The climate has changed, and this presents severe challenges for local Kingston residents. In partnership with Kingston Frontenac Public Library, and with support from Wawanesa’s Climate
Initiative Champions grant we are holding two free 90-min workshops for local residents.

From the workshop you’ll learn to:

• Understand today’s risks: Explore how climate impacts, such as extreme heat, poor air quality, flooding, and severe storms, are already affecting Kingston’s most vulnerable populations and the organizations that support them.

• Prepare for tomorrow: Gain insight into Kingston’s projected climate future and what it means for service delivery, client safety, staffing, infrastructure, and continuity of essential programs.

• Build resilience: Leave with practical tools, templates and strategies to strengthen your organization’s emergency preparedness, protect clients and staff, and ensure you can continue delivering services during climate-related disruptions.

Registration is free and opens 3 weeks before the workshop. Register here: The Climate Resilience Series - Kingston Frontenac Public Library

The Climate has changed, and this presents severe challenges for local business. In partnership with Kingston Frontenac Public Library, and with support from Wawanesa’s Climate
Initiative Champions grant we are holding two free 90-min workshops for local businesses.

These free 90-minute workshops, you’ll learn to:

• Understand today’s risks: Discover how current climate impacts, from wildfire smoke to flooding, are already affecting Kingston's business landscape. We’ll walk through actionable steps to minimize disruption.

• Prepare for tomorrow: Gain insight into Kingston’s projected climate future and what it means for your operations, Infrastructure, and workforce.

• Build resilience: Leave with knowledge, confidence, and templates you need to start developing your own emergency preparedness and continuity plans.

Registration is free and opens 3 weeks before the workshop starts. Register here: The Climate Resilience Series - Kingston Frontenac Public Library

The climate has changed, and this presents severe challenges for local Kingston residents. In partnership with Kingston Frontenac Public Library, and with support from Wawanesa’s Climate
Initiative Champions grant we are holding two free 90-min workshops for local residents.

From the workshop you’ll learn to:

• Understand today’s risks: See how current climate impacts like extreme heat, poor air quality, major storms, and flooding are already affecting Kingston’s neighbourhoods. You’ll learn practical steps to keep your household safe and prepared.

• Prepare for tomorrow: Get clear pictures of what Kingston’s climate is expected to look like in the coming years, and what those changes mean for your home, your health, and your community.

• Build resilience: Walk away with the guidance, checklist, and tools you need to create your own household emergency plan and strengthen your neighbourhood’s ability to respond and recover during climate-related events.

Registration is free and opens 3 weeks before the workshop starts. Register here: The Climate Resilience Series - Kingston Frontenac Public Library

Green Drinks is Back! Join Us on February 24

We’re excited to share that Green Drinks Kingston is returning!
Join us on February 24 from 4:00–7:00 PM at BlackDog Tavern for an evening of casual conversation, connection, and community.

What is Green Drinks?
Green Drinks is an informal gathering open to anyone interested in sustainability, climate action, or the future of Kingston. Whether you work in the sector or are just curious, you’re welcome no background or expertise required. Just bring your interest and enthusiasm!

Why Attend?

• Meet like‑minded people

• Exchange ideas about sustainability and Kingston

• Build community in a relaxed, friendly environment

Registration Required
While the event is casual and free to attend, we ask that you register in advance so we can plan accordingly and ensure enough space for everyone.

👉 Green Drinks Sign Up @ Blackdog Tavern – Fill out form

The climate has changed, and this presents severe challenges for local Kingston residents. In partnership with Kingston Frontenac Public Library, and with support from Wawanesa’s Climate
Initiative Champions grant we are holding two free 90-min workshops for local residents.

From the workshop you’ll learn to:

• Understand today’s risks: Explore how climate impacts, such as extreme heat, poor air quality, flooding, and severe storms, are already affecting Kingston’s most vulnerable populations and the organizations that support them.

• Prepare for tomorrow: Gain insight into Kingston’s projected climate future and what it means for service delivery, client safety, staffing, infrastructure, and continuity of essential programs.

• Build resilience: Leave with practical tools, templates and strategies to strengthen your organization’s emergency preparedness, protect clients and staff, and ensure you can continue delivering services during climate-related disruptions.

Registration is free and opens 3 weeks before the workshop starts. Register here: The Climate Resilience Series - Kingston Frontenac Public Library

The Climate has changed, and this presents severe challenges for local business. In partnership with Kingston Frontenac Public Library, and with support from Wawanesa’s Climate
Initiative Champions grant we are holding two free 90-min workshops for local businesses.

These free 90-minute workshops, you’ll learn to:

• Understand today’s risks: Discover how current climate impacts, from wildfire smoke to flooding, are already affecting Kingston's business landscape. We’ll walk through actionable steps to minimize disruption.

• Prepare for tomorrow: Gain insight into Kingston’s projected climate future and what it means for your operations, Infrastructure, and workforce.

• Build resilience: Leave with knowledge, confidence, and templates you need to start developing your own emergency preparedness and continuity plans.

Registration is free and opens 3 weeks before the workshop event. Register here: The Climate Resilience Series - Kingston Frontenac Public Library

The climate has changed, and this presents severe challenges for local Kingston residents. In partnership with Kingston Frontenac Public Library, and with support from Wawanesa’s Climate
Initiative Champions grant we are holding two free 90-min workshops for local residents.

