Show Notes
Climate-Ready NL is a powerful new initiative designed to equip municipalities across the province with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to adapt to our changing climate. Through a dynamic blend of training, local engagement, and hands-on support, this project will help communities identify their risks, protect their people, and plan for a resilient future. Funded through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund and the Government of Canada, Climate-Ready NL is delivering high-impact capacity building to 100 municipalities—and sparking province-wide momentum with an engaging education campaign. Whether your town is battling flooding, coastal erosion, or extreme weather, Climate-Ready NL is here to help you face it head-on—together.
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Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn about the Rural Outreach Project, a partnership between Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the Centre for Social Enterprise. Since 2019, this initiative has been helping rural communities across Newfoundland and Labrador with projects like GIS mapping, 3D modelling, and funding support—all at no cost. This webinar will walk you through the services available, how to access them, and what the process looks like from start to finish.
Backyard farming isn’t just a trend — it’s a solution. Join us for a powerful session that explores how municipalities across Newfoundland and Labrador can take practical, low-barrier steps to support local food production and reclaim food security in their communities. Hosted in partnership with the Food Producers Forum, this webinar features Alison Snow and Dan Rubin, Chairperson and Project Coordinator of the Forum, sharing success stories from communities that are already making change. You’ll also hear from Dr. Nic Fairbridge of Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, who will shed light on how current municipal policies are often standing in the way — and what simple changes can help fix that. This session is filled with real examples, research, and ideas that municipalities can act on right away to help food grow where it’s most needed: close to home.
Join Tomorrow’s Towns for a practical and inspiring webinar on community composting! Featuring Viviana Ramírez-Luna of the NL Composting Co-operative and Julia Canning of MMSB, this session will explore how municipalities can start and sustain successful composting programs. Learn from Viviana’s real-world experience building grassroots composting initiatives and discover the funding supports available through MMSB, presented by Julia. Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow an existing program, this webinar will equip you with tools, insights, and inspiration to help your town turn waste into opportunity.
Michael Murray explores the essential role of the Canadian Landscape Standards in creating healthy, vibrant built environments. Focusing on sustainable spaces, this session specifically highlights proven best practices that can be effectively applied in projects of every scale. Discover how intentional planning and adherence to these standards benefit community well-being, environmental stewardship, and aesthetic excellence. Presented in partnership with Landscape NL, this webinar is ideal for anyone passionate about resilient communities.
From highlighting local artists, to hosting events or commissioning public artworks, engaging with the arts community can help build community engagement, showcase the creativity and culture of your municipality or attract visitors. Be inspired by initiatives large and small happening across the province, and learn about partnerships and supports available to help get you started.