Indigenous person to join us as a Panelist for this upcoming webinar. 

The discussion will look at how Canada can move from climate commitments to implementation, what major clean projects and solutions should be prioritized, how investment can help scale these solutions, and how climate action can create economic opportunities and good jobs across the country.

We hope you’ll be able to join us and share the webinar with your networks. More information and registration details will be shared soon.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cSiOr0mTTVKW5raUmjWxqA#/

Organizer: Sustainability Network

Everyone agrees, trust matters. Almost no one can agree on what it actually is, or how to build it on purpose, especially on teams carrying ambitious mandates.

This free 60-minute interactive workshop is built for EDs, directors, and managers leading teams in ENGOs of any size.

In this session, you will:

- Learn a concrete, useful framework for understanding trust

- Examine your own blind spots in how you build (or don’t build) trust

- Leave with practical behaviours you can use with your team right away

- Know exactly what to pay attention to when trust on your team starts to slip

When the work is urgent and the stakes are high, trust isn't “soft.” It's the thing holding your team together while you push toward ambitious goals.

‍Register and More details: https://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/events/building-trust-in-changing-times-how-leaders-can-make-trust-visible-practical-and-stronger-in-their-teams-with-matt-mckenna

Organizer: Youth Climate Corps

Join the Youth Climate Corps Fall National Call on September 8th!

In the 2025 Budget, the federal government promised to establish a $40 million two-year YCC pilot by this past April. Even this insultingly low commitment never materialized. The federal government is failing to address rising youth unemployment and the devastations of the climate crisis, while actively investing in fossil fuel expansion that will only exacerbate our problems.

But it doesn’t have to be this way - now is the time to escalate our organizing and build momentum as we gear up to see the YCC pilot launch.

Join us on September 8th to hear from our campaign our plan to win a permanent, large-scale Youth Climate Corps—funded at a minimum of $1 billion per year. Together, we can generate the power, excitement, and community support needed to turn this vision into reality.

Register and More details: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ycc-sep8-national-call/

Organizer: Sustainability Network

One in six people are neurodivergent. And, your nonprofit was almost certainly not built for that reality.

The research is clear about the problem. It’s not the neurodivergent person. It is the mismatch between how that person works and a system designed around neurotypical norms.

Neurodivergent leaders carry an invisible workload of masking, sensory overload, and executive function strain. Neurodivergent staff face vague instructions, performance reviews that measure style rather than results, and the real risks that comes with disclosure.

This session looks at both perspectives: leading as a neurodivergent person, and leading neurodivergent staff. You will leave with practical strategies you can use immediately, most of which will also improve conditions for your neurotypical staff.

This webinar is for leaders, managers, and staff in the nonprofit sector, whether or not they identify as neurodivergent.

Participants will receive access to the recording and a resource booklet.

Register and More details: https://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/events/rewiring-leadership-unlocking-the-potential-of-neurodiversity-in-the-nonprofit-sector

Organizer: Uptown Climate Conversations

Come celebrate the launch of the Uptown Climate Futures Anthology with readings, comedy, good eats, and better company

Ticket proceeds will be split evenly to fund our future work and a donation to Collins First Nation to help rebuild after wildfires this summer.

Through Uptown Climate Futures, we convened community through a friendly, conversational workshop series, culminating into the Uptown Climate Futures Anthology.

We've been hard at work bringing the antholigy to life, and now it's finally time to launch the anthology and celebrate!

Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uptown-climate-futures-anthology-launch-party-tickets-1997051511831

Organizer: Unicamp of Ontario

In this community ritual, we gather to speak on behalf of the more than human world and receive their gifts to continue healing and protecting our planet.

Register and More details: https://unicampofontario.secure.retreat.guru/program/council-of-all-beings/

Organizer: For Our Kids

Are the ongoing wildfires, water advisories, bad policy decisions, and government inaction leaving you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or furious? Do you find it hard to celebrate small wins when the weight of the climate crisis feels so heavy?

You are not alone. As climate organizers and caring community members, we often bear the brunt of these heavy emotions.

Join us at the For Our Kids Climate Café,a quiet, confidential, and supportive space to take stock of our feelings, process what we’re holding, and reckon with how we continue to move forward together.

Register and More details: https://www.forourkids.ca/climate_cafe_august_2026

Organizer: More Neighbours Toronto

We usually talk about housing as an affordability issue. Scott Baker makes the case that it's climate policy too, and he has the numbers to back it up.

​Where we build homes decides how far people have to drive. Scott built a peer-reviewed model, the Compact Urban Form Estimation Tool, that estimates how much transportation emissions fall when housing density goes up.

​He'll walk through the data, what it means for Toronto, and make the climate case for zoning reform.

Register and More details: https://luma.com/0iriw1mu

Organizer: Toronto Home Energy Network

It’s easier (and cheaper!) to get solar panels & home batteries than ever before. This webinar will cover solar + battery support programs, cost ranges, and common installation speed bumps.

Register and More details: https://www.thenetwork.to/event-details/solar-made-simple-supports-and-costs-for-toronto-homeowners

Organizer: Toronto Home Energy Network, Home Solar Accelerator, and Energy Neighbour

Excitement about solar has been around for decades. The first systems were being advertised in 1954! Solar panels have come a long way since then—their performance keeps going up, while prices keep going down. But unclear payback periods and technical challenges can make solar feel out of reach.  

