Posts by: Katie Edmonds

About Katie Edmonds

Katie Edmonds is the Online Content and Community Coordinator at WWF-Canada - which means that her job is to chat online with Panda supporters throughout the country via Facebook, Twitter and the blogs. (Pretty awesome gig, right?) Twitter: @katieedmonds1

Going the distance for the CN Tower Climb

For one family, the CN Tower Climb isn’t just an early morning workout, it’s a family vacation to Toronto as they lace up and head to Ontario’s capital for the big event.

April 17, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Living Planet Tip of the Week: Eat less meat

Change how you eat by eating meat half as often as you do right now. It’ll have a big impact on the environment and on climate change.

April 16, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

WWF-Canada Volunteer Profile: Kathryn Busch

Volunteer Kathryn Busch is one of hundreds of volunteers helping us get ready for the annual CN Tower Climb, happening April 19 & 21. Like all the hard work our volunteers put into our efforts, we appreciate her very much!

April 12, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Earth Hour in YOUR community

Want to get your family/friends/community together for Earth Hour but not sure what to do once you’re all sitting together in the dark? Check out some of these fun ideas.

March 28, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Tell me Tuesday: Which colour should our (amazing) volunteers wear?

The CN Tower Climb is coming up next month and we need our volunteers to stand out in a crowd. Which colour is the best for their T-shirts?

March 27, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Earth Hour needs an anthem, and it ain’t writing itself

Team Earth Hour is writing an anthem, and we want you to be a part of it. Submit a line or two for our official ode to the planet and your words might be immortalized in a musical masterpiece.

March 12, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Living Planet Community tip of the week: Purchase second-hand items

In honour of Canada Water Week, this week’s Living Planet Tip will help you reduce your personal water footprint.

March 12, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Living Planet Community tip of the week: Use green power

Residents of many houses, apartments, or condos can sign up for green energy in less than 10 minutes, for less than $2 per day.

March 05, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Earth Hour in the classroom

Are your kids educated about climate change at school?

March 01, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Living Planet Community tip of the week: Ride your bike

Cars pollute. By walking or taking your bike you won’t produce any greenhouse gas emissions during your travels. Plus, you’ll save money and get a great workout.

February 27, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Companies across Canada support energy conservation

Climate Champions across Canada encouraged their colleagues to turn to a sweater rather than turning up the thermostat and promoted the message of energy conservation in the workplace.

February 21, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

National Sweater Day success! How one company took it above and beyond

One company (Accenture) took National Sweater Day participation to a whole new level. Did you celebrate in any unique way?

February 14, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Community Panda of the Month: Branksome Hall

Each month WWF will be featuring an individual or group that has gone above and beyond to support WWF’s conservation efforts. This month, we are thrilled to feature Branksome Hall after they raised more than $6,500 for WWF.

February 10, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Mr. PG gets ready for National Sweater Day

Prince George, BC shows their support for National Sweater Day by outfitting their nearly 10-metre ‘Mr. PG’.

February 07, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Fascinating ancient Sahara site celebrated for World Wetlands Day

15 new Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance have been declared today – World Wetlands Day – in Tunisia.

February 02, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds
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