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Depave Paradise concludes 2022 activities with a record 15 sites depaved!
15 new Depave Paradise projects were completed in 2022. Since 2012, the program has completed 80 green infrastructure projects across 32 Canadian cities
Depave Paradise site in Saint John gets recognized as a vital pollinator habitat by the David Suzuki Foundation
What was once a run-down asphalt walkway in Seaside Park, Saint John, New Brunswick, has now been recognized as a vital pollinator habitat by the David Suzuki Foundation! The recognition came after the site was transformed into an urban greenspace featuring 200 native...
GCC Celebrates 10 Years of Depave Paradise
Green Communities Canada (GCC) is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Depave Paradise. The program originated in Oregon and was brought to Canada by former GCC Director of Water Programs Sharyn Inward. "When I first saw this project in Portland, I could...
GreenUp Depaves at a Harbour Front!
This summer, Peterborough GreenUP installed its first Depave Paradise project in Lakefield, Ontario.
Pandemic Highlights the Need for More Equitable Community Green Spaces!
Over the past year and a half, communities all across Canada have gone through long periods of lock-down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite curfews, product shortages, mask-mandates, restricted social interaction, shuttered businesses, and school closures, for...
Rideau Environmental Action League’s First Depave!
Depave coordinator, Barb Hicks, from Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) in Smith's Falls spent her summer months planning the town's first depave! Working in partnership with the township, the team helped to depave a 100m2 section of Daniel st. between the...
Transforming a Decommissioned Rink in Tiny Township
On Friday June 25, Environment Network and the Township of Tiny brought the community together to transform a decomissioned rink and basket ball court complex at Cawaja Balm Ossossane (CBO) Park. CBO park is an important feature in the Tiny Township community,...
Grand Opening of Pocket Park in Peterborough, ON
Dawn Pond, Depave Coordinator at GreenUP speaks to the attendees about the benefits of green space. This fall saw the official opening of a pocket park in Peterborough, ON, with a small group of locals gathered to learn more about the project. Through...
Webinar: “Bland-scape” to Landscape: Start Depaving Your Community!
Join Green Communities Canada and experts from the field to learn how you can bring the Depave Paradise program to your community! Want to learn more about Depave Paradise? Join us on January 23 at 2 PM (EST) for a webinar where we’ll discuss the program with...
Depave Paradise concludes 2022 activities with a record 15 sites depaved!
15 new Depave Paradise projects were completed in 2022. Since 2012, the program has completed 80 green infrastructure projects across 32 Canadian cities
Depave Paradise site in Saint John gets recognized as a vital pollinator habitat by the David Suzuki Foundation
What was once a run-down asphalt walkway in Seaside Park, Saint John, New Brunswick, has now been recognized as a vital pollinator habitat by the David Suzuki Foundation! The recognition came after the site was transformed into an urban greenspace featuring 200 native...
GCC Celebrates 10 Years of Depave Paradise
Green Communities Canada (GCC) is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Depave Paradise. The program originated in Oregon and was brought to Canada by former GCC Director of Water Programs Sharyn Inward. "When I first saw this project in Portland, I could...
GreenUp Depaves at a Harbour Front!
This summer, Peterborough GreenUP installed its first Depave Paradise project in Lakefield, Ontario.
Pandemic Highlights the Need for More Equitable Community Green Spaces!
Over the past year and a half, communities all across Canada have gone through long periods of lock-down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite curfews, product shortages, mask-mandates, restricted social interaction, shuttered businesses, and school closures, for...
Rideau Environmental Action League’s First Depave!
Depave coordinator, Barb Hicks, from Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) in Smith's Falls spent her summer months planning the town's first depave! Working in partnership with the township, the team helped to depave a 100m2 section of Daniel st. between the...
Transforming a Decommissioned Rink in Tiny Township
On Friday June 25, Environment Network and the Township of Tiny brought the community together to transform a decomissioned rink and basket ball court complex at Cawaja Balm Ossossane (CBO) Park. CBO park is an important feature in the Tiny Township community,...
Grand Opening of Pocket Park in Peterborough, ON
Dawn Pond, Depave Coordinator at GreenUP speaks to the attendees about the benefits of green space. This fall saw the official opening of a pocket park in Peterborough, ON, with a small group of locals gathered to learn more about the project. Through...
Webinar: “Bland-scape” to Landscape: Start Depaving Your Community!
Join Green Communities Canada and experts from the field to learn how you can bring the Depave Paradise program to your community! Want to learn more about Depave Paradise? Join us on January 23 at 2 PM (EST) for a webinar where we’ll discuss the program with...
Start depaving paradise today!
Tear up pavement. Create greenspace. Get engaged. Get noticed. Bring Depave Paradise to your community! Register now for our FREE webinar on September 12th at 1pm ET. Learn how your municipality, school, community group, or business can get involved and support this...
Depave Paradise concludes 2022 activities with a record 15 sites depaved!
15 new Depave Paradise projects were completed in 2022. Since 2012, the program has completed 80 green infrastructure projects across 32 Canadian cities
Depave Paradise site in Saint John gets recognized as a vital pollinator habitat by the David Suzuki Foundation
What was once a run-down asphalt walkway in Seaside Park, Saint John, New Brunswick, has now been recognized as a vital pollinator habitat by the David Suzuki Foundation! The recognition came after the site was transformed into an urban greenspace featuring 200 native...
GCC Celebrates 10 Years of Depave Paradise
Green Communities Canada (GCC) is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Depave Paradise. The program originated in Oregon and was brought to Canada by former GCC Director of Water Programs Sharyn Inward. "When I first saw this project in Portland, I could...
GreenUp Depaves at a Harbour Front!
This summer, Peterborough GreenUP installed its first Depave Paradise project in Lakefield, Ontario.
Pandemic Highlights the Need for More Equitable Community Green Spaces!
Over the past year and a half, communities all across Canada have gone through long periods of lock-down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite curfews, product shortages, mask-mandates, restricted social interaction, shuttered businesses, and school closures, for...
Rideau Environmental Action League’s First Depave!
Depave coordinator, Barb Hicks, from Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) in Smith's Falls spent her summer months planning the town's first depave! Working in partnership with the township, the team helped to depave a 100m2 section of Daniel st. between the...
Transforming a Decommissioned Rink in Tiny Township
On Friday June 25, Environment Network and the Township of Tiny brought the community together to transform a decomissioned rink and basket ball court complex at Cawaja Balm Ossossane (CBO) Park. CBO park is an important feature in the Tiny Township community,...
Grand Opening of Pocket Park in Peterborough, ON
Dawn Pond, Depave Coordinator at GreenUP speaks to the attendees about the benefits of green space. This fall saw the official opening of a pocket park in Peterborough, ON, with a small group of locals gathered to learn more about the project. Through...
Webinar: “Bland-scape” to Landscape: Start Depaving Your Community!
Join Green Communities Canada and experts from the field to learn how you can bring the Depave Paradise program to your community! Want to learn more about Depave Paradise? Join us on January 23 at 2 PM (EST) for a webinar where we’ll discuss the program with...
Start depaving paradise today!
Tear up pavement. Create greenspace. Get engaged. Get noticed. Bring Depave Paradise to your community! Register now for our FREE webinar on September 12th at 1pm ET. Learn how your municipality, school, community group, or business can get involved and support this...