REAL is now 35 years old! Our environmental organization began with a meeting of concerned citizens on Oct. 31, 1989. Through the years our small non-profit has been involved in dozens of small scale, hands on, local projects meant...
Our Mini Forest Planting Day at Corbett-Hyland Park October 5 was a resounding success. It was a beautiful day and at the end quite a sight to see it all planted. It will be great to watch how Smiths...
REAL’s September 2024 newsletter is here! Some REAL members share their experiences raising monarch butterflies and there are stories on the medicinal plants in the Phase 3 Monarch Garden, the REAL Deal, the Board, and fall composting tips. We...
Directors at REAL’s August Board Meeting agreed on the following roles: President – Karen Schecter Vice-President – Donna McKenna Treasurer – Dave Thornley Secretary – Barb Hicks Member...
2024 Green Community Award Winners Announced REAL is very pleased to be the recipient of a 2024 Green Communities Canada (GCC) Award. The awards, presented May 9, celebrate excellence in the GCC national network. REAL was selected...
Hyland Park just got another boost with the addition of six large trees on April 29. In planning REAL’s mini-forest, it was recognized that the park could use some additional shade quickly. So with the Town’s permission REAL chose...
The mini-forest soil preparation day April 13 went really well. Now we just have to wait five to six months for the optimal soil conditions to develop! About 300 plants trees and shrubs will be planted by volunteers this...
Our Rain Barrel Pickup day is now a Garden Fundraiser! If you come between 10 am and 2 pm we will have some other great garden additions to get you growing. Proceeds support REAL’s monarch gardens on the REAL...
Our 2023 Annual Report that summarizes our activities up to the end of January 2024 is now available. This is also the time of year that we ask members to confirm their support with their membership renewal. If you...
Corbett Park in Smiths Falls will be a hub of activity in 2024 with the planting of 300 trees and the creation of a mini forest in Smiths Falls. The mini-forest will also be a great project to mark REAL’s...
The HER+ program is winding down four and a half years ahead of schedule. The Canada Greener Homes Grant was supposed to be available to homeowners across Canada for seven years when launched just two and a half years...
REAL’s February newsletter is here! The conclusion of the popular HER+ program, a mini-forest for Corbett Park, and some Green Valentine’s Day ideas are some of the stories included. Our next issue will be April...
EcoIceGrip is once again available at the REAL Deal Store. When applied to packed snow and ice, it is an effective environmentally friendly alternative to salt. And it is locally made! Staff have used it at the store with...
Is your SEER high enough? How about the HSPF of your system? What COP isn’t about law enforcement? It is all about efficiency of home heating and cooling systems. On Tuesday, December 5th, Cindy Dopson, of Thake Home Comfort...
We were delighted that this year’s online auction collected $3389.50 in bids, exceeding our goal by 67%. In fact, we had reached $2023 after only three days. There was some very intense bidding going on in the last hour...