by GentleWays | Dec 9, 2024 | Good News, Tree Planting
We are thrilled to announce that GentleWays has received a grant from Nature Canada this fall to advance our work on tree equity in Ottawa. This vital initiative addresses disparities in urban tree cover, as highlighted in the attached CBC article, which shows that...
by GentleWays | Sep 4, 2024 | Good News
by Christine Lee Slew Scotland harbors some of the most beautiful and diverse marine life in the world. It is home to bottlenose dolphins, porpoises, minke whales, otters and many more. For years, trawling – the practice of dragging weighted nets along the seabed- has...
by GentleWays | Jul 30, 2024 | Tree Planting
Trees for a healthier living: GentleWays’ commitment GentleWays for OurPlanet is dedicated to rebuilding Ottawa’s urban forests. In partnership with the City of Ottawa, Ecology Ottawa, and with the support of our community, we are committed to planting trees in every...
by GentleWays | Jul 10, 2024 | Good News
We are thrilled to announce the release of our very first Impact Report for the year 2023-2024. The report offers an in-depth look at GentleWays for OurPlanet work, featuring our devoted team, and a message from our Founder, Aïda Warah. It also summarizes GentleWays’...
by GentleWays | Jun 18, 2024 | Advocacy
by: Leen Aboujaish (Environmental Communication Advisor-Volunteer) Aïda Warah (GentleWays founder) A warning we’ve been hearing now for the past few years in Ottawa: Ottawa’s landfill is almost full and expected to reach capacity between 2036 and 2038 if our current...