REAP Down to Earth Week is an annual celebration of sustainable living. Join us for events around Calgary that showcase the best in local food, responsible business and healthy homes.
All events are bullfrogpowered with 100% green electricity. This means that Bullfrog Power will inject carbon-free green power onto the Alberta grid to match the amount of electricity used by the REAP Down to Earth Week events. All of the electricity injected on our behalf will be sourced exclusively from producers who meet or exceed the federal government's EcoLogo(M) standard for renewable energy.
Tuesday, April 6 - Sunday, April 11
Individual restaurant hours and menu rates apply
Dine at participating local restaurants during REAP Down To Earth Week and sample the best in locally sourced food, derived from sustainable practices that provide us with a high quality, healthy, affordable and secure food supply.
Tuesday, April 6 - Friday, April 9
11:30 am – 1:00 pm daily (presentations begin at noon)
No cost to attend
Third Floor, Calgary Public Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE
Presented in partnership with Calgary Public Library and First Calgary Savings, the Business Lecture Series offers free lunch-time presentations on sustainable business practices each weekday to help your business reduce its eco footprint:
Tuesday, April 6 - Presentation on business, society and the journey to sustainability by Rob Abbott Wednesday, April 7 - Lessons learned by PFB Corporation in going green by Bruce Chorlton, Bruce Carruthers, and John Brazzale Thursday, April 8 - The importance of sustainability to Community Natural Food's business strategy by Bruce Martin Friday, April 9 - How to build a sustainability strategy for your businesses by Bart Robinson, Associate for The Natural Step Canada
Wednesday, April 7
7:00 – 9:00 pm
University of Calgary, Craigie Hall C, Room 119
$10 admission (call 403-270-3200 for tickets)
Calgary Dollars accepted
Dr. David Korten will speak on the themes of his most recent book, Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth, which sets forth a framework for an economy designed to bring humans into balance with Earth's biosphere, equitably share the wealth of our common human heritage, and make democracy a living practice. Korten, a former Harvard Business School professor, is known for his clear and unflinching critique of an economic system ruled by global corporations and financial markets and his practical proposals for a future in which economic power is rooted in people and communities of place.
Saturday, April 10
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Dutton Theatre, Calgary Public Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE
Join us for the launch of Calgary's first "Healthy Families, Healthy Planet" report, presented by five experts through an interactive panel discussion. Learn about the top 10 ways to ensure the wellness of your children and the environment and get answers to all of your questions about detoxifying your home. Exhibits in Dutton Theatre and the +15 will provide information, products and services to make going green easy. Presented in partnership with Babes In Arms.
Sunday, April 11
6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Uptown Stage & Screen, 612 - 8 Avenue SW
$15 admission
Engage your taste buds, mind and fellow food lovers with an evening dedicated to meeting your local farmers and the chefs that are diligently working to bring the fruits of their labor to your table. You will enjoy the best organic and sustainable foods Alberta has to offer prepared by the finest local chefs. Meet community groups working on food issues and connect with your peers about a shared love of food.
Then cozy up for a screening of Food Fight, a documentary that will inspire you to seek out our celebrated local abundance. After party will commence in the Marquee Room, for live music by Chris Velan and drinks. Presented in partnership with Earth Day Canada, Calgary Food Policy Council and Community Natural Foods.