In this webinar, Chris Caners from TAF will introduce you to the Home Solar Accelerator, a free, education-first service that provides homeowners with one-on-one support from independent advisors to install solar systems and batteries.  

Michelle Hjort from Energy Neighbour will discuss how solar complements your home electrification project, how to connect with trustworthy installers, review the incentives for solar and battery installations, and provide clarity on costs and payback periods.   

We’ll also get into the common speed bumps Torontonians run into so you can install your panels with confidence. See you there!  

Register and More details: https://ed8876.wixforms.com/f/7487563598902854681

Organizer: Climate Designers Toronto & GTA

Join Climate Designers Toronto for a fun summer print-making workshop in the park!

We will be making eco-friendly Anthotype prints using turmeric and foraged plant materials. The event will take place over an afternoon, with plenty of opportunities to also relax, chat, and connect with other participants while taking part in this creative activity. Participants will take home a unique 8” x 10” print from the event to keep. No supplies are necessary and all materials will be provided - but we do recommend sunscreen!

Register and More details: https://luma.com/je135yz1

Organizer: Repair Café Toronto

Repair Café is returning to East End Food Hub on Saturday, August 22nd!

Bring your beloved broken household items to get help from our volunteer fixers and learn how to do the repair yourselves. It is all free.

The event will start at 12 noon. Registration closes at 3 p.m. One item per person, unless time allows for additional repairs.

More details: https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/east-end-food-hub-repair-cafe-3/

Organizer: Sustainable Junction Triangle

Bring your broken stuff and we'll fix it together at Repair Cafe, fun, free, and super handy! Donations appreciated!

Come to the Repair Cafe!

Got something broken? Bring it over to our Repair Cafe and let's fix it together! Meet friendly folks ready to help you repair everything from gadgets to clothes. It’s a fun, hands-on way to learn new skills, save money, and reduce waste. Plus, enjoy great company and coffee while you’re at it. Don’t miss out—see you in person at the next Repair Cafe!

More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/repair-cafe-tickets-1996491568024

Organizer: RCIScience

A guided nature walk reframing green spaces through a Black and Indigenous lens.

Experience the city's green spaces differently. Come out on a guided nature walk in High Park for Black young adults in Toronto!

Whether you've never thought of yourself as "outdoorsy" or you're a seasoned naturalist, this event is for you. Through Black and Indigenous-led storytelling that will bring the land to life, connect with nature and each other as we reframe public green spaces as sites of healing, restoration and leisure for the Black community.

Join us afterwards for a picnic, with food sourced from a local Black-owned business. This is time for active reflection, meaningful connection, community-building, and simply taking up space in nature.

Come solo or bring the whole group chat! It's about centering Black joy as an act of resistance, resilience, and protest.

Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/field-trips-sprouting-curiosity-tickets-1995467385667

Organizer: Sustainable Community Aid Network

International Youth Day is more than a celebration it’s a call to recognize support and invest in young people as leaders, innovators and changemakers. Whether you are a student, educator, professional, policymaker, entrepreneur or community member this webinar invites you to explore how youth leadership can help address some of the worlds most pressing challenges and create a better future.

From aiding with climate change, and reducing poverty to promoting social inclusion and strengthening communities, young people are already leading meaningful change around the world. Join Awareness to Action in celebrating International Youth Day and discovering how youth driven solution can create lasting impacting.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uTz6_6hWSES6OnrDYOGS-g#/registration

More details: https://www.s-can.org/event/youth-leading-change-webinar/

Organizer: Toronto Council Fire

Join us for the 9th Annual Youth Gathering, a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture, community, and youth leadership, held in the heart of Regent Park.

Enjoy live performances, traditional teachings, food, and activities. It’s a day to connect, learn, and celebrate together — everyone is welcome!

More details: https://www.councilfire.ca/youth-gathering/

Organizer: Scarborough Environmental Association

Whether it's a new fit for yourself or a loved one, drop by our clothing swap to find something unique.

Ready to refresh your wardrobe? Join us for our Free Scarborough Clothing Swap.

More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-clothing-swap-rsvp-not-required-tickets-1965662223625

Organizer: Green Wave West

Connecting with others at the local level to push for solutions and government leadership is a powerful way to fight climate change!

Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-climate-action-group-meeting-tickets-1994230415857

Organizer: Supporting Our Youth

Join us for our next Talks&Tours session with the Toronto Black Farmers and Food Growers Collective.

Register: bit.ly/AdvocacyTalksAndTours

More details: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da3g6DbP-MV

Organizers: Impact Net Zero, Toronto Nature Stewards, Toronto Field Naturalists

Spending time in nature helps build resilience and inspires climate action. It can reduce feelings of climate anxiety while strengthening our connection to the environment, our communities, and each other.

Join Impact Net Zero (INZ), Toronto Nature Stewards (TNS), and the Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN) for an engaging online fireside chat on how nature can support mental well-being, ease climate anxiety, and inspire meaningful action.

Leaders from the three organizations will share stories and insights on how connecting with local natural spaces and participating in community stewardship can foster hope, resilience, and a sense of purpose in a changing climate.

Whether you're looking to manage climate anxiety, get involved in your community, or deepen your connection with nature, this event will leave you with practical ideas, inspiration, and new opportunities to take action.

This online event will have closed captioning

Free to attend and for all ages

Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-spending-time-in-nature-builds-resilience-and-climate-action-tickets-1993264664268?aff=oddtdtcreator