From the workshop you’ll learn to:

• Understand today’s risks: See how current climate impacts like extreme heat, poor air quality, major storms, and flooding are already affecting Kingston’s neighbourhoods. You’ll learn practical steps to keep your household safe and prepared.

• Prepare for tomorrow: Get clear pictures of what Kingston’s climate is expected to look like in the coming years, and what those changes mean for your home, your health, and your community.

• Build resilience: Walk away with the guidance, checklist, and tools you need to create your own household emergency plan and strengthen your neighbourhood’s ability to respond and recover during climate-related events.

Registration is free and opens 3 weeks before the workshop starts. Register here: The Climate Resilience Series - Kingston Frontenac Public Library

The Sustainable Kingston Awards are presented each year to local individuals and organizations to recognize their hard work in mitigating the climate emergency and fostering a culture of sustainability in the Kingston community. Enjoy free food, live music and celebrate leaders who are making an impact. Make sure you bring your reusable cup for coffee or tea!

For more information regarding the Sustainable Kingston Awards, please contact Julia Stroud at jstroud@sustainablekingston.com

Join us for the 2025 Kingston Climate Change Symposium, presented by the City of Kingston and Sustainable Kingston, and get ready to be inspired by our remarkable lineup of speakers.

Our keynote address will be delivered by Autumn Peltier, an Indigenous Rights & Water activist whose journey for justice has made waves around the globe. Ali Hassan, the dynamic and engaging host of CBC's Laugh out Loud and moderator of Canada Reads, will once again return as our event host. The full speaker lineup, including panelists, is to be determined.

Under the theme "Rooted in Action: Empowering Youth to Build a Sustainable Future," the 2025 Symposium is set to be an inspiring event highlighting youth-led climate action, bringing together passionate young leaders, environmental advocates, educators and community members for engaging dialogue on climate solutions driven by youth.

During breaks and after the symposium, you'll also have the chance to connect with local environmental groups and city leaders at our small exhibit located at the Grand Theatre.

This signature event is all about sparking action, showcasing the latest progress in community-driven climate projects, enhancing our local community connections and nurturing new ones.

The One Earth series is an informative and enlightening workshop series run by Sustainable Kingston and the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Running until the end of November, KFPL will host talks at both rural and urban branches, as well as community centres, covering topics related to climate, sustainability and energy efficiency. The series will include sessions on building science basics, energy upgrades for basements and foundations, deeper energy retrofits and more. 

The One Earth series is an informative and enlightening workshop series run by Sustainable Kingston and the Kingston Frontenac Library. Running until the end of November, KFPL will host talks at both rural and urban branches, as well as community centres, covering topics related to climate, sustainability and energy efficiency. The series will include sessions on building science basics, energy upgrades for basements and foundations, deeper energy retrofits and more. 

An informal networking event for those working in the sustainability space: non-profits, academia, students, government and business.

All are welcome.

Due to illness, this will take place online. To register please contact info@sustainablekingston.com.

The Sustainable Kingston Awards are presented each year to local individuals and organizations to recognize their hard work in mitigating the climate emergency and fostering a culture of sustainability in the Kingston community. Enjoy free food, live music and celebrate leaders who are making an impact.
For more information regarding the Sustainable Kingston awards, please contact Geoff Hendry at geoff@sustainablekingston.com.

Want to lower your energy bill and do your part to fight climate change? Whether you’re renting, a new homeowner, or a home renovation veteran, Sustainable Kingston’s Jessica Kocur will share what you can do to make your home as efficient as possible, regardless of budget.

In the fourth session of this four-part workshop series, we will get into some deeper retrofits – what that means, what the options are and what the benefits are to your home and wallet.

Sponsored by Empire LIfe.

We can lose a lot of heat (think energy and money) through our attics. Many are poorly insulated. In the third session of this workshop series, we will do a quick re-cap of the previous two sessions and then dive in (or jump?) to attic energy upgrades work, taking a tiered approach for retrofits and their associated costs.

Sponsored by Empire LIfe.

Sustainable Kingston is excited to partner with KingstonFrontenac Public Library and Cycle Kingston to present the Gore Road Roll-in Breakfast in celebration of #CyclingWeek and the Commuter Challenge.  

Cyclists and other active transportation enthusiasts are welcome to stop by the parking lot of the KFPL Pittsburgh Branch (branch to open early) on Thursday, June 6th between 7:30 - 9:00 am. Grab a muffin, fill up your coffee mug,  check out our alternative transportation calculator, register for the Commuter Challenge, and check out all of the amazing cycling and sustainable commuting resources courtesy of your public library.

In Part 2 of this workshop series, we’ll do a quick re-cap of building science basics and then get into basement and other foundation energy upgrades. We’ll go through some inexpensive options to improve energy efficiency and then discuss more expensive energy upgrades.

Sponsored by Empire LIfe.

In order to save energy and save money, we need to know where we use energy and spend money. Gather the data, do the research and get it done! Part 1 of this four-part workshop series will get our feet wet with a little bit of building science to help you better understand how to make your home (house, apartment or condo) more efficient and comfortable. We will look at a tiered approach to home energy efficiency improvements starting with $0 changes and moving through some low-cost changes up to larger ticket items.

Sponsored by Empire LIfe.