Transition Guelph
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0472 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 09 Feb 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Builders' Group ; Guelph Community Orchard ; Guelph Urban Farm Tour ; Guelph Walking Friends ; Inner Transition ; Intentional Communities Guelph ; Resilience Awards ; Resilience Festival ; The Grow Garden ; TreeMobile |
| Website | www.transitionguelph.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Steve Tedesco, Chair, Transition Guelph Board; Email: info@transitionguelph.org |
| Description (Site) | Project and event locations vary |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Mailing Address | c/o 10C Shared Space 42 Carden St Guelph, ON N1H 3A2 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Volunteer initiative to to strengthen community resilience and economic vitality in a post-carbon world through re-localization of services, skills and resources. |
| Description (Service) | Dedicated to strengthening local resilience through projects and events. Helps community create a positive vision for the future and be ready to transition and adapt to the “new normal”. Projects are initiated by community volunteers and grow according to local needs and resources. Guided by principles of local resilience: economic vitality, edibles (food and water), engaged community, energy, and environmental stewardship. Projects include * Resilience Festival * TreeMobile * Guelph Community Orchard * Guelph Urban Farm Tour * The Grow Garden * Resilience Awards * Inner Transition * Guelph Walking Friends * Intentional Communities Guelph |
| Hours | Hours vary * see website for information on events and projects |
| Areas Served | Guelph |
| Eligibility | No restrictions * visit website for membership information |
| Application | Call or e-mail for information or to set up a visit / orientation |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2008; Transition Towns movement founded in Ireland (2005), England (2006) |
| Print Material | Related websites: * Transition Network.org * Post Carbon Institute |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Community Involvement Programs ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Energy Conservation Issues ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Hunger/Food Issues |
